Kimberly and Dustin were married at The Cotton Gin in Monroe, NC right outside of Charlotte. I loved this venue so much! The outdoor ceremony spot was adorable with bench and tree stump seating. The barn for the reception was a great space and there was also an endless supply of locations around the venue for pictures! The vintage style of Kimberly & Dustin's wedding was perfect for this venue. I loved Kimberly's bright teal shoes, her lace dress, and simple pearls. Dustin also looked great in a vest and teal bowtie (I always give two thumbs up to bowties). This couple was so sweet and had so many special moments throughout their day. The two that stick out to me were 1) holding hands on either side of the door right before their ceremony 2) Kimberly has a lock tattoo on her wrist and Dustin had every guest put a temporary key tattoo on their wrists (including himself) to show her during the ceremony. After pictures in a corn field and vintage train, the reception included a bonfire for roasting s'mores, great dance movies, and a fun bubble exit! This was a fun, vintage wedding and I'm honored I got to capture it for Kimberly and Dustin :)
Naly & Chris got married in Rock Hill, SC at The Magnolia Room. I absolutely loved all the gold details from their wedding (all organized by the wonderful By Invitation Only) and the way they incorporated so many personal things into their wedding. One of my favorite parts of the day was their first look which was so sweet and tearful. After the traditional ceremony, Naly and Chris had a ceremony that celebrated Naly's family's heritage. Each guest came up and tied a string on each of their wrists and wished them marriage blessings. They did a few other traditions throughout the reception including a dance where everyone got involved! Everyone was so happy to celebrate the joining of these two families and it made the day a joy to capture!
I met Brittany and Steve in college and was so excited when they contacted me about shooting their wedding! I flew out to Long Island, NY the day before the wedding and got to celebrate at their rehearsal dinner with them. The next day I went back to Brittany's parent's house where she and her girls were getting ready. I love when my brides get ready in their family's home! It gives the photos a more natural and lovely feel than a hotel room. After the girls were ready, we drove over to the church for the ceremony. I definitely teared up watching Steve watch Brittany coming down the aisle! After the ceremony, we headed to the venue for the reception. Their guests were so fun and danced the night away after enjoying dinner! Near sunset, I took Brittany and Steve outside for some last minute pictures and they are my absolute favorite from the day. They ended the night with a small sparkler exit and a last dance surrounded by their family and friends. These two are the sweetest and I'm so honored I could capture their day!
