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Abigail + Kurtis tied the knot in a sunny and windy April day at the beautiful Islander Resort in Emerald Isle, NC Their destination wedding was intimate-type elopement with about 25 of their closest family and best friends from back home, Ohio. Their two children were an essential part of their beautiful ceremony. As a family they had their sand ceremony and while it took a few Oreo cookies and a little "baby shark" singing to convince the littlest one to stay with us wh

Steve and Kristen have been happily together for about 10 years - Steve is an operation director for an nationwide event company and Kristen is an amazing CMT... Their love story: Kristen and Steve met at a 'King's of Belmont' show [ a local Charlottesville, VA band ] Seemed they had the same taste in music and so they met at a local dive bar. Marcelia, one of Kristen's best pals and roommate at the time, pointed Steve out from across the room, she went on to say: "He look

It was a wonderful day for a wedding - When Lexi booked her day with us, she was in the middle of a cross country move with her extraordinary fiance Chris for a new amazing adventure in the west coast. This lovely pair met while in college - love at first sight? YES! and the rest is history. Chris proposed beach side and so they decided to have their ceremony near the ocean at the Islander in Emerald Isle, NC in June. The wedding was wonderful - Gorgeous florals by Dream

Their Story: It was the brides sophomore year of college, and the grooms freshman year. Bride's best friend Shannon [ Maid of Honor), invited her to a party. Shannon, suggested that Kaitie find someone to talk to and she picked out Jared! It was instant chemistry and instantly hit it off. After three and a half years later, Shannon still remind herthat she is the reason we are together ;) - How blessed for best friends! The Proposal: She had a pretty good idea that he was g

Something magical about planning and designing a shoot that stylized - Especially one that involves darker colors along with Pink and Ivories - A Black and Pink Shoot! About 'Styled and Editorial' shoots, these are created to provide ideas for our brides to start planning - and help them to see how trends can influence the mood for their day and reveal a bit of originality in their details. During September and in between weddings / clients - We teamed up with a few of o

We are so happy to be a share these - Chelsea is now married - We had a wonderful wedding on board of the Everest Yacht in Beaufort, NC - Our bride wanted to have a different kind of session - With different light patterns and different settings without going too far, and I believe we delivered! Make Up - Color Couture Salon | Megan White Roberts Florals - [Bouquet/Head Piece] - Tildy - Morehead City, NC Dress - Justin Alexander - Sweetheart Collection #KimcakesNewport #

Jerrye Gordon Events, brought vendors to collaborate together for a BoHo shoot vision. The designer wanted to show the beauty of a summer late afternoon at the Octagon house - [ Now an event venue located in the mouth of the Oak White River in Swansboro, NC] A little history on the event site: This 150-year-old "Octagon House" sits on property that was originally granted by King George III to Thomas Lee in 1713. This land was once an Indian camping ground - evidenced by shell

Enchanted with this location in New Bern, NC - Isaac Taylor Gardens [The urban mansion was built in 1792 for Isaac Taylor, a successful merchant, ancestor of folk singer, James Taylor] and is located in historic downtown New Bern on Craven Street - This premium venue includes a bridal suite, catering kitchen, and outdoor bar area with a stage for entertainment. The vision for this editorial shoot was born when Jean Lloyd, owner of Blush Boutique in New Bern, NC had an idea t

Very loving and sweet - this is how we will always remember T.J and Lindsay - Summer was a wonderful time to celebrate love! Lindsay and T.J were married in a gorgeous ceremony during the Fourth of July weekend at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast T.J and Lindsay met while attending UNCW in Wilmington, NC - While out with friends - T.J was very interested in Lindsay and after many tries, finally she accepted to have a first date - the rest is history - Their love has en

Has there ever been a sweeter time than this. I loved being there to see all the happiness - theirs and everyone else's. It was a beautiful day - Under blue Carolina skies. No better way to celebrate, by the ocean with its breeze. Our month of May was inaugurated with incredible couples. Kendal and Alex were the first couple to inaugurate the operational opening for The Celebration Cottage in Atlantic Beach, NC. Their wedding was held on a sunny and gorgeous Friday after