spanish moss, a beautiful dress, an amazing couple and a resort location made rose ann + drew’s wedding so photogenic!  i love how they infused rose ann’s culture into their celebration.  hilton head is a beautiful area for a wedding! after the ceremony we went to one of the plantations for photos, swoon! the live oaks are soooo beatufiul for photos.  the reception at the yatch club was the perfect spot to spend a balmy saturday evening celebrating rose + drew’s union.

the grove park inn was a fabulous setting for lucy and chris’ big day.  there was a threat of thunderstorms, but the clouds blew by and the sun smiled down on the patio overlooking the blue ridge mountains where lucy and chris said “i do”.

venue:  the grove park inn

good eats:  the grove park inn

flowers:  bloom

dress: betsy robinson bridal

shoes:  lulu townsend bridal valissa pump

hair: lindsay owen, theory salon

make-up:  melissa markis, adelaide spa

music:  the crystal clear band

cake:  cakes by jane

ceremony band: allegro

wedding director:  evelyn gerdes

the grove park inn

multitasking at its best.

lucy’s dad married them.  so sweet!

lucy + chris and their crew were a blast to work with.

i love the connection in this photo.

jump for love!

the dance party at the reception was epic!  “if you ain’t sweating, you ain’t dancing!”  all of the groomsmen had shirts with this little gem of a slogan printed on them.  the band even turned it into a song.  the crystal clear band rocked it!  there were some awesome dance moves going on.  : )

kate and renato had a gorgeous celebration at the cairnwood estate in bryn athyn, pa.  everything was perfect.  a beautiful estate, a beautiful couple and a beautiful day!

mix a little bit of sunshine, some southern charm, a gorgeous mountain setting and a whole lotta love and you will get hillary and patrick’s wedding day!

hair: Stewart & Company
make-up: Timeless by Paula
flowers: Oakleaf Flower & Garden
planning/coordination: Elizabeth Fletcher at I Do Events
dress: Anna Maier
shoes: Kate Spade
band: Savannah Jack
cake: Pastries by Sid Jackson
venue + food:  old edwards inn

i could not pick my favorite ring shot.  which do you like best?  the moss or the hugs and kisses?

amazing ups!

congrats hillary and patrick!

more beach wedding goodness from watersound beach!

i love these lights for the reception.  they look great in photos!

the groom singing with the band to the bride.  how sweet!

i love the smile on ashlee’s face as she is listening to david sing to her!

congrats ashlee + david!

the details:

venue:  water sound beach club

the look:  bella flora flowers

the dress:  monique lhuillier

the shoes:  heiress

the rings:  hudson-poole fine jewelers

makeup:  kate norrell

string trio:  wedding music plus, inc.

hand picked entertainment:  james gee + band

rachel and chris had a beautiful wedding celebration at the pines in elizabeth city.  the breeze was blowing off the water, there were big puffy clouds, tears of joy, and lots of singing and good times!

the purple + turquoise peacock theme was fun to shoot!  celebrations of elizabeth city did the design and flowers.

vanessa + robert had an intimate and elegant wedding on a lovely winter day.  their closest family and friends spent the weekend with them at the beautiful barnsley gardens to celebrate their union.

We were so fortunate to get a chance to go to Spain and photograph this wedding for such genuinely nice people!  Viva el novio y la novia!

Who:  Estela and Pablo.  They have known each other since high school!

Where: Las Caldas.  Asturias, Spain.  A tiny little village in the mountains with thermal baths and a sweet hotel that is built around a rock.

We had this whole place all to ourselves, unbelievable.  Just us and some stray cats!

there is something magical about cape cod.  the light is gorgeous, the landscape is rustic, and the towns are quaint.

i met julie’s sister, kelly hike, years ago at a photography workshop in cabo.  it was fun to reconnect with her at her sister’s wedding.  plus, it is wonderful to shoot a wedding that a photographer helped to plan to maximize photo opportunities!  i had such a great time working with julie and danny and getting to know their awesome families.

the venue:  the gorgeous bourne farm

the dress:  modern trousseau from meredith’s bridal boutique

hair and makeup:  creative productions and emma josselyn

caterer:  roland’s catering

flowers:  courtney’s floral creations

stationary:  dulce press

the rentals:  taylor rental party plus of cape cod

this is it!  the last night of indian gorgeousness.   the evening was more like a western wedding reception, but not just any wedding reception!  there were ballet dancers, opera singers, and theatrical performers for entertainment.   it was a night of heart felt toasts and sentimental surprises.  the bride’s mother sang a song to her (there was not a dry eye there!).  it was a magical last night of celebration!