post 1 from one of the most amazing weddings ever!  the first night of the wedding was magical.  whirling dervishes, a sufi rock band, delicious food, and gorgeous decor at an amazing location.  what else can a photographer ask for?  maybe a super nice and totally gorgeous bride and groom?  well, this couple is that too.  the ring ceremony was held at manek chow at the palace complex in udaipur, india. it was a great first night in udaipur.  : )

what better way to start the week than with two blog features on two awesome wedding blogs?!

if you are looking for tons of great ideas for your wedding or if you just want to see lots of pretty photos check out  elizabeth anne designs blog. we were thrilled when ami from elizabeth anne designs asked if she could use the carnival themed wedding shoot that we did for charlotte wedding magazine on her blog!

we were so excited that kat from rock n’ roll bride featured tessa and keith’s neo-victorian wedding.

check out the post and all of the other rockin’ brides on rock n’ roll bride here!

we had so much fun working on this fabulous fair inspired shoot produced by lindsay emeigh and blake miller for charlotte wedding magazine! the colors and patterns are fun and funky!  check out all of the amazing details close up here.

design by anne at favor me events, wedding planning and design

cake by amy at wow factor cakes

food by la-tea-da’s catering

flowers by taylor at the place for flowers

rental from party reflections

location photography by chris edwards

studio photography by sara from whitebox weddings

Eboni + Taylor started the New Year off right and didn’t let a rainy day get them down!

melisa and matheus had an international nuptial in beautiful marion and then an amazing celebration at coleman place in asheville.  guests came from brazil to afghanistan to share the love!

it looks so warm in this photo.  melisa and matheus were so tough to brave the cold.  there were actually snow flurries when we were outside.

kiersa holy from events  by kiersa help create this magical reception.

Who: High School Sweethearts, Sarah + PJ

Where: Rust Manor House •  Leesburg VA

Family, Friends, Dancing, Food:  Awesome!

As you can imagine, I was flipping out when I saw the birdcage veil and red lipstick! YES!

LOVE this dress

This swing is where Sarah + PJ first said “I love you”- in the 10th grade.  So sweet!

Sarah’s Great-Grandmother’s ring

Best Father-Daughter dance EVER!

i love weddings that are full of personal touches.  tessa and keith threw tradition to the wind and injected their own style and flair to their wedding celebration!

the ceremony: mcgill rose garden

flowers:  nectar

reception:  green rice gallery

the sun flare made this rose shot look surreal.

Who:  College sweethearts and all-around awesome people, Sherita + Doug!

What: A NYC meets NC lovefest!

Where:  Crabtree Marriott, Raleigh

Perfect Planning:  Shawn at Making Your Day Special

Fav ring shot ever!

love these shots that Lucy got of Doug

Yay- pictures before the ceremony!!

The super-sweet couple:  Vicki + Ryan

The awesome venue with THE BEST staff:  Proximity Hotel

Dynamic Planning Duo:  Kat + Kristin with MerryMaking Events

Best flowers in town:  The Farmer’s Wife

Super yummy cupcakes:  Maxie B’s

Bringin’ the funk:  Countdown Quartet

Lovely afternoon chillin’ with the ladies, listening to Cat Power.  Let me just say- this was the most stress-free wedding I’ve been to in a LONG time!  It really helps to have a DREAM schedule and LOADS of time for pictures!  It’s also nice when everything is at one place.  It was such a treat for me to shoot close to home!

First look

Ryan’s brother, Scott, is an excellent musician.  He played and sang for their first dance.

Maxin’ and Relaxin’ before the ceremony