what a gorgeous day to get married!  kate and elliott’s happiness was contagious.  i had so much fun photographing them because they are so clearly in love and so happy!
Dress: Watters & Watters

Shoes:  Jimmy Choo

Caterer: Groovin Gourmet

Cake:  Shyndigz

Florist: Eddie Sturgill

Rentals: Grand Rental Station

DJ: Roof Raisers Inc.

Transportation: Affinity Limousine company

Hair/makeup: Trisha Rone (Daniel Alan’s Salon & Spa)

 

 

i have been shooting the lydon kid’s cousins that live in new jersey for about 4 years now, so it was fun to meet up with the lydon kids in georgia.  we blew bubbles, got kisses from their new puppy, we jumped on the tramp, we played on the playset and after all of that hard work we had ice cream!

congratulations to amanda and evan!  they get the award for being the most fun couple to embrace wild weather that rained down on their wedding day.  their wedding was the first wedding that we photographed where the guests sang party songs at the top of their lungs when the d.j. had to stop and relocate to a slightly more protected area,  where the d.j. had about 10 umbrella’s covering him so he could play through the storm and where the bride ran through torrential rains to cut a rug on the dance floor with her guests.  the crazy weather could have put a damper on the evening, but instead it just ramped up the energy at the celebration! (oh and they also get the award for the first air guitar duet by the bride and groom!)  it was a great night.

venue:  the belmont house

flowers:  johnson’s florist and antiques and just priceless

yummies:  sweet basil’s

dj + video:  k2

cake:  simply scrumptious

rentals:  partymakers party rental

coordinator:  leigh pearce

 

this kid could light up a small county with her smile.  she is a little powerhouse of sunshine.  : )

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

 

well, sit back and relax because there are a ton of gorgeous photos to share from ashlee and david’s beach side nuptials in watersound, florida.  the water was a gorgeous turquoise, the light was soft and the air was balmy with a cool breeze.  the setting was perfection!

this is what happens when you really think through your timeline and allow lots of time for photos in killer locations!  i love when brides think photography is one of the most important parts of getting hitched.  : )

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.

aiden is such a sweet little boy.  i love this little guys hair!

the little sock monkey.  so cute!

aiden opened his sweet baby blues for a few minutes before he fell back asleep.

mommy luvins are the best.

aiden’s first truck is bigger than him!

meet the wonderful snowden family!  two sessions, two fabulous looks, and two fun locations.

 

way back in january i TRIED to do a little photoshoot with the kids for their valentines day cards.  i think they thought it was pretty fun and funny, but i was not amused…..

this photo sets the mood for the shoot.

i managed to get a couple cute shots, but this “session” demonstrates exactly why i get other photographers to photograph my kids!

eliza was totally in to the shoot and being a “model”.  ryder, on the other hand, was totally in to being 2!

hello, my name is ryder and i am very good at being 2.

this one is cute, but i actually prefer the shot below with ryder demonstrating his growling skills.