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128 South Wedding Photographer | Natalie & Daniel

November 14, 2022
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by Allison

Y’ALLLLLLLL – Natalie and Daniel are just, simply put, dream clients. They planned their wedding day to take place at 128 South in Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. I always love the downtown venues but they’re even better when they’re filled with groups of people like this. I had such a blast with these two!!! First of all, check out Natalie’s DRESS. Second of all, check out that dance party at the end of the night. I always try to convince my couples to utilize string lights at their receptions to make their photos really pop – and boy, did they listen. Congratulations Natalie and Daniel!!!!! I’m so lucky I got to be there to celebrate with you! Now check out the highlights from their big day:

The Cottage on Orange St Wedding Photographer

Downtown Wilmington Wedding Photographer

Best Wedding Photographers in Wilmington

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
Venue: 128 South
Coordinator: Davis from 128 South
Florist: Fiore Fine Flowers
Videographer: Stout Owl Media
Cake: Gluten Free by the Sea and Publix
Rentals: L &L Rentals
Dress: Coastal Knot
Hair Stylist: Nina from Alice Lawson Salon
Makeup Artist: Carter from Alice Lawson Salon
DJ: Atlantic DJ
Catering: 128 South
Officiant: Nick Arbia
Invitations: The Knot
Ring: Stroup’s Jewelers

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Oak Island Wedding Photographer | Susan & Forrest

November 7, 2022
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by Allison

Susan and Forrest planned a small, intimate wedding with only their most immediate family and friends in Oak Island, North Carolina. Forrest grew up visiting this beach and he knew when it came down to planning their wedding, he had to show Susan this place that he loved. It really was absolutely stunning, we were welcomed into October with the warmest weather, a beautiful beach sunset, and surrounded by such wonderful people. So happy to be able to be part of days just like this one – and grateful that they were able to put up with me even when I had lost my voice doing too many weddings in a row in October!!! Here are some of my favorite images from their wedding day!

801 Ocean Oak Island Wedding Photographer

Best Wedding Photographer in Wilmington NC

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
Venue: 801 Ocean, Oak Island, NC
Catering: ART Catering

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Boone Hall Wedding Photographer Charleston | Olivia & Tyler

October 31, 2022
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by Allison

It’s official – this STUNNING wedding I photographed at Boone Hall in Charleston, South Carolina, will go down as one of my favorites ever. I met Olivia and Tyler when they were still living in Wilmington, and I had recently moved to town! We used to sit together in basement bars and drink cheap beers together and honestly, isn’t that how the best kinds of friendships start? I always knew I liked Olivia because we had the same obsession with dogs. Dog people just go together. These two moved away and when it came time for them to plan their wedding, I am SO HAPPY they reached out to me. They chose Boone Hall as their venue, which I found out later was also where they filmed The Notebook, and then I got even MORE excited. I’ve wanted to see some of the locations from that movie since moving to the south, and talk about epic views for photos. Boone Hall is a dream. It’s one of America’s oldest working plantations, continually growing crops for over 320 years. The most unique of all of these is their famous “Alley of the Oaks” where the son of Major John Boone planted live oak trees, arranging them in two evenly spaced rows on a pathway towards their home in 1743. THIS was my favorite spot that you can see below!

Not only was the venue easily one of my favorites that I’ve ever been to and gotten to work in, right up there with Magnolia Plantation in Charleston, but I also was over the MOON with the way that Olivia and Tyler decorated their reception. I mean. We’re talking live trees inside, greenery everywhere, multiple food stations, late night McDonald’s, a live band, chandeliers, neon signs, honestly what more could a photographer hope for?! The details are always my favorite part, what makes each wedding stand out against all the rest, and this one left NO room for disappointment. I’m so happy I got to take a quick visit to one of my favorite places, I got to see my friends and be a part of their special day, and also……. I HAD SUCH A BLAST. I even got to clock out after the formal dances and join in as a guest – BONUS!

Check out the highlights from this amazing day!

Boone Hall Charleston Wedding Photographer

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
2nd Photographer: Avery E Photography
Venue & Coordinator: Boone Hall (Natalie)
Catering/Bar: Cru Catering
Florals: Festoon Florals
Rentals: Snyder
Lighting: PDA
DJ: Scott Sain
Videographer: Heartline Films
Cake: Cru Catering
Transportation: Lowcountry Trolley
Linens: Stradley Davidson
Officiant: Rev. Will
Draping: Duvall Decor
Hair: Unique Style Lounge
Makeup: Studio Seven
Trees: Nancy’s Exotic
Ice Sculpture: Ice Man

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Embassy Suites Wilmington Riverfront Wedding Photographer | Liz & Jordan

October 24, 2022
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by Allison

To kick off the start of my October whirlwind of weddings, I started with Liz & Jordan! They chose to have a ceremony at The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina, followed by a reception at the Embassy Suites Wilmington Riverfront hotel. My favorite part about this hotel is it’s location! It’s right on the infamous Riverwalk, which allows us easy access to it for all the beautiful photos, not to mention sunset views! The part that you’d have no idea by looking through the pictures but is worth noting – this happened on a weekend that a surprise hurricane came right by us, and ended up hitting the night BEFORE their wedding, and was so mild (for us) that by wedding day, it was BEAUTIFUL outside again! If that’s not good luck, I don’t know what it! Congratulations to Liz & Jordan, thank you so much for having us, and we wish you all the best!!!

Embassy Suites Wilmington Riverfront Wedding Photographer

Ceremony Venue: The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary

Reception Venue: Embassy Suites Wilmington Riverfront

Planner/Coordinator: Haley Thomas (Party Perfection Weddings & Events)

Florist: Rose McCollough (Defined Designing)

2nd Photographer: Atlas Photo & Film

Cake: One Belle Bakery

Rentals: Ship Our Wedding (Pipe and Drape)

Dress: Coastal Knot Bridal

Hair Stylist: Heather Weinbecker (from Wisp Salon)

Makeup Artist: Heather Weinbecker (from Wisp Salon)

DJ/Band: Regal Events DJ – DJ Johnny

Catering: Embassy Suites

Transportation: Azalea Limousine Service

Ring: ANAHEIM HILLS JEWELRY AND COIN

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Warehouse on Water Wedding Photographer | Morgan & Colin

October 17, 2022
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by Allison

WHAT A DAY! Morgan and Colin, surrounded by their closest friends and family members, got married on a beautiful October day in Wilmington, North Carolina. They chose the beautiful Warehouse on Water as their venue, located downtown right on the waterfront. I love working at this venue, not just for the stunning brick interior, but also it’s such a great location surrounded by SO MANY of my favorite photo spots downtown! And don’t forget those sunset views on the Riverwalk. I had such a great time with these two, and their guest were so fun and welcoming! Check out some highlights from their wedding day!

Venue: Warehouse on Water

Dress: All About the Dress

Hair & Makeup: Beauty Crew Mobile

Catering: Poor Piggy’s Food Truck

2nd Photographer: Atlas Film and Photo

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Topsail Beach Sunrise Elopement Photographer | Julia & Jessica

October 11, 2022
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by Allison

One of the many perks of living on the east coast is getting to see the sun rise over the ocean. Which also provides an excellent backdrop for a couple who would like to surprise their friends and family by inviting them to an engagement party at the beach, but only to sneak out first thing in the morning under the premise of “we’re getting bagels” and then SURPRISE – instead, they got married! I absolutely loved getting to work with Julia and Jessica on this top secret mission of getting them married before the rest of their families woke up that morning. These two were so overjoyed to tie the knot, to make it official, and I could feel it radiating off of them. Congratulations to these two! I highly recommend a surprise elopement – it was an absolute blast!

Wrightsville Beach Elopement Photographer

Officiant: Angela Kelly

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The Parker Mill Asheville Wedding Photographer | Blair & Matt

October 3, 2022
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by Allison

Since moving to North Carolina, I have consistently dreamed of getting to photograph a wedding in the mountains in Asheville. I absolutely chose to move to NC for the beach, but every chance I get to visit the mountains, it’s pretty magical. And the word magical is probably the only word I could use that will even come close to describing the wedding day of Blair and Matt. I’ve known Matt since pretty early on in my move to NC, he was in my very first friend group that I met here. I remember when he first started bringing Blair around, too, and I was completely impressed by her. What a perfect match, and what a perfect addition to our friend group. She fit in so easily, and was just a joy to be around. So when I found out as they left for a vacation together that Matt was going to propose, I couldn’t have been happier for the two of them! And when they came home and started wedding planning, and asked me to do the photos – not only because they loved my work but they wanted to support their friends and their businesses, I was over the moon! Not only do I get to be part of my friends special day, but I also get to do it in such a stunning and unique place! They chose The Parker Mill as their venue, which is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Everything went perfectly (except for one little glitch with my rental car that TRIED to prevent me from being there, but of course I wouldn’t allow that, and shout out to all the guys for starting a group text without Matt in it, trying to help me get to Asheville when I was nearly stranded in Tennessee…….. a long story that I will tell you when you’re older but my sister saved the day and got me there) and EVERY SINGLE DETAIL was my favorite. Blair has the best taste, the best style, I was just in awe. But the best part? THEIR LOVE WITH SO INTENSE. I mean, we all felt it. Matt couldn’t wipe the smile off his face. I’m so grateful that I was able to be there, able to document the day, and able to join them as a guest after I was done and dance the night away. So good being reunited with these friends, spending a weekend in Asheville together, and getting these two HITCHED! CONGRATS MATT AND BLAIR! I can’t wait to see what’s next for you two!

The Parker Mill Asheville Wedding Photographer

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Venue: The Parker Mill

Planner: Ashley Taylor; Avail Weddings

Videographer: Jooshin Kim

Florist: Stargazers Floral

Cake: Morgan Heffernan

Dress: Gilded Bridal

Dressmaker: Marie Cordella

Calligrapher: Brooke Rowe Design Studio

Hair Stylist: Jasmine Vesterfelt

Makeup Artist: Flawless

DJ/Band: Sound Extreme; signal fire duo

Catering: Foragers Canteen

Officiant: Nate Fabian

Ring: Perry’s Emporium

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Ocean Isle Beach Wedding Photographer | Alli & Jesse

September 26, 2022
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by Allison

Words are hard to describe the incredible, fun, and just purely AMAZING day that was Alli and Jesse’s wedding day in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. I’ve been photographing weddings a long time now, but I will never get over the feeling I get when I leave a day like this one. These two were just OVERJOYED to be near each other, let alone make it official for the rest of their lives. The morning quite literally started out with a waterspout (which to me is just a fancy word for a tornado over the ocean) directly outside the beach house where they would be hosting their wedding just a few hours later, and then ended with the most stunning sunshine day, a beautiful sunset, and the most fun dance party. Not to mention, they even jumped into the pool in their wedding attire at the end of the reception, and then like 90% of their guests followed suit. I left wet, happy, and in awe. What an epic day. What an incredible couple. I’m so lucky to be just one small part of days like this one.

North Carolina Beach Wedding Photographer

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Planner: Mel O’Daniels

Florist: Briar patch florals

Videographer: Heartline Films

Cake: Sweetcakes TBC

Rentals: Party Suppliers

Dress: Southern Bride

Hair & Makeup: Chelsea Elise Artistry

DJ/Band: Chris James Entertainment

Catering: A Thyme Savor

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Kaminski House Museum Wedding Photographer | Ashley & James

September 12, 2022
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by Allison

This beautiful day was my first wedding at the Kaminski House Museum in Georgetown, South Carolina. When I tell you this place was the most dreamy southern charm-y waterfront venue, I MEAN IT. The big beautiful white house with a huge front porch, perfect for portraits, all sitting along the water, complete with a fountain and sunset views. I was in love! Ashley and James picked out the perfect spot to host their wedding day. These two were so sweet to work with, and my favorite part? They dressed their dogs up in wedding attire and I couldn’t stop taking photos of them! Every detail went off without a hitch, and of course, Ashley and James GOT HITCHED! HA! See what I did there!? Anyway. Check out some of my favorite images from their wedding day!!!

Kaminski House Museum Wedding Photographer

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Venue: Kaminski House Museum

Planner: Coastal Charm Weddings

Cake: Pie – Debra G’s Catering

Rentals: Grand Strand Rentals

Hair Stylist: Rebecca Finchum – Sheer perfection

DJ/Band: It’s a Twin Thing Entertainment

Catering: Debra G’s Catering

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Brooklyn Arts Center Wedding Photographer | Amanda & Mikey

August 10, 2022
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by Allison

I have many favorite things about photographing weddings. One, getting to work in such beautiful historic venues like the Brooklyn Arts Center in Downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. It was one of the first venues in Wilmington that I worked in once I moved here, and it will remain one of my favorites as long as I live here. Another thing that I love is when my job brings me to weddings of friends of mine! I’ve known Amanda & Mikey for a couple years now, and I was BEYOND thrilled when they asked me to be part of their big day. Being trusted to capture someone’s wedding day is not something I take lightly, and it almost means MORE when friends want to hire you. It’s also like getting a back stage pass to a wedding. You get to be there for the getting ready moments before the day really starts, you get to spend more time with the couple than most people do on the wedding day. You get to see how all their planning came together and how each little detail falls into place. I am grateful for my job and getting to keep doing this each weekend, especially when it’s with amazing humans like Amanda & Mikey. I absolutely LOVED the way they decorated Brooklyn Arts Center, and they had SUCH a fun crowd dancing the entire night away. Now check out some highlights from their big day!!!