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Ocean Isle Beach Wedding Photographer | Kylie & Abby

October 14, 2021
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by Allison

I knew I was going to love working with Kylie and Abby the second that I met them when they were visiting Wilmington one weekend, and we met up to discuss wedding details! Their vibe is EXACTLY like mine, and they had such easy going personalities, I was so excited to get to be at their wedding day. And then, genuinely, it exceeded ALL of my expectations. Not only was it just a big casual hang out with a small group of their closest friends and family, but 40 of them were all staying together at a big beach house that night, so it was just one fun party. From getting ready mimosas to a giant dance party all night that even got ME on the dance floor with so many good throw back tunes, I can honestly say it was the BEST DAY EVER. Listening to the speeches from their parents and their friends was so heartwarming I can’t even describe it. These two are not only so loved by the people they surround themselves with, but their love for each other was POWERFUL! I mean, I felt it!!! These are the kind of people that I want to be around all the time, these are the kind of people I want to work with all the time, and this is the kind of love I LOVE to be around. Thank you Kylie and Abby for allowing me to be a part of your magical day, thank you for planning one hell of a party, and thank you for genuinely being yourselves all day long. It made my job SO EASY and I had an absolute blast! Highly recommend having a beach house wedding. It’s a pretty magical thing.

Best Wedding Photographers in Wilmington

Venue: Airbnb – Pineapple Beach Club

Hair Stylist: Kristen Casselberry – Bridal Styles with Kristen

Makeup Artist: Amanda Lee

DJ/Band: Shoresound Productions

Catering: ART Catering & Events

Officiant: LeeAnn Politis – Coastal Carolina Ceremonies

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Toledo Zoo Wedding Photographer | Kristen & Bill

October 4, 2021
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by Allison

I don’t often head back to Ohio to do weddings these days, but when it’s for an old friend, of course I do! Living in Wilmington for the last five years, I’ve really limited the amount that I go back to Toledo for weddings, but when Kristen reached out to me, I knew this was one wedding I couldn’t miss. Kristen and Bill planned their September wedding at the Toledo Zoo, which, by the way, is one of the coolest Zoo’s you’ll ever go to in your life. I definitely took it for granted as a kid because we went so often it lost it’s excitement, but now that I’m a “grown up” I am in total awe of this place. They had their ceremony at the Formal Gardens, surrounded by their family and friends, in a gorgeous little private garden. It was absolutely stunning! Their reception was held at the Great Hall, and yes, there was a real live sloth at their cocktail hour. Zoo perks!!!! I’m so grateful I was able to be there on their wedding day, and watch as they had the time of their lives while they said their I-do’s. CONGRATS KRISTEN AND BILL!!!!!

Ceremony: The Formal Gardens at the Toledo Zoo
Reception: The Great Hall at the Toledo Zoo
Florist: Something Bold Bouquets
Videography: Josh Nagel Productions
Cake: Eston’s Bakery
Dress: The Bride’s Project
Hair: Destry Blanchong
Makeup: Jeanne Hooven
DJ: Decorative Sound
Transportation: Extreme Class Limousines

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Fort Fisher Elopement Photographer | Genna & Gareth

September 27, 2021
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by Allison

Genna and Gareth flew to the United States to elope in our beautiful beach town of Wilmington, North Carolina. They live in Canada and had to postpone their wedding day because of travel restrictions, but as soon as they opened up the boarders, they hopped on a plane and couldn’t wait to tie the knot officially. We had crazy monsooning type of rainfall that day, and Genna decided to not let that (quite literally) rain on her parade. We risked it anyway, drove out to Fort Fisher in the pouring rain, and as soon as we pulled up, the rain stopped, and let us do our thing! We called it “Gareth luck” – and it absolutely was! I’m so happy to work with couples like these two. Their smiles were so big as they said their vows and put rings on each others fingers. They were practically skipping around Fort Fisher as we did photos after the ceremony. I even got to sign the marriage license as a witness! LOVE their love!

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Nazareth Hall Wedding Photographer | Miranda & Auggie

August 30, 2021
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by Allison

I don’t travel back to Ohio very often, but when I do, it’s for totally amazing weddings like this one. Miranda and Auggie got married on a gorgeous July day at Nazareth Hall in Grand Rapids, Ohio. They had an incredible team of vendors (so many of which I used to work with regularly before I moved and it was so much fun to get to work with them again 5 years later!) that made the day come together beautifully. Miranda’s family has been friends with my family for YEARS, so of course I wanted to come back for her big day! It was extra fun for me because I was able to bring my little sister with me for the whole day, and got to sit with my parents at dinner! I can’t say enough good things about this day, I’m so happy for you Miranda and Auggie! Thank you so much for having me be a part of your special day! Here are some highlights from their wedding :)

Venue: Nazareth Hall

Florist: Beautiful Blooms by Jen

Videographer: Bliss Cinema

Cake: PM Frosted Fantasies

Dress: The Gown Shoppe in Perrysburg

Hair Stylist: Diane Matlin

Makeup Artist: Sydney Price

DJ/Band: DJ Jay

Catering: Nazareth Hall

Officiant: Chuck Campos

Invitations: Etsy

Ring: Jared’s

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Oak Island Wedding Photographer | Gina & Vincent

August 9, 2021
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by Allison

Gina and Vincent had an intimate wedding with only their very closest family members and friends in Oak Island, North Carolina. These two are the reason I love my job. People that I don’t even get the chance to meet before their wedding day, and then we meet and it’s like we’ve been friends for years. They were 100% themselves all day, which really translated into the BEST PHOTOS. I love when people open up and just let loose on their big day, instead of being panicked and stressed. They laughed, they joked, they shotgunned a beer. I loved every second. They had a seafood boil for their dinner, they danced, and then they ran into the ocean at the end. WHAT A PERFECT DAY! Thank you guys for having me be a part of your wedding day!

Photographer: Lightbloom Photography

Venue: 801 Ocean Event Center

Florist: Brunswick town florist

Rentals: 3 cheers – arch & chair cushions only

Catering: Cape fear boil company

Ring: Jared’s

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Beau Rivage Wedding Photographer | Amy & Joe

June 28, 2021
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by Allison

Amy and Joe tied the knot at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort on a beautiful June day. We may have struggled with some rain throughout the day, but it didn’t matter. I love a couple that can roll with the punches, and just enjoy themselves, and Amy and Joe were no exception to this! They had their family and friends around them, some delicious food, some great music to dance the night away, and a LOT of awesome dancers. It was so much fun. I’m so happy I was able to be there for their big day!!! Check out some of my favorite highlights of their wedding!

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
Venue: Beau Rivage Golf & Resort
Florist: Julia’s Florist
DJ: Marcus from Coastal DJ

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Sunset Beach Elopement Photographer | Allie & Zach

June 21, 2021
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by Allison

Allie & Zach planned a perfectly tiny and perfectly AMAZING little getaway for their wedding day in Sunset Beach, North Carolina. They wanted to do a surprise elopement, and they pulled it off so well! We lucked out with the most absolutely perfect weather, with just their very best friends present to witness! My favorite thing about these two was their ability to forget the pressure of being photographed professionally and they were just themselves, and it made it SO much fun. We got tons of photos “posed” nicely but we also were able to capture their actual personalities, and that makes me so happy, that’s all I want from a wedding day! CONGRATS to Allie & Zach – thank you so much for having me there and I’m so happy for you both!!!

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Wrightsville Beach Wedding Photographer | Amanda & Laszlo

June 7, 2021
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by Allison

Amanda and Laszlo hosted a very intimate gathering at their home in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina to say their “I do’s”. With Laszlo’s family in Hungary and the current travel restrictions, they were unable to have everyone that they wanted at their wedding, so they set up a Zoom call and had the closest family members come out and watch them instead!

I absolutely love wedding days like this. They are so laid back, so relaxed, and so unique. They get to spend this special day with the people closest to them, and Amanda and Laszlo finished off the day by riding bikes to the beach, something that they loved doing together. Nothing sounds more perfect to me.

These two were just the absolute sweetest, I had so much fun in the brief amount of time I was with them, they made me feel like one of the guests! I’m so happy I had the chance to be there to photograph their day! Here are a few of my favorite images!