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Wrightsville Manor Wedding Photographers | Nia & Chris

December 9, 2024
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by Allison

Words are hard to describe this wedding day as I look back at some of my favorite images from the day. Nia and Chris selected the epic Wrightsville Manor as their wedding venue – and they decorated it in one of my FAVORITE ways I’ve ever seen. Wrightsville Manor is one of our most popular wedding venues in Wilmington, North Carolina, so when someone shocks you with their decor there – you know it’s gonna be good. This place is so great because it comes with a bridal suite on the property, as well as unlimited beautiful backdrops for portraits on every side of this building. They went with a dark and moody vibe for their wedding day – tons of candlelight, black tablescapes, they had magnolia leaves everywhere, and I can’t write this blog post without at least mentioning Nia’s dress. It was one of my favorite and most unique dresses I’ve ever had the pleasure of photographing. Not only was it stunning on its own, but it was like it was meant for Nia. The detachable “cape” as we jokingly called it (basically an alternative to a veil) – was one of my favorite parts, along with the beading on the entire dress. Wow wow wow. Anyway, these two threw such an amazing day, but that wasn’t even the best part. The best part was working with Nia and Chris all day. Their love was so genuine, and their vows really showed that off, and I can’t stop thinking about the way that they treated each other. They are GOALS. I’m very grateful to have had the chance to document their big day. I literally miss it already!

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Venue: Wrightsville Manor

Planner: Knot Too Shabby

Florist: Family Friend Chari

Cake: Imaginary Cakes

Rentals: Party Suppliers & Rentals

Specialty Rentals: Martha My Dear Rentals

Lighting: High Performance Lighting

Dress: Wona NYC

HMUA: Beauty Crew Mobile

DJ: Active DJ (Shawn)

Catering: Salt and Charm

Officiant: Modern Ministries

Phone Booth: Designs by Dillon

Audio Guest Book: After the Tone

Transportation: Azalea Limo

Invitations: Jenna Eberhardt and Maddie Cichewicz

Ring: Wwake

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Ironclad Brewery Wedding Photographers | Kailie & Dan

December 2, 2024
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by Allison

Kailie & Dan got married at the end of October at Ironclad Brewery in Downtown Wilmington. They chose the perfect venue for their very alternative wedding – Kailie wore a black dress (IT WAS STUNNING) and while it wasn’t a Halloween THEME, it was a total vibe. From the invitations to the guest appearance by a random person downtown dressed at ghost face from Scream, to the breathtaking florals and the pure joy felt all around the room. The amount of tears that occurred during the ceremony was so heartwarming, and their families were so kind and supportive. It was a great day. They ended the evening with a two hour non-stop dance party (shout out Active DJ for killing it AS ALWAYS) which resulted in the most fun and sweaty mess. Honestly? Sign me up for more weddings in this style. It goes so well with my photo style and Kailie and Dan are my kinda humans. Can we do it again now???

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Venue: Ironclad Brewery

Florist: Aster & Bee

Dress: Camille’s

DJ: Active DJ Entertainment

Catering: Salt & Charm

Invitations: Birdhouse197

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Slate & Cypress Wedding Photographers | Madison & Griffin

November 25, 2024
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by Allison

A little taste of European vibes in North Carolina, Slate and Cypress is a gorgeous venue tucked away an hour outside of Wilmington. I love a venue where you can stay in the same location from morning mimosas to the sparkler exit at the end of the night, and Slate and Cypress has just that. Their outdoor area is stunning for your ceremony and cocktail hour, and a nice, open, well-lit interior for the reception. Madison and Griffin planned the most gorgeous wedding day in mid-October, with the PERFECT weather, and some of my favorite colors this year! They were SO much fun to work with, their huge smiles never faltered all day, and I can’t even begin to describe the dance party. There was crowd surfing, there was plenty of falling over from dancing too hard, there was so much laughter. I loved this crew. Okay enough of my rambling – check out the highlights from Madison and Griffin’s wedding day!

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Venue & Planning: Slate and Cypress

Florist: Verzaal’s Florist

Cake: Publix

Dress: Coastal Knot

Hair & Makeup: Ginger Snaps Beauty

DJ: Myrtle Beats DJ Entertainment

Catering: Middle of the Island

Officiant: Josh Childress

Transportation: Coastal Transportation

Invitations: The Knot

Ring: Snowden’s Jewelers

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128 South Wedding Photographers | Jamison & Andy

November 18, 2024
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by Allison

128 South is a gorgeous event venue located right in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. It has a great indoor space for dinner, and an outdoor patio that faces the river for both ceremony, and reception. They have in-house catering which, if I do say so myself, is one of the best. And I eat a lot of wedding food! So I was VERY happy when Jamison and Andy chose 128 South for their wedding day, and hired me to go along with it! I met these two out at Carolina Beach on a beautiful evening for engagement photos at sunset with the ocean. I knew immediately these two were my vibe – maybe it was their adorable dogs, maybe it was the way these two were just overjoyed to marry each other. That feeling didn’t go away when it came to wedding day – their smiles were literally SO BIG Andy kept asking me if he was smiling too big, and in my opinion? There’s no such thing. When your new wife makes you smile that big, I think you did something right. These two were so easy to work with and so much fun, and they planned the most beautiful day. So lucky to get to work with couples like Andy and Jamison, and so excited to see what comes next in their love story!

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

Venue: 128 South

Day of Coordinator: Katie Fortnado

Florist: Ling’s Moments

Videographer: Heartline Films

Ice Cream Truck: Boombalatti’s

Donuts: Wake N Bake

Rentals: L&L Tent and Party Rentals

Dress: David’s Bridal

Hair & Makeup: Allure Bridal

DJ: Absolute Best DJ

Lighting: Event Excellence

Catering: 128 South

Ring: Unforgettable Fine Jewelry

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Masonboro Island & The Elia Wedding Photographers | Colleen & Clay

November 11, 2024
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by Allison

Colleen and Clay decided to have a private wedding ceremony out on Masonboro Island, a few days before their full sized wedding reception held at The Elia, in downtown Wilmington, NC. This was so much fun to be able to be there for both days, you really get to know the couple, their closest friends and family, and it was a blast both days. The island ceremony was small, sunny, and so beautiful. We all boated out to Masonboro and witnessed them telling each other “I do.” Then a couple days later, they had a wedding reception downtown and danced the night away. I loved their decor, their dance party, and their entire vibe. This is my kind of wedding!!!! Yes, I am accepting ALL island weddings. Always. Congrats Colleen and Clay!!!!! I’m so happy for you guys!