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    The Loft on Front Downtown Wilmington Wedding Photography | Cat & Matt

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    Of course a persons wedding day is inevitably one of the happiest days of their lives, but as I walked into the Loft on Front Street in downtown Wilmington to snag some photos of Cat getting ready, all of her friends and her mother started to tell me the story of Cat and Matt. It was long and complicated and very, very romantic. I’m not even sure the word “happy” can cover it. Catherine beamed from ear to ear the entire day, and Matt, if possible, had an ever bigger smile. He couldn’t help but actually shout while we walked around for photos downtown, “I JUST MARRIED THIS GIRL!” It’s inspiring to be around two people who have so much love for one another that it fills an entire room. I only hope that everyone has a chance to feel what Cat and Matt feel for each other. With a beautiful bright ceremony at the Kenan Chapel in Landfall, and an intimate reception at the Loft on Front Street, these two had an evening they’ll never forget.

    – Allison

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    Venues: Kenan Chapel, The Loft on Front St.
    Coordinator: Knot Too Shabby Events

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    Watermark Marina Wedding Photography | Mary & Ben

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    See the published article about this wedding on Wedding Wire HERE.

    Mary and Ben are a couple I’ve been lucky enough to get to know as I’ve made myself a new home here in Wilmington. They were one of my first couples to take a chance on me, and one of the first that I photographed here. Not only did they take me by boat to Masonboro Island for their engagement session, but they also won me over with their incredibly fun and laid back personalities. They’ve made me feel so much more like a friend than someone they simply hired to be at their wedding.

    These two had a beautiful ceremony on the end of a pier at the Watermark Marina, surrounded by a bright yellow sunset, family, friends, and everyone that cares about them the most. Their reception was just a walk back down the pier, with an indoor/outdoor seating area and all the twinkle lights my little heart could hope for. The dinner was an elaborate taco bar, followed by SO MANY DONUTS. Some of my favorite wedding food ever, might I add. The drinks flowed, the dancing never stopped, and the love and laughter was everywhere. Thank you for a wonderful evening, Mary and Ben, and I can’t wait to watch your marriage grow :) now check out the highlights of their big day!!

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    Venue: Watermark Marina
    Event Planner: A Pop of Pretty Events
    Flowers: Eco Chic Blossoms

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    Ocean Isle Beach House Wedding Photography | Alison & Matt

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    Matt and Alison are one of those couples who make you feel right at home. I knew when I met them for the first time (in a bar in downtown Pittsburg, filling our glasses with bottomless mimosas before their engagement session) that we would turn out to be friends. They made me feel like more of a guest than just one of the vendors at their beautiful beachside wedding. They invited me to come hang out with them at the beach house the day before the wedding too, specifically asking me to leave my camera at home. Nothing quite makes you feel like part of the family after spending an evening with everyone before the big day.

    Alison and Matt had their ceremony on the beach in front of their giant beach house on Ocean Isle Beach, NC. This place was gorgeous. The perfect weather anyone could ever ask for in October, just two short weeks after Hurricane Matthew came through… talk about good timing. The reception that followed took place on the pool deck of the beach house, which provided for some of the most incredible first dance photos as the sun set over the water. Spending the day with them is nothing short of magical, the way these two just BEAM at each other, I swear I hardly even posed them for their photos, they’re just naturally so good together. I’m thankful to know Alison and Matt, and I think everyone who attended their wedding feels the exact same way. You guys deserve a lifetime of days as magical as this one.

    – Allison

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    River Dunes Sunset Yacht Club Wedding Photography | Emma & Nick

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    I had my very first wedding in North Carolina the other weekend. I’m absolutely blown away by how beautiful this area is, as well as the amazing effort these brides put into their weddings. Emma and Nick got married on a dock overlooking the water, some pretty big yachts, and a beautiful sunset that made every ceremony photo glow. We were able to do a first look at her parents house in Oriental, NC which was also along the water, with some big leafy green trees for just the right lighting. Emma and Nick were so sweet together, and so creative with their entire layout. The reception took place upstairs at the River Dunes Yacht Club, lit mostly by hundreds of mini candles and surrounded by their closest family and friends. Everyone carried around their own copper mug sipping their signature drink – a moscow mule – which gets extra points in my opinion because I LOVE this drink and used to make it like crazy when I was bartending back in Ohio! They danced the night away and did a grand exit with giant glow sticks. Thank you so much for making my start in North Carolina so positive, you two! What a great beginning to a lifelong of happiness, and I’m not just talking about myself here :) congrats to Emma and Nick, now check out some highlights from their big day!!

    – Allison