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    Bluewater Grill Wedding Photography | Christina & Craig

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

    One of the best parts about my job is getting to document wedding days of people that I know and love. I’ve known Craig and Christina for awhile now, Craig is one of my best friends’ older brothers. These two have ALWAYS made me feel like a part of their family, including inviting me over for Christmas since all of my family is back in Ohio. I remember when Craig started dating Christina, and we were SO excited because he’s deserved a girl like her for so long now. I’m so happy that they found each other, and I’m so happy to have been able to be a part of their wedding day.

    Christina and Craig tied the knot at the absolutely stunning St. Mary’s Church in downtown Wilmington. After that we took their GIANT bridal party and adventured all over Wilmington, stopping for photos at Hugh McRae Park, Airlie Gardens, and ending at Wrightsville Beach. They arrived at the reception via private boat, TALK ABOUT AN ENTRANCE! Their reception at Bluewater Grill was nothing short of beautiful – an ice sculpture, a live painter, flowers everywhere. This family has a way of making you feel right at home, and their wedding was no exception. I’m so excited to see what comes next!

    – Allison

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    Ceremony: St. Mary’s Church
    Reception venue: Bluewater Grill
    Getting Ready Location: Hotel Ballast
    Florist: Fiore Fine Flowers
    Coordinator: Shauna Loves Planning
    DJ: Eyecon Entertainment
    HMUA: Meraki beauty
    Cake: Imaginary Cakes
    Dress: Camille’s
    Rentals: Party Suppliers
    Live Painter: Tesh Parekh

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    Ironclad Brewery Wedding Photography | Jen & Paul

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    Jen & Paul got married at the end of August at the beautiful and industrial Ironclad Brewery. They had a sweet ceremony on the stage downstairs, followed by a reception that involved some delicious local craft beer and a whooooole lot of dancing with their closest family and friends. They spent the day making me laugh so hard my face actually hurt when I went home. Every detail was perfect and so THEM. I wish every single wedding could go as smoothly and be as much fun as this wedding was. I could probably gush on and on about these two for many more paragraphs, but instead I’m just going to share a bunch of my favorite images from their big day!

    – Allison

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    Venue: Ironclad Brewery
    Coordinator: Jennifer Wilson, Belle Ame Events
    DJ-:Joey Hall
    Florist: Verzaal’s Florist
    Catering: Mission BBQ

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    Ironclad Brewery Wedding Photography | Anna & Daniel

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    I actually met Anna & Daniel when I was bartending one random weekend at Ironclad Brewery (a rare occurrence when we were actually open to the public instead of closed for a wedding). They came in to hang out and chat with our amazing events manager, Rachel, about their wedding day. We got to talking and then once they learned that I was also a wedding photographer, I think all three of us realized that I needed to be there on their wedding day. Sometimes you just click with a couple, and this was exactly that. These two are so much fun, so sweet, so kind, and just so easy to be around. Their wedding day was no different – beautiful blush details up against the gorgeous background of the industrial Ironclad Brewery brick walls. We may have sweat our butts off taking photos during the day, but it was worth it. My favorite part of the day was heading out to the rooftop of the parking garage downtown for sunset, when we got up there, it was extremely cloudy with no chance of sunset colors in site – and then while we were just taking a quiet moment to ourselves up there, the sky lit up in bright pink and orange. I love it when we luck out like that!! Thank you to both of you for having me be a part of your wedding day, I really couldn’t ask for better couples. Now try looking through these photos without a giant smile on your face, because it just won’t happen!

    – Allison

     

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

    DJ: Shawn Booth by Active Entertainment

    Florist: A Beautiful Event by Wendy Wright

    Coordinator: Jennifer Wilson, Belle Ame Events

    Ceremony: First Christian Church

    Reception Venue: Ironclad Brewery

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    Ironclad Brewery Wedding Photography | Tesla & Bobby

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    Tesla and Bobby got married in May, and had a wedding reception in downtown Wilmington at the always beautiful Ironclad Brewery about a month later with all of their closest family and friends. It was casual, fun, and easily one of the best dance parties I have ever seen at a wedding. Because they had already had their ceremony a month previously, Tesla and Bobby were able to completely enjoy spending the entire night with their guests, which is such a luxury that not everyone gets in the busy hustle and bustle of a full wedding day! I had so much fun snapping candid photos and laughing the whole night as they all danced the night away, thank you both for including me in your wedding day!

    – Allison

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    Venue: Ironclad Brewery
    DJ: Wall 2 Wall Entertainment
    Rentals: L& L Tent & Party Rentals
    Catering: Thyme Savor Catering

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    Brooklyn Arts Center Wedding Photography | Kristin & Bryan

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    Bryan and Kristin got married a two weekend ago at the always stunning Brooklyn Arts Center in downtown Wilmington, NC. They had their ceremony outside on the back patio, followed by a reception inside the large church. They had a band called EnVision provide their reception music, and it honestly felt more like being at a concert with your friends than at a wedding – and I mean that in a GREAT way.

    Kristin is the kind of person whose energy literally bounces around the entire room and makes every person around her feel infected with joy. She laughed her entire way through their ceremony, and Bryan just couldn’t take his eyes off of her the entire day. These are the kind of people who make me believe in genuine love. Their friends and family were so kind and supportive, I can’t tell you how many times someone came up to me and thanked me for being there and constantly telling me how great of a job I was doing. No wonder Kristin and Bryan were so happy – not only have they found each other, but they’re surrounded by such a genuine group of humans that will absolutely be there for them through anything. I’m so grateful to be a part of weddings like this. I can’t say much more without getting WAY too sentimental – so just go look at the photos from this beautiful day filled with SO MUCH LOVE!!!! PS – note the dress change at the end and enjoy the SPARKLE!!!

    – Allison

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography

    Videographer: Chris Rodarte

    Officiant: Sandy Powell

    Planner: Belle Ame Events

    Hair: Carlee Clement & Nicole

    Makeup: Rhiana Amber

    Rentals: Party Suppliers

    Catering: Aramark

    Florals: Fiore Fine Flowers

    Entertainment: EnVision

    Ceremony & Cocktail Music: Global DJ

    Transportation: Wilmington Trolley Company

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    Wrightsville Beach & Bluewater Grill Wedding Photography | Ashley & Kevin

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    I had the lucky job of spending the day with Ashley and Kevin as they said their vows to each other on an absolutely perfect and sunny May afternoon at Wrightsville Beach. Their ceremony was the sweetest beach front setup, followed by a reception at the always beautiful (and delicious) Bluewater Grill. Ashley and Kevin incorporated theses fun and artistic details into their wedding day like a hand drawn (by Kevin) and watercolor painted (by Ashley) emblem with their initials on it that they had on their invitations, on their stamps, and even on their cups at the reception! Their seating chart at the reception was one of my favorites as well, with individual hand painted names written on shells from the beach. I love working with brides (or grooms!) that have an art background, it really shows in the tiny little details of the day and it makes it so fun for me to capture!!

    Another fun thing they did was bury a bottle of bourbon (that isn’t even being release for another two years) one month before their wedding date at their ceremony site and dug it up right after the reception. Southern folklore says that if you bury a bottle of bourbon at the site where the bride and groom are to be married it won’t rain on their wedding day. According to many believers, this must be done exactly one month before the wedding, the bottle must be completely full, and it must be buried upside down to ensure maximum weather persuasion.

    These two were a blast to work with and their dance party all night was so FUN to watch – they used glow stick foam bats for their grand exit at the end of the night but they brought them out on the dance floor before that, which really made for some hilarious pictures. Also, bonus, they made their getaway out onto a boat! I can say that one’s a first for me! So unique! I’m so happy to have gotten to be a part of their day – wishing you two forever love and happiness together!!

    – Allison

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    2nd Photographer: Erin Allenczy
    Videographer: Farmer Visuals
    Planner: Heather, Port City Event Planning
    Ceremony: Wrightsville Beach
    Reception Venue: Bluewater Grill
    DJ: Active DJ
    Florist: Port City Event Planning
    Hair & Makeup: Deanne Harvey
    Cake: Swanky Sweets
    Jewelry: Freya and Light
    Getaway Boat: Bluewater Transportation

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    Ironclad Brewery Wedding Photography | Jamie & David

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    Jamie and David got married on a gorgeous May afternoon in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina at Ironclad Brewery. These two were so sweet and calm and Jamie was one of the most organized brides I’ve ever had, and I mean that as the BIGGEST compliment. They put together an absolutely stunning wedding day at the most beautiful venue. Ironclad is perfect for weddings, a huge industrial building covered in brick walls, wood floors, and of course, delicious homemade beer. What I loved most about Jamie and David’s wedding ceremony was that instead of doing something like a sand ceremony, they did it with beer. So unique and so fun! They danced the night away with their closest friends and their families, and they even let me sneak them away to go hang out on a rooftop nearby for some sunset portraits – an absolute must-do you if can make it happen at your wedding! I’m so thankful to have been a part of their wedding day, and so happy to work with such amazing vendors. Wilmington is a magical place in the wedding industry. Congrats, Jamie and David!!!!

    – Allison

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    Venue: Ironclad Brewery
    Florist: Verzaal’s Florist
    Dress: Camille’s of Wilmington
    Catering: Middle of the Island
    Hair & Makeup: Kreashenz Salon + Spa and Anna W Lee

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    Brooklyn Arts Center Wedding Photography | Jenni & Drew

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    On a perfectly warm and perfectly sunny day in May, Jenni and Drew tied the knot in downtown Wilmington, North Carolina at the Brooklyn Arts Center. Every single detail was perfectly planned out and everything came together SO beautifully. Jenni and Drew are a couple that are just filled with fun and laughter, it’s kind of hard to not just absolutely adore them. That was clear by the way their friends and family supported them. What a fun bridal party, what a sweet family. I’m so grateful for couples like these two, and I’m so happy to live in a town that has such gorgeous backdrops for photos. Thanks to everyone who came together to make this day possible! Now go look at all 97 photos that I picked out to share with you guys because I couldn’t choose any less!!!

    – Allison

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    Coordinator: Chandler Russell, Design Perfection
    Florist: Design Perfection
    Venue: Brooklyn Arts Center
    Catering: Middle of the Island
    Cake: One Belle Bakery
    Band: Emerald Empire Band
    Hair & Makeup: Kreashenz
    Rentals: L&L Rentals
    Officiant: A Wedding Ministry