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

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

    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

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    Corinth Baptist Church Wedding Photography Teachey NC | McKenna & Will

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    McKenna and Will got married in the small town of Teachey, North Carolina in November at their local Corinth Baptist Church. These two are some of the sweetest humans, and their family and friends were more of the same. They made me feel like more of a guest than their photographer, and I just LOVE when my bride trusts me so much that she never once tells me what to do. Trusting your photographer is a huge thing and it really gives me room to be my most creative self, instead of being provided a giant list of requested shots, McKenna knew she already liked my work and she let me do my thing. During her bridal portraits and their engagement session we kept waiting to catch the colors of the sunset, and both times we failed to get one, but I believe mother nature was just WAITING to surprise us with a stunning sunset on their wedding day. We finally got our sunset photos and yessssss it was absolutely worth the wait! From her beautiful dress, to the simple greenery and reception decor, this wedding was done perfectly. Nothing too over the top, and just perfectly down to earth, just like McKenna and Will. I could tell they had been waiting for this day for a LONG time, they were so excited to finally say their I-do’s. I’m so happy that my last wedding of 2018 was able to be spent with these two and their closest loved ones – congratulations and wishing many many many years of happiness to you both! Now go look at some of my favorites from their day :)

    – Allison

     

    Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
    Florist: Shawn Knowles
    Cake: Casey Valencia
    Videographer: Alita White
    Assistant Decorator: Michelle Blanchard