wrightsville beach wedding

  • Las Vegas Elopement Photographer | Dianna & Joseph

    I don’t even know where to begin. A (very hot) June afternoon. In Las Vegas, Nevada. With some amazing friends of mine. Dianna & Joseph GOT MARRIED. They already knew they wouldn’t want to do anything “traditional” when it came to planning a wedding, and they quite literally agreed to elope when they were sharing a hotdog one night at Costco. This is why they are my friends. They were planning a big adventure this summer out West and they decided to throw in a wedding while they were out there, too! A super small group of their closest people hopped on planes (and battled so many cancellations) and headed to Vegas. Not only do I love elopements and non-traditional weddings, but I ALSO happen to love my friends, and when they asked me if I’d join them on the big day, I didn’t hesitate. Give this girl a plane ticket and she will go anywhere you ask. I absolutely LOVED this day. First of all, they chose Vegas Weddings Chapel which was right by our hotel in Old Vegas. It was awesome being a little farther away from the strip, unlike every other time I’ve stayed in Vegas. That didn’t mean our hotel was calm or quiet in any way, shape, or form, but it was still nice. And let’s just talk about the chapel. I was bummed that I wasn’t allowed to take any photos (aside from my phone) because that was the rule at the chapel, but I was IMMEDIATELY distracted from my sadness as soon as Elvis came into the room. THIS GUY. I honestly feel like I was at a performance instead of a wedding ceremony. He nailed it, and we all laughed out loud the entire time, and it was SO FUN. Afterwards we wandered the area, including Fremont Street, this RIDICULOUS dive bar called Hogs & Heifers (which I can only suggest you go there next time you’re in Vegas because it involves bartenders in bras screaming at you to drink more on a megaphone while also dancing on the bar), and ended with an accidental find of the CLASSIEST rooftop bar on top of the hotel Circa. I’m talking 60 floors up, insane city skyline views, and the best craft cocktails (of course I had an Aperol Spritz). If you two could just pick a new place every year and make a trip this much fun, I’ll meet ya there, EVERY TIME. Even if we have to fly back on a red eye and land back in NC at 7am and die for a couple days after. It’s worth it.

  • Caswell Beach Wedding Photographer | Reagan & Jonathan

    WHAT. A. WEDDING. Reagan and Jonathan got married surrounded by their favorite people, on Caswell Beach, NC. It was hands down one of the most stunning days I’ve seen in awhile. Every single detail from the dress, to the dog flower girl & boy, to the floral arch for the ceremony, to the table settings, to the twinkle lights…. I was in photo heaven. So grateful to get to work wedding days like this one, where they kept telling me how important the photos were to them, but that they trusted me completely (literally the best thing you can say to your photographer)… it was PERFECT. They let me do my thing, capturing the day while they had the time of their lives. They ate fresh seafood on the beach together, followed by a night of dancing and finishing up the night by running into the ocean in their wedding outfits! Congratulations, Reagan and Jonathan!!!!

    Coordinator: Laura Ann EvCo
    Florals: Eco Chic Blossoms
    Rentals: White Birch Rentals 3 Cheers Party Rentals
    Hair & Makeup: Melissa Dunn
    Videography: Eaten Pineapple Media
    DJ: Island Sounds DJ
    Catering: Coastal Catering

  • Wrightsville Beach Oceanic Wedding Photographer | Elizabeth & Kris

    I was so excited when I received the inquiry for Elizabeth & Kris’s wedding day at Crystal Pier, right on the ocean. They had a Monday morning wedding, followed by brunch and mimosas, and lots of dancing, right on Wrightsville Beach at the Oceanic. What an amazing way to do a wedding, I think it’s safe to say all of the vendors and I will be starting a petition to have MORE wedding days like this!!! Elizabeth and Kris were so sweet, so relaxed, and so ready to get married!! I love being part of amazing days like this. Check out some highlights from their big day!

    Florist & Coordinator: Fiore Design House, Ashley & Chelsea

    DJ: Martin, Active DJ

    Rentals: Party Suppliers

    Cake: One Belle

    Officiant: Corey Dean

    Venue: Oceanic, Crystal Pier

    Catering: Oceanic