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Charleston Wedding & Elopement Photographer

March 6, 2023
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by Allison

I had the most incredible weekend in Charleston, South Carolina photographing in the absolutely stunning downtown area. I’ve gotten to photograph weddings in Charleston before, but I’ve always been at the plantation kind of venues, and I’ve never gotten to photograph downtown before! So when I saw a photography workshop available on instagram from The Crafted Space, I signed up right away. This workshop was everything – multiple real couples styled up for these photo sessions, ranging from engagement style shoots to wedding and elopement styled shoots. With different backdrops around the city, I was screaming in happiness. What a beautiful place, what an incredible group of people, what an experience and a fun fun fun weekend in Charleston. Hire me for ALLLLLLL the Charleston weddings. I will repeatedly drive there from Wilmington. I don’t even care. I love it so much!

Also, another perk of being a part of this workshop was that I was able to take the time and shoot some 35mm film photos, too. Something I’m not always able to slow down and do. I’ll add all of my favorite film photos here, too!

Nora

Downtown Charleston Wedding Photographer

Val & Charlie

Maddie

Harper & Johnny

Downtown Charleston Elopement Photographer

Caroline & Drew

Dani & Fin

35mm Film Photos

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Weddings

Fort Fisher Elopement Photographer | Genna & Gareth

September 27, 2021
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by Allison

Genna and Gareth flew to the United States to elope in our beautiful beach town of Wilmington, North Carolina. They live in Canada and had to postpone their wedding day because of travel restrictions, but as soon as they opened up the boarders, they hopped on a plane and couldn’t wait to tie the knot officially. We had crazy monsooning type of rainfall that day, and Genna decided to not let that (quite literally) rain on her parade. We risked it anyway, drove out to Fort Fisher in the pouring rain, and as soon as we pulled up, the rain stopped, and let us do our thing! We called it “Gareth luck” – and it absolutely was! I’m so happy to work with couples like these two. Their smiles were so big as they said their vows and put rings on each others fingers. They were practically skipping around Fort Fisher as we did photos after the ceremony. I even got to sign the marriage license as a witness! LOVE their love!

Weddings

Wrightsville Beach & Bluewater Grill Wedding Photography | Ashley & Kevin

May 31, 2019
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by Allison

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

Wrightsville Beach Bluewater Grill Wedding Photography

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

Published, Weddings

Ironclad Brewery Wedding Photography | Jamie & David

May 22, 2019
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by Allison

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

May 17, 2019
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by Allison

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

Brooklyn Arts Center Wilmington Wedding Photographer

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

Destination Wedding, Weddings

East Winds Saint Lucia Destination Wedding Photography | Carly & Josh

August 6, 2018
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by Allison

Sometimes I’m lucky enough to photograph a wedding for friends of mine. Sometimes I’m even luckier because those friends decide to get married in a tropical paradise in the Caribbean. But Carly and Josh are the luckiest of all, because not only did they find the person they want to spend the rest of their lives with, but they even had 40 of their closest friends and family join them all the way in Saint Lucia. Not everybody could get that many people to fly to another country for them, but that just shows you how much these two are loved. Destination weddings are such a magical thing, you get to spend a week laying on the beach, eating way too much food, washing it down with way too many drinks, and you kind of forget to stress over a wedding. East Winds Resort had deep sea fishing, horse back riding along the water, swim up bars, kayaking, paddle boarding, sail boats, pirate ship cruises, street festivals, dancing, late night pool dips, and sooooo much laughing. I’m so grateful that I was able to be a part of this adventure with Carly and Josh, and I’m so happy to share some of the photos with you guys! Wishing you two all the happiness in the world!

– Allison

East Winds Saint Lucia Destination Wedding Photography

Weddings

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Wedding | John Henry & Don

July 26, 2018
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by Allison

I recently traveled to Boston to photograph a wedding for a great friend from college, who was lucky enough to marry the love of his life. John Henry and Don tied the knot in July with a stunning view of the city over the water, at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor hotel. They said their I-Do’s as the sun went down over the skyline, and then danced the night away with all of their friends and family. One thing that sticks out to me the most from this wedding was the sweet words that Don’s mother spoke at their reception. Parents that are just so genuinely thrilled to see their kids happy, no matter the race or the sex or the circumstance, it’s an absolutely wonderful thing. You could see the genuine excitement in the entire room, especially between John Henry and Don. They literally couldn’t stop smiling or even dancing during our portrait time! I’m so happy I got the opportunity to be a part of their wedding day, and to get to visit Boston again. Love is a beautiful thing.

– Allison

Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Wedding Photography

Weddings

128 South Downtown Wilmington Wedding Photography | Xan & Joe

June 11, 2018
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by Allison

I recently had the pleasure of tagging along with Xan and Joe on their wedding day in downtown Wilmington. They had their ceremony out on the back deck at 128 South, which gives a beautiful view of the Cape Fear River and a great view of the city. They had a delicious dinner inside the venue and then made their way out to the deck again to finish up the night with drinks and dancing. They had such a great group of friends and family members, they never left that dance floor the entire night. The decor was gorgeous, the music was great, and the bride looked absolutely stunning (she even did her own hair and makeup – seriously!!). I’m so happy that I get to work with such amazing clients that make me feel like just another one of the guests. Wishing these two a lifetime of happiness!

– Allison

128 South Wedding Photography Downtown Wilmington

Florist: Fiore’s Fine Flowers

DJ: DJ Marty Medlin

Caterer: 128 South

Cake: Publix

Dessert: Krispy Kreme

Hair and Make up: Attitudes A Salon, Matthews, NC

Weddings

Grand Barn at the Mohicans Wedding Photography | Jenna & Kevin

September 15, 2017
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by Allison

Jenna and Kevin said “I do” this month in Glenmont, Ohio. They invited me all the way from North Carolina to photograph their wedding, and I couldn’t have been happier to be a part of their day. I’ve known Kevin for YEARS now, we were college buddies, and I actually didn’t even get the pleasure of meeting Jenna until the wedding day, although it didn’t feel that way at all. These two got married at the Mohicans in the Grand Barn Wedding Center. They decorated the place with soft and natural greenery, with pops of white and gold. Their florist decorated the most gorgeous arch for their ceremony, complete with hanging terrariums with succulents and candles inside. The bridesmaid dresses were a nice soft neutral color which paired so nicely with Jenna’s beautiful dress, and Kevin even sprung for this incredible dark green suit – so cool! They had big Edison bulbs lighting their ceremony and reception outdoors on the patio, which made for some of the dreamiest dancing photos. Honestly some of my very favorite first dance photos EVER. We were also able to wander around the woods and hang out at tree houses, which I absolutely loved. They danced, they laughed, they had their siblings and parents make the most perfect speeches – mostly about Kevin taking his shirt off at family functions. I love getting to come hang out with old friends on such an important day, and I love it even more when I get to see how happy they are. Jenna and Kevin, you two are amazing, and I can’t wait to wish you a happy anniversary for years and years and years to come. Now go look at some of these gorgeous pictures!!!

– Allison

Grand Barn at Mohicans Wedding Photography

Photography – Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
Venue – Grand Barn Wedding Center at the Mohicans
Hair and Makeup – The Beauty Factory
Florals – Four Seasons Flowers and Gifts
DJ – Beach Boyz Entertainment
Wedding Planner – Columbus Bride and Groom
Linens – Connie Duglin Specialty Linen
Caterer – A Taste of Excellence
Flatware – Miller Party Rentals

Travel

Travel Photography | Páros & Mykonos, Greece

August 14, 2017
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by Allison

People keep asking me to describe how great my trip to Greece was, and I really don’t even know how to explain it. The color of the water, the taste of the food, the amount of belly laughs with my travel friends. It’s hard to describe.

We got to Páros and I had no expectations about this town because I didn’t know much about it. It’s one of those towns that isn’t so packed with tourists, but more locals. It is more of a town where people that live in Athens head to vacation during the summers. When we walked into the cafe’s here, we struggled with the language barriers more than anywhere else, but in my opinion that makes it more fun. What a beautiful beachside city, the first time we walked into town, the sun was setting and the boats lined the shore, and I knew I was going to like it here. We danced the night away with our big group and then a few of us wandered off on our own to find some more local bars. We found one called the Pirate Bar and we sat outside with our fancy cocktails and felt like we belonged there.

Our next destination was Mykonos, which we were already informed would be one giant party. That didn’t even prepare us for the craziness of our resort. It had a bar open basically 24/7 with a DJ the entire time and tables to dance on and frozen drinks to pass around. I’m not the club kind of girl, so my favorite part was taking a bus into the city of Mykonos and walking around and shopping. The restaurants were amazing – more gyros everywhere – and the streets were winding and it was nicknamed “Little Venice” which definitely made sense to me after visiting Venice last year. I got beautiful jewelry in Mykonos and even a tattoo to remember my time there. Until we meet again, Greece, I’ll be dreaming of you.

Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.