Saint Thomas Preservation Hall Wedding Photography | Aleasha & Chris

Aleasha & Chris got married in October at Saint Thomas Preservation Hall in downtown Wilmington, NC. When we were doing their engagement session last winter, we discovered that Aleasha and I were both from towns in Ohio that were only about 30 minutes apart. And we BOTH relocated to Wilmington and live here now. I LOVE IT.

Their wedding day was full of the perfect fall decor – sparkly maroon tablecloths and gorgeous greenery and glowing pumpkins. Their friends were so much fun to hang out with all night and they gave some great speeches – one of which knocked Chris to the floor in laughter. The dancing was….. well, it was one of those kinds of nights where the dance floor was so packed the entire night that I’d constantly be sandwiched between all these dancing fools. It was a blast. Aleasha & Chris treated me more like a guest than the hired help, and I’m so grateful to them for making my job so much fun. I don’t usually have drinks when I’m working weddings but Aleasha would make sure that I had a drink in my hand the entire reception, and who am I to tell a bride no!?!? The best part about their drinks though, was that they actually made and bottled their own wine, and it was delicious! She included SO MANY local businesses on their wedding day, too, including late night soft pretzels from Crofton’s Pretzels. This is one of those weddings that I wish we could relive over and over. Wishing you two a lifetime of dance parties and laughter just like your wedding day.

– Allison

 

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
Venue: Saint Thomas Preservation Hall
DJ: Active Entertainment – Dan
Dress: Camille’s of Wilmington
Planner: Do Me a Favor
Cake: Imaginary Cakes
Flowers: Do Me a Favor
Lighting: Event Excellence
Rentals: Party Suppliers
Pretzels: Crofton’s Pretzels

Latest Ideas

The Atrium Wedding Photographers | Chandler & Devin
The Atrium Wedding Photographers

The Atrium Wedding Photographers | Chandler & Devin

Weddings
June 16, 2026
Airlie Gardens & Ironclad Brewery Wedding Photographers | Kaitlyn & Nick
Airlie Gardens Wedding Photographers

Airlie Gardens & Ironclad Brewery Wedding Photographers | Kaitlyn & Nick

Weddings
June 3, 2026
Ocean Isle Beach Wedding Photographers | Cari & Alex
North Carolina Wedding Photographers

Ocean Isle Beach Wedding Photographers | Cari & Alex

Weddings
May 25, 2026
The Elia Wedding Photographers | Danielle & David
Wedding Photographers Wilmington NC

The Elia Wedding Photographers | Danielle & David

Photography, Weddings
May 13, 2026