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Brooklyn Arts Center Wedding Photographer | Lithia & Brendan

May 10, 2021
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by Allison

Lithia and Brendan were one of those lucky couples (I say lucky in full sarcasm) who had to deal with a postponement in light of the pandemic. We did their engagement photos in 2019 and they were originally going to get married last year, but moved their date to 2021 instead because they wanted to be able to have all their people at their wedding! I’m so grateful that they did, too, because what a day! We had a gorgeous April day of sunshine outside of the Brooklyn Arts Center. BAC is always one of my favorite venues to work in, you just can’t go wrong in that gorgeous old building. It has so much wide open space, you can do pretty much anything you want inside, and the outside courtyard is perfect all on it’s own, too. Lithia is hands down one of my most laid back brides in the world, and I’m so thankful to her for that. She had me cracking up all day, AND she had TWO incredible dresses. Her ceremony dress was made up from her mother and grandmother’s wedding dress, and her reception dress was all her own! This was one of the first weddings that I’ve worked in awhile where it felt almost “normal” again – and it felt GOOD! Cheers to 2021, and to Lithia and Brendan! You guys did it!!!

Brooklyn Arts Center Wedding Photographer

Photographer: Lightbloom Photography
Venue: Brooklyn Arts Center
Coordinator: Meg Henson Events
Catering: Culinary Creations
DJ: Brian Hood
Officiant: Lynn Glaros
Cake: Whole Foods
Rentals: L&L Tent and Party Rentals
Lighting: Event Excellence

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Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer | Styled Shoot at Warehouse on Water with SOUTH Tablescapes

April 26, 2021
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by Allison

Styled Shoots in Wilmington are probably some of my favorite things. It’s such a fun chance to get to work with tons of incredible local wedding vendors, and create something beautiful. My friend Kelly has JUST opened her new business, SOUTH Tablescapes, and she decided what better way to start it off than with a BANG?! We gathered up this amazing team, grabbed some friends for our models, and it all came together so perfectly. Kelly designed the whole thing from that amazing brain of hers, and I’m so happy I was able to capture it! Thank you to EVERYONE who participated, scroll down for the list of awesome vendors!

Design: South. Tablescapes
Photography: Lightbloom Photography
Venue: Warehouse on Water
Rentals: Party Suppliers & Rentals
Hair: Beauty and Bloom Tayler Camplin
Makeup: Beauty and Bloom Kristin McLoughlin
Neon signs: Something Bright Neon
Suit: Cape Fear Formal Wear

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Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographer | Caroline & Nick

March 8, 2021
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by Allison

Planning a wedding during a pandemic and being unsure of what your wedding day will look like is already difficult enough, but when other unforeseen circumstances show up just a couple weeks before the wedding, it makes it even more challenging. Caroline and Nick had to change all their original wedding plans at the last minute, but I can’t stress enough how much I admire them for being able to do so with smiles on their faces. We ended up in Myrtle Beach with only maybe 20 of their immediate family members and their best man and maid of honor. Their love was so intense it had me getting goosebumps throughout the day and had me crying like a little baby during their vows (even when I watched it back in their wedding video) – and I swear I am immune to weddings at this point, but not this day. Every speech that someone made, every word they spoke to each other, every little moment was just so special. These two are absolutely meant to be together, and I’m so glad that they were still able to have this day, even if it looked a little different than they had planned. I’m grateful for my job for bringing me to people like this. You two will always have a friend in me, and I cannot wait to watch your love story continue.

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
Videographer: Middle Child Photography
Venue: Wicked Tuna, Myrtle Beach, SC
Flowers: Verzaal’s Florist

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Oak Island Elopement Photographer | Olivia & Matthew

February 22, 2021
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by Allison

This sweet sweet couple had a very intimate wedding in Oak Island that I was lucky enough to show up and photograph! Their love was honestly overwhelming (in a good way), and everyone in the whole room felt it. They were so easy to work with, so much fun to take photos of, and their families made me feel so welcome. Olivia has always loved Peter Pan and there were small little elements of that in their decor, which was so fun and unique. They had MULTIPLE pies on deck, their arbor was decorated by hand with dried flowers and oranges (a tribute to her favorite book), and they had hand packed lunches which was so creative. I love getting to be a part of days like this. Check out some of my favorite images from the day!

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Wilmington NC Wedding Photographer | Styled Shoot at the River Room

January 28, 2021
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by Allison

I absolutely love getting to be a part of local styled photo shoots. If you aren’t familiar with them, it’s a day that a bunch of wedding vendors come together to create a faux wedding day – including models for the couple getting “married!” It’s so much fun to get creative and have fun with a photo shoot without having to be on a strict wedding-day timeline, and get to team up with more creative vendors and see what you can do together. So grateful for our coordinator, Addie, for putting this all together!

Planning/Design: Dogwood Gatherings and Events
Photographer: Lightbloom Photography
Venue: The River Room
Florals: Fiore Design House
Dress: Camille’s
Hair/MUA: Bridal Artistry NC
Rentals: Party Suppliers
Calligraphy: Tapered Ink
Cake: One Belle Bakery
Jewelry: Belk
Bar: Tama Tea and Blue Shark Vodka
Chocolate Favors: Louis Sherry

The River Room Wilmington Wedding Photographer

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

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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

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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

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The Barn at Rock Creek Wedding Photography | Caitlin & Michael

November 25, 2016
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by Allison

Calling this wedding a blast wouldn’t even begin to describe the night I had with Caitlin and Michael. This was one of the most epic dance parties I’ve ever experienced, including Caitlin being hoisted into the air by her friends multiple times. They had incredible, hand picked details, gorgeous floral centerpieces, one of the most colorful fall ceremonies, and so much love it had me smiling the whole time I worked on these photos. They have such a fun kind of love, you can’t help but want to be around them! They danced, they laughed, and they even let me take them into the woods for some gorgeous photos as the sun set and the super moon came out. I love to be a part of weddings that are filled with so much joy, and this one exceeded all expectations! Congrats to the happy couple, now check out the highlights from their big day!

– Allison

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
Venue: The Barn at Rock Creek
Flowers: Fiore Fine Flowers
DJ: Global DJ Entertainment

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Watermark Marina Wedding Photography | Mary & Ben

November 7, 2016
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by Allison

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

Mary and Ben are a couple I’ve been lucky enough to get to know as I’ve made myself a new home here in Wilmington. They were one of my first couples to take a chance on me, and one of the first that I photographed here. Not only did they take me by boat to Masonboro Island for their engagement session, but they also won me over with their incredibly fun and laid back personalities. They’ve made me feel so much more like a friend than someone they simply hired to be at their wedding.

These two had a beautiful ceremony on the end of a pier at the Watermark Marina, surrounded by a bright yellow sunset, family, friends, and everyone that cares about them the most. Their reception was just a walk back down the pier, with an indoor/outdoor seating area and all the twinkle lights my little heart could hope for. The dinner was an elaborate taco bar, followed by SO MANY DONUTS. Some of my favorite wedding food ever, might I add. The drinks flowed, the dancing never stopped, and the love and laughter was everywhere. Thank you for a wonderful evening, Mary and Ben, and I can’t wait to watch your marriage grow :) now check out the highlights of their big day!!

Photographer: Allison Eding, Lightbloom Photography
Venue: Watermark Marina
Event Planner: A Pop of Pretty Events
Flowers: Eco Chic Blossoms