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    East Winds Saint Lucia Destination Wedding Photography | Carly & Josh

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    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

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    Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor Wedding | John Henry & Don

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    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

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    River Dunes Sunset Yacht Club Wedding Photography | Emma & Nick

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    I had my very first wedding in North Carolina the other weekend. I’m absolutely blown away by how beautiful this area is, as well as the amazing effort these brides put into their weddings. Emma and Nick got married on a dock overlooking the water, some pretty big yachts, and a beautiful sunset that made every ceremony photo glow. We were able to do a first look at her parents house in Oriental, NC which was also along the water, with some big leafy green trees for just the right lighting. Emma and Nick were so sweet together, and so creative with their entire layout. The reception took place upstairs at the River Dunes Yacht Club, lit mostly by hundreds of mini candles and surrounded by their closest family and friends. Everyone carried around their own copper mug sipping their signature drink – a moscow mule – which gets extra points in my opinion because I LOVE this drink and used to make it like crazy when I was bartending back in Ohio! They danced the night away and did a grand exit with giant glow sticks. Thank you so much for making my start in North Carolina so positive, you two! What a great beginning to a lifelong of happiness, and I’m not just talking about myself here :) congrats to Emma and Nick, now check out some highlights from their big day!!

    – Allison