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10 Unique and Creative Wedding Send-Off Ideas

Whether it’s the end of your ceremony or the end of the reception, you can make your wedding send-off or exit unique and fun! Every year I see more brides come up with fun themes and ideas to make their exits unique to the couple and their wedding. A question brides often ask is, “what […]

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Engagements

Margrette & Brandon | Engaged

Last night I got to hang out at one of my favorite Charlotte Venue’s , Old Haigler Inn, for Margrette and Brandon’s engagement session! Margrette has one of the most infectious smiles, especially when Brandon is around! They were so willing to walk in the fields, twirl, dance, and giggle as much as I asked. […]

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Claire + Matthew | Spring Wedding in Monroe NC

When I met Claire she told me “I am really easy-going and laid back”. She was right! From their fun engagement session to their Spring wedding, Claire was so happy and just so ready to be Matthew’s wife! When I walked into the getting-ready room, Claire had her details ready. As I started to photograph […]

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Kristen + Shane | Columbia South Carolina Wedding

Kristen and Shane’s wedding was my first one of the year and I could not have picked a better way to kick off my 2021 wedding season. I first met Kristen when she sent me a DM on Instagram. her message said,  “I am in love with your work and your cute personality”.  She went […]

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Katie + Seth |Oakboro Wedding at Tuscan Ridge

Katie and Seth’s wedding at Tuscan Ridge in Oakboro had, quite possibly, the most gorgeous weather. Even though it was November, it felt like a perfect spring day. I had been looking forward to their wedding for over a year! Their engagement session showed me that they were such a warm and loving couple, and […]

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Ciara + Drew | Winston Salem Wedding at Legacy Stables and Events

Ciara and Drew’s Wedding at Legacy Stables in Winston Salem is one that I won’t soon forget. Every wedding has special moments that really stay with me, and this one had me in tears. Ciara knew she wanted to have a first look with her dad, what she didn’t know is that HE had planned […]

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Rachael and Jonathan | Intimate Fall Wedding

I am so excited to share this sweet wedding on the blog! When Rachael first reached out to me I was so excited to get to know her and Jonathan better. I just had a sense that I would love them, and I was right! I shot their engagement session and learned so much about […]

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Shumate Family Session

I know I say that every session is special, but this one really is. I first met Katlyn at a wedding seven years ago, when she introduced herself and said she followed me on instagram, and loved my daughter. I was shocked because it was the first time someone had ever “recognized me” from social […]

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