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Stephanie + Matt tied the knot on March 7, 2015 in a simple, classic ceremony at Kernersville Moravian Church. They then partied late into the night at The Longhouse in Stokesdale. I photographed Stephanie’s sister’s wedding last October, so it was especially fun to hang with familiar faces (and witness another killer dance floor!).  Read more about Stephanie + Matt’s wedding in the Q&A below!

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1. How did you meet and fall in love? I’d love to hear a little bit more of your story. 🙂

eHarmony! I fell in love with Matt during a hike. Matt says he know I was the one when he saw me interact with his family.

2. What was most important to you in planning your wedding?

Spreadsheets! Also, personal connections – we knew our photographer, caterer, and officiant long before our wedding day.

3. What was the favorite part of your wedding day?

Matt’s favorite part was seeing everyone together. My favorite part was saying our vows.

4. What factors other than photos went into your decision on a wedding photographer? Why did you pick me?

I ‘looked’ at other photographers because I wanted to do my due diligence – but honestly I never really considered anyone else. I have known I wanted Courtney to photograph my wedding since before I met Matt. I love her style and that the photographs don’t look like all the rest. Matt went along with it because I’m persistent.

5. Did you foresee any part of your wedding day being difficult logistically or emotionally? Did I make it easier? If so, how? 

I was very nervous about having so many guests in town. I find it very mentally demanding to be a host! I did my best to set aside time with just my mom and sister to help keep me calm.

Matt was worried that his vows weren’t going to be as good as mine. They were amazing.

6. What is the first thing you want to do with the images? 

Look at them. Print them. Look at them for 40 years.

7. What is next for you as a couple? Any big plans?

Sweden for our honeymoon this summer!

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Stephanie + Matt, thank you so much for inviting me to document your day. Since yours was the first CPW wedding of 2015, you have certainly set the bar high for awesome couples (and sick dance moves!) 🙂 In your own words, I hope that you truly enjoy these photos as you “look at them for 40 years.” Enjoy!

To view all of the photos from Stephanie + Matt’s wedding and order prints, please visit their online gallery on my print shop!

Kelsey and Rob tied the knot on October 18, 2014 at Woodland Hall in Kernersville, NC. This outdoorsy couple planned a laid-back outdoor wedding that showcased all the best aspects of autumn. Read Kelsey + Rob’s Q&A below to learn more about how they planned their fall wedding and their favorite moments from the day!

To view all of the wedding photos and order prints, please visit their full gallery on my print service.

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1. What was your favorite moment from the day?

K: There is no way I could only choose one. During the ceremony our officiant, Mary Larach, asked all our guests to say ‘I Do’ if they supported our vows and promised to encourage us in our marriage. I also really loved that Rob said ‘Hell Yeah’ to our vows instead of ‘I Do’.

2. What factors led to your decision in having an outdoor ceremony in October? What advice do you have for other couples planning a similar wedding?

K: We decided to have an outdoor wedding because, well, I cannot remember actually thinking of anything else, it just seemed like the right thing to do for us. October was another no brainier, I have loved fall since I was a kid, I have always been a big fan of the gourds and the rich colors of the season; I loved having a wedding that was colored not only with flowers but other natural objects like leaves and gourds. Rob I think fell in love with fall in NC when we took our first trip up to Boone, NC and he was able to see all the beautiful colors and textures of the season. He is also a lumberjack at heart so, it seemed fitting for him.

The advice I have for other people planning an outdoor fall wedding is to use the farmers’ market! I was able to get all of the flowers, gourds and other natural materials the day before and they were all reasonably priced. Also, as the daughter of a local farmer I felt good knowing I was supporting the community.

R: I love the outdoors.  It’s where Kelsey and I “come alive”.  The idea, however, of planning for a year hoping for good weather on a single specific day is a terrifying prospect.  Advice for similarly minded couples would be to pick a venue with some flexibility.  One of the advantages of our venue was the option to move the ceremony inside if the weather wasn’t ideal.

3. What factors other than photos went into your decision on a wedding photographer? Why did you decide to pick me? 

K: We did not want a Pinterest-Photo type wedding, we also wanted to limit the number of posed pictures. Rob and I love the personalities of each other, our families and friends and we wanted Courtney to capture that. She has a great way of capturing pictures specific to the couple, viewing her website and speaking with friends who have used her, I cannot think of a single photo that I saw more than once. This is what made Courtney the perfect fit for us.

R: Kelsey said she wanted Courtney Potter.

4.  From booking to delivery of images and seeing the results, what in your mind made it the right choice for us to collaborate? Did anything surprise you?

K: Courtney’s attitude and disposition as soon as I spoke with her and throughout the wedding day itself is what made her the right choice for Rob and me. We are both from very…cooky families and I never once felt uncomfortable or silly explaining our quirks or being ourselves.

5.  What’s next for you as a couple?

K: In April we will be Honeymooning in Ireland! We are also saving up to purchase a house with some land so we can start doing more with gardening and our love, no, more like obsession with dogs.

6. Anything else you’d like to add about your wedding? 

K: Rob and I are both very thankful for everyone who celebrated with us and especially our amazing family and dear friends who helped us set up. I think I had as much fun setting up as I did at the wedding itself.

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Kelsey + Rob, thank you for being such an easy couple to work with! Your laid-back personalities and sense of humor made photographing your day a breeze. I loved how willing you both were to collaborate in order to get the best photo–thanks for agreeing to get dressed outside, Kelsey!  🙂 I am so excited to share these photos with you and can’t wait to work with your families again this March during your sister’s wedding!

A shout-out to all our fab vendors for making this day possible:

Venue: Woodland Hall

Photography Assistant: Katy Folk

Dress: David’s Bridal

Shoes: Converse

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

Groom’s Clothing: Goodwill

Ties: Big & Tall

Florist: Piedmont Triad Farmers Market

Catering: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit