THIS WEDDING.  Alright alright alright!!!!  Everything about it was AMAZING.

Rain on your wedding day is actually considered good luck, and boy was that the case for John + Jess’s wedding.  John and Jess got married at the Forest Theatre, the exact location where they met back in 2005.  It was lightly raining as Jess walked down the stone steps of the amphitheater to her groom, but that only added to the romance of their ceremony.  Family and friends teared up and shouted for joy beneath their colorful umbrellas as John and Jess were pronounced husband and wife.  So tender.

John and Jess held their reception at Snipes Farm Retreat in Chapel Hill, a beautiful rustic venue that was perfect for their day.  Their reception was hands down my favorite reception of the year (partially because I didn’t have to listen to a single Carly Rae Jespen song).  They broke it down on the dance floor to awesome Caribbean music (Jess’s family is from Trinidad), and I couldn’t help but sway my hips while shooting.  I also loved the energy that came from Jess’s Zeta Phi Beta sorority sisters and John’s Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity brothers . But what I loved the most about their reception was the range of genuine emotion.  Tears were shed without shame, guests were doubled over laughing as John enthusiastically removed his wife’s garter (with his mouth!), and an amazing time was truly had by all.

John and Jess, thank you so much for inviting me to be a part of your day.  It was a joy to work with you.  I hope that these photos bring you back to every detail and emotion of your wedding day.

Enjoy!

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

Ceremony:  Forest Theatre  

Reception:  Snipes Farm Retreat

Dress: David’s Bridal

Catering:  Thrills from the Grill

Shoes:  Xappeal

Bride’s Jewelry: Versona

Planner: RedBird Events

Second Photographer:  Jenny Tenney Goss

Kim + Justin tied the knot on one of the first spring days of the year in Chapel Hill. Cerulean skies and bright green grass made for a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Rigmor House, just a few hours before sunset.

Kim and Justin are both down-to-earth and love the country, and their wedding was a beautiful reflection of that. They played country music throughout their cocktail hour and reception and even had an adorable camo-print groom’s cake! I also really loved seeing how they incorporated their engagement photos  into the reception decor, using the photos as both canvas artwork and favors for guests.

Kim’s flower girls also stole my heart. They followed me around throughout the day, twirling in their bright yellow dresses, their perfectly curled hair bouncing in the spring breeze. One of my favorite moments of the day was when a flower girl caught the bouquet during the bouquet toss. Since she is too young to be “the next to get married,” as wedding tradition has it, her mother declared a redo. Too funny!

Kim and Justin, thanks for being such easy, down-to-earth clients to work with! I am so impressed with the fact you were high school sweethearts and loved hearing stories about your steadfast relationship during the toasts. Thank you so much for inviting me to document your wedding! I hope that you cherish these photos in the years to come.

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

Venue: Rigmor House

Second Photographer: Bridget McEnaney

Shoes: DSW

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

Groom’s Clothing: Men’s Wearhouse

Florist: Jane Utley

Cake: Cute & Sweet Boutique