Katherine and Caley tied the knot at the Haw River Ballroom on March 9, 2014. This venue has been one of my favorites since I first discovered the hidden gem that is Saxapahaw back in 2009. The ballroom boasts tons of natural light, a rustic wall in the outdoor amphitheater that is the perfect backdrop for portraits, and the classic “thrills” sign that lights up near the stage. In other words, it’s a photographer’s playground. And we had perfect spring weather (unlike the sub-zero chill during our engagement session there back in January!)

But beyond the great light and perfect setting, Katherine and Caley (and their friends and family) are really what made this wedding so epic. Katherine comes from a large family and has a close bond with her siblings, and their myriad of silly faces made for some wonderful photos. This couples also had hands down the LARGEST dance floor I have ever witnessed in my five years as a wedding photographer. There were two tiers of mosh-pit style dancing on both the ground floor and the adjacent stage. Toddlers and grandparents alike were grooving to DJ Mike Steffan’s jams. And all throughout Katherine and her siblings continued to make silly faces with one another.

Katherine and Caley, thank you so much for inviting me to share in such a wonderful wedding. I was blown away by the kindness of your families (some members emailed me at 1 am the night of the wedding to thank me for my services—something I have never experienced that quickly on your actual wedding day! It was so thoughtful.) I’m only three weddings into the season, but I have a feeling yours will be at the top of my list of most memorable 2014 weddings. I hope these photos capture the silliness, love, and wonderfulness that made up your wedding day. Enjoy!

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

Second Photographer: Grace Farson

Venue: Haw River Ballroom

Officiant: William Sofield

Florist: Brides & Bouquets

Cupcakes: Lauren Clarke

Catering: Saxapahaw General Store

Invitations: Katuschka Rakovec

DJ: Mike Steffan- High Impact Entertainment

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Katherine had always wanted engagement photos inside of a library, so we started off our shoot at the historic Wilson Library on UNC Chapel Hill’s campus. I had studied in the Second Floor Reading Room once or twice during undergrad and always felt out of place in the cavernous, elegant space that felt like something straight out of a Harry Potter movie. The window light is absolutely gorgeous there, so we had no trouble finding scenic backdrops for our shoot.

We ended our session at the Haw River Ballroom and the surrounding area in Saxapahaw, North Carolina, which is where Katherine and Caley will be getting married this March. I never get tired of shooting in Saxapahaw; the ballroom itself has so much character (and window light!), and the riverbed is beautiful any time of year.

Katherine and Caley, thank you so much for braving the cold with me for your engagement session! I loved collaborating with you on this shoot and had fun exploring both Wilson Library and Saxapahaw with you. I can’t wait to shoot your wedding this spring!

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Melissa, thank you so much for having such a fun and relaxed bridal session with me! I hope that these photos will remind you of the peace you felt in your heart all throughout your engagement and leading up to your wedding day. And have fun sharing them with your husband, now that he is allowed to see you in your dress.  

Enjoy!

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