We must take a moment to gush about Hannah and Jessica at A Shindig Southern Event Planning! These gals are the best! They are a joy to work with because they keep their brides really happy...and happy brides are easy to photograph!
They are attentive to the smallest of details and they always aim to create a unique look for each wedding. We heart them.

So to all you beautiful brides in the midst of wedding planning chaos...call them. Do it. Now.

This lovely set up was designed around the theme "The Big Apple."

We had the pleasure of photographing Derek and Renata's wedding on Topsail Beach, NC.
These two are a delight and we are thrilled to walk away with some wonderful new friends! They will be returning to Renata's native country, Brazil, for a fabulous Brazilian reception sometime next year. Kevin and I are hoping to be smuggled over in their luggage to take part in what is sure to be a wonderful time!

Derek and Renata have amazing families that are both loving and strong. Without question, it has helped to shape them in to the beautiful people they are today. It was a joy to be around such gracious people.

Derek, his brothers, and father, have a wonderful family owned fencing company, Hampstead Fence. They built an awesome fence for us, and we definitely recommend their services to anyone in need of a fence!

I was able to stay with the beautiful girls, while Kevin went to see the guys.

Renata is gorgeous. And being that she is Brazilian, she has a double threat of Brazilian gorgeousness. She is a natural girl, laughing easily and often; and even if you have only just met her, you feel as though she is an old friend.

She has a hard time not laughing.

About to walk down the aisle, so much joy!

These next two images are so sweet. Derek and Renata wrote their own vows and they were very moving. Derek was saying his vows first, and getting pretty choked up in doing so. After he finished, Renata pulled him to her and kissed him on the cheek-it was such a beautiful moment.

I think this image is so touching.

Are they not adorable?

Renata's parents traveled from Brazil to be a part of her wedding day. I loved their father-daughter dance-it gives a brief glimpse into their relationship. Just beautiful.

Congrats you guys, we are thrilled for you!!!

We were so excited to shoot Ryan and Stephanie's wedding. They had booked us well over a year in advance and as October drew near, we started counting down the days until their wedding.

These two fit so well together! You can tell that they not only know each other deeply and completely, but that they also know themselves as individuals. That is the stuff that makes marriage work. And they are fun. I mean really, truly, make you laugh because they are laughing, fun. They were a delight to work with!

Lauren had the pleasure of photographing the ladies getting ready before the ceremony.

I love this shot. The bridesmaids helping Stephanie get dressed, the light coming in from the window-just lovely.

Ryan was so excited to get married!

The moment a groom sees his bride for the first time is one of my absolute favorites! I think Ryan's face sums up the amount of emotion in that moment.

I told you they were fun :)

These two created an "evolution of dance" for their first dance, it was hilarious!

And the best yet, they left on a sail boat!

Congrats guys, we are so happy for you!

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