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| Laura and Paul got married in Wilmington, NC on an absolutely gorgeous day! |
| I love the getting ready part of the day. There's so much anticipation, lots of friends, and laughter. Laura's bridesmaids were amazing - helping with makeup, hair, packing things she needed for the day, and for the honeymoon. |
| Paul waited patiently to see Laura for the first time that day. Oh, and that American flag on the inside of his jacket? That's because he is in the foreign service. How cool is that? He and Laura spent the last year in Ghana, and will be leaving for South Africa very soon! |
| I do love it when couples choose to have a first look before the ceremony! |
| And so do they! This is maybe my favorite reaction of the whole day. |
| Laura and Paul brought these fans from Ghana for their guests to enjoy. I love the bright colors! |
| Airlie Gardens provided a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony. Love those aisle markers and all of the beautiful touches not this wedding by Salt Harbor Designs! |
| Everyone waiting for the walk down the aisle. I love the anticipation of moments like these. |
| The beautiful bride and her parents. |
| It's not often that you see all the parents standing up front with the bride and groom. I loved how the families showed their love and their support for Laura and Paul's marriage in this simple act. |
| Laura and Paul's bridal party was awesome - fun, happy, and helpful to the two of them all day. |
| Polka dot ties are awesome. |
| Did I mention that they were fun? |
| The reception was set up on the big oak lawn, and it was absolutely beautiful. |
| I loved the New Yorker covers as table markers. |
| Such a gorgeous reception. Long tables are my favorite. |
| The dinner was provided by A Southern Thyme and it was nothing short of amazing. |
| Laura and Paul's guests loved to dance, and the floor was hopping all night! |
| Laura and Paul, thanks for letting me be a part of your big day! Wishing you all the best in your marriage and your upcoming travels! |
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julianna + brian . charlotte, nc
11.19.11 ~ Weddings ~ posted by Rachel
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| Julianna and Brian were married right here in the Myers Park area of Charlotte, North Carolina. Their wedding was classic and elegant, which are also words I could use to describe the couple! I knew that Julianna was going to be a stunning bride after meeting her a few weeks earlier for her bridal session at the Duke Mansion. What I didn't know what how much Julianna's face would light up when she saw her husband-to-be, Brian. Sweet love! |
| Mary assisted me for the day and got this shot of the guys while I was with Julianna and her girls as they were getting ready. Thanks Mary! |
| I love this image of Julianna's dad waiting for her to come and walk down the aisle with him. It's one of those moments during a wedding that is full of emotion and anticipation. |
| The ceremony was beautiful and full of tradition. |
| After the first kiss, Julianna and Brian were all smiles! |
| The trolley was a great addition to this classic wedding and drove the wedding party to The Duke Mansion in style! |
| A few more shots of Julianna and Brian on the grounds at the Duke Mansion before we lost light. |
| The cake was decorated with real brooches and was a stunning centerpiece on the dance floor. |
| The first dance at this wedding was out of this world. That pink wash on the walls, the stars, the chandelier, the marble floors, the gorgeous couple...I can't take how pretty it is! |
| Instead of traditional bubbles or sparklers, Julianna and Brian opted for ribbons! It was such a fun way to leave a great party! |
| Congrats to Julianna and Brian and their families for an amazing wedding and reception! I wish you all the best! |
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Carrie and Erik were married in Asheville, North Carolina, on the beautifully scenic grounds of The Crest Center. The day was filled with special touches and sentimental moments. One thing that stuck out for me during this wedding was that spending time with their guests was very important to this couple. They sacrificed time elsewhere to be with their guests during cocktail hour and remained surrounded by friends and family the entire night.
The day officially started for me when Carrie slipped on her dress. Her mother helped her with the final details while her bridesmaids watched in awe at this beautiful girl. Carrie, you really were a stunning bride! |
| Each girl received a custom clutch to match their personality. How cute is that? |
| My fantastic assistant for the day, Ashley, got some great shots of the guys while I was with Carrie and her girls! Thanks Ashley! |
| The Trolley Company was the main source of transportation for the wedding party and added a bit of fun and southern charm to this already gorgeous day. |
| The ceremony grounds overlooked a beautiful mountainside in the hills of North Carolina. Picturesque in every way! |
| While I was shooting from this angle during a funny moment in the ceremony... |
| ...my assistant Ashley caught this angle. Love it! |
| One quick candid of the wedding party together... |
| ...and one shot of the bride and groom was all we had time for before heading off to the cocktail hour. What a beautiful day! I mean, look at those blue skies! |
| There were games, drinks, and a personal family tree to sign for the bride and groom during cocktail hour. This part of the day is one of my favorites to photograph because of the golden light. |
| Carrie and Erik even got in on the fun with a round of corn hole! |
| The reception site was decorated to perfection! |
| Carrie and Erik's first dance had every eye on this sweet couple. |
| A toast...to the bride and groom! |
| The band lit up the dance floor! The atmosphere here was so fun! |
| At the end of the night, Carrie and Erik had their grand exit to glow sticks in lieu of the traditional sparklers or bubbles. It was a fun and colorful way to finish out an exciting and wonderful day! |
| Many congratulations to the couple! |
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Katie and Jon had their lovely southern wedding in Concord, North Carolina. They met in an elementary school where they were both teaching at the time. Katie loves all things southern - rocking chairs, mason jars, Cheerwine, etc. and tried to incorporate a few of those things in her wedding.
Ashley was my assistant for the day and together we captured some really wonderful moments for Katie and Jon. The day began at the church, where Katie was getting ready. |
| Katie's mom helped her with the finishing touches. |
| A few moments before Katie walked down the aisle, her dad took her hand and looked at Katie as if she was an angel. I could see the pride and joy in his face. It was really sweet. |
| Ashley was able to photograph the ring bearer as he made his way down the aisle. He almost made it the whole way before getting embarrassed and running into the arms of an adult. I love weddings! |
| There are a few things I love about this next shot, but the best part is definitely his tie! |
| Downtown Concord has the coolest vibe. As I drove toward the church that day, I noticed a new painted Coca Cola sign. Or so I thought! I later found out that the side of this building had been covered for decades with siding and that this sign was an original! I couldn't pass up the opportunity to photograph the wedding party in front of it, so we all walked down together for some of the best images of the day. |
| Another southern "must have" for Katie was a trolley for her wedding party. |
| The photo booth was so cute. People loved it! |
| At the end of the night, their guests made a canopy of sparklers for Katie and Jon's exit. What a great night! |
| Thank you so much Katie and Jon for having me photograph your wedding! Many congratulations! |
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mandy + matthew . wilmington, nc
10.27.11 ~ Weddings ~ posted by Rachel
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Mandy and Matthew's wedding was one of the most beautiful and memorable weddings I've ever had the pleasure of photographing. Their wedding happened to be the same weekend that hurricane Irene hit the east coast! I drove in to Wilmington, North Carolina, the day before and joined Millie, Brent, Amanda and even a few of the Salt Harbor Design staff at the studio for an overnight hurricane party. It was my first experience with that type of weather and I have to say...it was kind of awesome. The sky was glorious that evening and the winds calmed down just in time for Mandy and Matthew's wedding to go on without a hitch!
Every detail of this beautiful wedding blew me away. There were so many wonderful vendors working on this special day.
Photographer: Rachel of Millie Holloman Photography
Event Design: Salt Harbor Designs
Director: Miss Jane Roberson
Violin: Maura Kropke
Venue: 128 South
DJ: Jay of Active Entertainment
Hair and Makeup: Melissa of Salon Fringe
Banner: Nana Montana Studio on Esty
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| The hotel room where Mandy got ready, Stemmerman's Inn, was really cool! It was loft style, two story room, making this next shot possible. Moments after Mandy slipped on her dress, we went over to the venue for a few quick shots of her and her bridesmaids. |
| Mandy and Matthew moved their location from Southport to 128 South in Wilmington for the safety of their guests and ease of their vendors during the hurricane. Southport had declared a State of Emergency so it was 128 South and wedding vendors to the rescue! The wind was still pretty fierce at this time, so we decided to do the pre-ceremony pictures inside. This was my first wedding at this beautiful new venue and I loved how much character the space had! |
| My assistant for the day, Matt (an easy name for the bride and groom to remember), did a fantastic job capturing photos of Matt (the groom) and his groomsmen before the wedding. |
| While my assistant hung out with the guys, I went back to the hotel room with Mandy and her girls for present opening time! |
| Each bridesmaid got this to-die-for purse as a thank you. So, so cute! |
| I loved the feel of this ceremony. Because of the last minute venue change, the reception was decorated before the ceremony started. That meant the guests took their dinner seats to watch the vows. It was so different and refreshing! |
| Guests wrote good luck wishes to the couple in lieu of a traditional guest book. Personal touches like these will be the things that Mandy and Matthew remember for years to come. |
| The little boy in the above photo and his friend carried a sign down the aisle at the beginning of the ceremony. It was cute! Coming down the aisle wasn't enough, though, so he decided to run back toward the bride as her and her father made their appearance... |
| ...which explains Mandy's laughter as she made her way toward Matthew. :) |
| Love this shot that Matt captured from the balcony. |
| After the ceremony, I took the wedding party out to the riverfront as the winds had finally died down enough to enjoy what turned out to be a wonderfully cool evening. |
| I mentioned that the wind had died down. But not completely! |
| Mandy and Matthew enjoyed a quick cocktail with their wedding party before joining their guests at the reception. |
| Salt Harbor Designs has once again created magical tablescapes that everyone talked about throughout the wedding day. |
| The theme for the evening was "A Day at the Races". Mandy and Matthew met at the Preakness horse race, making the choice extra special. Salt Harbor Designs elevated the look even further. I love it! |
| Mandy and Matthew were delighted to take a few more photos at sunset. It only took a few minutes to sneak them out of their reception to get these images, which I feel are some of the best of the day! |
| Back inside, the guests were served pies and other treats. Love this! |
| After the traditional father/daughter and mother/son dances, Mandy and Matthew honored Matthew's grandparents and their 65th wedding anniversary with Mandy's bouquet and a special song. It was so touching to see this couple be the model for Mandy and Matthew's new life together. |
| During the reception, the local news stopped by to video some footage of the party that wouldn't stop for a hurricane. It was cool to come home from working this wedding to see it on television! |
| This traditional wedding dance consisted of Matt wearing an "awesome" hat with ribbon and pacifiers attached to it and then carrying Mandy off into the next room. It was a fun and unexpected way to end the night! |
| Mandy and Matthew, your wedding was spectacular! Thank you so very much for letting me join you on this memorable day. A big shout out to all the awesome vendors who pushed through and made the wedding so fantastic. And a little shout out to Irene for stopping by but not crashing the party. ;) |
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