Gabby and Issac were married in May 2018 at the Carolina Theater in Greensboro, NC followed by a reception at Cadillac Service Garage. Their old Hollywood glamour wedding theme was completely perfect for these two theater aficionados.
Shake it up: Ideas for a Non-Traditional Wedding
So you want to have a Non-Traditional Wedding… Who says a wedding has to be a ceremony followed by a cocktail hour and reception? Well it honestly isn’t always set up that way today or historically. There are lots of ways to shake up the format of your wedding. Whether you intent is to reframe the ceremony as more than just a formality to get through before the party starts, …
Kate & Brandon’s Boho Festival Wedding at McDonald Artisan Farm
Kate and Brandon’s boho festival wedding at McDonald Artisan Farm in Aberdeen, NC was such a delight and I am so glad to have been involved. In January 2017, I met Kate and two of her bridesmaids for a beer at one of my favorite spots in Carrboro, Steel String Brewery. We had connected through the Bridechilla podcast, she heard one of my episodes and realized how close by I …
Revolutionary Love: The Frida & Joe Photoshoot
Rebellious, Art-Inspired, Punk Rock Wedding Inspiration at The Meadows at Firefly Farm Preserve in Raleigh, NC. I like to approach styled shoots as an opportunity for artistic expression, a chance to do the art we aren’t always free to do with paid work. Sometimes the concepts I come up with are a little out there, and I just hope that my collaborators “get it.” For this project, we combined influences …
Alec & Andrew’s Outdoor Festival Wedding at Het Landhuis – Pittsboro, NC
Alec & Andrew celebrated their marriage in Sept 2017 with a chill, nature-inspired, outdoor festival wedding at Het Landhuis in Pittsboro, NC. First of all, I just need to say that Alec and Andrew are such wonderful human beings. They are legit the sweetest couple and working with them never felt like work. Alec and Andrew met while at NC State and got engaged while backpacking! They and their friends …
April & Matt’s Rustic Soiree at The Rickhouse – Durham, NC
April and Matt tied the knot last May in a fun and easy going rustic soiree at The Rickhouse in Durham, NC.They are such a down to earth couple and I really enjoyed getting to know them and their family and friends at the wedding. Their priority was to have a wedding that felt authentic to them while also incorporating the traditions and elements that were most important to them. …
Jenn & Teague’s Celtic-Inspired Wedding Weekend at Rigmor House
Jenn & Teague were married earlier this year at Rigmor House in Chapel Hill, NC. They held two events over the course of a weekend inspired by their love for theater and Shakespeare and their connection to their Celtic heritage. The first day featured a traditional Christian wedding ceremony performed by the bride’s uncle and attended by about 50 of their closest family and friends. An afternoon tea service with …
Modern Wedding Etiquette for Rebel Couples
From the very moment you get engaged, questions of wedding etiquette start popping up. Should you announce your engagement online or wait until after you see your families in person? Who are you supposed to invite? What is up with all the different pieces of invitation stationary? Why does it matter how I address the invites? And that is only the beginning… Not only are traditional etiquette rules overwhelming, many are …
Sydney & Aaron’s Modern, Minimalist Wedding at Bridge Club – Raleigh, NC
I was so honored to be a part of Sydney & Aaron’s modern, minimalist wedding at Bridge Club in Raleigh. When I first met the couple, I instantly knew that this was going to be an incredible wedding. Their own aesthetics and values were very close to my own and every new idea they shared was even more amazing than the last. Their decor incorporated simple geometric designs and botanical elements. The couple and …
Sam & Seri’s Lake House Wedding in Chapel Hill
Back in June, I coordinated a wedding for an incredible couple, Seri & Sam. Today, I am excited to share that their wedding was featured on The Budget Savvy Bride! I was honored to be able to help with this truly unique and fun wedding. Their ceremony was held at the Arboretum on the UNC Campus and the reception was held at a lovely lake house Bed & Breakfast in Chapel Hill. Seri’s Aunt designed …