Princess Tea Party Stylized Bridal Session| Wilmington Wedding Photography

My daughter wanted to take some special photos with her little girl. I couldn't think of a sweeter way than to do a tea party, but with a bridal twist. This session was so much fun and I hope she'll cherish them forever, I know I will.

Marcy was born with Spina Bifida, a congenital defect of the spine in which part of the spinal cord and its meninges are exposed through a gap in the backbone. It often causes paralysis of the lower limbs. Marcy has recently turned 2 and uses a wheel chair to get around indoors, she also crawls very fast! Myself and another photographer along with many other photographers around the US created non-profit called Redefining Spina Bifida and occasionally will hold fundraisers, if you're interested in reading more about it and how we started you can click here: Information

Thanks to everyone involved in making this tea party a success.

Venue: Long Creek Farms

Planning, Decor, and Florals: Southern Bridal Events

Dress: The Dressing Room

Hair and Makeup: Dalisay Hair Salon 

Katie & Michael {married} | Swansboro NC | Wilmington Wedding Photographer

Tomorrow marks Katie and Michael's one month anniversary, so I wanted to surprise them by blogging their wedding photos. They were married at White Oak River Bistro in Swansboro. It's a quaint little restaurant on the water with the perfect view. They were High School Sweethearts and after 8 years of dating, he finally popped the question. One year later, here they are, the cutest couple with the most amazing family! My favorite part was the speeches, you can tell they are loved very much. Hope you enjoy their photos.

Ceremony & Reception Venue: White Oak River Bistro

DJ: Cody Massengill

Officiant: Ray Garrison

Rebecca & Doyle {Married} | Atkinson Wedding Photography

I'd say this wedding was definitely one for all record books. With Hurricane Matthew's arrival, everyone seemed to be a little on the nervous side, everyone that is except Rebecca! We arrived at her parent's house and everyone was going about their business as usual, hair and makeup, food, and lots of chatter about the weather. The football game was on, to my surprise, the ladies really seemed to enjoy that!! You would have never known that we were being bombarded by a Hurricane outside, unless you looked outside that is. I must say, with everything that went on, Rebecca was a CLASS ACT through the entire day, as you would expect if you know her. I'm blessed to know this sweet couple, and even more blessed to have been a part of their very special, very eventful day!

Everyone pulled together to make this day perfect! From the fairy lights to the cakes as well as the homemade jam made by Rebecca's mom as favors (personally my favorite)...I'm sure they couldn't have asked for a better day! They have endured a lot in their first month of marriage, but I know the Lord has blessed this marriage, and we should all be so lucky to have what they do! I hope you enjoyed the photos, we plan to take more this weekend to make up for not being able to during the hurricane. I'll post those as soon as we're finished.

Ceremony: Atkinson First Baptist

Reception: Cripple Creek Corner

DJ: Jayson Acock

Video: Squirrel Dog Productions

Coordinator: Lorie Floyd