Category: North Carolina

September 1, 2011 North Carolina, Weddings

Chris and Katy’s Raleigh NC Wedding

You may remember Chris and Katy from their engagement session at UNC Chapel Hill last January. It was a far cry from chilly weather for their wedding. It was so hot that when we went outside for a few shots our lenses fogged up!

I immediately got excited for their Ceremony when I was witness to Katy’s happiness in marrying Chris. She had requested that we take a photo of the two of them on either side of a door, before their ceremony. They held hands and Chris smiled. Katie smiled too but she also filled with tears. She was so happy to be marrying him. It reminded me of the emotional response that comes with a first look, without actually having one. She also took a few moments during all the bustle of getting ready and found a secret quiet place so that she could wrap her mind around things. I could tell that she knew the importance and significance of what was about to occur and she did not take it lightly. It really touched me to see a bride so in touch with the day and the moments within it.

Congrats Chris and Katy! May God bless your marriage and fill your days with happiness!

May 31, 2011 North Carolina, Personal, Weddings

Jon & Joanna’s Raleigh NC Wedding

Jon and Joanna have been dating only a year less than Dan and I have been together. They met the first semester of their Freshman year in college and have been together ever since. I remember one evening over four years ago that Joanna chased me out the front door of our parents house. It had been only one month into their relationship and she said, “Bethany, he’s the one. I’m going to marry him one day.” She was right, and I could not be happier for the two of them!

This wedding came together in a mere 6 weeks! You read that right. They were engaged in early April and the wedding was on May 15 in the NC Raulston Arboretum. It was a perfect day with a soft breeze and birds singing throughout the ceremony. It was a blessing to be a part of everything, both photographing as well as being in the wedding!

Congrats Joanna and Jon!!! We are so very happy for the two of you and we cannot wait to see what the future hold for your lives! We love you both very much.

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If you would like to see more, the slideshow is located HERE!

 

January 26, 2011 Engagements, North Carolina

Chris and Katy’s Chapel Hill NC UNC Engagement Session

The weather in NC had been unseasonably cold for a few days leading up to Chris and Katy’s UNC engagement session and we were getting nervous. The stars aligned however, and it was a nice winter’s day just in time for their session. We were all relieved! Katy and I, (Bethany) hit it off well, discovering that we were both High School Marching Band Geeks! Dan and Chris could talk about boating for hours, since they are both really into all things boats. It was a match! Chris was on the UNC Chapel Hill Men’s Crew team, so we got a backstage pass to the boathouse for their session. We were overwhelmed with how cool it was. Put Dan and Bethany anywhere near water and boats and we will go crazy with photos for you. It’s a guarantee. Chris and Katy, we really really enjoyed getting to know you both a little more and we absolutely can’t wait for your wedding in August!

November 24, 2010 Engagements, North Carolina

Gideon & Autumn are Engaged!

Gideon was Dan’s roommate in college and he was even in our wedding! Needless to say, when he contacted us and told us about his plan for a surprise engagement to his lovely girlfriend Autumn, we were so in! Being “in” involved scheming, and travelling 7 hours to Charlotte, and climbing to the top of a mountain, but it was all worth it. Autumn was completely blown away seeing her boyfriend (who lives in Curacao by the way) at the top of King’s Mountian. She thought Gideon was a jerk not coming to see her in the states for Thanksgiving… haha. When she saw him, she collapsed to the ground. It was awesome! How beautiful is Autumn by the way? Remember that she just hiked to the top of a mountain?  Take in the view. Feel the love. Try not to be jealous. We are.

King’s Mountain, Gastonia, North Carolina | November 22, 2010

Here is the slideshow:

Here’s some behind the scenes goodies:

Dan and Gideon, planning the route. Bethany being amazingly overwhelmed. Lastly, Noah, Autumn’s brother/Gideon’s accomplice.

and some old school (5 years ago) for you too: