Samantha & Dee’s Wedding

at Comeback Farms in Warsaw, NC

This wedding hits me in my feels so much. Not only was it beautiful in and of itself, but its also my best friends wedding. Now, before you read further I want you to know that I thought about not photographing it— “should I enjoy this wedding as a guest?” A valid question, but the more I thought about it the more I said “oh no, Nikki—if you dont photograph this wedding you are going to be so upset!” And yes, that would have been the truth. I wanted to have a front row seat to Sam & Dee’s wedding. By photographing it, I could actually be with my best friend throughout the entire process. I was honored to be able to do this, and more so honored that I could give my friend and her husband beautiful heirlooms for years to come. That, to me, is what makes this wedding extra special.

Sam and Dee met online, but surprisingly they went to school together many years ago. Sam had been good friends with Dee’s sister, and ironically good acquaintances with Dee’s brother while in college. Both attended NC State (go Wolfpack!), but didnt meet each other until many years later when they matched online.

I remember the first time I met Dee. Sam was so excited to introduce him into our trifecta of friendship (myself, a firecracker of a lady named Jessie, and Sam). If you can imagine it, we are very picky of who each other dates. Who knew?! Ha! Jessie and I met Dee for the first time in a bar/restaurant in downtown Wilmington. We were enthralled with how Dee looked at Sam. Sam had never looked so happy until then. We knew on that night that they would be together for a lifetime. Thinking back on it, it was something really special to witness.

They married one another in front of their closest family and friends on the sweetest little farm located in Warsaw, NC — The Powell Home and Barn at Comeback Farms. The day could not have been more gorgeous. It was the perfect fall weather filled with golden hour ceremony light, pumpkins galore, and the best southern food. The best part about the day was how Dee looked at Sam. Again, truly something special.

Enjoy!