Ariel & Zackary’s Elopement

A covid-19 wedding story that took place in a backyard somewhere in Chapel Hill, NC

Friends, I have the absolute best wedding story hitting the blog right now. The best part? The couple, Ariel and Zackary, will have a one of a kind wedding story unlike any other. Fancies, get ready to see some pretty.

Ariel and Zackary were set to marry at a venue in Raleigh, NC. With the stay at home orders from the governor going in to effect that same weekend as their wedding date, they knew that they could not have the wedding that they previously planned. Instead of cancelling, they decided to postpone their celebration (to this December!), and married on their original date elopement style in a friends backyard in Chapel Hill, NC. Since this ceremony was set to take place in a backyard, the newlywed couple thought it was prime time to bring their dearly beloved cat—Kitty Purry. Yes, if you were wondering about how amazing it felt for me to photograph a wedding with a cat—just know, it was amazing in all ways you could imagine.

Ariel and Zackary tied the knot overlooking a large pool and in front of the prettiest pine trees that North Carolina could boast. Their florals were provided by Rabbit Foot Florals and to be honest, they provided the sweetest touch as the couples backdrop. We all were socially distant, and the best part was that Ariel and Zackary’s family FaceTimed the entire ceremony (thanks to the lovely Officiant’s husband!).

We are all in this together. And, if this coronavirus has taught us anything, its the fact that love prevails.

Special thanks to Sarah P. for putting together an amazing ceremony space and surprise for the couple.

PS In case you were wondering where you may have seen these wedding photographs before…Ariel and Zackary’s wedding was recently featured in the Heart of NC Weddings blog!