If you've ever wondered what your photographer does on her free time--look no further! In my free time I get married! Ha! Just kidding, I have only done that once and I have been a happily married lady for a good month now. Thank you all for your well wishes and continued support; Jason and I are still over the moon with the incredible graciousness that our community has shown us.

A little tid bit about my type of vacation--for the past year I have made a sort-of pact to myself to only bring my film camera when I travel. At first I thought this would be really hard because I am such an instant gratification type of lady (yes, I am still a millennial, but what can you do?), but in all actuality? It's been the best part of vacation--other than actually relaxing, ha!

Since film is so precious, I try to make sure that each image counts. Yes, this means that I purposely only shoot one strategically aligned image. The result? When my images come back from the developer I am in Christmas land! It is the best part of my day when I get to see my images from my travels without having to look at them on the back of my camera. I forget so many things, but when I can see what I actually stopped to look at and marvel over, I understand again why it made me stop in my tracks in the first place.

Below are just a few images from our time in the Caribbean. Jason, my husband (it is so weird to say that!), has become a film lover, as well! And his images make a few cameos below and I am just so smitten that he enjoys this just as much as I do. My favorite place we visited had to be Coco Plum Beach, located on the island of Exuma. It was quaint, empty, and breathtaking with its views of clear as day water. If you are ever in the area, find out how to get to this place, I promise you will never regret that decision!

Take care and love like crazy, y'all!

Let's get down to the knitty gritty of, like, the best wedding party ever. For one, I have never laughed so hard in my entire career when editing a wedding; Jayme and Elliott are hilarious and had a blast at their wedding! Seriously, this is how weddings should be; an undeniably fun, out of this world, super happy, super funny, totally in love couples who have the coolest friends and family to match their awesome love story. Their wedding was so up their alley and I am over the moon smitten that I was there to document this tremendous, gorgeous, emotionally filled day.

I. LOVE. MY. COUPLES.

Jayme and Elliott share a love for football, tailgating, and all things NC State. I mean, what better couple could I have had?! With growing so close over the last year with this couple, I have to admit I am a tad bit sad to have finished their wedding. These two were the sweetest things I have ever come across and just had me at hello from the very beginning. How sweet it is to give them these images from day 1 as Mr. and Mrs.!

The day started out with champagne and bubbly for the ladies, which may I add this was the sweetest bridal party I have ever come across! All of the girls were so happy for Jayme and were over the top excited for what the day had in store! They were the absolute nicest to my second shooter and I, and I actively learned each and every one of her girl squad members names! There were 8 total plus a flower girl so needless to say I was very proud of myself. Those girls deserved that plus so much more!

Once Jayme was dressed and ready her dad come up and saw his daughter for the first time. This is sometimes one of my favorite parts come wedding day just because it can be so sweet to witness such true emotion. Bless the daddy's daughters of the world, I know its an emotional time. Shortly after meeting her dad, which was the sweetest interaction, Jayme and Elliott had their first look. I am in love with the image of Jayme being walked down the staircase (black and white) in anticipation of meeting Elliott. This was the best part of the day, from my perspective, just because after all of the planning and designing--the day finally came and their he was. I just love it! And Elliott was the happiest groom on the face of this earth. How sweet it is to witness that kind of love!

Without further adieu, please enjoy Jayme and Elliott's wedding images!

Vendors

Venue The Matthews House in Cary
Florals Teacup Floral
Hair Blown Away Raleigh
Gown Lana Addison Bridal
Gown Designer Martina Liana
Mens Attire Mens Warehouse
Rentals CE Rental
Bridesmaids Dresses Savvi Formalwear
Catering Rocky Top Catering
Cupcakes Publix
Earrings Kate Spade
Shoes Betsey Johnson
Second Shooter Samantha Rae Photography
Music Your Personal DJ

Oh, how I love my couples! I met Courtney by the grace of the universe; when we chatted on the phone for the first time I knew she and I were on the same wave length! I loved how her entire wedding was based around Earth Day. She chose the beautiful and intimate Stone Chapel for their ceremony; it is a quaint and intimate church located near downtown Wake Forest, NC. Jason and Courtney had family from all over the country fly and drive in for their sweet nuptials! It was so much fun getting to know all of the people that came in for the occasion!

Afterwards, the couple treated their guests to a lovely dinner catered by Farm Table; the BEST farm to table restaurant I think I have ever had the privilege of eating at! It totally went with their Earth Day theme and the space was out of this world pretty! I love how intimate the entire day was, but more so how this totally fit in to their world. It was a beautiful day and I was surrounded by so many humble people. Please enjoy!