Category Archives: Chapel Hill wedding

jennifer and ryan – lake lure inn and spa

Jennifer and Ryan were married at the 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa. I met Jennifer back in September, 2005, when she was a bridesmaid at Laura and Josh’s wedding. She came along to help with Laura’s bridal portrait. She also served as a bridesmaid at another friend’s wedding that I photographed in 2006. We have had many hour or longer conversations and she is not only a bride, she is a great friend. Ryan is always amazed at how much she tells me!

Jennifer and Ryan are so much fun! What a wonderful party they had. Dan from Premier Light and Sound kept the dance floor packed! It was a great time had by all. There are so many wonderful photos from their wedding. Patty from Carolina Roses in Kings Mountain went the extra mile on their flowers! She did a fantastic job and unlike most florists, Patty was there through the reception and set out the little candles in the pool after dark. Can you believe Jennifer found that beautiful dress at Bridal Mart?

Click here to see their wedding slideshow.

A sweet note from Jennifer’s mom:
Regina, I just don’t know how to begin! The slideshow is wonderful! Doug & I watched it last night for over 2 1/2 hrs. Doug cried 3 different times. I think seeing what you captured on picture, well, it was more emotional than us going through it! You are remarkable & I can’t wait to see the others. Again thank you for caring about my daugher and her happiness. Sincerely, June Angel

Part of the handwritten note from Jennifer:
“Just wanted to thank you for a job well done! Our pictures are amazing! You captured so much emotion of our day. You went above and beyond in so many ways….I’m so glad we have become friends through our group of weddings.”



Ryan ended up with quite a bit of the delicious cake from Michelle at Icing on the Cake on his face.


Laura and Josh with baby #2 on the way.


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carolyn and kyle – fearrington house

Carolyn and Kyle had an absolutely gorgeous wedding at Fearrington House outside Chapel Hill. The country inn is famous for it’s beautiful gardens, striped Galloway cows and rustic barn.
Carolyn and the bridesmaids got ready in a room that looked out into the ceremony site. The girls were so relaxed and had many visitors drop by. The boys came by to say hi before the wedding and then joined Kyle on the opposite side of the White Garden. I just love the photo of Carolyn and her grandmother. Carolyn looked so elegant in her unique dress with a gardenia in her hair, very classic. All of the calmness was replaced by excitement and pure emotion as she and her dad made their way down the aisle to meet Kyle. Aren’t they just radiating happiness on the way back up the aisle!
After the family shots, the couple and bridal party went in front of the Fearrington House for some relaxed portraits. Then, they partied the night away in the barn.

This wedding was extra special as Carolyn and Kyle grew up in my hometown and attended the high school that I did many years before. The bridesmaids and groomsmen, except for one, were all their high school friends. They have been there through the beginning of their relationship when they were instrumental in getting them interested in each other until the day of the wedding when they stood up for their longtime friends and wished them all the best. Carolyn and Kyle are so blessed to have so many friends cheering them on through the marriage.

Click here to see their slideshow.

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