Monthly Archives: July 2007

26th July, 2007

laura and mike – valdese vineyard wedding

Laura and Mike were married on a beautiful hillside with panoramic mountain views at the Waldensian Vineyard. Just as the sun was lowering in the sky, the gorgeous bride stepped out from behind the trees and walked down the long path with both parents beaming to meet her groom.

Laura was so emotional and happy before the wedding. She couldn’t stop crying. Finally, she had caught her breath and was calming down when the ring bearer arrived with a Tiffany’s bag with the sweetest heart necklace and a note from Mike that said “I can’t wait to marry you!”. Needless to say, she lost it again for a few moments.

The happy couple came into the reception and went straight into their first dance to Sam Cooke’s “You Send Me”. The lights from the band created such a warm glow on them. They are truly some of my most favorite dancing shots ever. The dancing and fun continued until their bubble send off.

Carolyn at Your Floral Bouquet did a fabulous job on all of the bouquets and arrangements. They really spruced up the barn at the vineyard. Gloria at Top Hat Bridal and Cakes in Morganton made a beautiful cake – it was delicious! A special thank you to my bride, Lesley, for referring Laura (and 2 other brides this year) to me! It was great seeing her and Paul again.

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25th July, 2007

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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17th July, 2007

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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16th July, 2007

jill and derrick – inn on biltmore estate

Jill and Derrick were married on a Friday evening at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. They had a fun day filled with family and friends. Jill actually allowed the most amount of time for family photos of anyone ever. She had a shuttle lined up to take the family members in front of the Biltmore House prior to the wedding separately and again after the wedding for their formal portraits. The Biltmore Estate has strict rules about the front of the house, because it is trademarked so I can’t share those images on my blog or website. There are some truly fun shots in front of the house with the family members in the slideshow!

Jill was so awesome to work with! She had just started having her hair done when I arrived. It was so funny to her neices when the hairdresser was teasing her hair. She did a hilarious impersonation of Suzie Who, from Dr. Seus! Each of her neices took turns spinning around, showing her how pretty they looked in their dresses. Jill also did a special honor to one of her dad’s close friends, who recently passed away from cancer – she wore her wedding dress! After a redesign to remove the “Dynasty sleeves”, Jill wore the dress that was so special to her dad’s friend who happened to be the same size.

When I talked to Jill and Derrick about why they had their wedding at Biltmore, they explained that it was not only a beautiful and prestigous location, but they didn’t have do all the extra planning of hiring a lot of other vendors. Blossoms at Biltmore Park is my new favorite florist! I have done three weddings recently that they just blew out of the park. Highly recommend!

Here’s what Jill said: We love the wedding slideshow! There are so many great photos with wonderful (natural) expressions and joyous moments. Thanks for taking such great shots of our special day. You have been so wonderful as our photographer and captured every moment. Jill

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4th July, 2007

happy 4th of july – remembering granny

Happy 4th of July!!!

Every year, the “Florida people” or seasonal residents of my little tiny community have a Fourth of the July parade. They decorate their vehicles and start at the top of the mountain at 1 p.m. blowing their horns and waving on the way down. They all go to the Balsam Mountain Inn for hot dogs and then come back up the mountain. For anyone who has been reading my blog for the last year knows, my grandmother was really excited to ride in the parade. I didn’t take photos of them as they went past today, but I stood in the doorway remembering my granny and how much she really loved the attention that she got waving her flag. Click here to see the slideshow.

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