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Jessica and Brian were my last wedded couple of 2010. From what Ive learned of them over the past few months they are two of the sweetest people ever. Its funny I always learn a T O N about my couples at the wedding and this wedding was no different. Usually its from speeches at the reception and from the bridesmaids. This wedding was no different. I went away feeling a little closer to both the bride and the groom. You two were absolutely amazing to work with.

Youre awesome. Your wedding was awesome and I hope the rest of your lives together is just as awesome as you two are! Four_Rectangles

The rings. Typically I have issues with rings. They never work out how I want them but I think I did a fairly sweet job. Although, Autumn did the one on the right and top. :) Hello sweet teamwork!

Purple heels!

At some weddings I wonder where the bridesmaids are? Which shouldn’t happen they are there for you right? Brides need help. These bridesmaids were there. THE WHOLE TIME. It wasnt about them. It was all about Jessica and I really like that. Jessica, you have great friends.

This photos is top on my list for favorites of the day. It reminds me of the beginning of Cinderella when the birdies are helping her get dressed. DSC_0125-2

Autumn snapped this one. I love it too.

They opted for a first look since they had to sign the ketubah beforehand anyway. I really cant say enough how big a difference having a first look makes. Its precious time youll never get back and it is awesome.

Autumn, my second shooter was my official poser. She did a fantastic job and it made it to where I didnt have resort back to the “typical” poses in my head. So, Thank you Autumn.

AND they are married! yippee!

Autumn is the master of the upclose shot.

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Limes. I absolutely love limes. I think every wedding should feature natural details along with man made. Plus limes are beautiful!

So, when I first saw these I thought ‘that cant be what I think it is’ and holy goodness IT WAS MILK AND COOKIES.

HELLO BEST IDEA EVER! DSC_0604 copy

Brian and Jessica really got to enjoy themselves at the wedding. Thats pretty rare actually for brides and grooms to have time to dance, alot.

Halfway through I realized we didnt have any photos of the bride and the bouquet yet. So Jessica braved her feet getting frozen for a few minutes outside with us.

How pretty is that bouquet?

Alright you two, seriously I wasnt kidding when I say how awesome you two are. I so very much enjoyed being a part of your day. Thank you for having me be part of it.

Ceremony Location | One Eleven Place

Cary, NC

Reception Location | One Eleven Place

Getting Ready Location | Embassy Suites

Florist | Joseph at Catering Works

Cake | Catering Works

DJ | Catering Works

Rabbi | Michael Shields

Hair & Makeup | Nicole Bartlett

Dress | Bridal Mart

Jeweler | Grimball Jewelers

Sweet Purple Heels | Rocketdogs

Assistant Photographer | Autumn Harrison of Reminiscing Moments Photography

Gabby and Will were married on a very hot Saturday in June. It was a lovely day though compared to when we did her bridals when it rained cats and dogs. Throughout the day there were lots of reasons for Gabby to be stressed but she handled it awesomely. She and Will both are super down to earth and calm. If she was stressed you sure couldn’t tell as she was all smiles all day!

20100619-DSC_0042 These first two images are my second shooters images. I was a fan of these over my own. Maxine is awesome. 20100619-DSC_0099

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I really enjoyed the Rosedown Plantation. It had a ton of interesting rooms to go through and they all had awesome, antique beds and furniture in it. I think the coolest thing about it was the “bachelors house” except for the decor inside it. I think they should to some updating to it to make it more “man friendly” but I really liked that. Plus the owners were nice, that’s always a plus.

20100619-DSC_2156 Also, that second dress photo, Maxine’s I couldn’t resist blogging that awesome flare! 20100619-DSC_2157 This cake from The Cakery in Selma was probably the best cake Ive had in a while. I was a bit hesitant to try it because of the fondant but Nikki worked her magic and it was scrumptious! 20100619-DSC_2061

Her flowers for the wedding were magnolias so I thought it fitting to have the rings on it. None of the ones blooming were that pretty so I figured the bud would work out just fine.

20100619-DSC_2179 When you entered the reception space it smelled like grape koolaid. What a GREAT idea for coloring the water!? This next one is Maxine’s. 20100619-DSC_3590

Will wrote Gabby a letter. 20100619-DSC_2067 Gabby read it. 20100619-DSC_2095 20100619-DSC_2143 All the girls wore magnolias in their hair 20100619-DSC_2189 20100619-DSC_2203 20100619-DSC_2208 20100619-DSC_2292 20100619-DSC_2297 20100619-DSC_1623 20100619-DSC_2401 20100619-DSC_1632

Gabby’s favorite part of the day was actually getting to marry her best friend.

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Max’s shot. I need to get me a good wide angle lens. Its next on the list. 20100619-DSC_0695 20100619-DSC_3101 20100619-DSC_3110 20100619-DSC_1853 20100619-DSC_3222 20100619-DSC_3333 20100619-DSC_3442 20100619-DSC_3519 20100619-DSC_3572

Gabby’s advice for the future bride: Dooooon’t worry about stressing out over every detail. Hire good vendors, give them a general ideas and kind let them do their thing. they are the professionals. Also, if you are feeling a little iffy about a vendor, don’t hire them to cross them of your list. Pick people that fit you, and a palm pilot never killed anyone :)

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