Gabby and Will moved to Texas a few days after we took these photos. They wanted a fun session before they left and I was happy to oblige. We met up at their favorite book store, Pauper’s Books in Clayton( Which has become my favorite book store since then) first and then finished near Will’s families land here in Selma. It was a fun time. I hope you two enjoy Texas!
Will being a creeper…
So they totally did this on their own. How cute are they!?
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
Tonight there was a party in Pine Level!
Im dreamin of a Pink Christmas is a charity holiday party to promote breast cancer awareness. 100% of the net proceeds went to Susan G. Koman for the Cure- Triangle affiliate. KW Event Productions did an awesome job. The place looked great. Super pink and Super Christmas’sy! The party was help at Hinnant Family Vineyards in Pine Level. What an awesome hidden gem that place is. I bet its gorgeous during the summer months too!
Blue Antler Studio was there showing off her Santas. These are handmade and the details are crazy, she definitely has a talent! Makes me wish I was a fan of Santa.
Along with their being some awesome folks and good food there was a raffle and a silent auction from a lot of local businesses. Mary Kay, Stella & Dot Jewelry and Tom Boy Tools were also there.
Towards the end of the night there was even some dancing!
Barb contacted me back in March about wanting photos before her husband deployed. I was delighted and excited, but it was bittersweet because my husband was also deploying. Well its Christmas card time and I got Barbaras in the mail today so I think its safe for me to blog these!
I had to get one of their cat Thomas Jefferson!
Barbara is so pretty! I also didnt know that when I was shooting these photos they had already found out they were pregnant with a baby girl! How exciting. She had a hard first trimester but it didnt show in these photos at all! Youre gorgeous Barb!
This and the next are my favorite!
Terry has A M A Z I N G eyes. I dont know what youre hoping for Barb but if it were me, Id be wishing my daughter would have those eyes!
In preparation for my own little one on the way I am offering a few select complimentary newborn sessions. So if you happen to know anyone expecting from now until the end of February send them my way. :)
Baby Jillian is one of those lucky sessions. She took a while to get to sleep as she just wanted to see what was going on. So until she was ready for her photoshoot I had a little fun with her brother :) He definitely made it ok for me to have a little boy. So stinkin’ cute!
His Mama had kissed him on the cheek :)
Their first family photo being the four or them. Big brother was super stoked to be holding his tiny sister!
Jillian has the sweetest lips ever. I have top lip envy.
Goodnight Moon is a vintage from her dads collection of baby photos. Mr bunny is her brothers. I always love the parents ideas. I would have never thought to use a book as a backdrop.
She looks like a bunny here :)
Thank you both so much for letting me come in and meet your new little one. She is so special!