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Engagement Shoot Location: Duke Gardens and North Carolina Central University  Photography: Donnell Perry Photography Engagement story from the bride-to-be:  The proposal happened on December 25th 2017. We were spending the holiday with my parents and family (Bride) in Ohio for the Christmas Holiday. I was playing santa and passing out the gifts to everyone in my […]

A Wedding in Blush, Ivory & White Featured in Zola Venue: Renaissance Raleigh North Hills Hotel Photography: Donnell Perry Photography Wedding Planner: Elana Walker Events Florals: Fresh Affairs Entertainment: DJ Harlem Entertainment Dry Ice/Dancing on the Cloud: DJ Harlem Entertainment Wedding Cake: Cake Couture  Video: Chaz Reid Films MUA: Ty the MUA Stationary: Dream Catcher Stationary  […]

Wedding Venue: 1705 East Featured in: Southern Noir Weddings Josh and Vanessa are high school sweethearts who started dating in the 10th grade. Vanessa is a criminal attorney and Josh is a logistics consultant by-day and a budding local musician by night. They currently reside in Wake County and will be wed this Fall in […]

Alexandra Thomas, Teacher Chesley Brooks, Group Insurance Sales Engagement Shoot Location: Ches’ family farm, Pittsboro NC Wedding Venue: The Barn at Valhalla Wedding Planner: A Lovely Affair Weddings Photography: Donnell Perry Photography  Engagement story from the bride-to-be: We were having a normal Sunday. We went to church and then went to eat at Ches’ grandparents. […]

Featured in HowHeAsked by The Knot Bride: Ashlei Elise Mason Occupation: Regional Marketing Specialist Groom: Elias Panagiotis Mihalis Doulgerakis Occupation: Sustainability Consultant Engagement Shoot Location: Piedmont Park Atlanta, GA Photography: Donnell Perry Photography Engagement Story Before I give the details, let me say even I was impressed by Elias’s level of mastery when pulling off […]

Bride: Jocelyn Mitnaul Occupation:Attorney Groom: Harold Mallette Occupation: Architect Photography: Donnell Perry Photography Wedding Planner: Elana Walker Events Location: Brewery Bhavana and Downtown Raleigh Engagement story from the bride-to-be: My sweet Harold TOTALLY caught me off guard, which is really hard to do because I’m a type A planner. We had been considering purchasing a […]

Kayla and AJ celebrated a beautiful “secret garden” wedding at the River Landing. Scroll through to catch glimpses of the love and care that was found at this beautiful River Landing wedding.   Kayla & AJ’s River Landing Wedding Details Featured in: Southern& Noir Weddings Venue: River Landing Photographer: Donnell Perry Photography Wedding Planner: Elana […]

Angelia & Tapona’s Barclay Villa Wedding Featured in Essence Venue: Barclay Villa Photography: Donnell Perry Photography Wedding Planner: Sheree Amour Wedding & Events Florals/Decor: Fresh Affairs Caterer: Cake Couture Entertainment: DJ Harlem Entertainment Transportation: Charlotte Luxury Rentals Officiant: Pastor C Porter Angelia and Tapona were such a joy to work with. We shared so many […]

If you live in the Raleigh area, you cannot go wrong with a Grand Marquis Ballroom wedding. Aquira and Brian celebrated an extraordinary day and passionate love at one of our favorite venues. We hope you enjoy these glimpses from this special day. To see Aquira’s bridal portraits, click here. Grand Marquis Ballroom Wedding Quick Facts  […]

Venue: The Umstead Hotel and Spa Wedding Planner: Elana Walker Events Photography: Donnell Perry Photography Florals: Fresh Affairs Entertainment: DJ Harlem Entertainment Wedding Cake: Ashley Cakes Videographer: Teshorn Jackson MUA: Brittany B MUA Officiant: Rev. Keith Cornish Favorite item on the wedding menu:  the wedding cake!!! Bridesmaids/groomsmen gifts: Bridesmaids received personalized oversized button up shirts, a personalized tote bag and matching personalized make up/toiletry bag. […]