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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. […]

The Umstead Hotel Wedding | Donna & Antonio

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On a beautiful sunny day, Karel and Charles shared vows of acceptance, love, and commitment. We were delighted to witness the power of true love and compassion at this enthralling event. Family and friends poured in to give their love and blessings to the happy couple, and we were relished to capture every blissful moment […]

GRANDOVER RESORT WEDDING | KAREL & CHARLES

Grandover Resort Wedding

We shared so many great memories with our amazing clients this year. During this time of year, we love to look back at favorite wedding images. It has been a blessing to working with so many great couples and talented wedding professionals. We can’t wait to see what God has in store for us in […]

Highlights from 2017 | Raleigh Wedding Photographer

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Quick Facts Favorite item on the wedding menu: Everything! Lol but if I had to pick, probably the spinach and artichoke stuffed chicken First dance song: Kenny Lattimore – For You Venue: Grand Marquise Ballroom Wedding Featured in The Coordinated Bride Please share your engagement story and how you met?  We met back in 2011 in college. I […]

GRAND MARQUISE BALLROOM WEDDING | OLIVIA & KEYSHAUN

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A magical ensemble in the scenic outdoor setting on a beautiful day marked the wedding day of Brianna and Brian. We were honored to witness the love and affection twinkling in every eye and happiness overflowing our spirits. On one beautiful night, Brianna shows Brian standing on the porch of her mother’s friend. She couldn’t […]

Brianna & Brian | Johnston County Agricultural Center

Johnston Country Agricultural Center

Now that Aquira & Brian are official Mr & Mrs Alston, it’s time to share Aquira’s elegant bridal session at the Grand Marquise Ballroom. If you’re conisdering having your bridal portraits at teh Grand Marquise Ballroom, please scroll through. It’s been an honor to work with this amazing couple. We have enjoyed getting to know […]

Bridal Portraits at the Grand Marquise Ballroom| Aquira

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Tell us about yourselves: Bride’s full name, age and occupation: Sheria  J. Reed, 26, Recruiter Groom’s full name, age and occupation: Kevin Richardson, 27, Mortgage Loan Officer Place of residence: Greensboro, NC Engagement Shoot Location: Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens, Greensboro, NC Wedding date: May 26, 2018 Wedding location: High Point Country Club Make-Up Artist: Amber […]

Tanger Bicentennial Gardens Engagement Session | Greensboro Wedding Photographer | Sheria & Kevin

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Quick Facts First dance song: “This is Why I love you”- Major Venue: Marston Pavilion Camp LeJeune, NC Please share your engagement story and how you met? Please elaborate 🙂  The proposal was definitely one for the books. Every year my company does a Christmas party in Winston Salem (where the headquarters are). This is […]

Marston Pavilion Camp Lejeune Wedding | Joy & Charles

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Marriage is a union of love, friendship, and togetherness that is witnessed by the world. We were honored to be a part of Jylindia and Gee ceremony that was an illustration of real fondness and passion. At Double Tree by Hilton Hotel the ceremony was about to commence. Sitting with our cameras ready, we were taken […]

NYE Wedding | Doubletree Brownstone Hotel Raleigh Wedding | Raleigh Wedding Photographer

We have enjoyed working with Aquira and Brian, since the consultation I knew we would have a fun time together. It seemed like yesterday we were documenting their engagement session at the Tobacco Road Campus. Time flies when you’re having fun! We have been waiting patiently for their special day and now Aquira and Brian […]

GRAND MARQUISE WEDDING SNEAK PEAK | AQUIRA & BRIAN

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