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Elegant Surprise Wedding Featured: The Coordinated Bride Photography: Donnell Perry Photography  Wedding Planner: Elana Walker Events Florals: Fresh Affairs Entertainment: DJ Mass Appeal  Violinist: Udeshi Hargett Cake: Cake Couture  Officiant: Rev Hershey Mallette Stephens Caterer: Unforgettable Food Affairs  Rentals: CE Rentals/Themeworks Venue: The Fairview Raleigh Video: K2 Productions PLEASE SHARE YOUR ENGAGEMENT STORY.   Jocelyn and I […]

Downtown Raleigh Engagement Session Photography: Donnell Perry Photography Wedding Planner: Elana Walker Events MUA: Tiwa Lawrence Engagement story from the bride-to-be: Last year (September 9th) Brandon turned 30 and I planned a surprise birthday dinner inviting all of our family and friends to celebrate his milestone. Little did I know the surprise was actually for […]

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 […]