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In recent years, more and more couples in North Carolina (& the world) have been embracing micro weddings. There’s something truly special about couples who choose a slower, more intentional way to celebrate. Whether you’re planning your day at a cozy Raleigh venue, a courthouse ceremony with a few close family members, or a mountaintop […]

Micro Wedding Packages in NC: How to Create an Intentional, Intimate Celebration That Feels True to You

Education, Elopements, Intimate Weddings

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One of my favorite weddings from last year took me to a quiet little island off the coast of North Carolina — Ocracoke Island. Tucked away in the Outer Banks (OBX), this charming island can only be reached by ferry, making it feel like a true getaway from the rest of the world. It’s small, […]

Guide to Planning Your Wedding at The Berkley Manor, an Ocracoke Wedding Venue

Intimate Weddings, Weddings

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Read more about my Top 5 Raleigh Photography Locations for Raleigh Engagement Photos from a Raleigh NC Wedding Photographer

Top 5 Locations for Raleigh NC Engagement Photos

Client Resources, Portraits

Merritt's Pasture Engagement Photos
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Read more about this lovely fall North Carolina wedding at the beautiful Historic Wakefield Barn in Wake Forest, NC from a Raleigh Wedding Photographer.

Fall Wedding at the Historic Wakefield Barn

Weddings

Historic wakefield barn wedding
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Read more about this intimate wedding at this unique wedding venue in Chapel Hill NC at The Parlour at Manns Chapel.

The Parlour at Manns Chapel Wedding | Intimate Wedding

Intimate Weddings, Weddings

Parlour at Manns Chapel intimate wedding bride and groom
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Read more about intimate wedding and elopement ideas from a Raleigh intimate wedding photographer and elopement photographer Raleigh NC

Intimate Wedding Ideas | Raleigh Elopements

Client Resources, Elopements, Intimate Weddings

Intimate wedding first look photography
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Read more about this beautiful spring wedding at Baucom House Wedding & Event Venue, a stunning Raleigh outdoor wedding venue.

Spring Baucom House Wedding | Raleigh Wedding Venue

Weddings

Baucom House Raleigh wedding venue bride and groom portrait
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Read more about Allison + Robbie’s wedding in Wilmington NC full of colorful florals and a private residence turned into a Wilmington NC wedding venue.

Fall Wilmington NC Wedding

Weddings

Wilmington nc wedding ceremony photo
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Read more about my top engagement planning tips and top Raleigh photography locations from a Raleigh engagement photographer

Engagement Planning Tips | Raleigh Engagement Photographer

Client Resources, Portraits

downtown raleigh engagement photographer
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Read more about this intimate fall North Carolina wedding. Beautiful backyard wedding at the bride and groom’s charming home.

North Carolina Wedding | Intimate Backyard Wedding

Weddings

raleigh fall wedding bride and groom portrait