Archive for the ‘Bridal & Wedding’ Category

You may remember Madison & Josh from their “First Look” session that we photographed a month before their actual wedding.  Because photos were so important to them, they wanted to make sure they had plenty of time to get the images they wanted and weather wouldn’t be an issue.  You can check out their First Look session here and here.  Madison told me when she got engaged I was one of the first people she told because she wanted to make sure she could book me for her wedding.  They held their wedding at beautiful Lake Lure this past summer and I admittedly have gotten so far behind on blogging that I am just now getting around to sharing my weddings!

Madison and Josh had a wedding that was purely for them.  They wanted to celebrate their union and then spend time with friends and family.  Seriously, they had their ceremony, a small brunch and then we were off to Madison’s parent’s house where everyone changed into comfy clothes, I was ordered to put my camera down and we enjoyed BBQ and beer for the rest of the evening.  Madison and I even rode off for a bit on her family’s four wheelers.  Her wedding day was simple, but so are they.  They weren’t in it to impress their friends or to end up gracing a wedding blog.  Their ceremony was beautiful and they both shed tears even though they had already seen each other in their wedding attire a month earlier.  They are simple, but they love deeply.  I adore this couple and Madison has become a great friend since she and I first met a few years back.  I wish you two nothing but the best and may you always love simple and madly.

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn  Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

 

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

Lake Lure wedding by Stacey Lynn

 

I photographed Allison’s wedding last week but have been sick this past week so these bridals are a little past due.  I seriously could not WAIT to blog them after our shoot!  Allison was such a dream to work with from beginning to end and was the perfect bride to work with as a photographer.  Her dress is by Essence of Australia and was so perfect for her.  The moment she put it on I gasped because she looked just like a Roman Goddess.  Her jewelry was simple and elegant and her friend Casey came along and helped not only with the shoot (while pregnant – thank you, Casey!!!) but also with making her bouquet.  I can’t wait to blog their wedding but for now, here are her beautiful bridals which were shot at both the Revolution Mill and the Our Lady of Grade Cathedral in Greensboro, NC.

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

bridal portraits in greensboro north carolina at revolution mill and our lady of grace by stacey lynn photography

This is just a sneak peek of Madison & Josh’s wedding held on beautiful Lake Lure in the mountains of North Carolina this past weekend.  Full post soon!

wedding at Rumbling Bald Resort at Lake Lure North Carolina

I posted Madison’s bridal session last week and as promised I am posting her First Look this week! One of the first things Madison came to me with as her wedding photographer was the importance of her photos and making sure they happened no matter what. No matter the weather, no matter what old wives tales said, no matter if it’s before the wedding – she wanted her photos to turn out how she envisioned. She also knew she wanted a relaxing wedding day with family and friends so she came to the conclusion that a First Look would be perfect!

First looks usually happen the day of the wedding. Instead of setting time aside after the ceremony, the bride and groom will get ready a little earlier and spend quiet alone time with each other before the ceremony even begins. It is my job as a photographer to just stand back and let this moment unfold and to capture it as it happens. Madison and Josh’s just so happened to be almost a full month before their wedding but it was every bit exciting. They were anxious, nervous, excited and so full of love and have personally told me just how perfect this time and situation was for them. They are getting married this weekend on beautiful Lake Lure and Andy and I will be traveling there to document that as well. We will do more formals (this time with family and the bridal party) at the lake but as for their official bride and groom photos with just as much meaning – sit back and enjoy their first look!

Thank you again to Alex & Matt for being gracious enough to open their loft to us, Jade Buchanan for hair and Madison’s friend Traci for assisting!

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography

bride and groom wedding portraits in the piedmont leaf loft in winston salem north carolina by stacey lynn photography