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I wish I could share all of the wonderful sessions and weddings I’ve photographed, but it seems like there’s never enough time. Instead, I’ve included particularly inspiring ideas that may help you with planning your own wedding or session. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Enjoy!
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With small, intimate weddings, you can either choose a smaller version of a traditional wedding cake, or you can be creative and go with a more unique dessert that reflects your taste and personality.Â
Beach weddings range from formal to casual, so most anything is a possible choice for a beach wedding dress. However, as a beach wedding photographer that has witnessed hundreds of coastal weddings, I have
Beach weddings can be quite different from your typical church wedding, so what grooms wear can range from formal suits to a pair of khaki shorts. Since every wedding should be a reflection of
Are you having a small wedding of 10-30 people and you’d like to feed them? Are you celebrating an anniversary or a birthday party in Emerald Isle and need an easy meal solution? You
 Julie and Steve had a colorful spring wedding in May.  They got married at the Memorial Park Beach in Pine Knoll Shores, NC with the reception at the Country Club of the Crystal Coast.
Rob and Amber were married on the beautiful outdoor patio of the River Room, overlooking the Cape Fear River in downtown Wilmington, NC. Knot Too Shabby Events did an amazing job of decorating the
Now for the post I’ve been waiting for!  After the reception, Tracey, Zack, Chalice (my second shooter for this wedding) and I went to Fort Macon State Park down at the end of Atlantic Beach.  We
April and Jonathon had a lovely April wedding at St. Mildred Catholic Church in Swansboro, North Carolina.  The reception was held at the Coral Bay Club with a mint green, fuchsia, and charcoal gray color
Julia and Jared had an intimate ceremony at the Watson House in Emerald Isle. The space on the dock was just large enough for their immediate family members who attended. The setting was serene
Sidney and Kevin wanted a very private ceremony in Emerald Isle. After spending years as a child vacationing at her family’s beach home in the coastal town on the Outer Banks, she decided there
Kelly and David had a nautical themed wedding in the spring of 2015. Â They held the ceremony and reception at the Country Club of Crystal Coast. Â Their color scheme was navy and white and
Carrie and Christian had a gorgeous and creative wedding in the spring of 2015.  They held the ceremony and reception at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores.  The color scheme was lavender and
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