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Wedding Dessert Ideas for Small Weddings

Wedding Dessert Ideas for Small Weddings

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.  Let your dessert choice help create a wedding that tells your story.  Below are some ideas and links to some of […]

What should the Groom wear to a beach wedding?

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 you, consider all the variations in between.  Most people choose the beach for the beauty of the scenery, but remember there is […]

Wedding at Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores

Wedding at Country Club of the Crystal Coast in Pine Knoll Shores Crystal Coast Country Club Wedding Picture

 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.  The bride chose a vibrant color scheme of royal blue and orange, explaining, “I felt it was a fun color choice […]

Wedding at The River Room in Downtown Wilmington, NC with Sunflower Accents

Wedding at The River Room in Downtown Wilmington, NC with Sunflower Accents

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 wedding, which reflected the relaxed and playful couple.  Rob and Amber added personal items like a Batman garter and cuff links […]

Fun Wedding Pictures from the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach, NC

Fun Wedding Pictures from the Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach, NC

I think you’ll be able to tell from Sarah and Peter’s wedding pictures that they were a playful couple.  As a photographer who appreciates a good sense of humor, I really enjoyed the emotions and joy found throughout the wedding day.  This wedding was full of photojournalistic moments. Sarah got ready at her family’s home […]

St. Mildred Catholic Church and Coral Bay Club Wedding with Colorful Succulent Decor

St. Mildred Catholic Church and Coral Bay Club Wedding with Colorful Succulent Decor Wedding rings with succulents

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 scheme.  “I actually planned my whole color scheme around a picture of a bouquet from Pinterest that had succulents and bright […]

Intimate Ceremony on the Watson House Dock

Intimate Ceremony on the Watson House Dock Small Wedding Ceremony on Dock In Emerald Isle NC

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 and very private over the marsh grass in Bogue Sound.  Afterwards, the bride and groom shared a glass of champagne and […]

Emerald Isle Elopement on Soundside Dock

Emerald Isle Elopement on Soundside Dock Sunset dock picture of Emerald Isle elopement

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 was no better place for a small ceremony made just for the two of them.  This private dock near their beach […]

Country Club of the Crystal Coast Wedding with Nautical Navy Blue Theme

Country Club of the Crystal Coast Wedding with Nautical Navy Blue Theme Wedding Fireworks at the Crystal Coast Country Club

Kelly and David had a nautical themed wedding in the spring of 2015.  They held the ceremony and reception at the Country Club of Crystal Coast.  Their color scheme was navy and white and had hints of starfish throughout the theme.  This couple was so full of life and craziness that I was instantly a […]

NC Aquarium Wedding at Pine Knoll Shores

NC Aquarium Wedding at Pine Knoll Shores Sunset picture of bride and groom at NC Aquarium in Pine Knoll Shores

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 silver which went perfectly with the location.  “I knew I wanted to incorporate lavender and various shades of purple flowers into […]

Coral Bay Club Wedding in Atlantic Beach, NC

Courtney and Eric met at UNC’s dental school and got married at The Coral Bay Club in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina.  Their wedding was wonderfully detailed with sentimental decor and a vibrant color scheme of turquoise and pink.  In Courtney’s words,  “I choose a light turquoise for bridesmaids’ gowns because turquoise is my favorite color;  […]