Erin and Chris in Raleigh, NC

Saturday, Nov. 13, I had the HONOR of being a part of the wedding of Erin Duff and Chris Koontz. Every once in a while, my job grants me the unique and special privilege to reunite with old friends during one of the most important times in their lives. This is one of my absolute favorite parts of my job. 

When Erin contacted me that she was engaged, I was thrilled! I grew up with the Duffs. Erin drove me to school when I was a freshman in high school; Her brother, Bill and I were friends; and I used to babysit for her younger sister, Claire (all grown up now!). So you could imagine that seeing Erin in her wedding dress last Saturday was surreal in the most fantastic way!  

I'm so happy that Erin has found someone as great as Chris to spend her life with. Thanks to you both for including me in the festivities! Below are some highlights from the day: 

 Mr. Bill Duff, father of the bride, kept this photo in his pocket (above) in case anyone needed a good laugh! 

Below, he sees Erin in her dress for the first time.  

The ceremony took place at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Raleigh (above)....Yes, that's the moon in  that photo :) 

Flowers by Joseph Barnes of Catering Works  

There is no photography during Episcopal wedding services as a general rule, so this is where we (as photographers) get creative, while being respectful of church policy. I got these shots from through the glass door :)  

The Reception was held at the Stockroom in downtown Raleigh. 

Cake by Catering works.  

A great impromptu father-daughter dance!  

The Craig Woolard Band was a class act and a whole lot of fun!  

 

The superstar of the night was this little boy who NAILED the "If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it" dance!!! When he did this part (below) I thought I was going to die from cuteness overload!! 

Fun with the groomsmen!  

A Big Congratulations to Erin and Chris! Thanks so much for trusting me to play such an important role on your wedding day! 

Ann and Dan at the Venue in Downtown Asheville

I had so much fun last weekend (Nov. 6) with Ann Pearson and Dan Whitney and their incredibly fun group of friends and family!  Ann and Dan are both teachers and just really great people all around. I could tell they were both so genuinely excited to marry each other! 

Bobby and Mark from Bobbymarks Designs coordinated the event and did an exquisite job! Every little detail was perfect! 

Here are some highlights from their wedding day, starting with this photo below which I really just wanted to include to share how remarkable the views were from the 10th floor condos everyone stayed in at the Hotel Indigo downtown (below). I couldn't believe how much of Asheville you could see from these rooms! 

Dan (above) cheeses a little for the camera while getting ready! I'm not really sure why I like this shot so much, I think because it really shows Dan's personality. 

Flowers by Bobbymarks Designs (above) 

Bride's hair and make up by L'eau De Vie Salon. 

Flowers by Bobbymarks Designs. 

Dress by Mikaella and Shoes by Stuart Weitzman.  

Ann's sister (above) peaks in while she's getting dresses!  

We set up a "first look" on one of the balconies of the hotel where Ann and Dan could see each other for the first time. 

The party started on the trolly (Asheville Trolly Tours) with champagne toasts! This wedding party was SOOO much fun! 

Ann and Dan were so cute with each other even when they thought no one was looking (below).  

Ann's sisters get shielded from the wind!! (above). It was REALLY cold last Saturday. In fact, while we were downtown, a little bit of snow started falling!!! It was very pretty but also very chilly!!!  

This was one of my favorite shots (below) of the wedding party in downtown Asheville. 

The ceremony and reception took place downtown at the Venue.  

Best Man, Robert, takes his time fishing for the rings!! (below) 

Rev. Debby Bradley did a great job with the ceremony. 

I absolutely love this photo (below) because of the way everyone is smiling so sweetly. There is a lot of love and excitement behind those smiles!!!  

Flowers and design by Bobbymark Designs.  

Cake by Tiffany's Baking Company

Dan had his own mini cake (below)!!  

Soul Train line!!! These guys had so much fun on the dance floor (and I did too!!!) 

Parents of the bride, Dennis and Julia Pearson (below) 

The groomsmen get down to some Journey!!!  

Ann and Dan, thanks so much for letting me be a part of your fantastic wedding day!!! I really can't tell you how much fun I had with your friends and family over the course of the weekend. You guys make a fantastic couple! 

Another big thanks to my assistant, Brittany, who did a fantastic job as always!!!