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! 

Winstead-Gardner Wedding

This past Saturday, Nov. 21st, I had the honor of being a part of the wedding of Anderson Winstead and John Gardner at the gorgeous St. Mary's Chapel in Raleigh, NC. Anderson is a fellow Broughton High School Alumni and it was so wonderful to see her and John so happy and in love and surrounded by great friends and family. The fabulous Kate Monroe served as my assistant for the day and did a great job, as always! Below are some highlights from Saturday's festivities!

Anderson gets cut out of her tee-shirt (above) and into her dress.

Making it official....

Coordinator of the day, Vera Bell, pins on John's boutonniere (below)

John and the Groomsmen hang out before the ceremony (above and below).

Anderson and her uncle, moments before he escorts her down the aisle (below).

Anderson's sister and Maid of Honor, Katherine (above) before she walks down the aisle. She gave her sister the most fabulous look that said so much (below) right before entering the Chapel.

Vera Bell tells the ring bearer when to go down the aisle (below).

St. Mary's Chapel is gorgeous!

Anderson and John exchange rings (above) and have their first kiss as husband and wife (below).

The Wedding Party (below) in front of St. Mary's Chapel

The Reception took place downtown at the Capitol City Club.

The Ten Spot Band put on quite a show!!! (below)

This group danced all night long, begging for an encore at the end of the night!

Friend of the Bride and Groom makes a guest appearance with the band (below) and ROCKS OUT!!!!

The crowd's reaction!! (below)

John and Anderson share their last dance of the night together (below).

Mother of the Bride (below) waits for John and Anderson to make their grand exit.

The Send-Off (below)!

The Raleigh Rickshaw takes the newlyweds away!

Anderson and John, thanks so much for allowing me to be a part of your wedding!

Another big thanks to my assistant, Kate Monroe. Kate has also posted some of her photos on her blog, so check them out here.