married | alise and adam | winston-salem wedding photographer

Alise and Adam hold a special place in my heart for a couple of reasons: 1. they were referred to me by one of my all-time favorite couples, Erin and Aaron, and 2. they were my very last wedding before my extended maternity leave that I've just returned from over two years (!!) later. At the time I photographed their wedding, I was only a few short weeks away from meeting my little guy, but Alise and Adam made the swollen ankles and limited endurance of shooting a wedding at 8+ months pregnant all worth it.

These two are so absolutely full of life and love. They couldn't keep from smiling at each other all day long (the BEST reaction for two people getting married to have), and their celebration with friends and family was just purely joyous. Their wedding took place in downtown Winston-Salem, where they live and work, so I met up with Alise and her girls first at the Embassy Suites where they were getting ready...

At this point, it should be a surprise to no one how much I adore a first look. These two were just giddy with the excitement of seeing one another.

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Ceremony Venue :: First Presbyterian Church, Winston-Salem, NC
Reception Venue :: Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts, Winston-Salem, NC
Hotel :: Embassy Suites, Winston-Salem, NC
Hair + Makeup :: Halo Salon and Spa
Flowers :: Imagine Flowers
Caterer :: Five Loaves Catering
Band :: Empty Pocket
Dress Shop :: David's Bridal
Bridesmaids :: Christopher's Formal Wear by Mori Lee
Menswear :: Men's Wearhouse by Vera Wang
Stationer :: Erin Afarian
Rentals :: Happy Rentz
Officiant :: Minister Mike Horne
Videographer :: Lightwater Video
Photographer :: Glessner Photography
Photographer's Assistant :: Alycee Byrd

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married | ryan and caroline | winston-salem wedding photographer

Caroline and Ryan were a true joy to work with on my first wedding of the year!. After a beautiful week of sunshine and 70s, we were met with rain and cold weather on their big day. But being the glass-half-full people that they are, they didn't let it get them down, letting the most important part of their wedding take precedent - the fact that they had the great privilege on that day to commit to an eternity by each other's side.

While Ryan and the guys were getting ready nearby, Caroline was becoming a bride at her parents' home in Advance, where the big event was held...

Few things make me happier than seeing this kind of happiness on a bride's face on the wedding day :)

Seriously, you two... it does not get any more gorgeous than this!

When your name is Caroline, of course a "Sweet Caroline" serenade is called for...

Ryan+Caroline :: What a great honor it was to photograph your wedding day! We wish you a lifetime of love and adventures side-by-side!

Wedding Coordinator :: Southern Celebrations
Florist :: Just Priceless
Cake Artist :: Christina's Dessertery
Caterer:: California Fresh
Ceremony Musicians :: UNC School of the Arts
DJ :: Kiley Holder
Hair and Makeup :: Updo's Studio
Bridal Gown :: Southern Bride
Bridesmaids' Dresses :: BHLDN
Men's Attire :: Christopher's Formal Wear
Stationer :: Present Company
Rentals :: Hauser Rental

See Caroline's bridal portraits here.

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bridal portraits | caroline | winston-salem wedding photographer

I am so thrilled to finally be able to share photos of the beautiful Caroline from her bridal portrait session earlier this spring! Caroline selected the lovely Reynolda Gardens in Winston-Salem, NC, for her portraits, and she couldn't have looked more gorgeous if she tried. I am utterly obsessed with her dress, and how absolutely perfect it was for her.

Stay tuned to see a preview of Ryan and Caroline's wedding day coming to the blog soon!

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