high point furniture market | high point photographer | furniture market photographer

The High Point Furniture Market just wrapped up this past weekend, and I was thrilled to once again be a part of all the excitement. After a nearly two year hiatus due to our time abroad, it was great to warm back up to event photography with something fun and low-key. For those who aren't familiar with the furniture world, Market is a time when the otherwise quiet and calm little city we call home turns into a bustling metropolis of furniture makers, buyers, designers, and magazine editors. There are parties and events galore and don't you dare actually drive and park your car in downtown High Point (I've learned that lesson the hard way).

This year, I was approached by Karastan, a division of Mohawk, to photograph a tour and 90-year anniversary event they were hosting as a sponsor of the Design Bloggers Tour. The showroom featured a Roaring 20's theme as a nod to this special anniversary.

For a complete list of the design bloggers, pictured above, included on this year's tour by Esteem Media, see the links at the end of this post. The attendees were greeted with swag bags including the following Karastan branded materials.

A cocktail reception followed the tour, including indulgences from local favorites including Maxie B's and Josephine's Catering in nearby Greensboro, and I can't go without mentioning the beautiful florals by the always fabulous Just Priceless.

Members of the Spring 2018 Design Bloggers Tours were as follows: Monica Benavidez of MonicaWantsIt.com, Courtney of FrenchCountryCottage.net, Heather French of FrenchandFrenchInteriors.com, Cindy Hattersley of CindyHattersleyDesign.com, Joanna Hawley of Jojotastic.com, Kyla Herbes of HouseOfHipsters.com, Mary Ann Picket of ClassicCasualHome.com, Ivonne Ronderos of Dkorinteriors.com, Danny Russo of DannyRusso.com, and Claire Staszak of CenteredByDesign.com.

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andy+courtney :: married :: durham wedding photographer

I've had the pleasure of getting to know Andy and Courtney over the past few months, meeting them earlier in the year and photographing their Washington D.C. engagement session this summer, and I can honestly say that I have loved every minute working with these two. They're kind, funny, and easy-going, and an absolutely beautiful couple to boot!

While Josh headed over to the Millennium Hotel for a few photos with the guys early Saturday afternoon, I joined the ladies at the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club, where the girls were excited for the festivities ahead (the hair and makeup team's earlier celebrity sighting of Rob Lowe at the hotel may have added to their excitement, too). Andy and Courtney's day was absolutely gorgeous, filled with lovely classic details, perfect (albeit a slight bit chilly) wedding day weather, and family and friends from near and far gathered to joyously celebrate the newlyweds.

Andy waited on the campus of his alma mater Duke University to see his bride for the first time. This was an absolutely FABULOUS location for their First Look (one of my favorite components of a wedding day!), and I'm so glad that they were willing to make the short trek to campus for this beautiful moment...

The bride's mother, Janice, had the idea of providing guests pashminas to keep warm during the sunset outdoor ceremony, and the staff at the Washington Duke Inn, who were simply AMAZING (shout out to Danielle!), also offered guests hot chocolate and apple cider as they waited for the ceremony to begin. Little details like these are the best and really help your guests feel loved!

I always love sweet father-daughter, mother-son moments, and Paolo and Robin definitely delivered with these sweet dances with their children. 

Andy+Courtney :: I hope you two are having an AMAZING time in Hawaii, soaking up the sunshine! Thank you so much for allowing us to join in your celebration and making us feel so very welcome as we captured it. We wish you two all the best life and love have to offer! 

Venue :: Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club
Accommodations :: Millennium Hotel
Floral Design :: Tre Bella Flowers
Cake Artist :: Maxie B's
Catering :: Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club
Ceremony Musicians :: Save the Date Music
Reception Band :: Rhythm Nation
Hair+Makeup :: Updo's Studio
Wedding Gown :: Kleinfeld Bridal by designer Augusta Jones
Jeweler :: Gary Gosnell
Shoes :: Kate Spade
Bridesmaids' Dresses :: Bella Bridesmaid by designer Amsale
Men's Attire :: shirts by Alton Lane
Stationer :: The Dandelion Patch and Wedding Paper Divas

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tim+ashlea :: married :: lexington nc wedding photographer

You may remember Tim+Ashlea from their beautiful farm engagement session a couple of months ago or Ashlea's bridal portraits that were posted to the blog just a few days ago. We were introduced to these two through mutual friends not long after we moved to North Carolina, and we were so excited when they got engaged and asked us to photograph their wedding!

It was a gorgeous, albeit a very hot, day down at the lovely Childress Vineyards in Lexington. The bridal party and guests were all troopers withstanding the 100+ degree temps to see them become Mr. and Mrs. (the wine slushies were especially helpful in keeping everyone cool... just one of the many benefits of getting married at a winery), and the newlyweds were awesome for putting up with the heat and humidity to get some great photos in the vineyards.

Just look at those shoes! Ashlea is a girl who LOVES bling.

I am in love with this sweet moment that Josh captured from afar of Ashlea's daddy walking her down the aisle... a good father/daughter moment gets me every time!

Aren't they just stunning?!?

Tim+Ashlea :: Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your very special day! We had such a great time with you and all your guests, and we are so grateful to have you two as friends! Hope you're living it up and having an amazing time in Jamaica :)

Venue :: Childress Vineyards

Caterer :: The Bistro at Childress Vineyards

Florist :: Amy Lynne Originals

Cake Artist :: Maxie B's

Ceremony Musicians :: Elegant Ensembles

DJ :: Triad DJ and Events

Hair+Makeup :: Carla White

Dress :: Priscilla of Boston

Jewelry :: Swarovski

Bridesmaids' Attire :: Belsoie

Stationer :: The American Wedding

Officiant :: Rev. Virginia Wood