married | aksana+chris | kernersville wedding photographer

When I first met Chris and Aksana via Skype, I knew they were going to be such a great couple to photograph. They know how to laugh and have a good time, and they're the kind of people who have the ability to make anyone feel welcome and included in the fun.

Their wedding had a travel theme and included so many wonderful cultural traditions, as Aksana hails from Belarus and Chris's heritage is Chinese-Malaysian and Italian. Guests traveled from around the globe to attend their beautiful celebration at the Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens in Kernersville, NC, planned by the fabulous Shaunda Eggleston of E'MAGINE Weddings and Events.

These two are just so photogenic! I could photograph them all. day. long.

The reception began with a traditional eastern European bread and salt ceremony...

The groom's family led them in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony...

Aksana being a dancer herself, it only made sense that she would have lots of dancing at her wedding. Two different dance troupes filled with friends of the bride from Winston-Salem and her current city of Memphis, TN, performed...

Aksana+Chris :: It was such an honor to be part of your wedding, and we're so grateful to have documented such a special day! Wishing you decades of love, happiness, and adventures together!

Venue :: Paul J. Ciener Botanical Gardens
Event Planner :: E'MAGINE
Catering :: Sweet Basil's Catering
Cake Artist :: Glorious Gourmet Creations
Florist :: New Creations Flower Company
DJ :: A & A Disc Jockey Service
Ceremony Musicians :: UNC School of the Arts
Hair and Makeup :: Teased Hair and Beauty
Bridal Gown :: Stella York from Low's Bridal
Bridesmaid's Dress :: Dessy
Men's Attire :: Vera Wang from Men's Wearhouse
Stationer :: printATsydesign via Etsy
Linens :: Happy Rentz
Rentals :: Event Rentals of NC
Officiant :: Rev. Gerald Donnelly

Watch the sneak peek of Chris and Aksana's wedding day here.

Check out Aksana's bridal portraits here.

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married | austin+ann marie | winston-salem wedding photographer

Austin and Ann Marie (or Ammie, as she's called by her friends and family) are one of the most vibrant, kind, and fun-loving couples I've ever had the honor of working with. If you spend any amount of time with them, they'll quickly make you feel welcome and comfortable, and you'll soon realize just how much they love one another.

I've gotten to know the two of them over the past several months from our initial meeting to their engagement session and most recently, Ammie's bridal session, and I knew that their wedding would be one to remember with the help of Faye from Coordinating Dreams. We started off the day with the bridal party getting ready at WinMock at Kinderton...

Without seeing each other, Austin and Ann Marie took a moment to pray together before they headed to the church. There wasn't a dry eye in the room...

Once everyone arrived at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Ammie's father saw her for the first time. His face was priceless!

After a beautiful ceremony, everyone headed back to WinMock for the evening's festivities. The bridal party were such troopers, toughing it out in the heat and humidity to get some great photos...

You gotta love a group of groomsmen with personality... check out their superhero socks!

Aren't these two just precious?!

Austin and Ann Marie had a wonderful, unique idea to use a bench as their guestbook to showcase at their home...

Ammie and her friends treated guests at their reception to a choreographed dance number...

Austin+Ann Marie :: Thank you so much for letting us join you to document your special day! We wish you a lifetime of love, happiness, and adventures together!

Engaged? Contact us today to reserve your wedding date.

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Ceremony Venue :: St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
Reception Venue :: WinMock at Kinderton
Wedding Coordinator :: Coordinating Dreams
Florist :: Sophisticated Florals by Stephanie
Cake Artist :: Edible Artistry
Caterer :: Pepper Moon Catering
Ceremony Musician :: Terry Hicks
Band :: Snack Bar Jones
Hair+Makeup :: Tonya Alderman
Bridal Gown :: Southern Bride
Bridesmaids' Dresses :: Patina Bridal and Formals by Mori Lee
Men's Attire :: Christopher's Formal Wear
Stationer :: Prim and Paper
Officiants :: Father Cook and Father Roger
Photographer :: Glessner Photography

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kerri leigh weddings + events :: high point branding consultant

This week, my friends, is a great week because it's website launch week for the new Kerri Leigh Weddings + Events!

I met Kerri last fall when we worked together on Becky and Ryan's wedding at Old Salem, and I was so excited when she came to me a few months ago, ready for a new look and feel for her event planning business. We set out to create a brand that was reflective of Kerri and her style, starting with a big, scary decision to change the name of her business (you may remember her as A-List Events).

We were on a massive time crunch, with Kerri expecting a little one in just a matter of days now, and because we're maybe just a little bit crazy, we decided to add a styled shoot to the mix, in addition to the branding, design, and website creation. After tons of emails, several phone calls, and lots of Starbucks, I'm so excited to reveal the all new online home of Kerri Leigh Weddings + Events ...

Be sure to visit Kerri's website, read her very first blog post, and check out her new branded social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram, too - you'll want to be sure to follow her on those sites to watch out for photos and a HUGE GIVEAWAY from our recent inspiration shoot, coming soon!

For more information on marketing and branding services, contact Elizabeth today. Availability is limited.