Shanna & Ethan were high school sweethearts. They rarely spent a day since they began dating or even before, not speaking to each other. Even when getting a higher education and a great distance was between them, they still managed to maintain their relationship and love for one another. Only recently when Ethan was dispatched to go fight forest fires in Alaska did these two miss a day of talking to each other. It’s a sweet love story that at one point in time was the norm, but in this now fast-paced life, when families rarely grow up in the same place and people loose touch with their childhood friends it rarely occurs. It’s just another reason why we love our new found small-town living, getting to meet and get to know couples like Shanna & Ethan.
Acknowledging all of their family, friends and heritage, the wedding and reception took place in the small NC Mountain community of Ferguson, near Boone NC, where they both grew up. Thanks to her creative talents and experience as a teacher, Shanna brought her vision of a rustic country wedding to life with ideas she found and created from Pinterest. Details and sentimental touches were everywhere. With the help of family and friends, a small country church and a historic one-room school house were transformed.
It was a blessing to see young and old fill the pews of the church. All the years of waiting for this moment and all the hours of work spent in preparation no longer mattered as soon as the church doors opened, Shanna entered, and Ethan saw his bride. As a symbol of their unity during the wedding ceremony Shanna and Ethan planted a tree together using soil from each of the homes where they were raised. The tree has since been planted at the home that they now call their own.
We are grateful to have been Shanna and Ethan’s chosen wedding photographers and we wish them a life full of romance as their love story continues.
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Denny & Kaitlyn live in Charlotte, NC but rather than have a Charlotte wedding they opted for a NC Mountain destination wedding in Hendersonville, NC. As husband and wife wedding photographers that love to travel anywhere anytime, a Hendersonville wedding was a wonderful opportunity for us to photograph in a new scenic backdrop.
The wedding venue was Raymond’s Garden Center. Raymond’s also grew and designed all the wedding flower arrangements and wedding bouquets. The ceremony was in the middle of the nursery surrounded by all the flowers and trees you can imagine. A tent was on the property for the wedding reception. Although the skies were gray and overcast the weather was perfect for wedding photography and all the colors in the gardens and coral worn by the wedding party was vibrant.
Kaitlyn and Denny shared a “first look” with with each other before the ceremony. This moment was a time to ease nerves and anxiety. It also allowed the bride and groom to have a time to themselves to relish in the moment before being surrounded by people and caught up in the rush of the rest of their wedding day. The grin on Denny’s face when he saw his bride is a memory we’ll never forget and with us photographing that moment from a distance never will they.
As the wedding ceremony began the rain also started to fall. Everyone took it in stride. Kaitlyn at one point during the ceremony looked up to the sky and smiled as if nothing was going to dampen her day. Even rain can’t take away from the beauty of NC Mountain weddings. They finalized their vows and Denny sealed it with a very romantic dip and kiss as husband and wife.
The down-pouring rain encouraged us to get creative with post ceremony wedding photos. We found a hidden treasure inside one of Raymond’s greenhouses.
After photos everyone was ready to celebrate under the shelter of the tent. And party they did. The dance floor stayed hopping all night thanks to Gordon Hensley of Digital DJs, one of our favorite wedding vendors to work with who is also located in the NC High Country.
It was such an honor to be a part of this wedding and we are grateful to Denny and Kaitlyn for choosing Pixels On Paper as their wedding photographer and allowing us to capture their photography and memories from their beautiful NC mountain destination wedding.
Photography: Pixels On Paper
Location: Raymond’s Garden Center
Entertainment: Digital DJs
Cake: JoAnne Baber
Flowers: Raymond’s Garden Center & The Flower Market
Bride’s Gown & Veil: Mecklenburg Bridal
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Most already know that NC Mountain weddings are breathtaking. We took that inspiration to a new level, literally on top of a mountain in the NC High Country for Kristie’s bridal photography session. Her passion to have a vintage inspired wedding combined with her Mom’s Antique store was the beginning of a picture perfect concept. We’re not generally a fan of overly styled photo shoots but when all the objects in the shoot have a meaning behind them or belong to a family member, we’re all for using them in creative photography. NC Mountain weddings never looked so beautiful! Just wait until you see the wedding pictures.
Meanwhile let this bridal photography take your breath away.
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We were blessed beyond measure to photograph Maggie & Seager’s Charlotte wedding. Not just because it’s always a blessing to be the chosen wedding photographer but because Maggie is the 3rd McConnell sibling who’s wedding we have photographed. The first wedding was in 2006 when Maggie was still a teenager! We’ve shared an incredible closeness with this family and her groom Saeger is a perfect addition.
In Maggie’s own words the best thing about her wedding day: “The best thing about my wedding day was speaking my vows and hearing my best friend pledge his love forever to me! Everything went off absolutely perfect, but even if it hadn’t nothing could have made it any less special. I will never forget the sound of Saeger’s voice and his sincerity as he spoke those vows to me. That will always be my most cherished moment.”
Although both Maggie and Saeger now live in Florida, the wedding and reception took place at Quail Hollow Country Club in Charlotte only one week after the Wells Fargo Golf Tournament. For Maggie the location was special because it was just down the street from the neighborhood where she grew up. The location gave her the opportunity to introduce those from Florida to the place that she called “home”.
What made this Charlotte wedding unique was it’s southern charm and elegance. The royal blue and yellow (Maggie’s favorite) color pallet was bright and happy. Plus she had one of the most gorgeous cakes we’ve ever seen created by Wow Factor Cakes.
Our prayer for Maggie and Saeger is that their marriage will be filled with immeasurable blessings!
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Photography: Pixels On Paper
Location: Quail Hollow Country Club
Entertainment: Java Band
Wedding Planner: Elizabeth Frost of Quail Hollow
Cake: Wow Factor Cakes
Flowers: Wayne Freeman of Traditions
Bride’s Gown: Loretta Bridal Boutique
Bridesmaids Dresses: Mecklenburg Bridal
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From the moment we first met Ashley and Phil in Charlotte, NC to discuss their wedding photography, we knew their wedding day was going to be a fun day. Not only did they pick one of our favorite venues, the Holiday Inn Center City, but they were also open to whatever creative ideas we came up with for their wedding photos.
From the moment the photos started with Ashley and her bridesmaids, through photos with Phil and his guys, the day just seemed to click. The Holiday Inn offers so many opportunities for great photos, the rooftop is one of our favorites, and was the perfect opportunity for Phil and Ashley to have a moment together, just them (and us of course…) before the day went into high gear.
The ceremony, held on the rooftop rotunda and lead by Reverend Patrick Malloy, went as smooth as you could ask for with nearly perfect weather. Following the ceremony and the family portraits at the ceremony site, we headed into the streets of uptown with the entire bridal party to photograph more wedding pictures.
On the Holiday Inn’s rooftop rotunda, the wedding ceremony site was transformed into the wedding reception site and the sounds from Split Second Sound DJ Derek pumped through the party. Introductions of the Bride and Groom lead straight into their first dance and then into cake smashing. Yes, it’s the moment all wedding guests egg-on, but only occasionally happens. In the end, even with wedding cake icing in the Bride’s eye, the party went on long into the night. Wedding guests enjoyed the opportunity to step into the photo booth from ShutterBooth Charlotte to capture their memories while creating a guestbook for Ashley and Phil. One final serenade of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver ended the night as wedding guests joined together on the dance floor to send-off Ashley and Phil into newlywed bliss.
Congratulations, and a huge thank you to Ashley and Phil for the amazing wedding day!
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Photography: Pixels On Paper
Location: Holiday Inn Center City Charlotte
Cake: Wow Factor Cakes
Flowers: Tropical Images
Bride’s Gown: Lily Rose Bridal
Entertainers: Split Second Sound
Other Entertainment: ShutterBooth Charlotte
Hairstylists: Beauty Brands, Huntersville NC
Clergy: Patrick Malloy
Caterers: Cafe Sienna
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