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An Outdoor Wedding ~ in a casual way

Is there a penalty for saying this one was special, if it’s true more than once? We feel this way about more than a few of the couples we photograph on their big day, and this one goes in that category. While we don’t know Dylan and Elizabeth intimately, Dylan’s dad, Richard, has been a friend of ours for over a decade. Plus, who can feel cynical about the world when there is a bagpiper – IN A KILT – playing during the ceremony? Dylan’s uncle not only played the bagpipes at Dylan’s wedding, he played them at Richard’s, so this was a tradition worth keeping. Elizabeth and Dylan are a low key couple, extremely cool and fun, and so was their wonderful outdoor wedding.pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photo

You want to know how to mix the casual with the tender? Take cues from these two. Part of the laid back atmosphere they wanted to create for their wedding and reception was to have it at their new home in New London, NC surrounded by their families and friends and their beloved dogs. Elizabeth and Dylan had only been in their new digs for a few short months and worked hard to get the place ready. While the dogs made cameos, any dog owner will tell you that getting them to pose takes more than a nod and a wink but they made it.

pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photoOn the traditional and tender side: Dylan was given a pair of cuff links just before the ceremony that were his grandfathers as a special touch from Richard. Additionally, someone shared the old Southern tradition of burying the bourbon at the ceremony site to ensure good weather the day of the ceremony. It worked!! As the tradition mandates, the bourbon is dug up and there was a toast of bourbon with the guests after the ceremony. The groom’s sweet Grandmother made the desserts and the catering was provided by Lexington Barbecue as in THE best barbecue. Richard commented, “who knew my son was a barbecue snob?!”pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photo

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pixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photopixels on paper concord outdoor wedding photographers photoWe stole the couple from the ceremony late in the reception because the sunset was just too gorgeous not to get photos with. These two are so relaxed with each other, so happy and in love and their future just appears to be only filled with light and joy and silliness AND DOGS.

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We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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October Anniversaries ~ all the best to these couples

Kristen and Jason Lavender, 6 years October 1st

“What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like.” – St. Augustine

Augustine was a smart man. He was a saint, a Christian, a philosopher and a studier of men and their relationship to each other and to God. I like this quote, because while it can apply to every single person who loves well, in a marriage, it describes what bride and groom, husband and wife, father and mother will need to keep the family together: hands and feet ready to help and carry, eyes to see both pain and joy, ears to listen to stories that are exhilarating or boring (don’t act like you don’t know what I’m talking about) and a big heart that wants to jump in no matter what. And it’s just a start. Happy Anniversary to the couples who married in October – all of you – and most especially to the ones we’ve photographed over the years. We love you. Keep celebrating and showing each other what love looks like.

Donna & Andrew Gilleland 5 years October 4th

Mickey and Ben Strope, 4 years October 4th

LeighAnn and Jason Moffitt, 3 years October 4th

Amanda and Rich Terpstra, 8 years October 10th

Melissa and Bob Paradis, 7 years October 10th

Katie and Josh Minor, 2 years October 10th

Mary and Gilbert Joseph, 9 years October 11th

Megan and Jeff Barnhart, 4 years October 12th

Lucy and Glen Klamer, 5 years October 13th

Bonnie and Amanda Walling, 1 year October 14th

Addie & Matt 7 years October 16th

Amy & Bobby Pruitt 8 years October 17th

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Jamie and Daniel Harrison, 2 years October 17th

Annette & Omudhome 9 years October 18th

Laura and Michael Chumah, 6 years October 22nd

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Christine and Adam Kessell, 1 year October 22nd

We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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Our September Wedding Anniversaries ~ Congrats to All

Ruth and John Featherstone, 5 years September 3rd

September is a popular month for weddings and what better way to say Happy Anniversary to these couples than with popular movielines about love. We toast each of these couples on their years together already and the many years to come. Salute!
“In my opinion, the best thing you can do is find someone who loves you for exactly what you are. Good mood, bad mood, ugly, pretty, handsome, what have you.” ~ Juno

Crystal and Adam Graybeal, 8 years September 5th

“They say when you meet the love of your life, time stops, and that’s true.” ~ Big Fish 

Jessica and Chris Gordon, 6 years September 10th

“It’s like in that moment the whole universe existed just to bring us together.” ~ Serendipity 

Lindsey and Seth Prevette, 9 years September 13th

“I vow to fiercely love you in all your forms, now and forever. I promise to never forget that this is a once in a lifetime love.” ~ The Vow

Hope and Taylor Cox, 4 years September 14th

“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love, and be loved in return.” ~ Moulin Rouge

Maren and Gordon Rennie, 5 years September 15th

“You make me want to be a better man.” ~ As Good As It Gets

Kristen and Jason Chilcot, 8 years September 19th

“You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love… I love… I love you.” ~ Pride & Prejudice 

Teresa and Rob Glover, 5 years September 22nd

“So it’s not gonna be easy. It’s gonna be really hard. We’re gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day.” ~ The Notebook 

Haley and Cody Fountain, 1 year September 24th

“Love is passion, obsession, someone you can’t live without. If you don’t start with that, what are you going to end up with?” ~ Meet Joe Black 

Tameka and Willie Love, 7 years September 25th

“Choose me. Marry me. Let me make you happy.” ~ My Best Friend’s Wedding 

Jennifer and Joey Stout, 1 year September 25th

“Life is not the amount of breaths you take, it’s the moments that take your breath away.” ~ Hitch 

Rebekah and Joshua Bolick, 2 years September 26th

“Everything I have ever done, I’ve done for you.” ~ Great Expectations 

Helen and Woo Lee, 8 years September 27th

“I’ve come here with no expectations, only to profess, now that I am at liberty to do so, that my heart is, and always will be, yours.” ~ Sense & Sensibility 

Angela and Andrew Fox, 3 years September 27th

“I wish I had done everything on earth with you” ~ The Great Gatsby

Tara and John McConnell, 11 years September 30th

It was like coming home. .. only to no home I’d ever known … I was just taking her hand to help her out of a car and I knew. It was like … magic.” ~ Sleepless in Seattle

Ashley and Kevin Ellis, 6 years September 30th

“Here’s looking at you kid.” ~ Casablanca

 

We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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Late Summer | Photos of an Outdoor Southern Wedding

Engaged couples everywhere: If you’re planning a wedding for summer of 2018 (or spring or fall, for that matter), take note. This couple did it well, or as we say in the south – did it right! Alex Sohl and Dan Goldman brought family from all over North Carolina and Kentucky to their outdoor wedding at River Run Farm in Banner Elk, NC for barbecue, dancing and vows in a gorgeous setting. The day, the ceremony and the details were outstanding. If you’re looking for ideas and inspiration or just a smile for the day, check out Alex and Dan’s July 29th wedding.Pixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoAlex’s entrance was beautiful. Everyone was assembled in a stand of trees and it felt like country weddings from another time… when two families would come together on a farm, gather to watch the exchange and then sit down to dine together. It was casual and incredibly sweet.Pixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoThe key ingredient for Alex and Dan was for everyone to feel comfortable and to enjoy the day. There was no fuss, no pomp, just a lot of people playing games, chatting, dancing and enjoying the late summer eve.Pixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoFun and games was their theme – brilliant idea – and everyone had a blast gabbing and competing and getting to know each other. The bride changed her dress and after walking up from the river, everyone enjoyed the barbecue and danced. Their send-off with bubbles and applause was a perfect ending. Many happy returns you two!Pixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoPixels On Paper Photographers River Run Farm Banner Elk Valle Crucis NC Sohl / Goldman Outdoor Mountain Wedding PhotoThe vendors for this wedding were superb and to help those of you planning, here you go!
Wedding Planning and Coordination: Kelsey Fidis of The Whole Shebang
Venue: River Run Farm, Banner Elk NC
Hair & Makeup: Christy & Co Hair Design, Boone NC
Caterers: Woodlands BBQ, Blowing Rock NC
Rentals: A&J Rentals, Wilkesboro NC
Cupcakes: Ugga Mugga Bakery, Blowing Rock NC
Trolley: Air Haven Limousine, Boone NC
Music: Spinboxx, Boone NC

We love family portraits whether they are set in the studio, the great outdoors, a specific location like the mountains or high country, or on our property in our outdoor portrait garden. Pixels on Paper photographs, engagements and weddingsbrides, and special events and portraits  of all kinds in our Wilkesboro, NC studio. We would be honored to meet with you, learn about you and your family and be a part of taking special portraits that will become, we hope, family heirlooms.

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