Hilary and Janet started their wedding adventure with Cycle North Carolina where they biked from the mountains to the beach of this beautiful state. The signs saying, “bicycling bride #1” and “bicycling bride #2” on the back of their road bikes during the race added a wavering amount of exhilaration for what was going to be the most exciting day of their life, their wedding day. Once they reached the finish line in Corolla, North Carolina where family and close friends waited to greet them, we all traveled to the wedding location, a beach house in Nags Head. A weekend full of love, celebration, sand, sunrises, and an ocean front view was a perfect combination for this wonderful event.

Hilary and Janet knew from the beginning of their wedding planning that they wanted an intimate setting and a unique experience. This beach house certainly did the trick and it was hard not to tear up during their ceremony. Love and joy was seeping out from everywhere. Their gorgeous blue wedding dresses stood out amongst their guests, who were asked to wear white. The wind, with it’s gentle touch, added to the movement of positive energy and happiness that surrounded us. The celebration even continued onto the next day. As we all probably would have guessed considering how they began their wedding experience, their celebration was concluded with a bicycle ride off into the world as a newlywed couple and a just married sign. You see, just because the North Carolina law currently says this love and marriage will not be recognized does not mean it is not recognized by the people that really matter to them. Love is love. Please help protect all NC families and vote NO on Amendment 1 on May 8th, 2012.

Go BIG or go home were most definitely some of Bonnie and John’s thoughts when planning their wedding. I love it when couples are passionate about creating a wedding that fits their personalities. It does not have to be traditional. Why not Vegas? Why not a PLANNED Vegas wedding? After all, it is a celebration of the bride and groom’s unity and love for each other. Vegas is a place they have shared many memories together.

I’m thankful I was able to be a part of their huge celebration. My best friend and fellow photographer, Cara Slagle was also able to fly into Vegas from Minnesota to help with the wedding. The ceremony was located at the Planet Hollywood Chapel. A nice, relaxing (and amusing) reception with friends and family was held in Bonnie and John’s Planet Hollywood suite. And finally, the reception continued at a club called Haze in the Aria Hotel. I have to say, it was nice having VIP access at the club! It was like a classic scene in a movie where tons of people are standing in line and we walk past them all, the red velvet rope was unhooked, and we were immediately let in by the bouncer. Sweetness! On top of that, the club was an amazing place to celebrate. At one point, fake snow fell down from the ceiling as everyone was dancing. It was good times with good people! Congratulations Bonnie and John!

It is Summer time, which means I may just have a chance to catch up with all of this blogging. Woo hoo! I’ll probably make just a few posts and update my galleries, but for now, I’d like to present Chandra and Guy Reynolds! They are a very photogenic couple who I had the privilege of shooting their wedding in May. I was lucky enough to have Maxine Mastromarino help me out with the wedding as well! Chandra and Guy’s ceremony was located in Chapel Hill at La Residence Restaurant.