married | laura and brett | mount airy wedding photographer

Brett and Laura's wedding was a beautiful, intimate event in the small town of Mount Airy, North Carolina - just north of Winston-Salem and made famous by Andy Griffith. At the time of their wedding, I had recently flown back from Germany and was 7+ months pregnant, so I enlisted the help of my mentee Alycee to schlep bags and set up lights (and what a godsend she was!).

These two are high school sweethearts, and it shows through the comfortable love they radiate. If there were nerves on their wedding day, they weren't obvious...

I loved this sweet little church they chose for their wedding... there's just something about being surrounded by only the closest of friends and family

Ceremony Venue :: Trinity Episcopal Church, Mount Airy, NC
Reception Venue :: Round Peak Vineyards
Hair + Makeup :: Salon 222
Flowers :: Airmont Florist
Cake :: Granny Ruth's Bakery
Food :: This & That Catering
DJ :: B-Dazzle Productions
Dress Designer :: Mikaella by Paloma Blanca
Dress Shop :: Maggi Bridal
Bridesmaids :: Bill Levkoff from Carolina Bridal World
Menswear :: Mens' Wearhouse
Stationer :: Pioneer Printing
Rings :: Diamonds Direct
Officiant :: Father Ray Hanna
Favors :: TotallyWeddingKoozies.com
Photographer :: Glessner Photography
Photographer's Assistant (non-shooting) :: Alycee Byrd

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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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shane+jessica :: married :: millennium center winston-salem wedding

You may remember Shane and Jessica from their Greensboro engagement session last fall. Josh and I were so honored to be part of their wedding this weekend at Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, followed by a great party at Winston-Salem's Millennium Center. I am absolutely in love with all the details from this wedding, many of which were made by the bride herself under her business name, As You Fancy.

We headed to Old Salem after the ceremony, and despite a little rain, we were able to capture these sweet images of the couple's first moments together as Mr. and Mrs. The best man even celebrated the couple with a little fireworks show while they posed for pictures :)

Shane+Jess :: Thank you for letting us share in your celebration! It absolutely could not have been more beautiful, and we wish you two a lifetime of love and bliss!

Ceremony :: St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Greensboro, NC
Reception :: Millennium Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Wedding Coordinator :: Kate Lehmkuhler
Videographer :: Josh Fox
Flowers :: Piedmont Triad Farmer's Market
Cake Artist :: Delicious Bakery
Caterer :: Millennium Artisan Catering
DJ :: Beat House Productions
Hair and Makeup :: Avanti Salon and Spa, Greensboro, NC
Wedding Gown :: Bridal Mart by Allure Bridals
Bridesmaids' Dresses :: Alfred Angelo
Men's Attire :: Men's Wearhouse by Vera Wang
Stationer :: Exclusively Weddings
Bridal Hair Accessory and Sash :: Enrich by Millie
Cake Topper :: Personalized by Patty
 Bridesmaids' Bracelets :: Addicted to Bracelets
Paper Straw Escort Cards :: The Party Fairy
Veil | Pocket Squares | Clutches | Flower Girl Dress | Streamers :: As You Fancy
Photographer :: Glessner Photography

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