I pretty much adore these two. And when they first showed me photos of where they'd be having their destination wedding, I knew I would love Kill Devil Hills, as well. There's something really awesome about having the opportunity to stay with and get to know a couple and their guests before and during the wedding because of the opportunity it provides to get to know everyone so much better. I gotta say...when staying with a couple involves an absolutely stunning and super fancy beach house literally located on the edge of America (Outer Banks)...it is all so. much. better.
We visited Bodie Island Lighthouse the day before the wedding and did some exploring, which was gorgeous - but the real highlight of the trip was A + R's wedding day. About 15 minutes before they started seating guests for the ceremony on the beach, it started raining. I ran back inside to grab some protective covers for my gear but after a quick shower, we were graced with some stellar skies and a stunning rainbow. It was truly one of the loveliest and most emotionally moving ceremonies I've ever photographed. Surrounded by some of the warmest and most hilarious people I've met, A + R promised to continue to love and respect each other for the rest of their lives in a beautifully unique ceremony.
I still haven't even gone through all of the images (and I've already got over 600 loaded in a gallery), but here's a sneak peek of some of my favorite moments from the trip to North Carolina.
A + R:
Thanks so much for having Chris and myself there with you for a few days. It was truly one of the loveliest weddings ever. Much love to both of you and your amazing families and friends.
xx,
S.
