Michaela and Gerry | Raleigh Wedding Photographer

I had the pleasure of second shooting for the fabulous Michael Moss (he does awesome and amazing work) for this beautiful wedding. It was filled with pretty things, lots of love, laughter, and some tears--as all wedding should be.

It was so sweet to see Michaela get emotional anytime something made the day seem "real" for her as she was getting ready. She couldn't even watch as her dad opened her gift to him (see below). His reaction was equally sweet. When some of the embroidery from the handkerchief was showing at the top of his pocket, someone asked if he planned to tuck it in so the letters wouldn't show. He responded, "I'd wear it across my chest if I could."

Michaela and Gerry's love for each other was genuine and it really showed. I think the groom's sister (who was also the best man) summed it up best with her toast, "Being in love is like peeing your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth."

Ceremony: All Saints Chapel

Reception: Capital City Club

Makeup: Jenny Raele

The flower girl made my night with her fearless dancing. We should all be so free.

Dawn's Bridal Session | Raleigh Wedding Photographer

Dawn's fiance (now husband!) works at the fire department at the airport, so she thought it would be a nice surprise for him if she did a bridal session there. We snuck on over and everyone at the station was so good about keeping it a secret! I loved that the planes were flying by during our session. I'm sure there's a metaphor in there somewhere : )
Congratulations, Dawn!