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Ashley & Will | Charlotte NC Wedding

Ashley and Will are so much fun, and their families and friends fit the bill, too! Ashley found me after she attended a DeBordieu wedding I photographed last year. I was so glad she wanted to work together — I knew it would be fun to document her spunky attitude, her perfect smile and her tall, dark, handsome companion. Like other Charlotte folks I know, Ashley and Will love to come to Charleston, so we had a fun December engagement session here. Several months later, I photographed her bridal portraits in her aunt’s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. Ashley and Will married in Charlotte in June.

Jubilant newlyweds exit St. Gabriel's Catholic Church

Hot pink accented the wedding invitation for this Charlotte bride.

Bride and flower girl begin wedding prep at Carmen salon in Charlotte, NC.
Hair and makeup by Carmen Carmen Salon in Ballantyne Commons

Pensive moment for the bride as she waits for the makeup artist

Luscious lashes coming up for the maid of honor at this Ballantyne salon.

Ashley and her favorite gal pals lounge at the Ballantyne hotel in pink tank tops.

Bride and her flower girl get finishing touches at Ballantyne Hotel

Wedding day details. Pearls, perfume and a daughter helping dad with his tie.

Bride and her parents leave the Ballantyne Hotel to head to the church
Ashley chose flattering black dresses by Jim Hjelm for her bridesmaids, which they purchased online from the Wedding Shoppe Inc.
Bridesmaids at Charlotte's Ballantyne Hotel in flattering long, black gowns with ruffled halter neckline.

Ashley’s Augusta Jones gown is from the Gown Boutique of Charleston.

Lush, pink peonies for bridesmaid in a long black gown.

Breathtaking florals are by Flower Diva in Pineville.

e with bouquet of peonies and her bridesmaids at Charlotte's Ballantyne Hotel

Ashley and her bridesmaids gather in the lobby of the Ballantyne Hotel before heading to the church.

Tall, dark and handsome groom and his groomsmen in black tie.

Tense moment for the bride before she walks down the aisle of St. Gabriel's Catholic Church.

Wedding ceremony in St. Gabriel's Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC.

Bridesmaids in pews watch Catholic wedding ceremony.
Bride looking gorgeous in her Augusta Jones design from Gown Boutique of Charleston.
Carolina Photosmith loves cotton candy skies. Providence Country Club. Charlotte, NC.

Wow! What a perfectly beautiful cake from Katie Blackwell-Martin! (I’m sure it was delicious, too, but I did not sample this particular confection.)
Stunning 5-layer wedding cake with peonies by Katiebelles in Charlotte, NC.

White tablecloths, gold chairs, pink flowers, candlelight. Elegant country club wedding reception.

Elegant pinktastic wedding reception at Charlotte's Providence Country Club.

This moment is a great example of how a second shooter can enhance your wedding coverage. While I was shooting the toast-giver, Jessica Horton was capturing the bride’s hilarious reaction.
Well, the bride sure thought it was funny! Love a happy bride at her Providence Country Club reception.

The fantastic band, 2nd Coming, kept the dance hits coming, and most every guest spent an hour or two on the dance floor.
You think you know the girl you chose to marry. Until she starts grooving with the lead singer!

Bride's dad and other men grooving with the band

Wedding Reception entry at Providence Country Club and favors on the table for the exit.
Awesome country club wedding in Charlotte, NC
Random mix of wedding fun. Hot pink lantern, split with cocktail, group shot

Sparkler exit at Providence Country Club reception.

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