Alyssa's Bridal Portrait session in Downtown New Bern, NC was such a delight! Her parents & brother were present to share in the excitement as well! I had so much fun getting to know her family, & having them assist in veil-tossing & shade-creation! They are an all-hands-on-deck sort of family with a fantastic sense of humor, and knowing them prior to wedding day made it that much more personal & fun to shoot! (ALSO: They had a mother-daughter dance on wedding day that I could NOT keep it together for. so.many.tears.) Here are some of my favorite shots in various places around Downtown New Bern, NC!

​Gown: New York Bride & Groom in Garner, NC (just 5 miles from Downtown Raleigh, NC)

Kristen's Spring Bridal Portraits at Amelia Grove in New Bern, NC are some of my favorites to date! I'm not even going to apologize for how many I'm sharing here -- I just couldn't narrow it down! We took these in April, and I've been so eager to share them! Congratulations on your beautiful wedding last night, Kristen & Matthew! Check out their amazing vendor team at the bottom of this post! :)

Wedding Vendor Team:
Catering: Strange & Sons
H&MU: Magnolia Jane Salon
Venue: Amelia Grove in New Bern, NC
Florals: Tildy Floral Design
Video: Single Story Film
Baker: Baker's Kitchen in Downtown New Bern
DJ: Pegasus Entertainment

These sweet friends just welcomed their daughter Hallie into the world! We are so excited for them as they grow and learn and love this little baby girl! Congratulations Joel & Celeste! 

Sean & Kaela are a special kind of  wonderful. I had a lovely time taking their engagement pictures at Amelia Grove in New Bern, North Carolina. Their smiles were constant, and their joy was just infectious! I can't wait to return to this beautiful venue for their wedding next Spring! :)

Congratulations to Makayla for graduating from High School! Her family & I met in Downtown New Bern, North Carolina for her Senior Portrait Session on a perfect April evening just in time for the gorgeous wisteria to bloom along the Tryon Palace Visitor Center! :)