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Folks, if you decide to get married in Mexico in the dead of winter and you ask us to film it, you best believe we will be there with bells on. Maureen + Justin chose to celebrate their wedding with family and friends in Mexico’s Maya Riviera region at a fantastic all-inclusive resort: El Dorado Royale. The resort was spectacular on so many levels, but honestly, none of this would have been any fun if M + J weren’t so dang cool. The couple and their friends and family were so hospitable, and obviously excited we’d joined them. Maureen (who made the fantastic jewelry her bridesmaids wore) even had a necklace she’d made for me on the wedding day too!  We worked hard during their wedding weekend, but spent the few following days just relaxing on the beach. In addition to filming the events, Philip and I spent several hours one day capturing some of the sights and sounds around the resort and the beaches. It was just so perfect and it all played into the way their wedding sounded and felt, so we hope it comes across in this film (and their Feature Film which we will begin editing shortly).
Maureen & Justin: thanks for inviting us along on an incredible weekend of celebrating your relationship and commitment to one another. We know you’ll share many adventures in your married life, and we are grateful we were part of the first adventure! Enjoy your new life on the west coast!

Ceremony: Gazebo 55 at El Dorado Royale
Reception: Fuentes Beach at El Dorado Royale
Flowers/Cake/Catering: El Dorado Royale
Photographer: Vincent Rubin of Zasil Photography
Hair & Make-up: Naay Spa Casitas

Oh my, I don’t know where to start in describing these two incredibly quirky individuals. First, I must say, Emily might be one of our biggest fans. This was from an email I got from Emily on the morning after she was engaged:

“Hello, hello! Oh my goodness, my boyfriend proposed to me last night and you are the FIRST EMAIL I am sending because we must must must have you at our wedding!”

Can you tell how zany she is by her awesome email? Well she is the real deal. And so is Chris. And when they get together, they are a force beyond words. We loved being part of their wedding day so much! For one, it was filled with tons of DIY, original, crafty details (feathers rather than flowers in January? yes please!). But as is usually the case with weddings we love, the people at their wedding made it so memorable. From their cool dual-ministers, to their friends singing a-capella, to their rad photographers (Story Photographers). The day was filled with genuine moments and true, joyful celebration

Thank you, Emily & Chris, for being so excited about having us at your wedding and for the warmth you are spreading in Raleigh and beyond.

Ceremony: All Saints Chapel, Raleigh, NC
Reception: The Stockroom at 230, Raleigh, NC
Photographer: Story Photographers
DJ:Randy Bennett of Joe Bunn DJ Co.
Catering: Clyde Coopers BBQ
Cake: Shebra Claypoole
Hair & Makeup: Jaclyn Emery at Posh Salon 104

Julianne & Gus are cool people. Like, really cool. And, as we’d expect, cool people throw cool weddings. Theirs just happened to have these awesome details:

-the NC coastline
-a groom on a boat riding to his wedding
-a ceremony at an 18c historic site
-the couples’ dog in their wedding (!)
-a surprise mariachi serenade during cocktail hour
-margaritas and a taco bar

So glad we got the chance to film their wedding down in New Bern!  We had a blast capturing all of the fun elements of the day (Philip loved his boat ride with the groomsmen) and we think Julianne has one of the sweetest smiles on earth. We also got to share the day shooting alongside  Nancy & Will Ray, two all-round awesome peeps!

Ceremony: Tryon Palace, New Bern
Reception: North Carolina History Center, New Bern
Photography: Nancy Ray Photography