Kristin and Mark were married last month in a very personal outdoor ceremony at High Hampton Inn. They are such kind and gracious people…very caring, relaxed, and simply elegant. Here’s a sampling of some of my favorite images from their day…

Kristin and Mark hand-made the origami cranes for their wedding invitation, and one of Mark’s relatives painted their ring box. Personal touches are the best!

A tender moment between mother and daughter…

Here he is again….the World’s Cutest Ring Bearer! I dare you to find a cuter one. 😉

Kristin’s sweet niece made a special book to celebrate the wedding day…I think this is completely precious!

Not only was there a cute ringer bearer and a lovely (and creative) flower girl, but Kristin and Mark also had the most handsome ushers ever! (These young men rocked the dance floor, too.)

Love all the color in the bridesmaids’ bouquets from Fiddlehead Designs in Cashiers.

Kristin, you are beautiful!

Mark, you’re pretty handsome yourself!

There was some question as to whether the spring mountain rains would hold off for the outdoor wedding, but the weather ended up being just perfect. Kristin and Mark walked back up the aisle to the Beatles’ “Here Comes the Sun.” Made me cry!

*Giggle.* Mark is tall.

I can’t decide between color and b&w…what do y’all think?

Kristin and Mark, I hope you enjoy your sneak peek! You two are truly special. 🙂

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I’ll be brief because I promised this post would be up before the end of the weekend, and I’m dangerously close to missing that deadline! 😉 AsheLee was one of my best childhood friends, and after many years apart we found each other on facebook. I traveled to Charleston, SC last month to photograph her and Anthony’s elegant outdoor wedding at The Planter’s Inn, and it was so special to see her and her family after 20+ years and to share in this absolutely perfect day.

I was dying over the light in AsheLee’s bridal suite! Beautiful bride…

AsheLee’s “something borrowed” were these pearls, which her dad gave to her mom on their wedding day. *Melt.*

Attention engaged couples: if you aren’t sure whether you should do a “First Look,” these next 3 images are the reason why you soooo should…

AsheLee’s flowers were beautiful and very Southern.

AsheLee and her sweet daddy

Mr. and Mrs….love their excitement!!

AsheLee and Anthony went on a carriage ride through downtown Charleston immediately after their ceremony, and I got to tag along for photos. This was such a perfect way for them to have a few minutes to let the “we’re married!!” feeling sink in.

Last one for now…I’m loving AsheLee’s expression in this image!

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–Amy

Every wedding that I shoot is special, and I always hope that my clients will feel like my friends, but in this case, the groom already was my friend! Chad and I went to college together, and it truly meant a lot that he and Kristen asked me to photograph their wedding last month. He and I did most of the communicating before the wedding, so Kristen and I didn’t meet until the wedding day…but we quickly became “new BFFs.” 😉

Sweet little flower girls…

The wedding and reception were held at Providence Country Club in Charlotte, NC.

All of these Pi Kapps and most of their wives were also friends from college! I seriously loved my college experience, and it was great to see these folks again.

Kristen and Chad, your wedding was just perfect (rain and all!), and it was really special to be a part of your wedding day.

Keep checking back for more photos…I’m trying hard to get caught up on editing and posting. Don’t forget to “show me (and the Petersons!) some love” by leaving a comment below!
–Amy