Wedding | Wrightsville Manor

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The Monday prior to Memorial Day I was scrolling Facebook… and there popped a photo of a beautiful wedding venue… I clicked through to find out it was the brand-spanking-new Wrightsville Manor, located in Wilmington (very close to Wrightsville Beach…. between Airle Gardens & Lumina Station for anyone familiar with the area). My gut instinct was… I’ve got to shoot there!!! Without hesitation (or a plan!) I emailed Chrissy, the owner to see if they might let me shoot there the following Saturday. She said yes…. which meant, I had to hustle to find a bride and groom (and dress!).

Thankfully, again through the power of Facebook, I was connected with Luma and Aaron, a young, engaged couple tying the knot this August. Whew! Finding models is always the hardest part. Now… the dress. Seeing the photos of the venue, led me to something classic… I reached out to Lily Rose Bridal in Cornelius, and they happily supplied a gorgeous Tara Keely gown.

Luma and Aaron stopped by our house for Luma to get made up… some light makeup and soft curls were just right for the occasion. While working on her hair and makeup, I found out they didn’t have a wedding photographer…. you guys, I’m shooting their sunrise, beach wedding this August!!! This little shoot made a sharp twist I couldn’t have seen coming…. I’m so thrilled that I was able to photograph a beautiful couple at a stunning venue…. and equally thrilled I’ll get to shoot their real wedding day!

*Flowers were put together by me, and came from Fresh Market.

The gardens surrounding the building are also impeccable!!