CAROLINA INN BRIDAL FAIR

We are proud to announce that we will be at the The Carolina Inn Bridal Fair in Chapel Hill. Select members of the wedding industry are invited to this annual event to help brides plan their big day. This is the region's most exclusive bridal showcase and we are honored to be a part of it.

The date for the show is on February 7, 2010 and doors will open at 1 p.m. and close at 4 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $10 or you can visit our studio to pick up a pair. We will be located in the Hill Ballroom in between Alexia's Bridal Boutique and wedding planner Tracey Adams.

We look forward to seeing you there!

MORE AWARDS.....WOW!

I recently joined the International Society of Professional Wedding Photographers and entered their quarterly contest. I entered three images and can you believe it, they all placed. I really like it when that happens.

The image below is of Sarah getting ready on the big day at the The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. I opted to focus on the dress in the background instead of the bride. I am always looking for an image which places you in the space.

2nd | The Wedding Dress



Below is Sarah, once again, four weeks prior to her wedding at The Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill. She was looking for something unique and traditional while inside the hotel. I found this spot in one of the ballrooms which made for a dramatic image. Thank you Sarah!

4th | Bridal Portrait



I love the chaos in this next image. All hands are on the bride which makes you feel the energy of the moment. This was one of my favorite images of the year.

13th | The Wedding Dress

LISA & GERARD

Pink + Perfect + Waffle House = Gerard and Lisa's wedding day

We had sunny skies, 65 degree temperatures, and not a speck of rain (which was forecasted). Gerard is a master of perfecting smiles in North Raleigh. Lisa is a vivacious soul, who loves the color pink and every shade of it known in the universe.

Lisa and Gerard, also know as Dr. Hottie, were married at Christ United Methodist Church in Southern Village, Chapel Hill. I have never been to this church and it had beautiful stained glass windows and architecture.

After a sparkler exit from the church, we headed over to the reception at the Carolina Inn. The flowers were simply amazing and I am always in awe of Lyn's talent from Fresh Affairs. A framed canvas bridal portrait greeted guests, along with a wonderful cocktail hour. The menu on the buffet was crab cakes, vegetable spring rolls, tortellini, pasta, beef wellington and my personal favorite at the Carolina Inn, shrimp & grits.

The bride and groom entered the pink filled room and were introduced by Ken Holmes with Joe Bunn DJ's. The couple grabbed the mic and thanked everyone for coming to the wedding and then broke into a song from from Disney's Enchanted. The song was "That's How You Know" and they sounded great! The room was full of smiles, laughter and flashes capturing the moment.

After some dancing, conversation and great food it was time for cake (which was created by Sweet Memories). It was a four-tier cake, intricately decorated and topped with a glamour "M." Each level was a unique flavor and everyone had seconds. The groom's cake was in the shape of a tooth coupled with a toothbrush.

The closing song was "Last Dance" by Donna Summer, but the night was not over. Lisa and Gerard wanted to visit Waffle House at 12:30 a.m. The staff there, along with the patrons, were amazed. They were congratulated by the staff as soon as they walked into the door and were given the royal treatment. After documenting the moment, I joined them and feasted on grilled cheese and enjoyed great conversation until 1:30 a.m.

What a great night and what a wonderful couple. Congratulations Lisa and Dr. Hottie!

AMY & ADAM

Congratulations to Amy and Adam who were married at Duke Chapel in Durham, NC. Their reception took place at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC. Christobal and I (Kathleen) were both on hand to document their wedding, which was beautiful, despite the heat!

TRISH & JAKE

Congratulations to Trish and Jake whose wedding I (Kathleen) had the privilege of photographing. They were married at St. Thomas More in Chapel Hill, NC and had their reception at the Carolina Inn. It was a beautiful wedding and kudos to Fresh Affairs for the amazing arrangements!

RAVEN & SCOTT

Congratulations to Raven and Scott whose wedding Christobal photographed on March 17, 2007 at Duke Chapel in Durham, NC. Their reception was held at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill, NC.