Little weddings, small weddings, intimate ceremonies, no matter what you call them, they are some of our favorites.Surrounded by just a few close friends and family, everybody is part of the event. No one is there by accident, they are all called there by love for the couple they honor with their presence. For these weddings we can concentrate on the emotions, the details, the connections that make each one so unique.
Fran’s sand ceremony got everyone involved by scooping a small momento from the beach where they married.Russell and Gioconda used family for their attendantsFun mix of traditional and unconventional formal wear for their beach weddingAqua and white make for beautiful wedding colorsAt a small cottage court near Jeanettes pier, John and Frani take the nest step in their journeySince the couple and their family was bilingual they did the ceremony in two languages.That driftwood made a great frame as John gets ready to say the big words with Jay BowmanShe wasn’t letting go of her life grip on his handsRussell and Gioconda’s son first held the rings, then this sign during his parents ceremonyShe’s never letting go!even the baby gets involved in their sand ceremonyJamie and Josh were all smiles as the skies smiled on them after the ceremonyAfter all those years of waiting, they are official, and on their way to a new life here on the Outer banksThis wedding was hopping right after their beach wedding ceremonyKitty hawk pier gives shade and cool breezes after a sunny weddingJohn and Frani used their kids as attendants for their beach weddingSmall weddings give us the chance to do some portraits, this one of John and Franis’ familyWhen her sisters gave their toasts, Gioco was thrilledHiding under the pier, a few private moments for the bride and groom on Kitty Hawk beachAway from the family they find a moment of peace.Up on the pier is a great place to do some posed shots at your beach wedding
Christina and Morrell, an afternoon delight. Small weddings leave us time to play, be creative or just responsive to our couples, concentrating on them and their interaction instead of the trappings and crowds. Their wedding was a perfect example.
Perfect for the beach, her bouquet was light, with just a bit of color.She made these guys part of the wedding with theseFamily and friends have been waiting for thisi Do OBX weddings did the decorations beutifullyHis face erupted in blissTony Joseph of I Do Obx Weddings does a beautiful weddingWhen he saw her, all the worries blew awayHer face speaks volume.He and she wore the same lookEvery time she looks at Morrel, she looks like this.Tony Joseph presents the bands that bindThey exchange smiles while they exchange ringsa lotRight after the ceremonysoft light helped her shineCalm waves gave them this beauty.Even while he carries her above the water, he was all lipsAs we left the beach, the light on Christina was terrific, looked better on her than him 😉Just for fun, he wanted to do the same shot she had.Christina looks great in two views.Christina and Morrell with her brother Mike and sister-in-lawFrom barefoot to tennies, ready to roll.Nags Head’s Lone Cedar has sweet spots to hang out for the couple.Basnight’s lone Cedar was kind enough to lend their pier for a few shotsChristina had wanted to do a dip, and without any training or practice Morrell nailed it.Over the tower of cupcakes, a small round just for the cuttingSeasoned with butter cream, one last one before I faded away.
Rodney and Marissa did a short and sweet wedding, wanted great sunset shots but we got an overcast that fell away at just the right time! They were both lucky with the light, and more with each other!
Short but sweet! Amy and Dean had a family cermony at a nice place in 4 wheel territory with absolutely amazing light – and they just wanted me to be as creative as possible and do a few black and whites, too, so I had an blast doing these for them. The only thing nicer than the light was the bride – Dean is one lucky fellow…