This is what love looks like!

Michelle helps pin Brendan's boutineer

I waited with the couple at their house while everyone else went to the meadow. I drove them to the wedding site so we joked that I was their "chautographer!"

Brendan and Michelle walked down the wooded path that led to the meadow; Brendan played accoustic guitar as they walked. It was beautiful!

A bee came near Sophia (Michelle's oldest daughter) but she didn't make a peep until Michelle had finished reciting her vows at which point she said, "A bee. It's on me! A BEE!! A bee…" She kept her composure, though, even if she was a little embarassed afterward.

"May your path be adventurous and your love remain forever strong. You may now kiss each other and go forth on your amazing journey together!"

A few months earlier, they had seen the band, Another Roadside Attraction preforming at a local flea market and decided that they would have to get them to play at the reception. They play an eclectic blend of prohibition era gypsy jazz, folk, bluegrass and more. They fit perfectly with the feel of the entire wedding! 

Chasing a Zhu Zhu Pet…

The first dance (of many more to come.)

Wesly was the typical nervous groom; he repeatedly popped his head out of the back door as everybody got to their seats.

With the combination of wind and rain proved to make the lighting of the unity candle a bit more difficult than expected but the happy couple managed to see the humor in the situation!

Aunt Fern would be proud!

One good thing about light rain is it makes some some really fantastic detail shots!

Wesly and Danielle went across the street to Harmon Park shortly after the ceremony for some quiet slow dancing before joining the reception party.

What a happy couple!

With giant inflatable slides and obstacle courses, Ender was worn out… for about 30 seconds!

Bounce U is a veritable playground for young and old alike. I think the parents had more fun than any of the little ones. Everyone had fun on the big slide

After moving the multiple play areas, everyone is lead to the party room for cake and presents.

You're never too young to look tough!

Winston-Salem band, Black Widow made a stunning debut performance

In spite of the rainy weather, the Breath of Life benefit show and art auction was great! When all was said and done, over $1,300 was raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! Event planners, Nouvelle Soirée were invaluable to event organizer, Bree Hilton; making sure that everything ran smoothly and efficiently.

Brooke and Anna of Nouvelle Soiree made sure everything ran smoothly including the silent art auction which raised nearly $700!

Throughout the evening, we ran our photobooth portrait station and, for the first time, offered prints on the spot. Here is a sampling of the portraits that were made.

Wendy's husband shot some pictures of us so we could get all of our settings nailed down

It was an amazing evening for a great cause and I can't wait until next year. Thank you, Bree, for creating this annual event!

Greensboro band, Friend House was added to the roster after the flyers were made

Check out the flyers Dan made up for the event. So cool...

Hope to see you there!!! 

Cody looking very dapper...

and Brandi gets fabulous!

A high five for good measure...

Just beautiful...

So sweet...

Details!

Funniest thing I've ever seen! He went for the garter, and came out with these! Brandi had no idea and the place fell out!!!

Sparkly exit!

Best of luck, guys!

Dan and I had the pleasure of photographing Breakfast with Santa at the Children's Museum of Winston-Salem. All of the kids were soooo cute, and Santa was amazing (of course!) The beautiful snow falling outside really made it magical!

Here are a couple of sweeties. Happy Holidays, everyone!

P.S. We have been asked to cover the Daddy Daughter Dance in February at the Children's Museum, as well. I cannot tell you how excited I am! Little girls all dressed up! Awwwwww!!! If you have never been to the museum, it really is spectacular! Definitely check it out.

 These two are so adorable!

Just a few more :-) She's so beautiful!

This was one of our most favorite images from the entire shoot. We made a 16x20" print to be displayed at the reception and it looked gorgeous (especially behind glass, in the frame that Brandi picked out!) Brandi could totally be a magazine cover girl.

 Their wedding was even more amazing! Please stay tuned for a full recap!

We have been picking up speed in the last month or so. On September 10-12, we shot a weekend-long wedding event for Amy & Connor outside of Hendersonville, NC (full post to come.)

The following weekend we did a delightful family portrait session for Daniel, A.J. and their two newly adopted sons, Jackson (age 5) and Peyton (age 23 days!!) in the morning and an equally delightful bridal portrait session for Brandi in the afternoon/evening. You can expect a post for Daniel & A.J. but we will wait to post any images of Brandi's session until after their wedding on October 23rd so as not to spoil any wedding dress revelatory surprise but trust me, they are spectacular!

In the coming weeks, we will be photographing engagement sessions and the weddings of Brandi & Cody, as well as, Cayce & Seth. October should be a busy month for Hearts & Arrows and I couldn't be happier!