Tanglewood Park Wedding

Thursday, June 14th, 2018

Annie & Leo are Married!

Annie and Leo were married last weekend in a beautiful ceremony at Clemmons Moravian Church. Their reception was held in the Red Barn at Tanglewood Park in Clemmons, NC. This wedding had so many sweet moments that I will remember.

Annie and Leo met 6 years ago while they were both working at The Old Fourth Street Filling Station. He was a cook and she was a hostess. We stopped by the Filling Station for a few pictures during their engagement session. You can see all those pictures here. You can also see Annie’s lovely Tanglewood bridal session here.

Annie and Leo’s official first date was with a group of their co-workers from the Filling Station. They used to go bowling at AMF every Tuesday after work. Annie told me that he stole a kiss that night! Luckily she liked it! Their first individual date was going to see the movie The Great Gatsby.

After about 3 years of dating Leo was ready to make Annie his wife. He proposed March 18th, 2016 in front of Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. It was right before the fireworks show that night.

Annie and Leo were married soon after in a private ceremony. They decided that they wanted have a church ceremony and a big reception as well! I was so happy to be able to document their day for them. There is something so special about watching couples renew their vows.

These two are so adorable together. They are always smiling and laughing. You should see the way Leo looks at Annie. There is so much love in his eyes! You know they are meant to be.

We started the day at Clemmons Moravian Church while the girls were getting ready. The girls decided to do their own hair and makeup and they did the most amazing job! You would expect a room with that many women to be hectic but they were all so relaxed.

Leo showed up soon after with his groomsmen and Heather went to hang out with them. From the pictures it looks like they were having just as good of a time as the ladies were! After everyone was ready Annie and her parents got in place for their first look.

First looks are always one of my favorite moments. This one was so sweet. Annie’s Dad started smiling and tearing up as soon as he saw her. Annie’s Mom stood by beaming with pride. Annie was overwhelmed with emotion as well.

We headed outside for Annie and Leo’s first look. They both had the biggest smiles and Leo told Annie it was the most beautiful she had ever looked. I just love the way these two love each other!

The weather was pretty sweltering and Annie and Leo wanted to take most of the pictures inside. Typically I shoot outdoors for as many portraits as I can but the bride and groom are my boss! Luckily there was a really gorgeous space in the church so we stayed there for most of the pictures and everyone was happy and comfortable. The pictures are truly gorgeous in that space and I’m glad it worked out so well. Most venues don’t even have an indoor space that is that pretty!

Annie and Leo said I do again surrounded by friends and family who love them. They were under a huge wooden cross in the church with beautiful stained glass. Annie wiped a few tears from her eyes and you could tell they were both so happy to be renewing their vows.

After the ceremony we headed to the Red Barn at Tanglewood. They ate dinner and I saw a big storm headed our way on the radar. We moved their sunset photos up and I am so glad that we did.

Since they were doing construction right behind the barn we got in the car and headed to the chapel. They way the sun was streaming through the clouds was magical. I told them I knew that their picture was going to be one of my favorites! Of course it had to be the cover photo!
Thank you Annie and Leo for trusting me to capture your memories. You both deserve so much happiness and I’m glad I was able to be there for your second beginning! I hope you enjoy these pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them.