Martine & Justin are Married!

August 16, 2018

Based in beautiful North Carolina, I’m a wedding, family and senior photographer with a heart for real moments, golden light, and the kind of love that makes your chest feel full.

Photography, for me, isn’t just about pretty pictures. Though, don’t worry, we’ll get those too. It’s about creating a space where you can be fully present and comfortable, while I document it all in a way that feels natural and true to you.

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Martine and Justin were married at Carriage Trail Farm last Saturday. This was my first time at this venue and it did not disappoint! Martine & Justin’s day was filled with beauty and love.

These two met at a a local bar. Neither of them wanted to be there that night but they both ended up going with friends. They started talking and the rest is history!

For their first date they went to a Mexican restaurant and out to play mini golf. Martine says the conversation flowed the whole night.

I love their proposal story. They went on a hike near Asheville, NC to see a beautiful waterfall. After the hike he asked her to be his wife! Since they were engaged in the mountains we did their engagement session at Pilot Mountain. To see that cold and gorgeous day you can click here.

Martine and Justin are so sweet together. I love the way they balance and calm each other! On their wedding day they both had nervous excitement but as soon as they saw each other the nerves fell away and they were ready to get married.

The day began in the main house at Carriage Trail Farm. The girls were listening to music, drinking wine and laughing! Martine was glowing. She is such a beautiful person inside and out.

After hanging out with the ladies, Danielle and I headed to a different part of the house. We got to take some pictures of the guys getting ready. Justin and his groomsmen are all hunters and they even brought their bows to get a few pictures with them!

Martine and Justin exchanged gifts with each other. Martine gave Justin a pair of socks “in case of cold feet” and a watch with “I love you more” and their wedding date engraved on it. Justin gave Martine the most beautiful ring from Jared’s that she had been wanting!

These two also had lots of gifts and letters for their loved ones. The sweetest letter was one that Martine wrote to Justin’s son Jax. It was so thoughtful and when Jax read it out loud I started tearing up!

There was a threat of thunderstorms for most of the day. The rain held off while we were inside getting ready but it kept getting darker and darker outside! So we quickly headed out for a first look with Martine’s Dad on the front porch. I love the picture of Martine looking up at her Dad.

After that it was time for Martine and Justin to see each other. It was such a romantic moment. We went to a covered bridge with twinkle lights along the pathway. Wind was swaying through the trees all around them. When Justin turned around he had a grin from ear to ear. They embraced and went forehead to forehead talking to each other.

The rain began right after we started taking pictures and we got some adorable umbrella pictures! My clear umbrellas are coming in handy this rainy summer. We headed inside to stay dry before the ceremony.

The rain broke right before the ceremony and it didn’t rain again for the rest of the night. As Martine walked down the aisle with her Dad, Justin couldn’t hold back his emotions. Happy tears are my favorite tears!

Their ceremony was officiated by Martine’s Uncle. The sweetest moment was when Martine, Justin and Jax were surrounded by their family in a prayer circle. The love in that space was palpable.

After the ceremony we took a few more bride and groom pictures. One of my favorites was when Justin picked up his bride so she wouldn’t have to walk through the wet grass. There is the cutest picture of her smiling in his arms.

Their reception was intimate and filled with dancing, toasts and love! First dances are one of my favorite moments on the wedding day and Martine and Justin’s was one for the books. It was super romantic with tons of sweet moments.

There were so many special details in this wedding. The pearls Martine wore were a gift from her grandparents. They belonged to her Nana & her Grandparents had them restrung as a gift. It was one of the last Christmases she spent with her Grandpa.

Martine had a piece of fabric with a button sewn into the inside of her dress. The fabric and button both belonged to her Grandparents. Her bouquet was made from flowers from her Grandma’s bouquet and the handle was originally from her Mom’s bouquet.

Their gift for each guest was a potted plant. They were sitting on a table with the sign “Let Love Grow.” Each plant had a popsicle stick stamped with Martine & Justin on it. The outside of the plants were decorated with pieces of fabric from when Martine’s Grandma used to make dolls!

Martine & Justin your day was perfect and I wish you both immense happiness and all the love that life can bring! I hope you are having the most amazing time on your honeymoon in St. Thomas. Thank you again for trusting me to capture your memories. I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I enjoyed taking them!