Carolina Yacht Club Wedding Photographer

Okay, I’ve lived in Wilmington, North Carolina for nearly 9 years now, and somehow, this was my very first wedding to photograph at Carolina Yacht Club in Wrightsville Beach! I’m not sure how that’s possible (probably because I tend to get hired for the same places over and over once people see my photos at that location) but I’m a FAN. Huge perks of Carolina Yacht Club weddings: first of all, it has its own parking lot. This is nearly impossible to find at Wrightsville Beach. Second of all – it has a covered patio facing the beach, which is perfect for ceremonies that are still facing the beach, but gives you a bit of separation from the elements (like the WIND at the beach) as well as the perfect backup plan in case of rain on your wedding day. Third of all, a quick little walk out to the beach is perfect for all of your portraits. It was a great spot!

Alexandria and Luke picked such a beautiful day in April to get married. We had gorgeous weather, perfect temperatures, we got to do all their couple’s portraits on the beach at sunset, AS a storm was rolling in, so it provided for some of the coolest skies ever. They had the most fun wedding party there to support them – a fun and silly wedding party is KEY to getting the best photos. And my favorite part? Just how HYPED they were to marry each other. Their love was so fun to be around. Alexandria literally kept bouncing up and down all day, it made me laugh, but it was like she was so full of joy to marry her best friend that she couldn’t contain herself. The little details were so perfect and so personal, even the way Alexandria designed Luke’s wedding ring – it included a guitar string in the center?! WHAT!? Literally so unique. Super grateful I got to work with a couple like this, they really liked the artistic photo vibe I have going, and they trusted me to capture their day in a fun and unique and artistic way. When people do that – I get the best photos. When you don’t hand me a list of 50 different images you’re requesting, I actually have time to get creative and candid and get the most authentic and natural photos. So, thank you for doing that, y’all. Some of the 35mm film photos are my absolute favorite I’ve ever taken at a wedding. Okay I’ll stop blabbing – check out the highlights from Alexandria and Luke’s wedding day!!!