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Elopement Inspiration: Downtown GSO Styled Shoot

Some people are just born to be rockstars!Earlier this year, we participated in a styled elopement created by Elope NC, one of North Carolina's best sources for all things Elopement! We like experimenting with different aesthetics, and it’s always fun to do something a little more edgy than the traditional wedding stuff. The rock and roll vibe really resonated for us based on our own personal style. The design concept and style choices definitely educated posing – there were certain ...

Morgan & Payne: Bella Collina

We love, love, love organized brides! Some brides are born with a natural-born instinct to plan and organize. Others need a little support from wedding planners or bridesmaids. Regardless of how a couple gets organized, it pays off once it is your wedding day. Our fun and vibrant bride, Morgan, was one of our most organized brides. She was able to meticulously plan her wedding day from start to finish. And although Mother Nature threw in a random torrential downpour, Morgan and her groom, ...

Cassie & Eric: Castle McCulloch

We love hearing the real stories behind how our couples met, dated, and got engaged. It is always so entertaining to hear the journey that each couple has been on together. When we were first got to know Cassie and Eric, they shared their own story.Cassie wrote, “Eric and I met on Tinder two weeks after I graduated from Elon. It was only my third Tinder date, and I wasn't exactly looking for love. That being said, I knew I was in trouble after the first date. We have been together for ...

Jessica & Zach: Castle McCulloch

"You are protected, in short, by your ability to love!"— Albus Dumbledore Jessica and Zach had been looking forward to their wedding for a while. With their adorable little girl by their sides, their family wedding day was finally here. Not only do Jessica and Zach share a daughter, but they also share a zest for life, a great sense of humor, and a mutual love for Harry Potter. Their midsummer wedding incorporated all their passions. The lovely day began with meeting our excited ...

Katelyn & Timothy: Bella Collina Mansion

Our beautiful bride, Katelyn, and her now-husband, Timothy, met the old-fashioned way on Tinder. Both were living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, at the time. Katelyn was studying at James Madison University, which Timothy was an alumnus of. They decided to meet in person for a drink at a local Mexican food favorite, Jalapenos. After that, things were spicy, and these two were inseparable. Fast-forward two years later in Massachusetts. It was here that Timothy, along with the help of both parents, ...