Raleigh NC Family Photographer | Wedding Photography | Mr and Mrs Ross
It was a stunning day in June for Stephanie and Travis to say “I do” surrounded and supported by their family, close friends and loved ones at the beautiful wedding venue The Pavilion at Carriage Farm in Raleigh, NC.
The couple decided to exchange letters written by one another before the ceremony, but did not want to see each other or have a first look. So we carefully placed the groom on the stairs in the grand entrance of the venue, and then escorted the bride to the perpendicular corner of the stairwell where he was standing. Stephanie knew that this letter from her soon-to-be husband was likely going to make her cry.. and it did. Travis was remarkably strong and kept it together. But I could tell by looking at him he was working hard to not let a tear fall from those eyes. The couple held hands for a quick moment and then parted ways until their ceremony.
As guests arrived, they congregated in the shadows of the wedding venue until moments before the ceremony began to help everyone beat the heat. They kept cool with programs that were made into little fans.
Travis and Stephanie had a very large wedding party… Eight on each side! You could tell that these eight people truly meant so much to them. These are the same people that we’ll support and love them throughout their marriage. The groom was such a good sport this day… Was sure to make eye contact with my camera throughout the entire day, as opposed to many of the grooms who tried to avoid the camera whenever possible. I thought for sure she was going to drop at least one tear when he saw his beautiful bride been walked down the aisle by her father.. Instead that tear just sat in his eye.
When the bride finally was able to see if her groom, while holding her father’s arm her smile was so big and so genuine. Pure joy and happiness could be seen for miles. And so was the grooms smile.
The couple exchanged beautiful vows, rings, and their first kiss as Mr and Mrs!!
We were able to find a semi cool shaded area under a beautiful mature oak tree next to the pond. Although it was so hot, I never heard one of these members of the bridal party complain.. The only complaint I heard is that there wasn’t enough beer. Which is a totally valid complaint!! Haha!
I could have spent hours photographing these newlyweds. It was such a pleasure to work with this couple and their families as they celebrated their new life together as husband and wife.