Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden Wedding – Julie and Evan – Part 1

Weddings

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Julie and Evan.  Love them.  And, loved their wedding.  

The pair were married at the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont, North Carolina, which is one of the prettiest venues in the Charlotte area if you ask me.  It was early November, which meant that the sun was going to set earlier than normal.  In fact, it was due to set immediately following Julie and Evan’s ceremony, which would leave us no time for portraits.  Lucky me, they were up for doing a “first look” (i.e. seeing each other before the ceremony), which I was SO thankful for so we could really take advantage of the beauty of the gardens.  
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A few favorite memories from the first half of the day:
– After we had sent the bridal party away following pictures, we took some time to photograph Julie and Evan together.  At one point I was up pretty close with my camera and heard Evan say to Julie “this is the happiest day of my life”.  I died.  It was the sweetest.  Seriously, the sweetest.
– The flower girl and ring bearer.  There are no words.  As you’ll see….they are cuter than cute.  And, they are just as sweet as they are cute.  After Geoff and I were reminiscing about the day on our drive home, we both agreed that if Boone is half as well mannered as these two were, we’ll be in great shape.  
– Julie and Evan took communion with Awake My Soul by Mumford & Sons playing in the background.  *love*
– As soon as Julie and Evan recessed out of the ceremony, a huge flock of birds swept over above the weddings guest still seated in their chairs.  Magical….really.
Truly, we feel so fortunate to have photographed these special moments and the special people that took part in their wedding day.  Julie and Evan – thank you!  πŸ™‚
Reception venue – Mount Holly Citizen’s Center
Planner – Page of Sweet Carolina Weddings
Hair/makeup – Chrystal of Be Pretty
Bride’s dress – Custom dress from NY Bride & Groom
Bridesmaids dresses – Bill Levkoff purchased from NY Bride & Groom
Bride/Bridesmaids jewelry – Kim Dean of Swoonbijoux
Bride’s shoe clips – EWMcall on Etsy
Videography – MPA Productions
Invitations – DIY
Ceremony Programs – Image Arts
Ring bearer pillow – DIY
Ring bearer/Flower girl flags – DIY
Bird flasks – Whimsyandink on Etsy
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CharlotteWeddingPhotographer_JulieEvanWedding_0012.jpgLove it.  
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CharlotteWeddingPhotographer_JulieEvanWedding_0017.jpgJulie made the record invitations herself – awesome.
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Please go HERE to see Part Two of the reception!  πŸ™‚

Cheyenne Schultz

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  1. Tamera F says:

    Once again….BEAUTIFUL and inspiring!!

  2. tara says:

    a.b.s.o.l.u.t.e.l.y. g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s. kudos! xoxo…t

  3. Kim Spears says:

    I think you couldn’t have captured this wedding any better if you tried !!!! All the details, such pretty portraits, beautiful light all captured with your amazing talent. Loved every shot.

  4. Brenda Turner says:

    Pictures are great. She is a beautiful bride. God Bless Them In Their Marriage.

  5. Kelly says:

    Beautiful pictures! Love all the yellow details!

  6. Cheyenne and Geoff, I think you guys outdid yourselves again! Amazing amazing amazing. So gorgeous! This makes me want to have a wedding with brilliant wedding details. I love the lens flares, how the light floods in, the vintage look and vividness of the photos, the details and the perfect moments you captured. Absolutely inspired and in awe once again πŸ™‚

  7. Cheyenne and Geoff, I think you guys outdid yourselves again! Amazing amazing amazing. So gorgeous! This makes me want to have a wedding with brilliant wedding details. I love the lens flares, how the light floods in, the vintage look and vividness of the photos, the details and the perfect moments you captured. Absolutely inspired and in awe once again πŸ™‚

  8. kaili says:

    Oh I’m so jealous!!! That yellow and gray are my fave colors together! Great work, beautiful images of a beautiful wedding!

  9. Emily Luther says:

    omgoodness….
    I’m speechless. Amazing work, as always! You guys are wonderful! =]

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