Posts Tagged: outdoor wedding

ashleigh and philip’s nc mountain wedding

Ashleigh and Philip were married in the NC mountains back on May 26 in a wonderfully detailed and well-planned outdoor ceremony.

Ever since having the pleasure of photographing their engagement photos and Ashleigh’s bridal portraits, we have been amazed at the love this couple has for each other. Both have the gift of caring for others, with Philip working as a paramedic in Wilkes County and Ashleigh attending nursing school, and it shows when they are with each other even more.
The ceremony was held outdoors on Ashleigh’s parents’ land next to the river. Guests parked at the field next to the house and were driven down to the ceremony/reception site via golf carts. We recognized immediately how much work had to have gone into the preparation. A small stage was set up for the ceremony along with chairs for all guests surrounded by the lush greenery, the river and an amazing array of pink floral arrangements adding pops of color to the landscape. On the opposite end of the field was an array of tents that were set up to provide shade for guests, a tent for the cake, and a tent for the caterers; all necessary to fight the warm temperatures. Just before the ceremony, things did cool off a little with a brief rain shower, but everyone took it in stride and when the rain stooped, the ceremony went off without a hitch.

The reception kicked off with a mini concert by the group Pistols and Petticoats with guests dancing to some good country music.
Family touches were all around the reception site, from the candy bar for guests, to the decorations on the tables, down to the peach Ne-HI Soda, Ashleigh’s favorite. Even the tents were lit up as the day turned to night with stage lighting in pink and green, the colors from the wedding. It was all in the details.
A few other special touches stand out to us for this high country wedding. Ashleigh and Philip did cut a cake topper, but guests were treated to cupcakes in 10 different flavors! (Pink lemonade was Misty’s favorite) The night concluded with a fireworks display under which Ashleigh and Philip had one final kiss before heading off to their honeymoon through the line up family and friends with party poppers.
Congrats Ashleigh and Philip!

Engagement Portraits, Bridal Portraits and Wedding Photography: Pixels On Paper
Ceremony Location: Bride’s Parents’ Home in Wilkes NC
Bride’s Gown: Bridal Traditions Wedding & Prom Attire
Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal
Tuxedos: Bridal Traditions Wedding & Prom Attire
Flowers: Richard Hincher
Hairstylist for portraits and wedding: Summer Severt, The Cut Ups
Band: Pistols and Petticoats
DJ & Lighting: SPL Productions
Videography: Wally Robinson
Caterers: Tipton’s Bar-B-Que
Rentals: Jefferson Rent-All
Transportation: Golf Carts provided by Dwight Phillips
Wedding Planner: Nikki Wright

88x31 amy + rex {outer banks destination wedding} wedding pictures

amy + rex {outer banks destination wedding} wedding pictures

We LOVE to travel and photograph in exciting new places, so when Amy and Rex approached us at a wedding we were shooting and asked us to photograph their NC Outer Banks wedding, we were thrilled! Destination weddings are an adventure and we were ready for anything. We packed up all the gear and hit the road to the Hilton Garden Inn at Kitty Hawk the Friday before the wedding and encountered what had to be the windiest road trip in history.

The day of the wedding, the weather would not let up. But both Amy and Rex were up to the challenge as much as we were, and all of us were determined not to let a little coastal flooding and measly 40 mile per hour winds dampen our spirits. Even though the wedding ceremony was moved into the Pier House, we still managed to capture some stunning wedding pictures in the driving wind. With huge help from the wedding party, we managed to hold down our lights and still get shots from the beach with the angry surf.

After the ceremony, we were able to steal them both away from the crowd for a bit of quiet personal time. We found a private area on the entrance to the Currituck Sound and captured more stunning wedding photos. It is apparent that Rex adores Amy by the way he holds her tight and that Amy loves him by the way she relaxes into his embrace. Amy has an infectious smile and spirit that makes others around her come to life. Rex is grounded and has the perfect balance of charm and Trekky wit that makes the two of them an amazing couple.

The reception was a blast. Every detail was planned out all the way from the beach chairs as the cake topper, to the sand dollar gifts for the guests and the messages in a bottle that friends and family left for the couple. The party went long into the night with the help of the DJ who kept the dance floor hopping.

We simply loved being involved with this wedding, and consider Amy and Rex to be good friends. Thanks for allowing us to be a part of your story!!

In case you missed it be sure to check out the emotional blog post about this next wedding photo by going here.

Wedding Photography: Pixels On Paper
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks
88x31 laura + chumah | wedding pictures | creative photography by pixels on paper

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amber + wesley {married} at camp sky ranch | outdoor country wedding

After a couple years of planning all of Amber and Wesley’s time and energy came together on one spectacular fall wedding day in the Blue Ridge Mountains at Camp Sky Ranch.  The venue itself provided an amazing backdrop and is one of Blowing Rock’s hidden jewels. If you haven’t heard about it you want to read the history here and learn what Jack and his wife Lori have brought to life.

Like many of the weddings we photograph this event was a family affair. Everyone worked together for days to decorate, coordinate, and celebrate the union. Family members baked and decorated the cake and cooked all the homemade southern foods for the reception. Bouquets, floral arrangements and candle decorations inspired by the Autumn surroundings were designed by Denise Brooks of Innovative Occasions.

Let us know what you think of Amber and Wesley’s outdoor wedding pictures. Our blog loves comments!

We are so thankful to have been a part of Amber and Wesley’s special day. They put their trust in our creative photography to capture their day. We could not be any happier with what we were able to capture. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Douglas!

In case you missed them, be sure to take a look at Amber’s gorgeous bridal photos!

Wedding Photography: Pixels On Paper
Venue: Camp Sky Ranch
Flowers: Innovative Occasions

88x31 ashley + kevin {uptown charlotte wedding pictures} | pixels on paper

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amber’s bridal portraits | outdoor wedding pictures | pixels on paper

Amber's bridal photos

Amber wanted her bridal portraits taken along the NC Blue Ridge Parkway in a place where she and her fiance spend a lot of time.  She looked absolutely gorgeous in her vintage inspired gown and now that she is officially Mrs. Douglas we are thrilled to finally reveal a few of her bridal photos. Keep watching to get a peak at their wedding photos.

To view all of these and other bridal photos and outdoor wedding pictures view the Pixels On Paper website.

88x31 jessicas bridal photos | outdoor wedding pictures | pixels on paper

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jessica’s bridal photos | outdoor wedding pictures | pixels on paper

Jessica is now married to Chris so we can finally show her awesome bridal photos to the whole world.  We photographed these in 95 degree heat and somehow she managed to look as cool as ever, even after a collision with a bench in one of our sets. Jessica asked us during our initial consult to incorporate both her and her now husband’s involvement in the racing industry as well as his love of gator blue and orange into her bridal session.  We were more than happy to oblige by finding a set of old fuel pumps in a rustic setting as well as that perfectly shaded gator blue wall. We were grateful that Jessica was so adventuresome and wanted something more than just a traditional portrait. She trusted our creativity and ability to capture light and color allowing the end results to be amazing. Let us know what you think. Our blog loves comments!

Keep watching the blog for Chris and Jessica’s wedding photos coming up soon. To view all of these and other bridal photos and outdoor wedding pictures view the Pixels On Paper website.

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