Summer is upon us and I’ve just got back from my home country of England where I spent a fortnight travelling around the country catching up with friends and family. So now it’s time to catch up on work and for me to share a recent wedding that I shot at Duke Gardens for the fabulous Lauren & Ricky. As you can see, we were blessed with wonderful weather for their outdoor ceremony and reception and the day went by in a total blur. Luckily, the photos do a great job of telling the story of the day, which it’s what it’s all about after all.
A huge shout-out to the great people who came together to make it such a fabulous day:
Ceremony & Reception: Sarah P Duke Gardens, Durham, NC | Event Coordination: Jennifer V. Events, Durham, NC | Florist: Bloom Works, Raleigh, NC | Catering & Cake: Catering Works, Raleigh, NC | Hair: The Legacy Salon, Raleigh, NC | Make-Up: Makeup For Your Day, Raleigh, NC | DJ: Bunn DJ Co, Raleigh, NC | Rentals: CE Rental, Raleigh | Lighting: Get Lit Special Event Lighting, Rougemont, NC | Videographer: Morgan Scott Films, Raleigh, NC | Assistant Photographer: Adam Chapin, Raleigh, NC
Here are just a few of my faves from the day. Congrats to Lauren & Ricky!
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