Romantic yet simplistic Corolla North Carolina Wedding

I have never met a couple more easy going than these two. Not ONLY did they have to change their date due to a pandemic, they had to do a complete venue change as well. The week before when I saw the weather threat of tropical storm Sally that was to hit OBX, I just thought you HAVE got to be KIDDING me right now. These two have probably had the worse planning luck I have ever witnessed.

I remembering arriving that gloomy windy, day. I hobbled up the beach house stairs in my hunter boots, raincoat and pelican case in hand (almost tripping going UP the stairs due to my boot buckle, that would have been ugly). The threat of rain was very well pronounced. All I could think of was the worst case scenario that Elise would be freaking out about her ceremony.

When I got to the 3rd floor, I saw her. Looking like Carrie Underwood’s baby sister. A smile on her face and warmth radiating from her. Not a worry in sight. This girl, legit handled the day with nothing but grace and smiles. I knew I had to give her the best. Even If that meant packing up everyone in the car like sardines to get a photo of them kissing in front of their original ceremony site, The Whale head club.

I can honestly say this wedding was one of my top favorites of this year. Not only do I adore these two but their group of friends are officially family. I have had the honor of photographing 2 of Elises bridesmaids while working alongside my sweet friend Jill with Sunkissed events.

A Whimsical Corolla North Carolina Elopement

It all started with a whisper.....and maybe that whisper didn't win Ginny's heart right away, but it sure did get her attention! Ginny and Nick met unexpectedly through friends in what could only be described as a romantic comedy. However, some stories need to be shared out loud by the people who lived them, so we will just say this story ended and began with "I do!".

On a perfectly beautiful summer day in July, Nick and Ginny eloped.

Wait! It began as a family vacation in Corolla, North Carolina. The couple had some time off from their busy lives at the children's hospital in Washington, DC. Ginny's family had rented a beautiful cottage on the coast. A few friends flew in to enjoy some time together......why not get married?! Within weeks, everything had been planned. A certain blonde photographer from Virginia just happened to have an opening in her busy schedule. A yoga instructor, who is also a floral designer, just happened to have time to create the most whimsical floral melange of glorious blooms and succulents any of us had ever seen.

The weather could not have been more cooperative if they had sent in a special request to Mother Nature herself. Then there was the dress. It seemed as though it had fallen from the pages of a Midsummer Night's Dream! When everything is meant to be, it all just has a way of coming together. So on that perfect summer day, Ginny and Nick stood side by side, in front of an intimate group of family and friends (and a whole bunch of loved ones via Face Time) and vowed to love and cherish one another forever. Everyone basked in the glow of love and summer sun. Even the ring bearer couldn't contain his happiness as he tiptoed between the bride and groom, danced down the aisle, and stopped from time to time to give his momma, the maid of honor, a few hugs and cuddles. After the I dos, in true Nick and Ginny style, they celebrated their vows with doughnuts and Prosecco!

Then they were off to Currituck County's historic Whalehead Club for photos. Shoes were cast aside and smiles were contagious. Laughter rippled through the salty sea air. The sun dipped low in the sky as the couple walked off hand in hand to join everyone for their first meal as husband and wife. It was a perfect ending to a perfect day. Cheers and best wishes to Ginny and Nick!