part 2 continued…after karen & dave’s first look, we all went inside for a little cool-down intermission. the thing i loved and love about karen & dave is their ability to make someone feel completely at home. you see, their wedding day was our first actual meeting. they are both from raleigh, and although we had several phone consultations our first face to face was the morning of their wedding. they have such a calming sense about them. 
i believe one of the sweetest things i have seen at a wedding was at this wedding. graham, karen’s 4 year old son, a toe-headed beauty, walked karen down the aisle. he was PRECIOUS!!! and his giggle…contagious.
because karen & dave did a first look, they were able to go straight into their cocktail hour with all their closest friends and family. it was flawless and effortless. the mood was light, happy, and without stress. just what a wedding should be like! having their cocktail hour on the banks of the river was just incredible. so serene and peaceful!!!
after the cocktail hour, we perused up into river house for the most AMAZING, repeat AMAZING dinner. it was my first time trying duck, and it really was quite good. thanks for the experience guys!!!
all in all, this wedding was one for my books. perfect beyond compare and so full of joy. a huge thank you to karen & dave for having me document your wedding. it was incredible and such an honor! love to you both.
here are a list of the vendors from this fete:
venue: the river house inn at grassy creek
gown & groom’s suit: jcrew
bridal shoes: steve madden
floral – bouts: diana renfro
brides paper bouquet & all handmade wooden signs: morgan hill designs
jewelry: vintage earrings & handmade cufflinks from etsy
caterer & cake: the river house inn
violinist: eva mowry
look at that face! in love…
a super sweet hug from karen’s dad…i love the look on his sweet face.
cocktail hour without a finger in the nose is no cocktail hour at all…in my humble opinion.
graham needed a little alone mommy time…
love this first dance shot…
