Michael & Rachel

Rachel and Michael are finally married and I’m so excited to share their fairytale of a wedding day with you! These two are both teachers and have hearts made of gold. When I tell you they are the kindest most loving people it is so true! They could make friends with anyone they meet, and I think that is so clear from the size of their large wedding party they had standing by their side!

In true North Carolina fashion, there was no prediction of any kind of rain in the days leading up to their wedding until about the night before. The rain and storms held off for us until about 15 minutes before their ceremony time. They were just about to move everything into the grand ballroom for an indoor ceremony, but made the last minute decision to go for it as the rain started to lighten up. They were able to have their beautiful outdoor ceremony as guests held umbrellas and the rain slowly came down. As Rachel walked out of the house with her dad on her arm, she looked up at the sky and just laughed. It sprinkled continuously until they shared communion, and everyone put away their umbrellas at the same time. The rain stopped and the skies cleared for them!

Some of my favorite moments from their wedding day:

1. Rachel’s first look with her dad! She walked down the staircase for him to see her as a bride for the first time. Rachel gifted a photo frame to her dad with a photo of them dancing together when she was younger, with a frame to fill next to it for their father daughter dance on the wedding day.
2. Michael’s reaction to seeing Rachel for the first time during their first look! These two are so in love and so perfect for one another. They are truly best friends and I think that makes this intimate and romantic moment on their wedding day so special.
3. The rain cleared in the middle of the ceremony right before being pronounced husband and wife! This was perfect timing and the perfect way to end their ceremony.
4. Rachel and Michael did a private last dance to end the night together. This is becoming such a popular moment for couples to share privately on their wedding day and take it all in together.

Rachel and Michael, thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me be a part of your wedding day and capture these moments for you! I have loved getting to know you both and meet your friends and family. I hope you guys enjoy this preview of some of my favorites from your magical wedding day while you’re on your honeymoon in St. Lucia!!!

Thank you to their vendor team!

Hair and Makeup: Tease and Blush

Photography: Sarah Hinckley Photography

Florist: Flowers on Broad Street

Dress: Maggi Bridal

Designer: Justin Alexander

Bridal Shoes: Kate Whitcomb

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

DJ: All Events DJ

Videographer: Josh Broadway

Men’s Attire: Jos A Bank

Invitations: Designed and Created by the Bride

Transportation: Carolina Car Service