Jeremy & I had the opportunity to photograph Susie & Andrew’s big day at the Charlotte City Club a few weeks ago, it was awesome! Before I moved to Charlotte, my Dad & I took the Amtrak from Durham to Charlotte. We spent the day walking around uptown, lunching, and bribing the Panthers gift store employees to let us in the stadium 🙂 While walking around, my dad and I were looking for a place to have lunch. He spotted a beautiful white marble lobby, and wanted to ride up to the top for a view of the city. We got to the top & the lovely people at the desk told us that it was a private club for members only. Dad was disappointed he didn’t get to see a view of the city, down we went. Little did I know that just 3.5 years later, I’d be photographing a wedding there, taking in the beautiful city views and eating the club food 🙂 I started my day at the Center City Marriott, where the girls were getting all done up by Kymm & Mandi of Who’s The Fairest in one of the suites. Susie got all of her ladies Kate Spades! Don’t you wish you were a bridesmaid in her wedding!?!? Before we headed over to the City Club, the girls had a quick champagne toast, with festive solo cups. Susie donned beautiful, apple green Kate Spades….. and one very lucky flower girl wore orange Tory Burch flats (safe to say I lusted over both pairs!) After Susie was dressed, a special gift from Andrew was delivered….. Hello David Yurman! While I was busy with Susie…. Jeremy got to hang out with the boys 🙂 The guests were arriving…. and then it was time! Married! ….. stay tuned for part 2!

  Katie & Philip had a lovely brunch inspired reception under the giant oak trees following their ceremony. I jut love the use of all the green & teal with the dark wood chiavari chairs! They had some of THE BEST food at their reception…. those little biscuits… the quiche… the scones… breakfast casserole! OMG!The awesome food was provided by April Fogt with Unforgettable Food Affairs Super yummy cake provided by Cinda’s Creative Cakes They had a great bubble “exit” I say “exit” because they stayed after the reception was over to do photos with Jeremy & I….. SO AWESOME!!!! We’d kill to get this much time with a bride & groom! So couples… if you’re getting married early in the day, and you want time together without making your guests wait for you to get to the reception…. this is a wonderful option! We had no distractions, just us…. perfect! Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Watkins!!  Click here see all photos from Katie & Philips wedding day & to purchase prints!