“You married yet?” That was my dad’s standard question for Melanie when he saw her. He always thought she was the “boy crazy” friend…. I’m not really sure why… I guess because she always had a boyfriend when we were kids. We have been friends since the third grade and have known basically every in and out of each others life since. We’ve cried through massive break ups, she saw me through the death of my mom, we planned to attend college together (although that never panned out), she even took me to get my belly-button pierced when we were freshmen in college (sorry, Al & Jean!). We spent summers in her family’s swimming pool, every afternoon at dance, every Friday night at a football game and every Sunday at church…. the phrase “we were close” doesn’t hold a candle to what we were… and still are. I’m eternally thankful for her friendship and equally thankful she found Kyle. Kyle fit right in like a puzzle piece to our lives… he’s a kind one, with a gentle wit and corny since of humor… the perfect match for Mel. It’s wonderful to have them part of our lives, and living in Charlotte wouldn’t be the same without them. This was a double-duty challenge of a wedding. You see, I was also a bridesmaid… and when you make short list to wear the green dress, you take it….. and figure out a way to also shoot it, when she asks. I enlisted the talented help of Lauren & Gabrielle to help me cover the things I couldn’t… ya know, like, the ceremony! They were wonderful troopers to this unique situation! Melanie and Kyle also enlisted a very talented group of vendors to make their day happen… Venue: Green Gables Farm    Florist: Little Flower Farm   Reception & Vendor Coordination: Elegent & Classy Events   DJ: Split Second Sound   Hair & Makeup: Erin Spain (Bride & mothers) Sweet Magnolias (Bridesmaids) Jennifer Abercrombie (me)    Ceremony Music: Dean Duets     Lawn Games: Rustic Charm Events   Food: Visions Catering   Donuts: Daylight Donuts To see allllll the photos the three of us captured, click here for their entire gallery! All orders placed within the next 7 days are 20% off. How gorgeous is her bouquet?! Those dahlia’s were to die for!!! I’m obsessed with this venue…. and will gladly go back  over and over and over! 

Travis and I have known each other over 15 years… so I was delighted when he and Christina asked me to photograph their big day. They were married at the beautiful Vino Oasi in Stem, North Carolina. It’s a beautiful, country venue with rolling hills, a pond and a lovely tree-lined driveway. To view their entire gallery, click here! Congratulations, you two! It was an honor to be the ones to capture your wedding day! PS: I’ve already located these bridesmaids dresses online, and am seriously considering buying myself one!