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KELLY + BOB – Michels Center Wedding

08.23.10

This couple is OH-so-adorable…

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Kelly and Bob were married at the Michels Center in Greenville, North Carolina. I met Kelly through one of my good friends, and I’m so glad that I did! : ) She and Bob were such a pleasure to work with and to photograph. Witnessing all the sweet, tender looks between them throughout the day made my heart so full for them. They are truly a match! Now on to some of my favorites from Kelly & Bob’s “Happy Day,” which they should totally trademark. So cute. Congratulations!

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I love it when the groomsmen are totally willing to be goofy – I get some really fun shots!

Kelly & Bob opted to do a “first look.” This allowed them some private time to see each other before the ceremony, and it allowed me extra time to capture moments of them together. Win-win! : )

You rock, ladies! Loving Kelly’s expression here…

The heat that day made it a little difficult for Bob to get Kelly’s ring on… : )

A cricket hopped inside the many layers of Kelly’s dress during portrait time. I dubbed it good luck… ladybugs, crickets… same difference, no?

The traditional wedding cake and the gluten-free extra cake topper!

The couple’s friend, Keegan, played and sang Wagon Wheel (originally by Old Crow Medicine Show) at the reception. So good!

I thought this one of the garter & bouquet winners was a fun twist from the traditional bride & groom photo..

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August 23, 2010 - 11:19 am

Jenny - Nice dance floor pic! I bet you were standing on a chair for that one :)

August 23, 2010 - 11:08 pm

Brenda Parker - Melissa you did an awesome job! Couldn’t imagine having anyone else capture this special day for our family. My expectations were high but you surpassed them.

August 27, 2010 - 11:47 am

Ila Grey White - They are absolutly wonderful photos. You feel like you are there. It is a great opportunity to see them and makes you just feel so good to be a part of such a special occasion and to be with 2 people who are so in love with each other. The pictures will be wonderful memories for always.

September 2, 2010 - 12:13 pm

Joyce Burdon - Can’t wait to see the rest of these.

September 8, 2010 - 9:00 pm

kelly - we love love LOVE these pictures!!! :) so grateful to melissa for capturing the magic of our happy day! yay!!

SAMANTHA + JASON – Belmont Wedding

08.09.10

Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson… coo, coo, ca-choo! ; )

Samantha & Jason [Robinson - hence the reference!] tied the knot in late July in Samantha’s aunt’s backyard. I was in LOVE with the landscaping and layout of this space; it was SO beautiful. The gathering was a small one – family and close friends watched the traditional ceremony from around the gazebo. I’ve known Samantha since we were young ones, so it was a delight to see her so happy and in love. Congratulations y’all!

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August 9, 2010 - 4:53 pm

Anna - Great pictures Melissa! They are always so beautiful! Can’t believe Samantha is all grown up!

October 11, 2010 - 3:53 pm

SAMANTHA + BETHANY BRIDALS: UNVEILED! » Melissa Williamson Photography Blog - [...] got married within three months of each other, and I had the honor of photographing both weddings! Samantha + Jason got married last summer, and Bethany + Rob got married this past weekend. I waited to post [...]

CAROLINE + CAMERON – Southport Community Center Wedding

08.03.10

Ohhhh where and HOW do I begin? Let’s start with an image where you can just straight up FEEL the love radiating between these two:

!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just brings a smile to your face, doesn’t it? : )

Caroline and Cameron were married on a super windy day in July at the Community Center in Southport, NC. It was threatening bad weather the majority of the day, but the rain held off until later in the evening. The wind gusts actually did ah-maaazing things for Caroline’s veil and kept everyone cool (enough). I had such a wonderful time spending the day with this crew. There were emotions galore… hence the megapost! MUCH happiness to you both, C-squared. ; )

And a big thanks to Logan Mock-Bunting for coming along to second shoot with me!

Cameron’s sweet card had Caroline pretty choked up. : )

I couldn’t decide which ring shot was my favorite:

The kids at this wedding were SO flipping adorable:

Yes – you see correctly. He was breakdancing.

Caroline’s mom’s toast elicited some funny reactions from the crowd…

Sweet mom/daughter dance:

A funny moment happened when – out of nowhere – Caroline and her sister’s young voices came on the speaker…

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August 3, 2010 - 6:29 pm

Tammie Merrill (mother of the groom) - Melissa,

What can I say, you did an absolutely amazing job. Thank you so much!

August 4, 2010 - 1:24 am

Ginny Fleming - Melissa, I can hardly stop looking at these – imagine when we get them ALL! I sing your praises, Sista! You have a bright photography future ahead of you, no doubt! Love the way you worked with the various settings, and just pulled things together or artistically found unique shots as it was all happening. No small feat! You’re the best! Thanks for you over the top job you did!
Pi love,
Ginny :)

August 16, 2010 - 10:27 am

E. Phillip Sebastian - What beautiful pictures of such a beautiful couple. The setting was magnificent. Everything looks perfect. I feel as if I were there enjoying the entire day. Plus, the pictures capture how fun everyone was having. Thanks for sharing.

November 30, 2010 - 10:13 pm

ALBUMS: Sequoia by WillowBook » Melissa Williamson Photography Blog - [...] up is Caroline + Cameron’s navy blue album with embossed silver [...]

CLAIRE + ERIK – Inn at Erlowest Wedding (Part II of II)

07.28.10

Grab a cup o’ joe or large ice water – whatever suits your fancy… I have an epic post here! Meet Erik & Claire – a sweet, down to earth pair. ; )

Claire has been one of my dearest friends since grade school, and I was beyond excited (and touched) when she asked me to shoot her and Erik’s wedding in Lake George, NY this summer. Claire and her twin brother, Nick, have vacationed in Lake George every summer since they were young, and I can see now why they treasure it so much. This lake is SO pristine. And the 75-degree weather was absolutely perfect (a welcome change to the hot, muggy summer days here in Georgia).

The couple was married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and the celebration afterward was held at The Inn at Erlowest, which is a gorgeous stone castle situated right on the lake. Let me note that I have tons of dancing photos because this crowd was bumpin’!… so many bodies on the dance floor throughout the night. Love it. Congratulations you two – it was a blast! : )

Claire’s makeup artist brought with her a plethora of brushes and utensils. I was pretty much in awe…

Claire’s bridesmaids put together a scrapbook of her and Erik’s relationship – so cute.

You’re such a beauty, Claire. : )

Meet the honorary ring bearer – Claire’s great aunt’s stuffed bear that she’s had for 70+ years…!

Erik looked quite handsome!

I loved the retro cake topper! Claire borrowed it from within the family…

The wedding party got its groove on while being announced…

I had to give a shout out to my hometown friends… beautiful people. : )

Claire and Erik decorated the tables with young photos of them. Adorable.

A little bit softer now…

Lots of PSU alums at this celebration!

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July 28, 2010 - 9:08 am

Jenny - Lovely light in all of these, especially the reception photos! I like the bridal party portrait on the dock and the bride has gorgeous baby blues. Looks like a fun wedding.

July 28, 2010 - 10:16 pm

Alexandria - BEAUTIFUL pictures! So happy for you, Claire! <3

July 29, 2010 - 12:18 pm

Mary Irvine - i think i’ve looked through these photos about 50 times now. ahhhhh…continuously amazed. so many special captured moments :)

July 30, 2010 - 8:56 pm

Kathleen Byrne Heidecker - Melissa, Your photographs are wonderful! Great job -

September 30, 2011 - 2:48 pm

Erik - I’m notorious for hating to have my picture taken…Mel, you made it fun and of course the photos are amazing! So glad you were able to capture the event for us, we are forever grateful!

CLAIRE + ERIK – Inn at Erlowest Wedding (Part I of II)

07.26.10

What is better than doing the thing you love most (yes, photographing!) with some of your most favorite people in the world? I can’t think of many things…

I traveled up to Lake George, New York at the end of June to shoot my longtime friend Claire’s wedding. In my mind, this first picture encapsulates the feeling of Lake George: so peaceful, serene, lovely.

The day before their wedding, Claire and Erik (and the crew!) rehearsed at Sacred Heart Catholic and then dined at a family-owned lake house. I was so excited to finally visit the place where Claire and her twin brother, Nick, always talked about growing up. The town was so charming, and I loved all the awesome views. Stay tuned for Claire and Erik’s wedding day!