Emele & Eric rock the Boat
The more details I got to know, the more I got excited about Emele and Eric’s wedding, but I wasn’t prepared for how gorgeous it really would be.
Arriving at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Davidson, I ran into Emilio, Emele’s dad. First I thought he had a bad foot because he wore sneakers, but soon I found out that all the guys wore Converses. Très cool!! But … Emele outshone them in her stunning Vera Wang dress!
The weather report was mixed and while I was taking the girls outside for photos, the sky got all black and we expected the worst. Well, it came. Right after we ran inside it poured down! Fortunately by the time the ceremony started it already got better.
After the ceremony we went to North Harbor Club to get on the boat that would take the newlyweds and the bridal party over to The Point Lake and Golf Club. Just in Time was the boat’s name and just in time we got there to cross Lake Norman to a gorgeous dusk.
On the other side many of the guests were out on the docks to greet the couple. After getting refreshments we took some beautiful pictures by the lake and then went inside where a stunningly decorated club awaited us. Carolyn Shepard Design Group did an outstanding job here!
After dinner the reception got pretty hot and the band In The Pocket got the party going strong. This was definitely a memorable event and planner Rebecca Farlow made it one of the top weddings I have photographed this season!
Emele and Eric said goodbye to all the guests and we got back on the boat once more where the two could wind down and get their mind on their honeymoon.
Wedding Planner: Rebecca Farlow
Ceremony: St. Alban’s Episcopal Church
Reception: The Point Lake and Golf Club
Cake & Catering: The Point Lake and Golf Club
Flowers & Design: Carolyn Shepard Design Group
Band: In The Pocket
Invitations: Brad Istnick
Wedding Dress: Vera Wang
Bridal Store: Impressions
Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid
Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse
May 19th, 2009 at 10:31 am
What fabulous pictures! Your dress was stunning, and the color you chose for the ‘maids was perfect. Love the Boat :)
Congratulations!
May 20th, 2009 at 11:10 am
We have repeated over and over that we would love to revisit the wedding as guest——and we just got as close to that wish as possible! These are beautiful photos. Thank you
May 20th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Margaret and Emilio: this is one of the most touching comments I have received in a long time! Thank you!
May 20th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
What beautiful wedding photos.. Everything was just like a story book wedding ..Brought tears to my eyes,..Loved the mens shoes…Must be a story behind them! !
May 20th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
These pictures are stunning! If I weren’t there to witness this fabulous event myself, I would have thought this compilation was an editorial for a magazine! Thank you for having me! Cheers to the Bride & Groom may your lives always be filled with love, happiness and good health! Thanks Luv, Pippy!
May 21st, 2009 at 9:24 am
Well, what can I say or where do I begin??? These are “tres cool” and truly capture the feelings of the night. It was such a fabulous day and I would do it over in a heartbeat. Thank you , Thomas, for almost making my wish come true!!!! To everyone else, did you think I would get anything less than the best to record such a memorable event! Ha!!!! Thank you everyone. xoxoxo
May 21st, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Gorgeous photos Thomas! Thank you for publishing them. Meme & Eric- what a spectacular weekend!! Everything was perfect & we had a blast. May your lives be filled with friends, family, good health & happiness. xxooxxoo, erin
May 24th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Thank you for including us in such an incredible event. These pictures are fabulous, but what was truly overwhelming was the love so evident between you two and your families. What a glorious way to begin your lives together. We are thrilled that we could be and were there. We eagerly await the unfolding of the future of Emele and Eric and second-lining again. You HAVE to come visit. Much love to you both
May 25th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
Hey, Emele
The pictures are positively gorgeous and you made a beautiful bride. Congratultions and best to you and your husband on your new journey together.
June 4th, 2009 at 1:16 pm
As always, beautiful work Thomas…..
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