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Bridal portraits at The Carolina Inn

Kat and David met while working in Silicon Valley, but returned to Kat’s home state of North Carolina for their wedding at The Carolina Inn! In 2017, Kat attended a vendor show at the venue hosted by Southern Weddings and fell in love. So, after David pulled off a picturesque proposal on a sailboat in […]

Bride in a strapless wedding gown with a sweetheart neckline and a lace chapel train

After a year’s postponement, Julianna and Spencer said ‘yes’ to forever at The Merrimon-Wynne House! Their day was colorful, energetic, and loads of fun—just like the two of them! Both attended Virginia Tech but met on Twitter after realizing they shared a sense of humor. A few years later, Spencer proposed at Burke Lake in […]

Arika Jordan Photography - North Carolina Wedding Photographer

Annie and Ben’s spring wedding at Carolina Grove featured splashy pops of color and seasonally inspired details! The two were legally married over a year prior to their big day. So, they enjoyed the chance to relax and soak in their bright and cheery celebration! From Durham to Carolina Grove It was a freshman writing […]

Bridal portraits at Walnut Hill

Jessi and Dalton tied the knot on a bright spring day at Walnut Hill in Raleigh. The two met on Bumble and bonded over their love for beer and Mexican food. Soon it was clear that both had found “the one,” and Dalton planned a surprise proposal with the help of Jessi’s best girlfriends! Even […]

Indoor wedding reception at The Bradford

Tatiana and Josh’s wedding day at The Bradford was vibrant and full of love. Their extended families had the opportunity to meet for the first time, which was so exciting for the couple! The two met while Tatiana was in her last semester of nursing school in Durham, and Josh was working in nearby Cary. […]

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