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Bridal Portraits at The Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC | Ruthie Whaley Vail

July 15, 2021

Y’all know I cannot get enough of Ruthie as a bride so here is another post!!! She and her mom are both women after my own heart, obsessed with the smallest details. I love that they not only respect my need to do the most to get the best photo but encourage it!! 

Bridal sessions are always such a blessing to me to spend time with my brides and their #1 girls one-on-one. Ruthie chose to bring her mom and her maid of honor, who I absolutely adore!!! 

It’s been a dream of mine to shoot at the Leslie Alford Mims House since I first became a photographer and hadn’t even realized how much I was going to love weddings. It did not disappoint and Ruthie looked absolutely stunning! 

It was a cloudier day but I loved that we were able to get soft, gorgeous light. My favorites are definitely the ones on the side porch with the Ivey vines, but it’s hard to choose!!! 

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Lace Dress for Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Lace Dress for Spring Bridals at Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridals with a Lace Dress and White Bouquet at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

In Lace Dress for Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

White Flower Bouquet for Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Lace Dress and White Flowers for Spring Bridals at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Lace Dressed Bridals at the Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

Spring Bridal Portraits at Leslie Alford Mims House in Raleigh, NC

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