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River Landing Summer Wedding in Wallace, NC | Daryn and Tyler

June 20, 2024

I have the opportunity to work with a lot of different couples and I am so thankful to see so much genuine love. Daryn and Tyler are a couple that you just feel drawn to. Daryn’s smile is infectious and Tyler is warm and inviting.

Daryn and her girls had an easy morning but as soon as her dress was on the tears started flowing – that is definitely the moment it starts to feel real! Her mom buttoned her dress and clasped the diamond tennis bracelet gifted to her mom by her dad when she was pregnant with her. Her sister fluffed her veil and slide on her shoes, before she had her first look with her dad.

Tyler’s morning was just as easy too, with his dad keeping us all laughing with his jokes.

Their ceremony was sweet, officiated by Daryn’s uncle. They had little sentimental touches, with a flower man (Daryn’s cousin), flower ladies (their grandmas), and table signs of pictures drawn by Daryn’s third grade students sharing what love means to them. Their dinner was also authentic to them as a couple – a taco bar and chicken tenders!

The night was spent dancing away to Eyecon Entertainment, and sneaking away for some beautiful sunset photos on the golf course.

Daryn and Tyler, I am so thankful to be a part of your journey!! Your love is so fun to watch. Congratulations!!

A huge thank you to the vendors who made this day beautiful!!!

Planner: Jayna Augst with Magnolia Events
Venue: River Landing Clubhouse
Florist: Daniel Bowden
Photographer: Dakota Hersey Photography

Content Creator: Velzy Co
Hair: Brittany Foy
Makeup Artists: Breanna Pridgen
Cake: Publix

Catering: River Landing
Dress: Beautiful Brides of Wilmington

Shoes: Amazon
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Jewelry & Rings: Brilliant Earth
Groom’s Suit: Cape Fear Formal Wear

DJ: Eyecon Entertainment
Invitations: Zazzle

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