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Spring Wedding At Copper Ridge On The Neuse | Taylor And Cole

March 24, 2020

Crazy.

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that word in the past week, I’d be a rich woman! There is a lot going on in the world right now and every single person is being affected in some way…I just so happen to be deeply involved in how the wedding industry is being hit. It’s incredibly difficult to have to talk through the different options with brides as they are trying to shift all of their plans they’ve worked so hard on.

BUT, the silver lining is that we’re having the opportunity to focus on what really matters –– marriage.

For Taylor and Cole, we had a beautiful, intimate day celebrating their journey together as husband and wife. Even though their guest list was dramatically reduced and we focused on being much safer than normal, you could feel the love and joy constantly throughout the day. I am so thankful I could be a part of it!

My favorite part of the day was their first look.

As Cole turned around to see Taylor in her wedding dress for the first time, he was overcome with emotion. It’s always so sweet to see that first moment of realizing “it’s really happening.” It’s so apparent how much they love each other and having a front row seat to that is SO special.

The rest of the day was spent laughing with their bridal party (who I wish I could spend every wedding with!) and the family that was able to attend. They love to have a good time and I’m allllll about it!

This will be my last wedding for a little while but I’m so thankful we were able to make it happen so we could celebrate AND have plenty of beautiful photos to share with everyone at home!

Congratulations Taylor and Cole!!! Love you two!!!

The vendors who made this day beautiful:
Venue // The Copper Ridge On The Neuse
Coordination // Geneva Kolb with Party Perfection
Florals // 
Be Spoke Custom Florals
Videographer // Thomas Gaskill with 85 Films
Hair and Makeup // Paige Quispe and Tonya
Catering // Strange and Sons

Cake + Desserts // Famous Bakery
Entertainment // Fox with BTA Entertainment
Wedding Dress // Coastal Knot
Bridesmaid Dresses // Birdy Grey
Groomsmen Suits // The Black Tux

Ties and Bow Ties // Dazi
Invitations + Programs // Shutterfly

White, sage, and gold invitation suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

White and navy flowers with ring box at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Gold engagement wedding rings at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

White and navy flowers and gold earrings at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

White, sage, and gold invitation suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal ring box and strappy heels at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

White and navy flowers and perfume  at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

White, sage, and gold invitation suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Getting ready in bridal suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Getting ready in bridal suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Groom getting ready at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Groom getting ready at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Groom getting ready at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Groom getting ready at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom reading letters at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride getting ready in bridal suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride getting ready in bridal suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride getting ready in bridal suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride getting ready in bridal suite at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with the bride and her dad at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with the bride and her dad at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with the bride and her dad at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with the bride and her dad at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

First look with bride and groom at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridesmaids at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom on the water at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white bridal party at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding ceremony space on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Bride and groom portraits on the boat dock at spring wedding on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

Teal, sage, and white spring wedding reception on Copper Ridge On The Neuse

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