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Summer Wedding At Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC | Alayna and Padraic

August 6, 2019

This is my second wedding this year with the Janning Family and I was so excited to see all of them again!

Alayna and Padraic have been one of the most relaxed, sweet, and appreciative couples I’ve ever worked with. They are constantly thanking everyone around them and making sure that they are taken care of. They even spent a solid ten minutes at the end of their wedding night to tell Weston and I how much we were appreciated and how great their experience was –– it totally made my day!!!

Alayna and Padraic were married at Alayna’s home church, First Baptist Church in Goldsboro, NC in a sweet ceremony surrounded by their closest family and friends.

I am so thankful they have chosen some of the easiest people to work with because it made my job so much easier –– especially a huge thank you to the groomsmen who organized themselves before I even had time to pose them!!

Mrs. Amy, Alayna’s mom, planned the entire wedding and made sure all of the pieces were in place and she did a fantastic job!! That is no easy task!

My favorite part of the day was listening to the toasts, given by Alayna’s dad, Padraic’s mom, his sister, and both of their best friends. Each toast was a beautiful as the next. One can only hope that they have that many people saying such amazing things about them as individuals and as a couple.

I know Alayna and Padraic were definitely made for each other and I can’t wait to see all that they accomplish together as a couple!!

Thank you to everyone who made this day beautiful!!!

Ceremony Venue // First Baptist Church of Goldsboro
Reception Venue // Walnut Creek Country Club
Director // Brenda
Event Director // Dava Wayne
Hair and Makeup // Denise Turbeville
Bridal Gown // Camille’s of Wilmington

Bride’s Shoes // Camille’s of Wilmington
Rings // Blue Nile
Videography // Weston Hersey
Florals // Brushed By Bec
Entertainment // Mark Waller
Catering // Walnut Creek Country Club
Cake // Mickey’s Pastry Shop
Bridesmaids’ Dresses // David’s Bridal
Groomsmens’ Suits // Vera Wang

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

I loved both the first look with Alayna’s bridesmaids and with her dad –– everyone was in awe of her final bridal look! So pretty!!!

First look with dad at a summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

First look with dad at a summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

First look with dad at a summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

First look with dad at a summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Summer wedding at First Baptist Church of Goldsboro in downtown Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding on golf course at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

On to the beautiful reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC! The table settings were gorgeous, the food was yummy, and the dancing was super fun!

Coral and aqua summer wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Coral and aqua summer wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

First dance at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

First dance at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

First dance at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

First dance at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

First dance at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

First dance with dad at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

First dance with dad at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

First dance with mom at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Cake cutting at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Toasts at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Toasts at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Toasts at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

NOW IT’S TIME TO DANCE!!!! This crowd was so fun to watch!!!!

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

Dancing at wedding reception at Walnut Creek Country Club in Goldsboro, NC

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