It always amazes me how some connections, no matter how short-lived, seem to be written in the stars. When Kate’s mom called me about their wedding, I had promised myself I would cap 2012 bookings at 15, and had turned down every wedding that came my way after I hit 15, no matter how wonderful it sounded. But when I spoke to Kate’s mom, something told me this one was just meant to be. A year later, when I pulled up to Fearrington for their wedding, I knew I was right where I was supposed to be.

Kate & Hunter stole my heart from the minute we met. The connection was instant & they welcomed me into their celebration like family. These two are the very best of friends.. they are rarely serious ( every sweet moment that started with tears ended in roars of laughter), and I love that Kate calls Hunter by his last name, like she’s part of the frat-boy fold. Truth is, Kate is one of those girls who can hang with the guys & fit right in. She’s absolutely stunning without even a stitch of makeup, and radiates beauty from the inside out. Any girl that would have a birthday cake brought out for her little sister ( complete with song ) on her wedding day, is tops in my book. From start to finish, this couple.. this wedding.. this day was an absolute joy.

Kate & Hunter, what a gift it was to document your day..thanks for having us. xo

Venue- Fearrington Barn
Dress- custom version of Monique Lhuillier’s Scarlet
Shoes- Badgley Mischka
Makeup- Pam Hung with OnLoktion Makeup
Hair- Colleen Dorr with Forever Young Salon
Coordination- Gilda McDaniel with Fearrington
Groom/Groomsmen Suits- Brooks Brothers
Groom/Groomsmen Ties- Julian’s of Chapel Hill
Flowers- Mary Stevens with Fearrington
Cake- Jill Leckey with Fearrington
Band- the Herringbones
Photobooth- Carolina Photobooths
Second shooter extraordinaire- Shane Snider

To see 90 more images of Kate & Hunter’s wedding day, including their ceremony, first dance & my favorite moments from their first look..click play below. And crank up the volume.. you’ll love this tune by Cider Sky.