Bella Rose Photography Blog

October 23, 2009 - 07:17 PM

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

I love it when couples personalize their wedding to reflect their interests, hobbies or something that is unique to them. Leah and Brad did a fantastic job representing who they are as a couple through the cool details of their wedding. They were married and had their reception at the State Club in Raleigh. Leah and Brad both went to 'State' and they are big Wolfpack fans! They loved the wolf statues surrounding the club and wanted to take photos with them to show their team spirit! I adore the colors they choose- hot pink and black! My favorites! And you can never go wrong with polka dots! So much fun!

They are also the proud owners of two adorable pugs and they were represented in photos at the head table and on their 'too cute for words' cake topper! It was such a fun party and Leah and Brad put in a special request to create a photo with a heart 'painted' in a photo with a sparkler. A trick I had never done before- so I bought some sparklers the night before and we practiced to get it right! Here's the end result- very cool! Congratulations Leah and Brad!

October 14, 2009 - 07:09 PM

Wedding ~ Kelly and Rob

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

We have truly been blessed with SOOO many beautiful weddings this year and Kelly and Rob's was no exception! They were married on June 13th at the St. James Episcopal Church in downtown Wilmington and had their reception at the beautiful Bellamy Mansion. Kelly and Rob chose the most historic places Wilmington for their wedding. St. James Episcopal Church was the first church built in Wilmington in 1729! While the ceremony was taking place, we were sitting up in the balcony taking photos. I started looking at the flags on the sides of the walls of the church, and I was blown away by the dates on them. There were flags from the 1700's- it's so incredible that they have been preserved for so many years.

The Bellamy Mansion is beautiful antebellum style house that fell into the control of the Federal troops during the Civil War and became their headquarters when they took control of Wilmington. Now, the house is a museum and in the evenings, you can have weddings and parties in the house and gardens. Kelly and Rob will now have a permanent place in the history of the Bellamy Mansion with an engraved brick lining the walkway in the garden behind the house.

Kelly and Rob had such a wonderful wedding. It was the perfect night to dance under the stars and celebrate! Congratulations Kelly and Rob!

October 5, 2009 - 07:04 PM

Wedding ~ Jennifer and Cullen

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Jennifer and Cullen were married in Oxford, NC surrounded by family and friends in the same chapel that Jennifer's mother and father were married in. Jennifer grew up in Oxford and her wedding was a major event! I think close to 400 guests attended the reception at the Henderson Country Club! What a party! Jennifer is a girl after my own heart and had really fun details. Her color scheme of hot pink, lime green and polka dots was featured in the adorable polka dot shoes the bridesmaids wore and the alternating colored sashes. She also had polka dot table linens at the reception- I love it when the colors really stand out and make a statement! The party was rockin' with the Johnny Dollar Band playing all night! What a great wedding! Congratulations Jennifer and Cullen!

September 27, 2009 - 06:52 PM

Wedding ~ Annie and Brian

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

I am so excited to share Annie and Brian's wedding. They were married at the beautiful Porter's Neck Country Club in Wilmington. Annie and Brian are one of those couples that are 'just meant to be' and when you see them together- you can't help but smile. Their wedding was just gorgeous and one of the highlights was Annie's little nephew being pulled down the aisle in a pirate ship wagon by the flower girl. Annie and Brian danced all night long and had a fabulous time. It was so great to be a part of their beautiful day! Also, take a look at their wedding video highlights by our favorite videographers, Life Stage Videography. Congratulations Annie and Brian!

September 24, 2009 - 08:40 PM

Wedding ~ Michelle and Alex

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

The grandeur of the Duke University Chapel is always an impressive site. Michelle and Alex are an equally impressive couple and chose the perfect place for their wedding. Michelle and Alex met while stationed in Japan. Michelle was a flight nurse in the Navy and Alex was one of her patients on a flight. I guess the rest is history and now they are a happily married couple! Congratulations Michelle and Alex!

September 13, 2009 - 12:55 AM

Wedding ~ Julie and Jeff

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Julie and Jeff got married this May at the historic High Grove Estate in Fuquay Varina. I really enjoyed photographing this location. The bride gets ready in the main house and then the ceremony takes place outside at a pergola overlooking Laurel Lake. It is a beautiful setting! We had a few rain drops during Julie and Jeff's ceremony, but it held off until the ceremony ended. It was nice to have overcast skies to make the day a little cooler! Then the reception is just steps away in an elegant lined tent with chandeliers. It is so nice to have all of the events so close together in one beautiful place! Julie looked great and we just loved her shoes with rhinestones down the heel! Julie and Jeff had a great party with lots of dancing and fun! It was great to be a part of their fabulous day! Congratulations Julie and Jeff!

September 9, 2009 - 05:41 AM

Wedding ~ Melissa and Chuck

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

We photographed this beautiful destination wedding for Melissa and Chuck at Bald Head Island. Melissa grew up in North Carolina, but her family has since moved to Washington. They enjoy coming back to Bald Head Island each summer to stay at their beach house and Melissa always dreamed of someday getting married on the island. Melissa met Chuck through work and the rest is history- as they say! We were lucky enough to document that history for them! We adored Melissa's Monique Lhuiller wedding gown and the easy, yet elegant style she incorporated throughout the day. It was a very laid back relaxing evening where guests could just mingle and enjoy each others' company. A perfect reflection of the atmosphere of Bald Head Island. Congratulations Melissa and Chuck!

September 5, 2009 - 01:29 AM

Wedding ~ Jodie and Lee

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Here's another cool romance! Jodi and Lee met in High School and fell in love. They are the sweetest couple! They got married on Topsail Beach, and I have to say that I don't think I have ever cried so many tears of joy at a wedding as I did at Jodi and Lee's ceremony. It was really touching and I think all of the cute country songs about love and marriage that they played as the bridal party entered the ceremony really pushed me over the edge! I'm a romantic and sometimes I just can't help it! They had a beautiful wedding that ended with a 'send off' in a boat. We were able to photograph them from another boat to create some really fun images! Congratulations Jodi and Lee!

Here's an action shot entitled 'Topsail Beach Paparazzi!'
We never know what fun thing we are going to get to do next in the pursuit of our art!

September 3, 2009 - 10:53 PM

Wedding ~ Katie and Albie

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Katie and Albie's wedding was a complete tour of the 'best of Wilmington'! They incorporated the classic traditions of an elegant wedding with the laid back 'beachy style' that is Wrightsville Beach. Not too easy to pull off but they did it right! Katie has great style and it was evident from the flowers, to the bridesmaid dresses, their fabulous cake, and in all of the little details. We had such a great time with Katie and Albie! What a perfect couple! Congratulations you two!

September 3, 2009 - 07:50 PM

Portrait ~ The Sampson Family

posted by Lisa | filed under: Childrens Portraits, Family Portraits, Pet Portraits

We took photos of the Sampson Family at their home on Wrightsville Beach this summer. Everything about them is perfect right down to their adorable dog- Gargoyle! We had such a great time!