If you've lived here any length of time, you know that North Carolina's weather can be a bit unpredictable.  Although January is usually one of our colder months, Sunday, January 21st, 2018, proved otherwise.  Even though there were patches of snow left on the ground from a snow storm earlier in the week, the day of Paul & Summer's wedding couldn't have been anymore pleasant.  The low 60's was the setting for their winter wedding at Rolling Hill Farms in Monroe, North Carolina.  When I arrived, the wedding activities were underway and the bridal suite was filled with her friends and family.  You could feel the exciting energy upon entering even with Summer's calm demeanor.  Keep scrolling to see how their day unfolded.

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Although it was 60 degrees outside, I like for my pictures to tell a story.  In 30 years from now, when they tell their kids about their wedding day, I'm sure they'll remember the snow that was on the ground leftover from a snow storm just a couple of days before their wedding.  DSC_8181 - Copy

Those shoes! DSC_8195 DSC_8227 DSC_8213

Her dress was gorgeous, look at that detail the sunlight has displayed perfectly!

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Several of her family and friends! DSC_8316 DSC_8293

I kinda squealed inside when I saw she had a touch of Peonies in her wedding! DSC_8290 DSC_8288 DSC_8325

Time to put on her dress! DSC_8421 DSC_8449 DSC_8442 DSC_8475 DSC_8489

While Summer was still getting ready, this handsome groom has arrived!  Stole him away for a few pictures!

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Paul with all his siblings and soon-to-be sister-in-law! DSC_8645 DSC_8677 DSC_8659 DSC_8763 DSC_8769

Heading outside to meet her dad.  His first time seeing her in her wedding gown...

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Love this next image, that's the kind of hug a girl wants from her dad!

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Paul ready to meet her at the alter. DSC_8809 DSC_8827 DSC_8832 DSC_8838 DSC_8841 DSC_8850 DSC_8853 DSC_8859 DSC_9344 DSC_9352 DSC_9357 DSC_8889 DSC_8901 DSC_8919 DSC_8921 DSC_8922 DSC_8998 DSC_8991

The new "Mr. & Mrs."  DSC_9088 DSC_9037 DSC_9152 DSC_9166

Lollipops from their candy bar! DSC_9188 DSC_9091 DSC_9131 DSC_9109 DSC_9178 DSC_9201 DSC_9230

Reception time! DSC_8267 DSC_8263 DSC_8242 DSC_8229 DSC_8239 DSC_8231 DSC_8248 DSC_8249 DSC_8272 DSC_8271 DSC_8393 DSC_8388 DSC_9646 DSC_8266 DSC_9547 DSC_9516 DSC_9519 DSC_9434 DSC_9440 DSC_9455 DSC_9446 DSC_9491

I have a sneaky suspicion these next two "littles" had found the candy bar!  ;) DSC_9522 DSC_9531

Love this next picture, too sweet! DSC_9465 DSC_9743 DSC_9752 DSC_9708 DSC_9418 DSC_9386 DSC_9388

Cake cutting! DSC_8329 DSC_8370 DSC_8362 DSC_8361 DSC_8364 DSC_9503 DSC_9505 DSC_9653 DSC_9657 DSC_9663 DSC_9670

Bouquet/garter Toss... DSC_9771 DSC_9764 DSC_9776 DSC_9781 DSC_9788 DSC_9795

We snuck away from the crowd for a bit to get a few more pictures of just the bride and groom. 

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And they finished the night with their sparkler exit...

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Thank you so much, Summer & Paul (and your families too), for letting me be a part of your wedding.  I wish you both many years together through all that life has to offer you!