I met Bethany for the first time at our initial client consult a month or so before her wedding. I drove up to the location of the wedding, which was at her family’s farm in Haw River, NC. We lazily strolled along the farm as she told me her vision for the day. Her energetic and super fluffy white dog Bella, ran around us as Bethany walked me through a small portion of the 80 plus acre farm. As she showed me where the different elements would be located, I grew increasingly excited for her and Denny’s big day. 

Fast forward to Saturday, May 31st. The weather was absolutely perfect! It can get incredibly hot here in NC, but on that Saturday there wasn’t even the slightest hint of humidity. The breeze was SO delicious, and fluffy cotton balls dotted the sky. I drove up to the farm and the guys were relaxing, hanging out and grilling the meat for the day ahead. They were so chill! When I got to the girls, however, there was a different kind of energy.

The house was abuzz with activity. Bridesmaids were getting hair and make-up done, the flower girl and junior bridesmaids were playing with the dog and the bride was in her element. The energy was great! It was wonderful to see all the girls together and the strong bonds that they had built over the years. It was also a blessing to witness Bethany’s vision coming together. The best way for me to describe it is rustic chic. Wildflower bouquets, cowboy boots, horses, quilt covered hay bales, corn hole and skeet shooting were pulled together in a beautiful display that reflected both Bethany and Denny’s personalities.

There were so many meaningful details that were added to the day. One sweet touch was Bethany adding her grandmother’s nursing pin to her bouquet of flowers. Bethany wanted to make sure that her grandmother was there with her in spirit.

One thing about Bethany and Denny is that they are both diehard lovers of horses, and own a few themselves. That’s actually the story of how they met. Denny and Bethany were both at Circle K Ranch in Graham, NC when Denny saw her walking by. He shared that he had to know who she was, so he sparked conversation with her. He has been hooked ever since. Sweet! So on their wedding day, Denny rode in on Ruger and Bethany rode side-saddle on Lilly, which was her “engagement ring” from Denny. 

These two were giving me all kinds of greatness!

It was also a lot of fun just watching them in their element, surrounded my friends, family, loved ones and shotguns! Bethany didn’t play any games in that wedding dress. She and Denny both joined in on the skeet shooting fun. She even got me to shoot for a bit. I felt like a boss! AND she grabbed a few pictures of me shooting. I LOVE my brides!

Bethany and Denny are the sweetest couple that you could ever meet. Because of the nature of my work (if I can even call it that) I was able to watch the love that they have for one another through my lens. It’s a pretty powerful thing. I’m honored that they chose me to capture it for them. Bethany and Denny, I wish you two nothing but blessings and happiness for a lifetime.