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Adam & Ali | Nag’s Head Coral & Navy Beach Wedding

1/04/13

It’s a little late in the posting, but I’m SO excited to show off Adam & Ali’s amazingly beautiful beach wedding from back in September! These two fabulous people were one of my earliest booked clients for 2012, and from the very first time Ali and I started talking, I KNEW this was a wedding I wanted to be part of. They are the most laid back, fun-loving couple you could meet and their wedding reflected that attitude PERFECTLY. It was a no-fuss, stress-free day of celebrating with their family and friends, and I love seeing my brides actually ENJOYING their wedding day! It’s how it should be. It was also my first beach wedding, ever, and I could definitely get used to a day that involves very little shoe-wearing… ;)

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I LOVE how each of the bridesmaids accessorized with such fabulous teal pieces. Perfect variety, yet still a unified look.

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Ali is SO beautiful and she just KILLED it for all of these bridal images! It was so hard picking favorites. She has a beautiful smile, but can rock the serious face, as well! Plus, her blue eyes just look amazing with the colors of the ocean. Gah!

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I pretty much die over all of these portraits. The lighting was so perfect!

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As you can see, the reception was a partaay! It was so much fun to be there for such a fabulous wedding! Huge thanks to Adam & Ali for trusting me with your special day, and to Rachel May for shooting with me! HAPPY WEEKEND, everyone! :)

Venue: Jennette’s Pier
Wedding Coordinator: Emmett of CCS Events
Florist: Black Iris Floral Events
Officiant: Hatteras Wedding Ministries
Violinist: Kerry Klein
Catering & Cake: Ortega’z Catering
Band: Three Sheets to the Wind
Hair: Larry Davis
Dress: Bella Rosa Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses: JCrew
Tuxes: Jos. A Bank

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  1. Korie Lynn says:

    So much pretty, Tor! I’m obsessed with the detail shots of the ladies’ teal accessories! And the portraits under the pier are just stunning :) Nailed it girl!

  2. Nags Head is one of my favorite places on earth. Fantastic pictures.

  3. Donna M. Garcia says:

    Tori: These have to be the most amazing photos I have seen. As the mother of the groom I realize you had great subjects to work with; however,you captured the feeling of the wedding and the joy and love exuding from the bride and groom. Excellent work! Thanks.

  4. Jennoelle says:

    I love this wedding! You did an incredible job shooting it, and it’s so much fun how big the bridal party is. So beautiful, Tori! :)

  5. Jessica Fike says:

    Beautiful, Tori. Just beautiful! Love all the pictures!!! :)

  6. Dan Whitacre says:

    Amazing pictures! Prettiest bride I have ever seen. Also that best man is very handsome.

  7. Marisa says:

    Ali you are stunning!! Gorgeous photos! SUCH a fun weekend, I wish we could do it again!

  8. Benjamin McKenzie says:

    Fantastic shots all around, I absolutely agree that the pictures under the pier are amazing!

  9. Ellen Scango says:

    So happy to be apart of this wedding. It was beautiful and the pictures capture everything great and wonderful!

  10. Denis Klein says:

    Wonderful pics! Fantastic record of the flow and emotions taking place during the entire wedding. Thanks so much for capturing my daughter’s special day for all of us!
    Dad Klein

  11. Topper Dandy says:

    Incredible pictures from a really fun night. With your permission (and photo credit given, of course), I’d like to borrow a couple for the band’s blog. Thanks again!

  12. Lauren Supko says:

    What beautiful pictures! You captured so many wonderful parts of that amazing wedding day. Ali and Adam could not look more stunning. I also really love the collection of bridesmaids jewelry and all the decor/food shots!

  13. Morgan Harris says:

    These pictures are so lovely! They really capture the fun and loving vibes of Ali and Adam’s wedding. :)

  14. Todd Zeiger says:

    Such an elegant wedding that truly embodied the couples class, sophistication, and underlying affection for one another!

  15. Kerry Klein says:

    Stunning photos! What a great record of such a beautiful day.

  16. KELLY WOODY says:

    So pretty! I love reliving the wedding through these pics… I’d like to suggest a vow renewal next year-same place, same people!

  17. Amie says:

    You did an amazing job capturing a beautiful day!

  18. Tony Cottone says:

    Fantastic work! Beautiful pictures of a beautiful wedding! Got any of Larry Legend?

  19. Tori, this is just beautiful! The outdoor group shots are perfection!You really can feel the love they have for each other and the joy their sharing.

  20. Kelley says:

    Darn, I hate not proofing! They’re, not their! LOL

  21. Melody Simmons says:

    These beautiful photos capture the joy of the day and the love Ali and Adam share. This was the best wedding day and we all had a great time!

  22. julie says:

    These photos are beautiful! What a happy day-i am so glad i was able to be there with the happy couple!

  23. Stacie Stroud says:

    This was such a fun and beautiful wedding and the pictures really capture it. I wish I had such beautiful pictures from my own wedding. Great job, Tori!

  24. Jordan Hartt says:

    Your pictures are gorgeous! This was such a fun and happy wedding and you did an amazing job capturing all the great times!

  25. Anna says:

    What a beautiful wedding and what beautiful images! :D

  26. Jared Slater says:

    Nice pics.

  27. kara freudeman says:

    Wow. these are beautiful pictures!!! great looking couple, !!

  28. Anne Bev Branch says:

    What beautiful pictures, Tori! You did an amazing job capturing the big day of such an amazing couple!

  29. pete says:

    great pictures – it was a beautiful wedding!

  30. simi says:

    these are incredible, tori! I love me a good beach wedding :) my favorite parts would have to be how you captured the details so beautifully, from the coral + turquoise accents on the bridesmaids dresses to the ruffled bloom on hers.
    xx.

  31. Rose says:

    You captured the day…still trying to decide on my favorites.

  32. Christina Howell says:

    Adam & Ali you beautiful pictures will be a lasting memory of the day you start your life as a married couple. You will view them over the years and relive that special day. Tori you did a great job!

  33. Jilli says:

    Tori–you did such an incredible job with ali and adam’s wedding! you were so easy to work with, yet commanding when we needed it! the pictures turned out even better than i could have ever imagined and captured the spirit and uniqueness of the event and their relationship so perfectly! i loved it all so much, i recommended you to three of my friends who will be brides this year! thanks again for everything and again the pictures turned out BEAUTIFUL!!

  34. Carrie says:

    Such amazing photos of Ali, Adam and the entire wedding party! It was a fabulous wedding!

  35. Mary Elsa says:

    What beautiful pictures! Ali, you made a stunning bride! Thanks for letting me be a part of your big day

  36. Ann Davis says:

    Some of the best wedding photos I have ever seen. The only ones I wasn’t crazy about were the ones with the heads and/or heads and legs cut off. All said the pictures were fantastic. They will be treasured forever.

  37. Doris says:

    Beautiful pictures of a beautiful day! A wonderful weekend with family and friends.

  38. Lindsay K says:

    AMAZING pics and great to re-live the fun of Ali and Adam’s big day through all the photos!

  39. Katie says:

    Absolutely love these photos. What a beautiful bride! Love everything about these pictures – truly captured an amazing weekend!

  40. KENDRA says:

    Gah indeed!

  41. Kim says:

    I love reliving the fun weekend through these images. Ali and Adam make a beautiful couple. So excited to see what the future holds for them :)

  42. Allison says:

    How beautiful! I feel like I just relived their big day!!

  43. Patrick says:

    Great pictures from a great wedding. What a wonderful weekend!

  44. Maribeth says:

    Beautiful photos that will be treasured!

  45. Caren Harris says:

    Tori, you did a fabulous job with the pics at Ali/Adam’s wedding.
    I know they just love you and will refer you to others.

    Ali’s Mom,
    Caren

  46. Michelle says:

    Some of the best wedding photos I have ever seen.
    My favorite pictures are the ones under the pier.

  47. Robin F says:

    Beautiful pictures and a beautiful bride!

  48. Layne says:

    Amazing!!! These photos really captured what a beautiful and fun wedding it was! Thanks for an amazing weekend Ali and Adam! And Thanks to Tori for allowing us to revisit it through your pictures!

  49. Mike F says:

    awesome wedding. awesome pictures.
    thanks for allowing us to be a part of it!

  50. Elice H says:

    Beautiful and fun pictures to remember the good time we had at your wedding. Thanks for including us! Ali and Adam are a perfect match! Love y’all.

  51. Jeannie says:

    Beautiful pictures. It looks more like a photo shoot than wedding pictures.

  52. Jennifer says:

    Great pictures!! Ali looked beautiful. Loved the candids of Ali, Adam, and guests dancing.

  53. Colleen Cook says:

    Tori- These are FABULOUS!!!!!! It makes me fall in love all over again with the couple and the beach…I hope to work with you more!!!!

  54. Haley says:

    Amazing! Do you happen to know where the bridesmaids got their jewelry/necklaces from? Those are my exact colors, and I’m having the hardest time finding the right turquoise color.

    • Tori says:

      Hey Haley – As I remember, they all got them from different stores. They each bought their own, just within that color range. Sorry it’s not more helpful. :-/

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