Proposal to wedding with Brittany + Brent...


I've been working with Brittany and Brent since August of 2022 when I captured their surprise proposal at Smoke on the Water. Brittany's best friend, Bre reached out to me to organize the proposal to help Brent out and keep the secret on the down low. The proposal went off without a hitch and just like that they were engaged! In September of 2022, I captured their engagement photos. The weather was iffy, the sky was sad, and there was minimal beach to work with and despite that, we still got some dreamy photos. Brittany asked me if I would be her wedding photographer for their upcoming wedding at the end of 2023. She asked if I would and I truly wasn't accepting weddings at the time, but she believed in me and told me to name my price. I worked so hard all of 2023 to build up my experience and take on more second shooting, weddings, and elopements so I would be fully ready for her wedding in November 2023.


Brittany has become a friend over the last year and a half. I've captured her proposal, engagement photos, boudoir session, and now wedding day! She's trusted me through it all and that means more to me than anything! Clients who believe in my art and I are the reason I keep going!


Now to their wedding day... the most beautiful day! They got married at the gorgeous venue in Whiteville, NC - Union Valley Farm and Vineyard. It's the most photogenic venue with beautiful light and airy rooms, buildings, and walls. It was a warm fall day on November 18th, 2023 with a little bit of wind and we had the perfect golden hour.


The day started with some detail and getting ready shots! I am working on capturing genuine and lightly prompted images that are authentic and capture the sweet moments in each day.

Bright makeup room with chandelier showing preparation scene in white modern setting.
Woman getting her hair styled in a white robe at a bridal preparation area.
Elegant dressing room with floral wallpaper and hanging bridesmaid dresses in blue tones.
Bright sunlit room with people preparing for a wedding celebration.
Wedding party wearing matching navy robes and slippers posing playfully on white porch.
Wedding invitation suite in sage green with floral details and pearl accessories on light fabric.
Behind the scenes of bridal beauty preparation in bright modern setting.
Elegant wedding stationery with floral designs and pearl jewelry on blue fabric backdrop.
Brown leather dress shoes and bow tie arranged on white surface with dramatic shadows.
Professional makeup application being done in bright natural lighting.
Wedding preparation scene with white dress and navy blue bridesmaid attire.
Panoramic view of a white coastal wedding venue with classic architecture.
Wedding shoes and roses arranged on light blue wooden surface.
White wedding dress photographed in a bright room with hardwood floors and large windows.
Emotional black and white image of wedding dress preparations in a sunlit room.
Person wearing light beige suit jacket in rustic wooden interior with window light.
Wedding dress detail shots showing someone adjusting shoes on wooden floors by large windows.
Artistic black and white architectural shots of stairs and railings.
Modern wedding venue with white vaulted ceilings, gold chandeliers and wooden chairs.
Elegant wedding reception tables with greenery centerpieces and wooden chairs.

Right before Brittany got into her dress she had a letter to read in private from Brent. Myself and the amazing videographer (Brooke Taylor Productions) silently captured the sweetest moments of Brittany fully being in the moment on her wedding day getting emotional about the man she would be marrying. While we were capturing this moment our second shooters were with Brent reading his letter. He needed a moment when he first attempted to read the letter also filled with happiness and emotions. These two are perfect for one another and truly have that genuine love everyone looks for in their life partner.

Person in white sitting on luxurious bed reading a letter near ornate headboard.
Figure in white sitting cross-legged on bed reading emotional letter.
Person in white sitting on bed holding letter with ornate wooden headboard.
Person in white holding tissue while sitting on bed with emotional expression.
Person in beige suit reading letter outdoors with boutonniere on lapel.
Person in light colored suit leaning on porch railing while reading.
Person in light suit sitting alone on garden bench under autumn trees.
A serene park setting with autumn trees and wooden benches creates a peaceful outdoor backdrop.

A moment for the bridal party...

Women in mint green bridesmaid dresses pose together in a bright white hallway.
Bridesmaids in seafoam dresses stand together in an elegant white colonnade.
Wedding party in mint green dresses poses together in a bright white hallway with hanging lanterns.
Bridal party wearing matching mint colored dresses poses in a sunlit white corridor.
Wedding party poses playfully together in a bright white hallway with classic architecture.
Candid moment of bridal party laughing together in an elegant white hallway.
Groomsmen in light colored suits pose together outdoors on an autumn day.
Wedding party members in cream colored suits stand in line against a fall landscape backdrop.
Groomsmen in beige suits pose casually outdoors during autumn.
Groomsmen in beige suits lift and celebrate with joyful expressions during an outdoor wedding photo session.
Wedding party poses playfully in mint bridesmaids dresses and beige suits outside a white columned venue.
Bridal party in mint dresses and beige suits poses elegantly against a white colonial-style building.
Wedding party laughs together while posing in front of a grand white pillared building.
Bridal party shares candid moment in mint and beige attire against classic white architecture.

They had a quick and sweet ceremony! Brent got emotional as she walked down the aisle with her dad along with so many other members of the bridal party and their family. You can truly see how much these two are loved by the guest reactions during the whole day.

Wedding guests seated outdoors during an emotional ceremony at a southern plantation-style venue.
Wedding ceremony guests seated in white chairs during a sunny autumn afternoon.
Black and white photo of guests arriving at a grand southern-style wedding venue.
Two groomsmen in beige suits stand at rustic wooden wedding altar with white floral arrangements.
Young ring bearer in tan suit walks down aisle during outdoor ceremony as guests look on.
Bridesmaids in light colored dresses stand together holding bouquets during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding party members in cream-colored suits stand under a wooden arch in an autumn outdoor setting.
Wedding ceremony taking place outdoors with attendees gathered under a rustic wooden arbor.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under a wooden arch decorated with white floral arrangements.
Wedding ceremony in progress under a rustic wooden arch with guests seated on white chairs.
Celebratory moment during outdoor wedding ceremony with guests cheering under wooden arch.
Black and white photo of newlyweds walking hand in hand across a lawn.
Young ring bearer in light suit holds sign reading Ladies I'm Single at outdoor wedding.
Wedding ceremony in progress with bridal party and guests gathered under wooden arch on autumn day.

The bride and groom portraits had the most magical golden hour and we had plenty of time to get a large variety of images for them. You'll just have to see for yourself. North Carolina fall is the best time to get married for sure.

Couple standing in garden archway during outdoor wedding photoshoot.
A romantic wedding couple embraces in golden sunlight on their special day with a white chapel in the background.
Wedding couple shares an intimate moment under a floral archway with a rustic blue building in the background.
A dramatic dip pose during sunset wedding photos showcases the bride's flowing white dress train.
Tender moment captured between newlyweds during golden hour outdoor wedding photography.
Close-up of manicured hands with wedding rings resting on light fabric.
Intimate wedding portrait captured during golden hour in an autumn outdoor setting.
Joyful wedding couple shares a playful dip pose in an outdoor fall setting.
Newlyweds walk hand in hand through an autumn field with fall foliage in the background.
Happy newlyweds pose together during their autumn outdoor wedding celebration.
Couple performs a romantic dance move in their wedding attire during golden hour.
A romantic wedding portrait features a couple embracing by a rustic fence at sunset with autumn trees in the background.
Close up of hands holding a bouquet showing an elegant diamond engagement ring and wedding band.
An intimate wedding moment captured under flowing white veil during golden hour.
A wedding couple stands together in a scenic field with a flowing white dress and cream suit at sunset.

Brittany did a quick hair change before the reception (she is a hair stylist so this is very on-brand for her). There were some precious first dances, speeches, and moments before they got down to partying. Let me tell you.. the Kirks know how to throw a party. I hope you enjoyed all the special details in their day and maybe they will inspire you when planning your own wedding :)

Wedding preparation scene with bridesmaids in green dresses styling hair in a bright room.
Mirror reflection shows wedding preparation with bridesmaids helping style the bride's hair.
Black and white image of wedding preparation with bridesmaids styling the bride's elegant hairstyle.
Wedding party dancing with glow sticks under illuminated marquee letters at reception.
Wedding guests and wedding party dancing with raised arms in mint bridesmaid dresses.
Wedding reception dance floor moment with illuminated KIRK letters in background.
A couple shares their first dance at a wedding reception with illuminated 'KRKS' sign and chandelier in an elegant white venue.
A romantic wedding dance moment in a bright venue with a lit-up marquee sign and arched window.
A tender dance moment between newlyweds in a modern white venue with speakers and arched windows.
Wedding guests sharing laughs during a reception meal at a decorated table.
Wedding party celebrating with raised hands at head table under floral arch decorations.
A romantic moment between newlyweds at their reception table under elegant white floral arrangements.
A guest in purple attire giving an emotional speech during the wedding reception.
Wedding guests raising champagne glasses in a toast during reception celebration.
Champagne glasses clinking in a celebratory wedding toast against blurred background.
Partygoer in white shirt breaks into dance moves on the floor during a celebration.
Wedding party guests embracing and celebrating on the dance floor.
Wedding guest in mint dress performs karaoke at reception celebration.
Wedding guests dancing and raising their arms during reception party.
Wedding celebration with guests dancing and enjoying drinks at indoor reception.

Vendors!


Venue | Union Valley Farm + Vineyard | @thefarmatunion

Makeup | Breanna Pridgen | @breannapridgenbeauty

Hair |

Photography | SavBrown Photography | @savbrown.photography

Videography | Brooke Taylor Productions | @brooketaylorproductions

Cake | Nothing Bundt Cakes - Wilmington, NC | @nothingbundtcakes