There’s something really special about filming weddings by the coast. The small coastal towns, the salt in the air, the wind coming in off the water… it all just feels so perfect. Rebecca and Ryan’s wedding day in the Outer Banks had that perfect feel. It was peaceful, heartfelt, and full of love that felt effortless. From their sweet and intimate vows to the way the sky turned gold during portraits, everything about this day told their story perfectly.

A Few Things I Loved

I absolutely loved their first look and personal vows. I am always a sucker for these intimate moments on a wedding day. However, this moment between Rebecca and Ryan almost brought me to tears behind the camera. It wasn't just the tears coming down the groom's face, but it was the words they exchanged. It was so sincere. It was so clear that they were meant to find each other. It was so clear how deeply they loved each other and when they said the words "forever" - they meant it. These vows were the driving force behind the story-telling of this film.
Their friends and family! Wedding party photos - too easy! This group was full of energy, laughter, and lifelong friendships. It was so easy to give them a simple prompt and then sit back and let them do the rest! All day they had contagious laughter, great vibes, and care for every person who attended this wedding day!
The speeches. As a videographer, of course I love to use speeches to help drive the story behind the wedding film. However, listening to the speeches during their reception made it so evident that Rebecca and Ryan not only love each other so much, but they are loved by so many! Specifically, Ryan's father's speech was so powerful. It was such a strong moment watching a dad tell and show his son how proud he is of him. How through the many years of life that they have been together, Ryan had made so many great decisions to get him to where he is today - by Rebecca's side.