Julia and Steven

On my first phone call with Julia, she was describing her vision for her and Steven’s wedding day, mentioning their desire to make time for them to do some serious ice-cream eating at the Parlor before the ceremony with their wedding party. I remember thinking to myself, “how are we going to pull this off?” Wedding day timelines can be so jam-packed, especially the mornings. But Julia was so passionate about incorporating all of her hometown’s eclectic gems, I couldn’t help but get excited about the colloquial beat of this wedding and getting the chance to capture some of Durham’s finest establishments.

Julia and Steven work and live in Canada, so the contact that we had leading up to the wedding was a bit more limited. That, however, did not restrict Julia and Steven communicating their plans for the day and working with me to make that an actuality. I applaud these guys and any couple who don’t let the traditions of a typical wedding dictate what they can and cannot do.

Julia and Steven wanted to have some actual CHILL hangout time with their party after their first look, so they did. In the middle of a bustling downtown square, we all waltzed into the Parlour, ordered some double scoops, and some of the most candid wedding party photos were born.

Julia and Steven wanted to spice up their reception with Durham’s own celebrity, the Poetry Fox, a whimsical writer who writes personalized poems on the spot. Despite some of the guest’s skepticism to the man in a fox costume, it was a huge hit.

Julia and Steven wanted to take portraits at a local dive, the famous Grub, during golden hour so we did.

The whole day was flavored with Julia and Steven’s unique style, personality, and rhythms. From the decor such as the maple leaf candy, a tribute to their home in Canada, and the strategic timeline that allowed for ice-cream stops and a tour de’ Durham, to the lively reception entertainment, the day was an inclusive and personalized celebration that invited everyone to wish Julia and Steven well.

Congratulations you guys. Your day rocked.

Vendors:

Venue - The Cookery, Durham, NC
Makeup Artist - Altered Image
Dress - Trebella Boutique
Caterer - Durham Catering Company
DJ - Vox DJ
Florist - Pine State Florist
Cake Artist - Mad Hatter
Groom’s Suit - Bernard’s Formalwear
Rentals - American Party Rental
Other Vendors: Zim Zoom Photobooth; Greenhouse Picker Sisters; The Poetry Fox ; The Parlour, Handmade Ice Cream and More