An Elegant Pastel Wedding at The Bradford In Raleigh

On the picturesque grounds of THE BRADFORD, Emily and Kevin said "I do" in front of loved ones from all over the US and China. The delicate pastel hues of their florals by ONCE GATHERED were stunning amongst the barely changing leaves of a North Carolina fall.

The two decided against a first look, however Emily did choose to do a first look with her grandmothers and it was such a special moment from the day. Captured by North Carolina wedding photographer SAMANTHA BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY, their day was very intentional and family oriented, with a focus on guest experience since many traveled so far to witness their union.

A big thank you to North Carolina wedding photographer SAMANTHA BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY for sharing this beautiful wedding with us. Samantha is a valued member of our Vendor Collective. Sam has a goal to capture simple, pretty memories. "I have a major love for love, soft colour, timeless imagery, and real moments. I have a habit of romanticising life, even those mundane moments that seem so ordinary, those are the often times the most important. The in between moments- a bride hugging her grandmother after she sees her in her dress for the first time, or a flower girl deciding to sit down during the ceremony because her job was just too much, those are the moments that complete a wedding gallery." You can see more of her portfolio here.