Crystal + Darron {Married} | Raleigh Courthouse Wedding

June 20, 2014·

When Crystal first emailed me wanting to know if I’d be interested in photographing her wedding, I thought, “Whaaaat? You want me to take pictures of your wedding day? I’m not a wedding photographer… I just happen like to take pictures of things and people. I couldn’t ever do that.” 

But after we got to talking, I realized that this was an opportunity. An opportunity to witness and capture two people who are madly in love with each other make a promise to each other in one of the most intimate, romantic, and private settings – in a courtroom. Crystal and Darron just wanted something simple, low stress, and low key. They just weren’t into the whole idea of a big “to do.”

It was perfect.

They were accompanied by me, the judge, and both of their parents – that’s it. I was HONORED to be among the group. It was short, quick, and simple, but the love felt in the room was so thick you could have cut it with a knife.

I think I may have been more nervous than Crystal and (her now husband, then fiance :)) Darron.

Crystal and Darron – thank you so much for the privilege of being there to witness you two promise to love each other until death do you part. It was an honor! I hope you both are having a BLAST on your cruise!

Here are some of my favorite images from the day:

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Signing the papers…Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (3) Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (4)

Listening to the judge…Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (5)

Time for the vows:Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (6)

Exchanging rings…Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (7) Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (8)

The KISS!! (and a photobomb from the judge… :))Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (9)

Married!Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (10)

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Crystal was absolutely stunning.Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (12)

So dapper!Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (13)

I love the image on the right… something so very classic about it:
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Loved her bouquet and I love their rings!Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (18) Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (19) Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (20)

Favorite <3
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SO PRETTY!Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (23) Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (24) Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (25)

So sweet <3Wake County Justice Center Courthouse Wedding Photographer | Raleigh, North Carolina (26)

Love you two!!