OOOH, I can’t freaking wait to share Tori and Connor’s stunning uptown Charlotte engagement session in North Carolina!! This multi-day engagement session is extra special to me because Tori is my sorority sister from college!! When she reached out about her wedding, I was literally BEAMING with excitement. It’s such an honor to get to capture love for my friends. <3
When Tori and I were in college, I remembered her talking about her high school sweetheart, Connor! Little did we know at the time that we’d end up here – photographing their engagement and planning their wedding – years down the road.
Tori and Connor invited me to explore their city and showed me around their favorite spots! The day I flew in, we met for their mini session at Wooden Robot Brewery where they grabbed some beers and enjoyed a secluded rooftop together. Then, we popped over to Jeni’s Ice Cream to end the evening!
The next day, Tori, Connor’s mom, and I visited their venue, DuGaren Vineyards, which was such a treat to scope it all out about a year before their big day!! Then, we met up for their sunset session in uptown Charlotte at the gorgeous Grand Bohemian Hotel and the most magical garden – Rosie’s Wine Garden!! It was SUCH a dreamy evening, and I couldn’t wait to get back to my hotel to edit sneak peeks!
The next morning, I came over to see their adorable home and photograph them with their pup, Kevin, who was such a gem. He loved modeling for the camera and playing with his humans. <3 It was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible trip to Charlotte!!
Tori and Connor were high school sweethearts and reconnected post-college! Tori was living in Atlanta for about 5 years and she reached out to Connor to come visit! Around 10 years had passed since they spent time together, and they both knew it was a done deal for each other after that weekend! They started dating that same weekend and started 6 months of long distance. Connor’s work brought him to Charlotte, so Tori packed up and moved to be with him! They bought a beautiful house and are now engaged and living with their adorable furbaby, Kevin!!
She said, “It’s our version of a Nicholas Sparks love story!!” It’s so special to see their love come full circle – it’s truly all about the right timing!
I wish I had the words to fully express how incredibly grateful and honored I am to be your wedding photographer. Thank you for sharing so much of your life with me during these sessions – I loved seeing your amazing connection and the life you’ve built together. Next up, wedding day!! I can’t freaking wait to celebrate your marriage this fall!! Congratulations! xo
View Day 1 of Tori & Connor’s Charlotte engagement session here!
View Day 3 of Tori & Connor’s Charlotte engagement session here!
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