Bella Rose Photography Blog

September 27, 2009 - 06:52 PM

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

I am so excited to share Annie and Brian's wedding. They were married at the beautiful Porter's Neck Country Club in Wilmington. Annie and Brian are one of those couples that are 'just meant to be' and when you see them together- you can't help but smile. Their wedding was just gorgeous and one of the highlights was Annie's little nephew being pulled down the aisle in a pirate ship wagon by the flower girl. Annie and Brian danced all night long and had a fabulous time. It was so great to be a part of their beautiful day! Also, take a look at their wedding video highlights by our favorite videographers, Life Stage Videography. Congratulations Annie and Brian!

September 24, 2009 - 08:40 PM

Wedding ~ Michelle and Alex

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

The grandeur of the Duke University Chapel is always an impressive site. Michelle and Alex are an equally impressive couple and chose the perfect place for their wedding. Michelle and Alex met while stationed in Japan. Michelle was a flight nurse in the Navy and Alex was one of her patients on a flight. I guess the rest is history and now they are a happily married couple! Congratulations Michelle and Alex!

September 13, 2009 - 12:55 AM

Wedding ~ Julie and Jeff

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Julie and Jeff got married this May at the historic High Grove Estate in Fuquay Varina. I really enjoyed photographing this location. The bride gets ready in the main house and then the ceremony takes place outside at a pergola overlooking Laurel Lake. It is a beautiful setting! We had a few rain drops during Julie and Jeff's ceremony, but it held off until the ceremony ended. It was nice to have overcast skies to make the day a little cooler! Then the reception is just steps away in an elegant lined tent with chandeliers. It is so nice to have all of the events so close together in one beautiful place! Julie looked great and we just loved her shoes with rhinestones down the heel! Julie and Jeff had a great party with lots of dancing and fun! It was great to be a part of their fabulous day! Congratulations Julie and Jeff!

September 9, 2009 - 05:41 AM

Wedding ~ Melissa and Chuck

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

We photographed this beautiful destination wedding for Melissa and Chuck at Bald Head Island. Melissa grew up in North Carolina, but her family has since moved to Washington. They enjoy coming back to Bald Head Island each summer to stay at their beach house and Melissa always dreamed of someday getting married on the island. Melissa met Chuck through work and the rest is history- as they say! We were lucky enough to document that history for them! We adored Melissa's Monique Lhuiller wedding gown and the easy, yet elegant style she incorporated throughout the day. It was a very laid back relaxing evening where guests could just mingle and enjoy each others' company. A perfect reflection of the atmosphere of Bald Head Island. Congratulations Melissa and Chuck!

September 5, 2009 - 01:29 AM

Wedding ~ Jodie and Lee

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Here's another cool romance! Jodi and Lee met in High School and fell in love. They are the sweetest couple! They got married on Topsail Beach, and I have to say that I don't think I have ever cried so many tears of joy at a wedding as I did at Jodi and Lee's ceremony. It was really touching and I think all of the cute country songs about love and marriage that they played as the bridal party entered the ceremony really pushed me over the edge! I'm a romantic and sometimes I just can't help it! They had a beautiful wedding that ended with a 'send off' in a boat. We were able to photograph them from another boat to create some really fun images! Congratulations Jodi and Lee!

Here's an action shot entitled 'Topsail Beach Paparazzi!'
We never know what fun thing we are going to get to do next in the pursuit of our art!

September 3, 2009 - 10:53 PM

Wedding ~ Katie and Albie

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

Katie and Albie's wedding was a complete tour of the 'best of Wilmington'! They incorporated the classic traditions of an elegant wedding with the laid back 'beachy style' that is Wrightsville Beach. Not too easy to pull off but they did it right! Katie has great style and it was evident from the flowers, to the bridesmaid dresses, their fabulous cake, and in all of the little details. We had such a great time with Katie and Albie! What a perfect couple! Congratulations you two!

September 3, 2009 - 07:50 PM

Portrait ~ The Sampson Family

posted by Lisa | filed under: Childrens Portraits, Family Portraits, Pet Portraits

We took photos of the Sampson Family at their home on Wrightsville Beach this summer. Everything about them is perfect right down to their adorable dog- Gargoyle! We had such a great time!

September 2, 2009 - 10:07 PM

Portrait ~ Baby Sophia

posted by Lisa | filed under: Pet Portraits, baby portraits, portraits

Get ready for some 'cuteness'! Baby Sophia is the new arrival of one of my favorite couples, Megan and Walter. We photographed Megan and Walter's wedding last year and were so pleased to be asked to capture some beautiful images of their new baby girl! Isn't she sweet? We were absolutely enamored with her nursery complete with chandelier for a baby princess!

September 1, 2009 - 10:02 PM

Wedding ~ Julia and Andrew

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

One of my favorite movies from a few years back is, 'Practical Magic', with Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. There is a line in the movie that I have never forgotten. The scene shows Sandra Bullock dancing around the family room with her husband and two daughters while she says, "Today is our third anniversary and all I have to show for it are two beautiful daughters and a husband that I can't stop kissing." To me that sounded perfect and the way things should be. Julia and Andrew are that couple. Perfect together and they can't stop kissing. What a great wedding! We were privileged to be a part of it! Congratulations Julia and Andrew!

August 27, 2009 - 08:07 PM

Portrait ~ The Kent Family

posted by Lisa | filed under: Childrens Portraits, Family Portraits

We had fun taking some family portraits at Wrightsville Beach of the Kent Family this summer. They came to visit from Virginia and were excited to have some images to remember their fun vacation! The kids had fun blowing bubbles and running around on the beach! Much more fun than sitting still for photos!