Bella Rose Photography Blog

January 10, 2009 - 10:19 PM

posted by Lisa | filed under: Fun, weddings

Nina and Will picked the perfect day for a beach wedding. The first Saturday in October is usually a safe bet for great weather. The ceremony was a true reflection of their love and personalities. The groom and all his friends are musicians so each of the groomsmen played a different instrument as they walked down the isle. Once at the altar, they played as Nina walked in. It was a great way to have music at an outdoor wedding. Their super cute dog was the ring bearer. It was a really sweet wedding that showed just how in love the couple is. We are so happy for them. Congratulations Nina and Will.

January 7, 2009 - 10:09 PM

Photos on the Style Me Pretty / Little Black Book Blog

posted by Lisa | filed under: News, Tips, weddings

My favorite wedding website for brides is featuring a few of our super yummy food photos right now! I thought I would share the listing with you. If you haven't heard of Style Me Pretty yet, welcome to my addiction! This website is a daily blog with the most fabulous weddings ever. It is a fantastic resource for great ideas and connections to amazing products and vendors. The gals at Style Me Pretty also have a Little Black Book of wedding vendors for each city. I was lucky enough to be selected as one of the 3 photographers they recommend for the Raleigh and Wilmington areas. Now, they have expanded their website to include a blog just for their preferred vendors- The Little Black Book Blog. Check it out- I know you will love it!

December 22, 2008 - 04:42 PM

Wedding ~ Lisa and Boyd

posted by Lisa | filed under: Family Portraits, weddings

We had the pleasure of photographing Lisa and Boyd's wedding this September at The City Club. The wedding was a celebration that combined their two families. They placed special emphasis on making sure that the children enjoyed the wedding as much as the adults. The children enjoyed a special show by No Sleeves Magic. They did a great job entertaining the kids with their pirate act. There was also a caricature artist on the porch. Each child took home a funny caricature of themselves. The event was an intimate gathering that included something for everyone. They had such great details that really made the wedding special. The cake, done by Sweet T's Cakes, was modern yet elegant. The cupcakes that surrounded it were amazing with their hand piped frosting and edible glitter. The flowers were done by A Beautiful Event. They were absolutely beautiful and the subtle color palette accented the interior of The City Club. Congratulations Lisa and Boyd.

December 18, 2008 - 07:55 PM

Bridal Portrait ~ Amanda

posted by Lisa | filed under: Bridal Portraits, portraits, weddings

We had the pleasure of taking Amanda's bridal portrait. We were already booked on her wedding day so we set up a separate session just for her portrait. She was so easy going that it was easy to get these great photos of her. She made such a beautiful bride. Congratulations Amanda.

December 12, 2008 - 08:15 PM

Engagement ~ Laura and Jason

posted by Lisa | filed under: Engagement, weddings

Here are the engagement photos of Laura and Jason taken in downtown Raleigh. We had lots of fun taking pictures in the middle of the street in rush hour. It was worth it though for the great shots with the street lights and the holiday decorations at dusk. We're looking forward to their wedding this May at the Duke Chapel.

December 8, 2008 - 06:26 PM

Wedding ~ Jennifer and Scott

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

We loved taking pictures at Jennifer and Scott's hot pink wedding at Beau Rivage Golf & Resort. They had a beautiful ceremony performed by Scott's father. We were amazed by the beautiful flowers designed by Valerie Brown with Always in Bloom. They were so decadent and lush. It really made the room come alive. It was a beautiful day and we are so happy for them. Congratulations Jennifer and Scott.

December 2, 2008 - 04:19 PM

Wedding ~ Meredith and Chris

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

We were excited to be a part of Meredith and Chris's sunrise wedding on Kure Beach. The light was beautiful at dawn. A few of the pictures look like they got married in Hawaii. The tropical flowers were a perfect pick to go along with the beach wedding theme. Congratulations Meredith and Chris.

November 24, 2008 - 04:45 PM

Bridal Portrait ~ Cassie

posted by Lisa | filed under: Bridal Portraits, portraits, weddings

Here are a few of Cassie's beautiful bridal photos that we took this fall at Orton Plantation Gardens. Cassie was married on November 22 so now we can share them with you. We had fun at shooting at Orton. There are so many beautiful locations there!

November 13, 2008 - 05:39 PM

Engagement ~ Erica and Maurice

posted by Lisa | filed under: Engagement, weddings

We took engagement photos of Erica and Maurice on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They both attended the school and met there. It is a beautiful campus with tons of great spots for photos and perfect light coming through the trees. They are currently living in different parts of the country for work and school. It was really sweet to see them together since they have been apart for a while. They are a great couple and we wish them the best.

November 5, 2008 - 04:19 PM

Wedding ~ Susan and Mike

posted by Lisa | filed under: weddings

On September 13th, Susan and Mike got married at the First Christian Church in Wilmington followed by a reception at the Cameron Art Museum. Our favorite part of the day was their first dance where they entertained their guests with a rhumba to Michael Buble's song, 'Save The Last Dance For Me.' Susan's sister also gave an amazing toast by telling Mike all the ways to keep Susan happy, including giving her Oreos and keeping a M*A*S*H dvd on hand at all times. They are such a fun group and we had a blast working with them. Congratulations Susan and Mike.