what do you do when the post-hurricane/tropical storm leaves you with a lot of wind on your wedding day?!?! you have the absolute best time anyway 🤷‍♀️ 🥰 courtney + ryan were SO laid back and easy going for their beach cottage corolla wedding!!! they ran from the incoming tide, laughed, cried, snuggled and shared some really beautiful moments together!!! when I look back on this wedding day, all I see is their laughter and their genuine happiness!

courtney + ryan grew up in the same town and as they got older, began to hang out in the same social circles. that eventually led to more. now, they’re husband and wife. while they were planning, courtney told me that the most important thing was that the day felt organic. they decided to plan a beachside elopement with their closet loved ones that was laid back.

the newlyweds kept that natural beachy vibe to their wedding with their sage green, cream, and white accents and an incredible driftwood arbor for their oceanside ceremony…. soooo beautiful! we enjoyed sunset portraits on the beach afterwards and they held their reception inside the beach cottage. it was special and a beautiful celebration of their love! congratulations again, courtney + ryan! we’re so happy we could be with you (and sweet remi!) on your big day.

corolla nc wedding vendors

Photographer – Sharon Elizabeth Photography
Styling – Mandy Lee Hair
Caterer – Red Sky Catering
Gown – Studio I Do Bridals