NC Beach Wedding with Ethereal Photos

Beach weddings have a special kind of romance. Molly and Brian put a modern spin on it with their NC beach wedding at The Cottage in Atlantic City. Their wedding photos capture the ethereal romance of a breezy day celebrating on the shore.

A laughing bride puts her hand on a groom's jacket at their NC beach wedding.

A Modern NC Beach Wedding Venue

Molly and Brian hosted their NC beach wedding at The Cottage. This venue has so many opportunities to enjoy the shoreline. Aside from the beach ceremony spot, The Cottage has a beautiful gazebo. Molly and Brian had their first dance there.

A bridesmaid in a red dress buttons a bride's lace wedding dress.
Beneath a bridal veil a bride and groom smile at each other on a North Carolina beach.
A bride and groom walk along the shore in a trendy wedding photo of an NC beach wedding.
A bride hugs members of a wedding party as they gather on the sand for a beach wedding.

The Cottage is a pretty inclusive venue with on-site catering as well as basics like tables and chairs. There’s nothing like a wedding on the beach. If you want the beautiful views without the sand in your shoes, though, you can opt for a ceremony on the grassy lawn with the beach as your backdrop. Packages for 100-guest weddings average around $22,000.

A bride walks towards a groom standing under a floral arch for their beach wedding.
Guests sit in white chairs to watch a wedding ceremony on a North Carolina beach.
Men in linen groomsmen suits stand in a line on a North Carolina beach during a wedding ceremony.
A bride rests a hand on a groom's wrist while he puts a diamond wedding ring on her finger.
A groom kisses a bride at the end of their NC beach wedding ceremony.

Ethereal Images for Molly and Brian

This NC beach wedding had modern aesthetics. Molly and Brian’s wedding party wore earthy tones and sleek silhouettes. Their florals incorporated dry grasses that flowed beautifully in the ocean breeze alongside Molly’s veil.

A bride and groom share their first dance in a white gazebo at The Cottage Atlantic City.
A groom pulls a bride close for their first dance at their NC beach wedding.
A bride and groom hold cocktails and laugh at a wedding toast during their wedding reception at The Cottage.
A bride laughs during a maid of honor speech at a North Carolina wedding venue.
A groom rests his hand on a bride's waist in an editorial wedding photo.

To document this dreamy day, I focused on ethereal images of Molly and Brian’s love. With the endless expanse of beach behind them and the sun setting gold over the sand, it was the perfect backdrop for portraits. I loved the minimalist palette in these photos for really drawing attention to the tender interactions between Molly and Brian.  

A bride and groom kiss in front of the setting sun on a North Carolina beach.
A guitar player leans over his instrument during a North Carolina wedding reception.
A bride takes a cell phone photo of her bridesmaids on the dance floor of a wedding at The Cottage.
A bride walks down a boardwalk in her reception outfit towards her NC beach wedding.

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A bride wears a fringed wedding jacket and drinks a cocktail.
A bride dives onto the dance floor amid a circle of guests.
Groomsmen in sunglasses jump on the dance floor.
A groom dips a bride for a kiss during a bubble exit from a North Carolina wedding venue.

Would you like me to photograph your wedding? I’m a North Carolina wedding photographer. Let’s tell the story of your always love with ethereal, editorial photos. Inquire with me here!

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