Charlotte Wedding Photography: Monette and Jim

Dancing is a big deal to Monette and Jim.

After meeting at a Christmas party a little over three years ago, Monette was happy to learn that Jim with quite a dancer. In fact, he had been ballroom dancing for about 10 years. As their relationship progressed, Monette, who at one time studied ballet, and Jim become more involved in ballroom dancing and ultimately ended up becoming partners in Metropolitan Ballroom in Charlotte.

Our weddings are often booked a year or more in advance so it was a stroke of luck when Monette called last-minute looking for a photographer and we happened to have the date available.

Christ Episcopal Church was the setting for the beautiful service and their very own Metropolitan Ballroom provided a great venue for the reception. As you might expect, Monette and Jim’s first dance was very impressive and the dance floor hosted some incredibly talented dancers all night long.

Kudos to the team from Armin’s Catering for a superb job and to Cake Expressions by Lisa for the cake. And, as always, Ted Todd and the team from The Blossom Shop created some beautiful florals.

Congratulations to Monette and Jim!  It was a pleasure working with you and your families.

Jim dips Monette during their first dance
Jim dips Monette during their first dance
Monette's brother Paul walks her down the aisle during rehearsal at Christ Episcopal Church
Monette's brother Paul walks her down the aisle during rehearsal at Christ Episcopal Church
Jim watches Monette during the rehearsal
Jim watches Monette during the rehearsal
Trying to get everything organized as they prepare for the wedding
Trying to get everything organized as they prepare for the wedding
Some pretty light in Christ Episcopal Church as they exit the rehearsal
Some pretty light in Christ Episcopal Church as they exit the rehearsal
Beautiful bouquets from The Blossom Shop
Beautiful bouquets from The Blossom Shop
Monette and her bridesmaids reminisce before the service
Monette and her bridesmaids reminisce before the service
Jim watches his bride as she approaches the altar
Jim watches his bride as she approaches the altar
A happy moment as they leave the ceremony
A happy moment as they leave the ceremony
A quick kiss before heading to the reception
A quick kiss before heading to the reception
Metropolitan Ballroom was a great venue for the reception
Metropolitan Ballroom was a great venue for the reception
Cake by Cake Expressions by Lisa
Cake by Cake Expressions by Lisa
More flowers from The Blossom Shop
More flowers from The Blossom Shop
Another detail in Metropolitan Ballroom
Another detail in Metropolitan Ballroom
As you would expect, Monette and Jim's first dance was impressive
As you would expect, Monette and Jim's first dance was impressive
Cutting the cake
Cutting the cake
Jim talks with Alissa, daughter of dance instructors and partners Clement and Tatiana
Jim talks with Alissa, daughter of dance instructors and partners Clement and Tatiana
A quiz game involving lifting each other's shoes to answer questions created some funny moments
A quiz game involving lifting each other's shoes to answer questions created some funny moments
The dance floor was busy all night
The dance floor was busy all night
More great dancing
More outstanding dancing
Jim and Monette put a big finish on their dance
Jim and Monette put a big finish on a dance

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  1. Wow! What a small world! We are moving into Jim & Monette’s house tomorrow! LOL, and your pictures are great Christopher. Nice work: )

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