Jade and Jim had planned on an outdoor ceremony on the beautiful grounds of The Duke Mansion in Charlotte.
Chilly, rainy weather put a damper on those plans, but some quick action from the staff at the mansion and wonderful attitudes from all involved helped save the day.
The ceremony moved to the mansion’s front porch and we were able to use some of the many wonderful spots at the historic home for pictures.
Jade and Jim decided to see each other before the service and we did almost all of the group shots before the wedding. The couple was so relaxed and cooperative and Jade even got a pair of galoshes and some clear umbrellas so we could do some outside portraits.
Thanks to a great group of professionals involved in the day with a special thanks to Jessica Jonczak, Duke Mansion’s social gathering sales manager. Alan Daly of Crown Alley Films is always great to work with and Joey and Dennis from Split Second Sound helped create a fun party atmosphere at the reception. The overcast day was also brightened by the incredible, colorful flowers from The Flower Diva and the cake from Decadent Designs.
And talented photographer/videographer Adam Coker of Authentic Exposure gave me an excellent assist.
Thanks and congratulations to Jade and Jim and their families. They turned a rainy day into a ray of sunshine.
Rain didn't dampen Jade and Jim's wedding at The Duke Mansion
The dress
Colorful kicks from Kate Spade
Jade's mother helps with the dress
A happy moment
Jade's mother watches the finishing touches
Getting ready
Almost time
Jim's mother pinning his boutonniere in this image from Adam
Jade and Jim decided to see each other before the ceremony and this was their first look
We did the group photos before the ceremony and the ladies got a kick out of some of the proceedings
The ladies have some fun while taking pictures
Jade gets a kiss from her father
A quick portrait on the porch
Brilliant colors
Jade was such a great sport about the rain, and she even got a pair of galoshes so we could do some pictures outside
Fun in the rain
The overcast skies provided some beautiful soft light
Getting in close
Jade was so relaxed
A kiss before heading back inside
Jade and her father walking up the aisle as captured by Adam
Jim's father watches the ceremony in another nice image from Adam
This little guy was worn out by the time the ceremony got underway
A funny moment during the service
Reverend Rebecca Nagy leads the ceremony
The kiss seen from Adam's vantage point in the front
The wedding party relaxes just after the ceremony
Beautiful spring colors in Adam's detail of the cake from Decadent Designs
First dance
Jade and Jim's brother look on during Jim's speech in another image from Adam
DJ's Joey and Dennis from Split Second Sound got everyone moving
And they danced the night away
