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This wedding is one of the most fun & memorable weddings we’ve had the honor of photographing. From the get-go, Christina and Ryan wanted to spend the majority of their night dancing with friends, so we made sure their timeline had ample time on the dance floor.

Christina and Ryan tied the knot the day before Valentine’s Day. I love that they pulled in the colors you typically associate with Valentine’s Days into their details. The bridesmaids had red dresses, the groomsmen had red vests, and their invitations were on burgundy backdrop.

Peek down below to see this fun-loving couple’s wedding day and Christina’s sweet first look with her dad. Make sure you scroll down near the end to see Christina and Ryan’s sweet first dance.

Wedding detail photo of winter wedding invitation that is burgundy and light pink. A light pink ribbon is in the background, the invitation sits on top of it, surrounded by the bride's earrings, and the three wedding rings.

Wedding detail shot of bride's shoes, blue rosary, wedding hair piece, earrings, engagement ring sitting in a grey ring box with the wedding band by Raleigh wedding photographer, Laurel Calabek Photography

Wedding gown and red bridesmaid's dresses hanging from the second story of the barn at Wilkins Farm

Bride standing in the middle in black and white checkered pj, surrounded by bridesmaids in red and black checkered pj all holding a champagne glass on the second story of the barn.

Bride stands in the barn with her mom and dad

Rainy day wedding portraits, groom stands in the middle, with his groomsmen on each side, all hold each other's shoulders. All men wearing red vests, red bowties and black suits.

Bride and bridesmaids in barn laughing at each other. bridesmaids are wearing red, floor length gowns

Bride walks down the aisle at Sacred Heart Church in downtown Raleigh by Laurel Calabek Photographer

Groom places wedding band on bride's finger at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in downtown Raleigh

Bride and groom kneel during communion during Catholic wedding ceremony in Raleigh NC at Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Full wedding party standing in front of barn at Wilkins Farm.

Rainy day wedding portraits in a white gazebo. Bride and groom touching foreheads, while groom holds bride's waist and arm

Bride and groom do a dip kiss inside barn during wedding day portraits while it rains outside

Close up of wedding bands and rings on bride and groom by Raleigh wedding photographer, Laurel Calabek photography

Candid photo of Maid of Honor giving toast, holding microphone, and bride standing beside her laughing

Bride, Mother of Bride, and Mother in Law are hugging while dancing on the dance floor during wedding reception

Are you looking for a wedding photographer to capture your big day? I would love to chat and find out more details about you and your partner. Please reach out today, and I’ll get back to you shortly.

A big “thank you” to the following vendors for helping make Christina & Ryan’s day run smoothly:

Venue: Sacred Heart Catholic Church & Wilkins Farm

Planning and florals: Daises N’ Such 

Hair & makeup: Be a Head Turner

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