This Wrightsville Manor Wedding was Anything But Basic - Modern, Emotional, and Full of Heart
There’s something undeniably beautiful about a wedding at Wrightsville Manor—but when you pair this classic Wilmington venue with a couple who’s artistic, stylish, and deeply in love, it becomes something more. This wasn’t your typical Wrightsville Manor wedding. It was soulful, laid-back, and visually stunning in a way that felt completely their own.
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The Couple + The Vibe
From the moment I met them (at a breathtakingly cinematic engagement session, I haaaad to post some of that session below) I knew this day would feel different. They were young and magnetic—not in a performative, curated kind of way, but in the way that feels real and grounded. Think cool without trying. Their style? Effortlessly modern. Their energy? Intimate and full of depth. Their people showed up with heart, and you could feel it in every moment. They thanked every person for being there during the reception and wept telling their guests how much it meant to them.
This is the kind of couple I live to photograph: people who care more about presence than perfection. People who want timeless, emotional photos they can actually feel when they look back on them years from now.
Shy at first but look at them now….
Bonus:
We took their engagement photos on the beach while they were on vacation nearby—and wow.
These two were nervous, like really nervous. Both of them are naturally shy and weren’t sure what to expect. But once we got into it, everything clicked. They trusted the process, stayed fully present, and the result? Pure magic. Honest, intimate, glowy-as-hell beach shots that felt like something out of a film. They ended up using these for their invitations and leaned into the experience completely—and you can feel that in every frame.
The Venue: Wrightsville Manor in a New Light
Wrightsville Manor is a Wilmington favorite for a reason—with its whitewashed brick, soaring ceilings, and timeless Southern charm, it offers a stunning canvas for all kinds of weddings. But what made this one stand out was how the couple transformed the space. It wasn’t stuffy or overly polished—it was modern, artistic, and genuinely emotional.
Florals were minimal but intentional, the styling felt curated but not overdone, and the whole atmosphere was focused more on connection than perfection. It was proof that you can have a visually beautiful wedding and keep it real.
If you’re planning a wedding at Wrightsville Manor and want to make it feel like you—not just a Pinterest board—this is your reminder that it’s possible.
And if you’re looking for someone to help you set it up just right like this— check out Gather Events. Sarah and her team created magic with this one.
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Photography Style: Emotional, Timeless, and Unscripted
Throughout the day, I focused on the in-between moments—the way their hands reached for each other during quiet pauses, the deep-belly laughs with their friends, the soft tears during speeches. No stiff poses. No cookie-cutter shots. Just a documentary-style approach mixed with editorial touches that made the whole gallery feel elevated, yet completely true to them.
If you’re looking for a Wrightsville Manor wedding photographer who sees beyond the surface, who can catch the emotion and energy as it’s happening—without interrupting or directing every moment—I’d love to connect.
Whether you’re planning an elegant wedding in Wilmington or turning a traditional venue like Wrightsville Manor into something entirely your own, I’m here for it. I specialize in capturing honest, nostalgic, deeply emotional images that hold weight long after the day is over.
Reach out here to start the conversation—or scroll through the gallery below to see how beautiful real can be.
Bride wipes her tears of joy away during her groom’s emotional vows at Wrightsville Manor, luxury wedding venue on the east coast
Beautiful fresh flowers by Gather Events displayed out front at Wrightsville Manor in Wilmington, NC, Photographed by Ashley Seagle of Seagle Photography
And of course, for Wedding Day makeup that survives the heat and humidity of Wilmington, North Carolina all day long, you are going to want to get in touch with Amy Kennison. She’s so incredibly talented.
Planning your own Wrightsville Manor wedding— or something that just feels like you?
I’d love to help you tell the story only you can live.