Captured against the stunning backdrop of the Atlantic, this Ocean Isle Beach wedding at Luxury Lodging by Laura was a dream to photograph. The day began in one of their sprawling oceanfront estates, like The Dream Maker, where the modern coastal decor and light-filled rooms provided a flawless setting for getting-ready portraits.

A woman in a white wedding dress with lace details on the back, facing away and looking out of a window through cream-colored curtains.
A hairstylist is blow-drying a woman's hair in front of a mirror decorated with a marquee sign that spells out "Love" in bright lights.
A woman is spraying hairspray on a seated woman’s hair in a room with two framed pictures on the wall. Two young girls and an older woman are standing nearby, watching, in front of a mirror.
People gathered inside a beach house, seen through a glass window. The interior features a light-colored wall with an illuminated sign that says 'Love'. Several women are engaged in conversation, one holding a drink. Outside, the beach and ocean are
A bouquet of white and light blue flowers placed on a white cushioned chair with a tufted backrest and brass nailhead trim, against a plain white background.
A woman standing on the balcony of a multi-story seaside house with white railings and string lights hanging in the foreground.
A wedding dress hanging on a wall with a large illuminated marquee sign spelling 'Love' above it.
People at a wedding reception celebrating outdoors near a large white house with multiple balconies and string lights. A couple is dancing in the foreground, and guests are gathered around tables and along the house's patio.
A woman kisses a man on the cheek at a beach wedding ceremony, with guests seated behind them and a water tower visible in the background.
Black and white photo of a beach wedding with a bride and groom holding hands, surrounded by friends and family, with an ocean backdrop.
Three women smiling and looking down at a flower bouquet, outdoors.
A young boy performing a push-up on the ground during a party at night, surrounded by adults and children watching and reacting, with some cheering and smiling, on a patio area with string lights and a fence.
A couple in wedding attire on the beach, with the man lifting the woman in his arms as they stand barefoot in the sand near the water, at sunset.
A newlywed couple standing on a beach at sunset, with the ocean and waves behind them. The bride is holding a bouquet of white flowers, and both are dressed in white wedding attire.
A newlywed couple in wedding attire standing on a beach at sunset, holding a bouquet of white flowers, with houses in the background.
A couple in wedding attire dancing on the beach at sunset or dusk with the ocean in the background.

Alicia and Sam’s wedding at The Sunset Beach park, Sunset Beach, NC, was the perfect celebration of love, infused with personal touches and coastal charm. Alicia and Sam’s day was a beautiful testament to their journey together. It was a privilege to capture their love story in such a meaningful setting.

A bride in a lace wedding dress with floral embroidery, standing with her eyes closed, facing sideways, in front of a bright white background.
A bride and her bridesmaids preparing for a wedding. The bride is smiling and wearing a white lace wedding dress with a veil. The bridesmaids are wearing matching lavender dresses with floral crowns. They are all smiling and interacting with each other.
A woman with curly hair and floral accessories is adjusting her dress strap, with another woman partially visible in the foreground.
A smiling man with glasses in a suit, with a boutonniere, standing in front of a staircase railing and artwork on the wall.
A couple getting married outdoors by a body of water, holding hands, with friends or family blurred in the foreground.
A three-tier white wedding cake decorated with pink, peach, and yellow roses, green leaves, and a gold heart-shaped cake topper with gold leaves, on a gold stand, in front of a bright window.
A wedding ceremony taking place outdoors by a river. A bride and groom are facing each other and smiling as they hold hands, with a floral arch behind them. An officiant stands behind them, and a groomsman is clapping to the right.
A wedding party outdoors with four women wearing matching light blue dresses and a man in a blue suit vest and tie, holding colorful bouquets of flowers, all smiling and enjoying a joyful moment.
A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom walking hand in hand outdoors. The bride is wearing a wedding dress and a floral crown, holding a bouquet, and smiling. The groom is in a vest and tie, also smiling. The background features open fields, water, and trees, with a boat visible on the water.
A bride and groom are holding hands with their foreheads touching outdoors with trees and grass in the background.
A bride and groom on their wedding day, standing close to each other outdoors, with the bride holding a bouquet of multicolored flowers.