The difference between a beautiful wedding and a seamless, elevated one almost always comes down to planning. As a Raleigh NC wedding photographer and videographer, the weddings that run the smoothest and photograph the best are consistently led by experienced, intentional planners. North Carolina is home to some truly exceptional planning teams who understand design, […]

January 28, 2026

My Top 4 North Carolina Wedding Planners | A Good Planner Changes Everything

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North Carolina’s coastline is quietly elite when it comes to luxury weddings. Think oceanfront estates, private islands, and expansive lawns made for sailcloth tents, long tables, and candlelight that goes all night. If your vision includes elevated design, intentional guest experience, and photos that feel editorial but emotional, these NC coastal wedding venues deliver. Below […]

January 27, 2026

The Best NC Coastal Wedding Venues for Extravagant Luxury Tented Weddings

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A Warning for Engaged Couples: Issues Reported with Holly Christina Photography Update as of January 25: Holly Christina Photography Has Closed Holly Christina Photography has officially announced that the company is going out of business per this Instagram post. Despite this announcement, many couples are still reporting that emails are going unanswered and refunds have […]

January 19, 2026

Issues Reported with Holly Christina Photography

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Elope in NC: January 24, 2026 If you’ve ever thought, “I want something meaningful and beautiful… but I do not want a 200-person wedding,” let me introduce you to your moment. Meet Me at the Manor is an intimate, elevated elopement experience hosted at the stunning Donovan Manor in Raleigh, North Carolina, and I’m honored […]

December 17, 2025

Meet Me at the Manor: A Luxury Elopement Experience at Donovan Manor

Married At The Manor | Donovan Manor Elopement Collection

An Elevated Indian Wedding Styled Shoot at Donovan Manor in North Carolina If you have ever wondered what happens when bold cultural tradition meets soft, editorial luxury, this Indian wedding styled shoot at Donovan Manor is your answer. Set just outside Raleigh, NC, this shoot was designed to inspire couples planning a modern Indian or […]

December 15, 2025

An Elevated Indian Wedding at Donovan Manor in North Carolina

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A fall wedding at The Evermore in Apex, NC filled with modern details, coffee cart vibes, and a golf simulator. Captured by Gold + Sage, Raleigh NC wedding photographer. A Love Story That Spanned States Emily and Anthony’s story began back in high school — on Emily’s 17th birthday, to be exact. What started as […]

November 10, 2025

Emily + Anthony’s Fall Wedding at The Evermore

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Colleen + Tyler’s wedding at Kinsleeshop Farm was filled with color, emotion, and fireworks — complete with their golden retriever, Winston. Captured by Gold + Sage, Raleigh wedding photographer and videographer. A Story 12 Years in the Making Sometimes the best stories take their time. For Colleen and Tyler, it all began in 2012 at […]

November 10, 2025

Colleen + Tyler’s Kinsleeshop Farm Wedding

Colleen + Tyler | Wedding Day

Raleigh Engagement Photographer | The 1893 House & Downtown Raleigh Engagement Session Explore Kevin + Elsa’s romantic engagement photos at The 1893 House and the NC Capitol Building in downtown Raleigh. Captured by Gold + Sage, a Raleigh engagement photographer. Elegant, Modern, and a Little Bit Cinematic Kevin and Elsa’s engagement session was the perfect […]

November 10, 2025

Kevin + Elsa’s Engagement Session at The 1893 House and Downtown Raleigh

Elsa + Kevin | Engagement Session

If you’ve ever wondered what it would look like to bottle up the sweetest spring day in Raleigh, sprinkle in personal touches, some serious heart, and a whole lot of joy… it would look exactly like Sarah and Adam’s wedding. These two tied the knot on June 7, 2025, and every part of their celebration […]

June 20, 2025

Sarah + Adam’s Raleigh Wedding: A Day Full of Meaning, Color, and Love

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Sarah + Akul’s Multi-Day Indian Wedding: When love spans traditions, families, and full weekends—magic happens. Sarah and Akul’s wedding was the definition of a joyful, multi-day celebration. From vibrant Indian traditions to a stunning Western ceremony, their wedding weekend brought color, culture, and connection together in the most unforgettable way. Starting in Raleigh: The Haldi […]

June 20, 2025

Sarah + Akul’s Multi-Day Indian Wedding in North Carolina: Feat. Sangeet, Baraat, & a Wedding, and more

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