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![gold, sea foam green and white wedding colors gold, sea foam green and white wedding colors](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-10.jpg)
Every now and then a wedding comes along that’s so minimal, beautifully thought out and photographed in such a dreamy way. It’s almost calming to just look at Lauren + Joshua’s wedding, photographed by F5 Photography, but that’s why we love it so much. Who better to sum up the wedding than the bride: The inspiration was a modern, romantic wedding by the sea. It was important to us, that we didn’t have a “beach wedding” but rather an intimate wedding inspired by the surroundings – in our case the ocean. Our color palette was inspired by sea shells – so neutrals accented with metallics like copper.
![ceramic ring plate, Michael Bondanza earrings and Giuseppe Zanotti ceramic ring plate, Michael Bondanza earrings and Giuseppe Zanotti](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-1.jpg)
![booklet wedding invitations booklet wedding invitations](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-3.jpg)
I am a graphic designer, so I designed and produced our invitations. They were letterpressed and then hand painted with a subtle watercolor wash. We really liked the combination of the geometric shape of the invitation (a nod to modern) paired with the softer watercolor treatment.
![beaded cap sleeve Jenny Packham wedding dress beaded cap sleeve Jenny Packham wedding dress](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-6.jpg)
![gathered, side french braid gathered, side french braid](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-5a.jpg)
![white and peach rose bouquet white and peach rose bouquet](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-2.jpg)
![black suit and striped tie black suit and striped tie](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-4.jpg)
![lounge wedding portraits lounge wedding portraits](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-9.jpg)
![beaded cap sleeve Jenny Packham wedding dress beaded cap sleeve Jenny Packham wedding dress](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-5b.jpg)
![delicate rose coffee table centerpieces delicate rose coffee table centerpieces](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-7.jpg)
![hanging picture garland hanging picture garland](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/north-carolina-11.jpg)
![white and peach rose and peony bouquet white and peach rose and peony bouquet](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/northday-carolina-15.jpg)
![ocean-side wedding ceremony ocean-side wedding ceremony](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/northday-carolina-16.jpg)
![intimate wedding ceremony intimate wedding ceremony](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/northday-carolina-14.jpg)
![decorative paper tree decor decorative paper tree decor](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/northday-carolina-19.jpg)
![family style dining table family style dining table](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/northday-carolina-12.jpg)
![traditional groom and bride cake topper traditional groom and bride cake topper](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/northday-carolina-13.jpg)
![intimate candle-lit reception intimate candle-lit reception](/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/northday-carolina-17.jpg)
Congratulations Lauren + Joshua!
Photography: F5 Photography / Catering: Aqua Restaurant & Spa / Flowers: Bells & Whistles / Cakes & cupcakes: Carolina Cupcakery / Hair: Hot Heads Salon / Jewelry: Michael Bondanza / Dress: Jenny Packham / Shoes: Guiseppe Zanottie