Elizabethan Gardens Wedding | Outer Banks, North Carolina | RVA Wedding Photographer

Amanda and Chris were married Monday March 27, 2023, the same date as Amanda's grandparents were married in 1967. In the words of Amanda's mother, "My parents have that something special we all long for...Amanda and Chris have it as well. I can't imagine a more beautiful way to celebrate that love than sharing an anniversary every year."

I arrived early because from the minute Amanda & Chris reached out, I was eager to photograph The Elizabethan Gardens in Manteo, North Carolina. The gardens did not disappoint. My approach was to highlight their already naturally beautiful day without over-editing/staging anything. I wanted them to remember how they felt on their wedding day when they looked back on their photos. I deeply home to photograph more Elizabethan Gardens weddings. Shot on digital and 35mm film photography. <3

About the photographer: Jesslyn McCartney is a hybrid digital and film photographer based in Richmond, Virginia. She takes a natural approach to documentation, capturing the beauty in little moments. With a focus on weddings, couples, and motherhood, Jesslyn's photographs are nostalgic, timeless, and emotion-centered.

Photographer

JESSLYN MCCARTNEY, RVA Wedding Photographer

Decor

BAREFOOT RENTALS

Cake

ALMOST HEAVEN BAKERY

Florist

NAGS HEAD FLORIST

Officiant

ELLEN HEATWOLE (TAKES 2 WEDDINGS)

Hair/Makeup

SOUTHERN STYLES/SOUTHERN GLAM Wedding Venue EZIABETHAN GARDENS, MONTEO, NORTH CAROLINA