An Elegant and Intimate Lakefront Wedding in Charlotte, NC

Florals by Malaya Floral, custom wedding dress by Meghan Kelly Designs

Allie and David were married on a quiet spring afternoon at a lakeside park in Charlotte, North Carolina. The setting felt personal—peaceful, surrounded by trees, with just the right amount of breeze. It was the kind of place that matched them well: unassuming, beautiful, and thoughtful.

The couple shares a love of bird watching, a hobby that’s been a part of their relationship from the start. Fittingly, birds became a subtle, unscripted presence throughout the day. During the ceremony, a group of geese flew low over the water just behind them. Others swam by during portraits, almost as if on cue. It felt like the landscape itself was acknowledging them.

Allie wore a custom gown by Meagan Kelly Designs—a modern silhouette with delicate jacquard florals that caught the light in all the right ways. Her bouquet by Margo of Malaya Floral was full of movement and soft, painterly color. Margo’s floral design throughout the ceremony leaned into that same natural feeling—unstructured and textural, with blooms that echoed the setting rather than trying to define it.

After the ceremony, guests headed to The Fig Tree for a seated dinner. The atmosphere shifted to something a little more intimate and cozy—tucked into a historic home with candlelit tables and thoughtful toasts.

This gallery blends medium format film, 35mm film, and digital imagery—each format chosen to suit the different rhythms of the day. The result is a mix of tones and textures that reflect the quiet elegance of the setting and the genuine ease between Allie and David.

This wasn’t a day about big gestures. It was calm, intentional, and full of quiet moments that made a lasting impression.