PARISA + STEVEN (A WEDDING AT WASHINGTON DUKE INN & GOLF CLUB IN DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA)

parisa + steven | photos by lydia jane (www.lydiajane.com)

This August I flew to Durham, North Carolina to photograph Parisa and Steven's wedding. North Carolina will always hold a special place in my heart for the weddings I've photographed there. Back in 2009, I photographed one of my most popular wedding's (Daniel + Mindy's wedding) in Charlotte. Two years later I photographed another personal favorite (Mr. and Mrs. Connor) in the Outer Banks. 

Well, North Carolina in 2014 certainly didn't disappoint. Parisa and Steven's wedding was absolutely breathtaking. As my first Persian/American wedding, it was not only new and exciting, but full of beauty, life, and lots of dancing. I wish I could go back and attend this wedding as a guest or maybe just be adopted into Parisa's family. Haha, I loved every second of their dance party reception.

Parisa's gown may be my favorite of the year. I simply can't get enough of it. It was designed by the talented Anarkh Designs. Get this, it was their first bridal gown. I'm amazed!

Parisa + Steven: Thank you for flying me all the way to Durham! I'm so blessed to have been your photographer. I wish you both the best in the world! Give D.C. a hug for me.

Venue: Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club | Dress: Anarkh Designs