The Lodge at the Ballantyne Hotel Wedding with Victoria and Ben | Charlotte NC Wedding Photographer

You know how some people just connect with you effortlessly? Like you’re meant to be BFFs right away? That’s how these two were from the moment I met them at the wedding consultation. I knew their wedding would be special!

On May 30th, these two love birds headed to the Ballantyne Hotel (long drive for both of us – that 4 minutes was a beast), and the magic began! Victoria got ready with her best friend and mom, and every vendor that stopped by filled the room with even more love and hugs and excitement! As Victoria slipped into her dress, Ben was anxiously awaiting to see her downstairs. As she walked up behind him, he couldn’t help but already start smiling. These two were made for each other – anyone can see that. And their souls seeing the other for the first time on their day? It was perfection. Happiness. And then Victoria got to see her dad for the first time too, and that was the sweetest thing ever!

We headed over to the Lodge where Deedie from Springvine had created a gorgeous ceremony spot for these two, complete with a swirled S made of petals in the aisle. They said their vows to each other, shared their first kiss as husband and wife, and partied it up with their best friends and family all night!

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Special thanks to these vendors:
Dress: Hayden Olivia Bridal
Flowers: Springvine Design
HMUA: Hair and Makeup by Rebekah
Venue: The Lodge at the Ballantyne Hotel
Cake: WOW Factor Cakes
DJ: All the Right Grooves
Invitations: Sweetest Beginnings