Annie & Sam’s Catholic Wedding at Saint Gabriel & Alexander Homestead

Photographing a wedding at your own church hits a little differently. When Annie and Sam got married at Saint Gabriel Catholic Church in Charlotte, I wasn’t just familiar with the setting—I knew the beauty and significance of the place where they were about to begin their marriage.

Their wedding day was a wonderful mix of faith, family, beautiful portraits, and all the little in-between moments that make a wedding feel like your wedding. After the ceremony at Saint Gabriel, everyone headed to Alexander Homesteadfor a relaxed and beautiful reception surrounded by friends and family.

And, as always, I wanted the photographs to feel just as timeless as the day itself, so I used film in addition to digital photography.

Catholic weddings have a rhythm and beauty all their own. From the quiet moments before the ceremony to the processional, the readings, the exchange of vows, and finally seeing a newly married couple walk back down the aisle together, there are so many meaningful moments woven throughout the Mass.

If you're planning a Catholic wedding in Charlotte, I'd love to help you create photographs in film and digital that feel beautiful today and still look beautiful decades from now.