Real Weddings: Melissa + Diego

Melissa and Diego’s Charlotte wedding is beautiful in so many ways.  They are a stunning couple, to be sure, but what is so amazing about this wedding is the strong sense of love and connection that they share.  Cheyenne and Geoff Schultz did a wonderful job capturing the magic of their wedding!

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The couple have a son, Sandro, and he is just the most adorable little boy, isn’t he?

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This light is just … etherial, perfect.  I adore how Melissa paired neutral bridesmaids gowns with red bouquets – they really pop!

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OK, so how gorgeous is Melissa?  I love the feathered headpiece, and her classic and understated makeup.

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The Charlotte skyline is a beautiful photo backdrop.

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The ceremony was held at the St. Gabriel Catholic Church

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… and then they moved to The Palmer Building for the reception.  The dark beauty of the room was accented with lush burgundy linens and deep red and green centerpieces.

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Escort cards were pinned to a lovely world map – such a unique display!

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And of course, fun was had by all!

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Cheyenne and Geoff, thank you for sharing this wedding with EAD!  More amazing images can be found on The Schultzes blog here and here!

Vendors:

Photography – The Schultzes
Ceremony Location – St. Gabriel Catholic Church
Reception Location – The Palmer Building
Wedding planner – Alyse Woodward Events
Florist – Flowers from the Cellar
Catering – Best Impressions Caterers
Cake – Decadent Designs
DJ – All the Right Grooves
Escort cards – Three Little Birds
Makeup – Elizabeth Tolley
Hair – Fuze Salon
Dress – Mecklenburg Bridal

we heart your comments!
  1. Dognbird writes... {March 8, 2010 at 5:13 pm}

    Loving everything about this wedding – especially all the warm pops of rustic color. Feeling the neutral gowns as well.
    .-= Dognbird’s most recent blog post: DIY: Embroidery Spool Bud Vases =-.

  2. emma writes... {March 8, 2010 at 6:08 pm}

    Gorgeous wedding! I love those bouquets – gorgeous colors!

  3. Melissa Morales writes... {March 8, 2010 at 9:28 pm}

    Wow, this made me relive my wedding day all over again. Cheyenne & Geoff are so ridiculously talented…Alyse too! Thank you for featuring us on your blog…I could look at these pictures everyday!

  4. The images are absolutely beautiful. The cake is amazing, especially the rose color against the white…perfect!
    .-= Kim’s most recent blog post: Address Stamp – Katherine =-.

  5. very very lovely! So many beautiful elements & the “ethereal perfect” description of the lighting… is perfect. Gorgeous bride and wow~ that dress!
    .-= heidi@trulyengaging’s most recent blog post: Red Carpet Faves! =-.

  6. Pam Coleman writes... {March 9, 2010 at 10:21 am}

    Wow! I thought this was a magazine spread at first! What a beautiful wedding, a beautiful couple and gorgeous baby. They all look like hand picked models!

  7. Cindy Reeves writes... {March 9, 2010 at 10:27 am}

    Melissa and Diego truly had the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen, why that couple and their baby should be in motion pictures..they put the JoliePitt Family to shame! What a beautiful and loving family it really shows.

  8. That baby! OMG. I want to eat him up.
    .-= Teresa’s most recent blog post: A big day. =-.

  9. This is the kind of light that makes fairy tales! I’m seriously giddy over here with delight at those first few photos in the woods. And that couple is just stunning! We photographers are just SO blessed to be able to capture the lives of families like this one.
    .-= Erin Marie Hall’s most recent blog post: Group Photo Shoot with the X/Stop Group! =-.

  10. Elrike writes... {May 3, 2010 at 3:15 pm}

    Wow, all those beautyful pictures! You make the best pictures I’ve ever seen! Very much inspiration..
    I live in the Netherlands, I wish you could photograph my wedding too, altough it’s just over a couple of years.. I just love it!

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