As a newlywed excited to start a family of my own, this vow renewal, so gracefully captured by Michael & Carina Photography, gave me a glimpse into the sweet joy that five years of marriage can bring. With two adorable little ladies (who held the most darling bouquets) and one on the way, Amanda and Mike renewed their I do’s family-style and barefoot in the sand. See more of their day here in the gallery!
From Michael and Carina Photography… This is one of the sweetest events with you that a photographer could only hope for. It is styled and pretty, but it is also 100% authentic. This vow renewal reminds me that love is not just the wedding. Love is a journey and the wedding is just the beginning.
Amanda and Mike celebrated their 5 year wedding anniversary renewing their vows amidst their friends and family at their favorite beach at Cape Hatteras. It was everything they had hoped for: fun, laid-back, romantic and salty. The ocean breeze tossed Amanda’s dress and hair all day and it was just perfect.
The couple said their second I do’s barefoot just a few steps from the Atlantic ocean, while holding the hands of their two daughters. The third daughter was also part of their celebration, she will be welcomed into the family in just a few months. This pregnant mom is as beautiful as can be in her breathtaking dress from Maya Couture. The oldest daughter was determined to help her get dressed earlier that day; she was the sweetest bridesmaid! The two girls had matching dresses that went perfectly with the soft blush color of their mom’s gown. They also carried miniature bridal bouquets down the aisle!
The soft blush and champagne tones went well with the soft colors of the sand and the ocean. The seashells used for the detail photos, are from the beach where Amanda and Mike first said “I do” five years ago. These little personal touches added to the special feeling of their vow renewal. Local crabs were on the menu for dinner, while everybody enjoyed a laid-back evening by the water.
The couple had their first dance as the sun was setting over the water and snuggled in the sand as the sun slowly disappeared.
From The Bride…We’ve been married five years, and we wanted a vow renewal. I got to be a bride again and I loved every second of it because my girls (all three!) were there! We found out three days before that this one on the way was a girl and it made it all that much more special. Five years married, three baby girls. We certainly are blessed beyond measure! We love the nitty gritty salty and sandy Cape Hatteras Motel in Buxton, what a retreat. It was the most incredible setting we could have hoped for, and so authentically us!
Photography: Michael And Carina Photography | Floral Design: Bells And Whistles | Wedding Dress: Misty Prewitt | Cake: Great Cakes | Officiant: Dave Keller | Venue: Cape Hatteras Motel | Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab | Girl's Dresses : Jamie Powell