Gillian and Craig

Gillian and her wonderful family have been close friends for many years. Our houses are less than a mile from each other and the moms in our neighborhood refer to themselves the “Quail Hollow Council.” Translation: Getting away with anything with so many pairs of eyes watching you wasn’t easy.  We made a portrait of Gillian and her brothers, Albert and Andrew as a Christmas present for the mother Violet from their father, Frank a couple of years ago. We must have done something right because Gillian apparently decided then and there that we were going to photograph her wedding. Of course, I don’t think Craig had proposed at that point!

It was a wonderful afternoon of getting ready, and Raleigh Trolley rides from the Manson and Greeson houses to the Church for the ceremony. The wedding party re-boarded the Trolley for the trip to the State Club, stopping downtown for a quick group portrait on Fayetteville Street with the State Capitol in the background, and at our Craige & van Roden studio for a little champagne… no alcohol allowed on the Trolley!

Their elegant reception at the State Club included dinner and lots of dancing to music provided by the incomparable Joe Bunn. One of my favorite memories will be  photographing Gillian and Craig as they cut their cake with her grandfathers Naval officer’s sword. An even better memory: the chance to dance with my wife, Ann, while my wonderful and talented colleague, Patrica kept working!

Enjoy!

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