The Carolina Inn Bridal Portrait Photos • Raleigh Wedding Photographer

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Ali’s bridal session at The Carolina Inn was so very her. From her vintage-esque wedding gown, to cat-eye makeup, to heirloom cameo necklace, it was such a wonderful glance at how stunning she would look on her wedding day. Ali’s portrait photographs resulted in some of my FAVORITE images of a bride, ever.

The Carolina Inn bridal portraits by Raleigh wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography. Vintage cat-eye look for the bride in white lace with red hair. The Carolina Inn bridal portraits by Raleigh wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride in a white lace gown with an heirloom cameo necklace.

Her wedding gown train was long and lush and the prettiest lace gave me a lot of fabric to play with in every image. The above right image was the perfect situation to bunch up the train into such a pretty pose for an iconic photo. The Carolina Inn bridal portraits by Raleigh wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride in a white lace gown and black and white checked floor.

I LOVE these images of her on the classic black and white checkered floor of The Carolina Inn The Carolina Inn bridal portraits by Raleigh wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride in a white lace gown and red hair with beaded appliqué.

The great thing about a bridal session is you get to test out a hair style, makeup and the dress before the big day…and wear it all for two occasions! Her deep red rosette detailed shoes, removable sleeves on her dress, and beaded lace applique on her hair were items I was excitedly looking forward to seeing in October as well. Her pearl earrings made a reappearance too. The Carolina Inn bridal portraits by Raleigh wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride in a white lace gown at the piano with deep red shoes. The Carolina Inn bridal portraits by Raleigh wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride in a white lace gown with iconic lines.

She’s so “Vogue” in these images. I love it!

Never a girl for the ordinary, Ali’s engagement ring was vintage too, with a marquee center stone set in yellow gold. Ali’s an artist with clear creative vision and I loved how all the elements she envisioned came together to be uniquely her. Her dress was incredible, as you can see – she altered a Martina Liana design to have removable sleeves, giving her already beautiful low-back, plunging neckline dress an extra “wow” factor.The Carolina Inn bridal portraits by Raleigh wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride in a white lace gown with her gold marquee shaped diamond ring. The Carolina Inn bridal portraits by Raleigh wedding photographer Mikkel Paige Photography. The bride in a white lace gown with lush yellow curtains.

Isn’t she a beauty?

Venue: The Carolina Inn / Wedding planner: A Swanky Affair / Hair: Cara at DB Sutton / Wedding gown designer: Martina Liana

Don’t forget to check out their wedding day (another one of my favorites, ever) and more on Facebook and Instagram.

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