Umstead Bride and Groom Inspiration Photos • Raleigh, NC • Wedding Photography

Raleigh, NC wedding inspiration by Mikkel Paige Photography. Modern take on a rustic table at Umstead Park.

Raleigh, North Carolina in all its fall splendor. I can still smell the pine needles in the southern sun baking beneath our feet as our fabulous team set the stage for an incredible styled shoot (please check out the vendor list at the end of this post!). I absolutely adore this modern take on a rustic setting and I am so proud it’s featured on Inspired by This today and we can finally reveal it to the world!

Hope and Zach, our fabulous real-life couple, were incredible. Smiling and laughing, and loving on each other braving the southern heat, I couldn’t get enough of this newly engaged pair. I can’t thank them enough for their positive spirit and looking so darn good for us!

Aren’t those framed quotes on the tree amazing? Priscilla is a fully prepared planner and I was totally impressed by her toolbox she takes to all her shoots and events. She was ready, y’all, with a hammer and nails, to put those puppies up!

I have a confession: I’m a complete sucker for shrimp ‘n grits. And Brooke of Belle’s Catering, unbeknownst to her, spoiled me on this dish. It was delicious. As was all the real food they prepared for the shoot. I have no shame. Yes, I tasted it all.