December 20, 2022
Taryn and Michael are married! They hosted the most beautiful and intimate fall wedding alongside Lake Norman and the whole thing was simply stunning. I rarely photograph weddings solo, but it was a nice change of pace to have such a small and sweet wedding to spend the day at. I actually got to bring AJ along to assist me throughout the day. Taryn and Michael’s families were so gracious to us both and I can’t thank them enough for that. It meant the world!
Lakeside Wedding at Lake Norman
This beautiful October wedding was held right along the waterfront, in the backyard of the home they were using. I honestly think that one of my favorite parts of the day was their ceremony. It was simple and perfect. Taryn and Michael welcomed around 15 guests to help them tie the knot and you could just feel the intimacy of the whole day everywhere. I want to give a shoutout, too. Even with a smaller wedding, things can get off easily. But, Taryn’s best friend Tricia is a wedding planner and did an amazing job coordinating everything! It all ran smoothly and the whole day was perfect.
Emotional Lakeside Wedding Day
Before the ceremony, Taryn had a first look with her dad. It was super sweet!! I will always get emotional at father-daughter first looks. There’s nothing like them. And speaking of emotional moments, their waterfront ceremony was definitely special, too. It was intimate and quiet, but also a chance for their family and friends to reflect on their relationship. Michael’s daughter, Francesca, was so precious – I kept catching her getting teary during the ceremony! After the ceremony, we captured so many amazing family portraits before I stole Taryn and Michael away for some portraits alone. There were tons of beautiful spots for photos – I might have gone a bit overboard!! They ended the night with an incredible dinner in the house. The place settings were gorgeous – with little touches of fall – and their private chef was AMAZING!
Congratulations again, Taryn and Michael. Your intimate wedding day is definitely one I will never forget! I’m so happy for you both!!
Wedding Vendors
Wedding Planner: Tricia Christine Weddings
Cake: Suarez Bakery
Florist: Sweet T Flowers
Beauty: Devin Bryne Artistry
Rentals: Cooke Rentals
Chef: Heart and Soul Catering
![wedding dress hangs from chandelier at home in Lake Norman wedding](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_1.jpg)
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![bride's bouquet and earrings for small Lake Norman wedding](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_2.jpg)
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![mother places veil on bride's head in North Carolina](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_12-scaled.jpg)
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![bride and father have first look on patio of Lake Norman home](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_17.jpg)
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![rustic chairs and aisle for lakefront Lake Norman wedding ceremony](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_21.jpg)
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![groom kisses bride dipping her during Lake Norman wedding ceremony](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_38.jpg)
![bride and groom laugh while guests toss flower petals after ceremony](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_39.jpg)
![bride and groom walk through rose petals being thrown by guests after ceremony](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_40-scaled.jpg)
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![newlyweds pose near patio of Lake Norman home](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_43-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom pose with groom's daughter at alter](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_44-scaled.jpg)
![groom in military dress blues stands on brick pathway at Lake Norman wedding](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_6.jpg)
![black and white portrait of newlyweds with floral arbor for Lake Norman wedding](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_45-scaled.jpg)
![bride poses by floral arbor for ceremony at Lake Norman wedding](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_47.jpg)
![bride holds bouquet of pink and white flowers with woman in pink gown](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_52.jpg)
![bride hugs stepdaughter during wedding portraits](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_48-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom sit on wooden bench with flowers around them](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_49.jpg)
![groom leans to kiss bride with her veil over them at Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_63.jpg)
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![newlyweds sit on wooden bench surrounded by floral arbor at Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_66-scaled.jpg)
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![newlyweds stand on wooden dock during Lake Norman wedding portraits](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_55-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom hug on wooden dock at Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_56.jpg)
![bride hugs groom in military dress blues on wooden dock at Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_57-scaled.jpg)
![groom dips bride kissing her on Lake Norman wooden dock](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_59-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds hug leaning heads together at Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_58-scaled.jpg)
![bride poses on wooden dock overlooking Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_68.jpg)
![bride and groom portraits alongside Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_70.jpg)
![groom kisses bride's hand during photos on wooden dock](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_72-scaled.jpg)
![bride smiles leaning over shoulder during portraits at Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_69-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds hold hands walking over wooden dock at Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_71-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds hold hands walking on lawn of Lake Norman home](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_73.jpg)
![bride and groom hug by rose bush outside home in Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_78-scaled.jpg)
![bride and groom pose by rose bush outside Lake Norman home](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_74.jpg)
![bride and groom laugh together during wedding photos](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_76-scaled.jpg)
![bride leans on groom's shoulder during portraits in Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_75.jpg)
![bride holds groom's arm in military dress blues showing off engagement ring](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_77.jpg)
![bride and groom stand on stone steps of home in Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_80-scaled.jpg)
![newlyweds smile standing on stone steps of home in Lake Norman](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_81.jpg)
![bride and groom hug on brick steps of home in Lake Norman NC](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_79.jpg)
![glasses of champagne for bride and groom](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_83-scaled.jpg)
![wedding cake stands on wooden table in Lake Norman home](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_85-scaled.jpg)
![place settings for intimate reception with pink and gold details](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_86.jpg)
![floral display sits behind table for reception](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_87.jpg)
![acrylic table number for intimate wedding reception in Lake Norman home](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_90.jpg)
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![groom dips ride kissing her during sparkler exit](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_97.jpg)
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See another beautiful fall wedding at Boxwood Estate from this year here!
![Lake Norman wedding day at private residence with lakeside ceremony photographed by NC wedding photographer Kevyn Dixon Photography](https://kevyndixonphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4648/2022/12/Lake-Norman-Wedding_TM_Kevyn-Dixon-Photography_101.png)
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