Results tagged “Mary Basnight” from Outer Banks Wedding Magazine

Many of today's couples are facing the same question. Do we need or should we have an engagement photo session? If you are facing this same thought and are still unsure, then consider the following information before you make your final decision. For anyone who is married, you can still consider having this style of photo shoot as part of your anniversary celebration too. The couple below did just that...they requested an engagement session "with a twist" as part of their fifth wedding anniversary. Congrats to Linsey + Chad!

 

An engagement session is a great way to get to know your photographer, develop and build trust/rapport with your photographer and to become familiar with your photographer's style of shooting. The engagement shoot is designed for you to experience your time together in a fun, light hearted way and, at the same time, it will include some romantic moments that can show the intensity of love shared between you two. How many professional images of you with your loved one do you have in your apartment, home or office that show all the facets of your relationship in high quality imagery? I'm not talking about the snap shots your friends took of you two at the latest outing or the couple's shot with you holding the camera at arms-length away, high overhead. Those are great, fun candid images to be treasured, no argument from me. But what I'm talking about is something more.

 

 

The engagement session is all about YOU! Be creative about what you wear, where you decide to shoot, time of day and what it really is about you two as a couple that makes you two click. Bring your dog to the shoot or maybe some wine while walking under the pier? Also, look to other websites for inspiration. Remember, the engagement shoot is a time for your photographer to learn about you and for you to build trust and rapport with your photographer...all before the big day. But who said you couldn't have fun too? Once you've invested your time and have seen the final results, you'll be glad you had your engagement photos taken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

More to come on what to do with the engagement images now that you've had the photo session.

 

--Mary Basnight

outer banks wedding photographer
www.marybasnight.com
mary@marybasnight.com
www.marybasnightKIDS.com
http://OuterBanks.Weddings.com featured blogger for The Knot

 

 

♥ LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION ♥ Imagine your wedding day and reception with the ocean as the backdrop. Wide expansive beaches, sea gulls floating on the wind, the warmth of the sun and a beautiful house by the sea are the perfect combination for the wedding of your dreams. Village Realty can make that dream wedding a reality in one of their many exquisite rental homes. With the beach just steps away, it's not hard to picture yourself taking your vows as a gentle sea breeze lifts your veil and cools your guests. Your wedding photos will include the unspoiled natural beauty of the Outer Banks - rolling waves, sand dunes topped with graceful sea oats, and wide, pristine beaches. The Carolina blue skies are cloudless more often than not, and the purposeful limitation of bright night time lighting makes the stars in the evening sky sparkle like celestial fireworks. No wonder the Outer Banks is the number two wedding destination in the country

 

 

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A 175 mile long barrier island, the Outer Banks is a natural wonder. In an oceanfront beach house, the sound of the surf will gently wake you in the morning and lullaby you to sleep at night. Conch shells and beach glass decorate the landscape and wild horses freely roam the northernmost beaches. It just doesn't get more romantic than this.

 

♥ LUXURY ♥ Village Realty offers the best of beach. Choose from an array of elite properties with as many as 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Lush landscaping sets the stage for what awaits you inside. Luxury homes include amenities such as elevators, wet bars, heated pools, saunas, gourmet kitchens, designer furnishings, state-of-the-art theater rooms and game rooms, hot tubs, Jacuzzis, custom tile, marble foyers, and soaring ceilings. Celebrate the most important day of your life in a home fully equipped and designed to meet your every need.

 

 

If you aren't planning on being married on the beach, visualize your wedding and reception poolside as guests toast to your happiness in the warmth of the sun or under a canopy of stars. If the weather isn't cooperating, you can easily move the festivities inside your spacious and beautifully decorated home.   

 

♥ VALUE ♥ Renting a beach home is a great value. House your wedding party and family under one roof for one price. Compared to other options, the per person, per night cost can be significantly lower by staying in a rental home. Our large kitchens plus additional kitchenettes allow you and your guests to purchase and prepare anything you want, anytime you want. Kitchens are fully equipped with everything you need to dine in, entertain, or just make a snack. Your guests, especially those with children, will also appreciate the opportunity to wash and dry their bathing suits, beach towels and clothing.

 

 

 

Take a break and relax with a movie and popcorn in your home theater, or lounge by the pool. Stretch out in your master suite and soak your cares away in your Jacuzzi tub. Large rooms and multiple floors and decks allow for plenty of elbow room for everyone to gather.

 

♥ CONVENIENCE ♥ Make it easy on yourself and your guests. Renting a beach home for your wedding is the ultimate in convenience. Linens and towels (even for the kitchen) are provided for all rental homes and beds are made. We even include a starter supply of kitchen and toiletry items. The kitchen facilities can accommodate your caterer; there are multiple rest rooms; free parking; instant access to your personal belongings; plenty of options to keep children occupied and supervised (theater and game room); the beach and pool are in your backyard; and if you want the party to last longer - it's your house - party on - you're already home!

 

 

 

 

 

 

♥ PRIVACY ♥ You and your guests will enjoy the privacy of your own pool, your own hot tub, and your own private walkway to the beach. Swim whenever you wish because the pool is always open. So is the kitchen, the game room and the bar!  Have your rehearsal dinner catered in your beautiful home and enjoy it in your own elegant dining room.

 

 

 

On the big day, you and your wedding party can dress in the privacy of your home. No rushing and no wrinkled dresses from riding in a car to the venue. Not having to share your wedding location with another bride or event is another big plus - your wedding is the only event taking place at your location. 

 

 

If you are looking for an unforgettable wedding or reception location that is loaded with amenities, is cost effective, convenient and private, let the professionals at Village Realty help you find the perfect beach house. We are known for our extraordinary customer service and attention to detail. Call either our Nags Head or Corolla office and we promise to help you make your dreams come true.

 

 

--by Karen McCalpin

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Images (c) Mary Basnight Photography

 

 

 

 

 

You're preparing for one of life's milestones.  Whether you've chosen North Carolina's Outer Banks for your destination wedding, or you're still exploring your options, OuterBanksWeddingMagazine.com is designed to give you fresh inspiration and ideas for planning your big day. It's sister site, OuterBanksWeddingMag.com, is filled with information about your wedding options on the OBX: photographers, florists, venues, and much more.

 

Meet Our Contributors

 

Mary Basnight is a native of the Outer Banks, is known far and wide for her emotive lifestyle photography, is a guest blogger for TheKnot.com, and a fan of all things wedding-related. Her work has been featured in several publications including Weddings Unveiled, The Knot, Outer Banks Bride and Grace Ormonde Wedding and Marriage magazines.  As a wedding photographer on the Outer Banks, she is known for her ability to capture the exquisite details, the fun and the romance of the wedding day.  Her passion for photography and weddings is evident, as you will discover when exploring our blog.

 

Vicki Holmes is the image editor for Mary Basnight Photography , blog editor for Outer Banks Wedding Magazine and Outer Banks Wedding Mag, a sister site with a local resource directory. Vicki and Mary have known each other since their early teens, when they would spend summers riding their horses bareback in Wanchese. Vicki's energy, wit and outgoing personality make even the most stressful days at the studio a little easier.

 

Schoshie, Mary's 99 lb., five-year-old black lab, heartily encourages "breaks" between work and play.  We've found this "play time" outdoors, away from the computer, often leads to a refreshed spirit and creative inspiration for the Outer Banks Wedding Magazine blog. Schoshie loves her blanket, playing fetch, and despite her large size, behaves as if she was a lap dog.  We love her genuine, 24/7 enthusiasm!  

 

Navigating Our Wedding Blog

 

Valuable information about planning your wedding on North Carolina's Outer Banks is right at your fingertips. Our wedding blog is organized into three parts:

 

•Blog -- Stay up-to-date on the latest wedding news and trends on the OBX. Feel free to add your own comments or questions. We regularly check and respond to comments, but for quicker response, contact us via email:  Mary@OuterBanksWeddingMagazine.com or Mary@MaryBasnight.com .
 

 

•Ezine -- Download useful information for your OBX wedding, view web sites linked to the ezine, email photos to other users, and more.  Coming soon!
 

 

•Web site directory -- Connect with local professionals throughout the Outer Banks. If you're looking for a photographer, florist, cake baker, wedding planner, or another wedding professional, you will find the  OuterBanksWeddingMag.com to be a fabulous online resource.
 

 

Check back frequently for up-to-date information about planning your wedding on the OBX, including weddings in Corolla, Duck, Nags Head, Hatteras, and Roanoke Island. Numerous couples from all over the world have come to this naturally beautiful area for their weddings. In fact, the Outer Banks has been named one of the top five wedding destinations in the United States. Discover for yourself what makes this area so unique.