This is one of the most personal weddings I’ll ever post here. Meg, my cousin, childhood confidant, fellow lover of Pixi Sticks, and the maid of honor at my own wedding, married her high school sweetheart William, and I could not be more thrilled for the two of them! Watching Meg with William, it was was so, SO easy to see why they fell in love- she is totally at ease in his arms, more herself than I’ve ever seen her before. He brings out the best in her, that fun, excitable Meg that I grew up going to the beach with, the version of her that only those of us who know her best get to experience. He elicits a level of joy in her that makes your heart swell just being around them.

Everything came together perfectly. The weather? It was 75 and sunny, not an ounce of humidity to be found; a rarity for Bald Head Island at that time of year. The florals were exquisite, the design was breathtaking, and Meg was an absolute vision in white lace. William couldn’t keep a smile off his face, from the first look to their departure that night on a Rolls Royce golf cart.

Meg, you know I love you like the sister I never had, and to be both your photographer as well as to stand up with you at the ceremony as a bridesmaid was an honor that I’ll treasure forever. You’re a WIFE now, Megs! Of all the roles you’ve ever had in life so far, this one will be the greatest adventure. William, I’m so grateful you and Meg found each other! She is at her best when she’s with you, and to know that you’ll be by her side for the rest of your lives is just the best. She’s crazy about you, you’re crazy about her, and the world is better with you together.

*A huge, huge thank you to Sarah Goodwin for second shooting, allowing me to be both photographer and bridesmaid! I couldn’t have done this without you, girl! You’ll see several of her images sprinkled throughout*

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Meg, you are absolutely radiant.

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Preppy seaside wedding on Bald Head Island- Abby Grace Photography

Sarah took over for the ceremony and I’m so grateful for it!

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Preppy seaside wedding on Bald Head Island- Abby Grace Photography

Preppy seaside wedding on Bald Head Island- Abby Grace Photography

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Preppy seaside wedding on Bald Head Island- Abby Grace Photography

Favorite bridal party photo ever. No exaggeration.

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Meg & William’s favor was a custom-blend of Woodford Reserve bourbon- their families spent a day tasting various bourbons at the distillery and chose their two favorites to be blended into one in honor of the new union.

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The incredible team of vendors that came together to make this day possible-

Photography: Abby Grace Photography
Second photographer: Sarah Goodwin Photography
Ceremony: Old Baldy Lighthouse, Bald Head Island
Reception: Bald Head Island Club
Design & Coordination: Kickstand Events
Bride + MOH bouquet: our grandmother, Mimi!
All other floral design: Kickstand Events
Dress: Monique Lhuillier
Shoes: Kate Spade
Bridesmaids: JCrew
Cake: One Belle Bakery
Live band: The Business

William & Meg- a chic, preppy seaside wedding on Bald Head Island

July 22, 2014

  1. Lauren Swann says:

    These are gorgeous Abby!!!

  2. ABBY! You did such an stunning job with this wedding AND being a bridesmaid. *High five* girl, because you rocked it out. Doing double duty is not for the faint of heart 🙂 It was such a pleasure to spend the weekend with you and the family, being able to help you out so you could do your bridesmaid duties and enjoy it! xo

  3. PAULA ANDERSON says:

    Just wonderful. Pretty, heartwarming!!

  4. Dad says:

    My daughter is so talented and my niece is so beautiful. What a great combination!!!

  5. Emilia Jane says:

    That bridal party portrait is PERFECTION! <3

  6. Rici says:

    Love your smile Abby! in the first bridesmaids picture 😉

  7. […] think Nicole looks familiar, you’re right! She was a bridesmaid in William & Meg’s wedding in May, and now it’s these two’s […]

  8. […] my favorite flowers. And I can’t wait for more fluffy bouquets like this one! Remember this Bald Head Island wedding? Cuz it was a doozy. I love this […]

  9. […] meeting Nicole as a fellow bridesmaids for William & Meg’s Bald Head Island wedding last year, and knowing Nick already had a ring, I was SO excited when I got the email from Nicole! […]

  10. […] Nicole Anderson Paper Co. I love Nicole. We first met as bridesmaids in Meg & William’s wedding, then I had the privilege of photographing Nicole’s wedding last summer, and now […]

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