Wrightsville Beach Engagement Session // Bridget & Ryan

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February 14, 2024

Wrightsville Beach Engagement Session | NC wedding photographer

Golden Hour Engagement Session at Wrightsville Beach

Wrightsville Beach Engagement Sessions. I could photograph them every single day and never be tired. After a week of weather in the 30’s we were lucky enough to find an unexpected 70 degree Monday in January. Taking advantage of the sunny day, we ventured onto the sand dunes and shore of Wrightsville Beach- only a few minutes outside of Wilmington, North Carolina. As a Wilmington wedding photographer, Wrightsville Beach is one of my favorite places for engagement sessions because of how vast the area is. You can feel like the only people around. Just perfect sand dunes. the ocean waves crashing around. No people. No other sessions. Just them and their love. And their dog of course.

Bridget & Ryan are in the process of planning their Wilmington wedding at Wrightsville Manor, one of my favorite North Carolina wedding venues. They knew they wanted to have their engagement session on the North Carolina coast as an ode to their wedding location and Ryan’s hometown, so a sunset beach sesh was the perfect fit for them. One of my favorite secrets as a local is that I get to share with couples that this is actually one of the filming locations for the show the Summer I Turned Pretty!

Harmony at the cove is the perfect spot for couples wanting a partial indoor session or a cute place to get ready for their session. This houseboat airbnb along the Cape Fear river is the perfect mix of modern and cozy. The large windows and funky atmosphere are incredibly inviting.

Considering having your engagement session at Wrighstville Beach?

You can check out my full Wilmington engagement session guide that shares all my favorite locations and info on what to consider when having your engagement session on our beautiful coast.

From the bride…

“Ryan and I met almost 7 years ago! We got engaged last year in Switzerland which was awesome. We both realized early on that we love to travel, so we back packed around Europe together for 1-2 months. Since we survived that trip together, we decided we could survive anything lol We are planning for a simple, timeless look for our wedding and want photos to look back on for the rest of our lives that align!“

After looking at their Pinterest board for their wedding and engagement session.. I KNEW we were a match made in heaven. They wanted a warm, romantic, Wrightsville Beach engagement session that captured the essence of their love for one another. By bringing their pup and being down for anything (even braving the winter weather to dip their toes in the sea)- I think we captured just that.

Need a photographer for your Wrightsville Beach Engagement Session? I’d love to document this season in your life at one of my favorite places to shoot! Check out my work and say hey today: