Ally & Mario are married after the sweetest afternoon — getting ready at the cutest B&B, exchanging vows together outside before making it official at the New Hanover County Courthouse, and ending our time together by decorating their own wedding cake.

What a dream. Get married however you want.

This day was made possible by the rulebook being thrown out the window and decisions being made based on what felt right and not others’ expectations. It was made possible by careful timeline planning and adding time when we felt like we needed to, knowing that keeping everything intentional and not rushed was most important. It was made possible by pausing and letting sweet things unfold on their own, while also saying “yes, and” during portrait time.

Here’s to doing whatever you want. There are no rules.