A Spring Wedding at 128 South in Wilmington, NC
Lauren and Jake’s wedding at 128 South in Downtown Wilmington, NC was the kind of day you don’t forget. It was filled with meaning, connection, and coastal charm. These two were high school sweethearts who both ended up at UNCW, and their relationship deepened over years of shared classes, evening strolls along the Riverwalk, and beach days at Wrightsville. Wilmington became more than just a college town. It became the heart of their story.
What makes this wedding even more special is how Lauren and I first connected. She happened to see me photographing a sunrise engagement session on Wrightsville Beach one morning and later told me she was impressed by how calm, focused, and professional I seemed while working. A few days later, she came across the final images on Instagram and realized I was the same photographer she had seen on the beach. She reached out, and we instantly clicked. It felt like one of those right-place, right-time moments that was just meant to be.
Their May wedding was picture-perfect. 128 South is one of Wilmington’s most beloved venues for a reason. The historic brick interior, the airy layout, and the sweeping views of the Cape Fear River make it a dream to photograph. Lauren and Jake exchanged vows surrounded by their closest family and friends, with sunlight pouring in through the windows and soft spring florals framing the space.
We slipped away after the ceremony to capture portraits along South Front Street, with the kind of golden hour light that makes every frame look like a movie still. From the Riverwalk to the rooftop balcony, the entire evening had that warm, coastal energy Wilmington is known for. Guests toasted under string lights and danced the night away just steps from where Lauren and Jake made so many of their early memories.
If you’re planning a spring wedding in Wilmington, North Carolina, it’s hard to top a venue like 128 South. It’s historic, romantic, and right in the heart of everything. Scroll on for highlights from a day that brought love, laughter, and full-circle magic to life.
