Dani Elizabeth Photography

02/25/2022

That “just married” walk that turned out to be one one of my favorite shots from Victoria & Cody’s wedding day!

12/14/2021

Congrats Britney & Matthew!

Hair & Makeup | Allyson's Chair
Florals | Dragonfly Florist
Ceremony & Reception Venue | Water’s Edge at Tart Farms, LLC
Planning & Coordination | Dana Reagan
DJ/Entertainment Services | Elevation Entertainment DJ Services
Catering | Old North State Catering

12/04/2021

Victoria & Cody's wedding yesterday at The Oaks at Salem was something out of a dream. From the weather, the colors, food, and desert (I'm talking... little mini apple pie cheesecake bites!)

Shout out to the incredible vendor team that helped make it all happen:

Ceremony & Reception Venue + Planning & Coordination | The Oaks at Salem
Hair & Makeup | Mena Garcia Beauty
Florals | MEWS Designs | Wedding Florist
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music | Udeshi Hargett
DJ & Entertainment | CWDJ Entertainment
Officiant | Kathie McCutcheon
Catering | Rocky Top Catering
Cake | Edible Art of Raleigh
Brides Dress | Lovely Bride Charlotte
Bridesmaids Dresses | Bella Bridesmaids- Cary
Groomsmen & Groom Attire | Joseph A Bank
Invitations | Paper Eliza Sanctuary: Interfaith Spiritual Care

11/23/2021

Black Friday Sale (that lasts longer than one day!) Why not!? 🙌🏻

09/28/2021

Crazy to believe I grew up 20 mins down the road from this beautiful venue. Congrats to Katelyn and Dylan!

Shout out to this amazing vendor team:

Hair and Makeup | @beautybymirandan
Florals | @brookside_flowers
Ceremony and Reception Venue | @thebarnatheritagefarm
DJ & Entertainment Services | @lueyentertainment
Videography | @ourstoryvideocreations
Cake and desserts | @itsapieceofcake247
Catering | @the13bones
Bridal gown | @jillians_bridal_outlet
Bridesmaids dresses | @bridaltraditions
Directors | Lois Miller and Jennifer Holman
Additional photography team | @studioacephoto
Rentals | @rusticflairrentals

09/10/2021

I’ve been lucky (I guess you could say) that Covid has only prevented me from missing two of my couples weddings in the last year. To say that I was absolutely heartbroken and devastated both times would be an understatement. Anne & Josh originally planned their dream wedding in Savannah, GA last year. However, they decided to have a small “mini-mony” in beautiful Franklin, TN instead with hopes of celebrating all over again with all of their family and friends this September.

Three days before their wedding my oldest son tested positive for Covid. I called Anne in tears to let her know and it’s no surprise that she was so understanding and kind. She is honestly one of the most genuine and kind people I have ever met. And rather than being devastated or anxious, she met me with grace and reassured me that she trusted my judgement, which meant the world! Huge thank you to my fellow photographer and dear friend Ashly for stepping in for me.

Although I wasn’t able to be there in person, seeing the pure joy throughout Anne and Josh’s BIG wedding day makes me so happy and I am extremely honored to share these special moments with you all!

Huge shoutout to this amazing vendor team:

Associate Photographer | Ashly McCoy
Planning & Florals | Ivory & Beau
Video | Ardsley Park Productions
Ceremony Venue | Old Fort Jackson
Reception Venue, Catering & Bar Services | Soho South Cafe
Ceremony Music| JL Music Service
Reception Music | Emerald Empire Band
Cake & Desserts | Sugar Whisk
Rentals | Savannah Vintage & Event Rentals
Transportation | Olde Town Trolley & Above & Beyond Limousine
Officiant | Jorge Bonilla (family friend)
Hair & Makeup | Royal Makeup & Hair

09/10/2021

“Life’s most precious moments are not all loud or uproarious. Silence and stillness has its own virtues.”
@perfectionbypatricia @dearcleo @chad_biggs_event_planning @rosehill.events @ariellascalese

09/03/2021

Getting married in 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣!?

While my full day wedding package is a huge hit (including a complimentary engagement session.) I realize with the current events that this isn’t ideal for every couple. I would love to chat with you about building a custom package that fits your wedding photography needs. And, for the month of September I am offering $200 off! You can inquire by clicking the link in my bio ⬆️ or email me directly at [email protected] 💕

07/02/2021

“In a world full of hate, be a light.” 💕🌈

06/27/2021

Once upon a time there was a weather girl who fell in love with a soldier… and despite planning a wedding which was postponed due to a global pandemic and a deployment… they lived Happily Ever After!

Ari & Kyle, I admire you both and have absolutely loved getting to know you two. It was such a joy being able to capture your wedding day and see you both surrounded by your loved ones to celebrate FINALLY.

Introducing Mr. & Mrs. Likens!

Hair and Makeup | Perfection by Patricia
Florist | Kelli G Myers
Videography | Ardsley Park Productions
Ceremony & Reception Venue | Rose Hill
Planning & Coordination | Chad Biggs Event Planning & Design
DJ & Entertainment Services | SPIN
Cake | The Blue Ox Bakery
Catering | Rocky Top Catering
Officiant | Justin Quesinberry
Bridesmaids Dresses | Dear Cleo
Bridal Dress | Donna Morello
Groomsmen Attire | Men’s Wearhouse
Pianist | Kyle Dennis
Transportation | AT&T Coach

06/14/2021

Despite the rain, and lots of it... Anna & Andrew's wedding could not have been more perfect. I have absolutely loved getting to know you two and witnessing you become Mr. & Mrs. Foster was truly an honor. Enjoy Disney World!

Congrats Anna & Andrew!

Ceremony & Reception Venue | Big R Orchards - Wedding & Event Venue
Hair | Miranda Nichols Pruitt owner of Labelle Salon & Day Spa
Makeup | Emily Cirillo
Florals | Brookside Flowers
Rentals | Signature Wedding & Event Rentals
Wedding Planner/Coordinator | Cathy Snipes
DJ & Entertainment | Milton Cockerham Milton - DJ Deacon
Videographer | Blue Ridge Film Productions
Cake | Collie Foster
Catering | 6th & Main Restaurant, Bar & Catering
Officiant | Reverend Keith Franklin
Bridesmaids Dresses | Mori Lee Purchased at Bedazzled Bridal and Formal of Hickory
Bridal Gown | Mori Lee Purchased at Bedazzled Bridal and Formal of Hickory
Groomsmen + Groom Attire | Bridal Traditions Wedding & Prom Attire
Invitations | Basic Invite

05/16/2021

Congratulations Mary Katherine & Corey!

Ceremony | Private residence in Banner Elk, NC
Reception & Catering | The Millennium Center
Hair & Makeup | Brides Best Friend- Bridal Artistry
Florals | Boonville Flower and Decor'
DJ | DJ Johnnie Johnson with 336 DJ's
Videography | Ardsley Park Productions
Cake | Lucky Button Bakery
Stationery | Anna Howe Design

05/02/2021

Congrats Heather & John! These two said "I do" yesterday, exactly two years from the day that they first met. Their wedding was held at the beautiful Weldon Mills and the day could not have been more perfect. Heather & John, I wish you two the best in your life together and am so grateful to have been a part of celebrating with you both.

04/25/2021

I like long veils and I cannot lie 😍

04/23/2021

Tomorrow Meg & Andrew say “I do” in the beautiful city of Savannah! Can’t wait to celebrate their love with some amazing vendors:

@mackeyhousesavannah @coastaleventsbyco @oldsavannahtours @delightful_catering @zebgrantdesign @primpandpolishevents

03/02/2021

Spring Mini Sessions are now available! Message or email me at [email protected] to reserve your spot today!

May 22nd from 5:00pm-7:00 pm in Raleigh, NC at the NC Museum of Art
May 29th from 5:00pm-7:00 pm in Cameron, NC at Phillips Memorial Park

$250 | 10-15 edited high resolution images | Online gallery & Print Release

02/05/2021

This beautiful Winter engagement session in Clayton, NC is up on the blog! I have made some of my favorite memories on this property and have always thought it would make the perfect backdrop to an engagement session, even in the middle of Winter.

https://danielizabethphoto.com/britney-matthew-clayton-nc-engagement-session/

01/11/2021

Raleigh Engagement Session | Victoria & Cody - danielizabethphoto.com

Okay... okay. It's been a hot minute since I was able to catch my breath from the chaos of 2020. But here I am with a brand new blog post from Victoria & Cody's Engagement Session and I am so excited to be able to share these with you all! The boys tagged along to this session and ran around like wild animals. Carter even photobombed one of these pictures and I had to edit him out (don't worry, you'll never be able to guess which one 🤣)

So excited for this wedding in December at The Oaks at Salem and to be able to work with these two again. Congrats Victoria & Cody!

https://danielizabethphoto.com/raleigh-engagement-session-victoria-cody/

We had the most perfect Fall day for Victoria & Cody’s Engagement Session at the North Carolina Museum of Art! When Victoria got engaged last May and contacted me about photographing their wedding at The Oaks at Salem this December, I was absolutely thrilled! Not only do I adore their venue, but I...

12/10/2020

I got the news exactly one week from Kaylyn and Ryan's wedding day that I had Covid. In fact, one of the first things that popped into my head was how devastated I was that I was not going to be able to photograph their wedding. However, thanks so much to my Wedding Industry vendors and an amazing friend, Bud Johnson Photography for stepping in to save the day. Kaylyn and Ryan were so understanding and kind and I will never be able to thank them enough for trusting that I would be sure that they were taken care of. The four of us hopped on a Zoom meeting a few days before their wedding and I think we spent more time laughing and having fun than we did talking about the actual logistics of the day. Despite the hurdles that we had to jump through at a moments notice, their wedding day could not have been more perfect and I am so excited to be able to share a little sneak peek into their special day. Huge shout out to all of the amazing vendors:

Hair & Makeup | Beyond a Salon with Makeup By Christina Burns

Florist | A Happily Ever After Floral

Ceremony Venue | The White Room: Villa Blanca
Reception Venue | The White Room: Grand Ballroom

Wedding Planner/ Coordinator | Rebecca Grimm from The White Room

Videographer | Ardsley Park Productions

Cake | LuLi's Cupcakes

Catering | The White Room

Officiant | Melvin Taite

Bridesmaids Dresses | Sorella Vita Designer purchased at Vocelles; The Bridal Shoppe

Brides Dress | Essence of Australia Dress Designer purchased through Vocelles The Bridal Shoppe

11/10/2020

Saturday was initially supposed to be a wedding in Savannah, Georgia for Annie and Josh. However, due to Covid restrictions, they were left with two choices: Wait until 2021 to have the wedding of their dreams, or make the best of the situation. Well.. I have to say that this intimate "minimony" in the beautiful town of Franklin, TN was an amazing idea. Surrounded by their family and closest friends, Annie & Josh said yes to forever with one another and in 2021 will be having a larger celebration. I am so proud of them and how they have handled everything. This day could not have been more perfect and I can't wait to celebrate again with them next year!

Venue | The Lodge Franklin
Hotel | The Harpeth Hotel
Hair & Makeup | Morgan Ebright
Guitarist | Rob Higginbotham
Videographer | Ardsley Park Productions
Cake | Kay Mc Confections
Catering | Catering & Events by Suzette
Officiant | Libby Lovejoy
Bridal Dress | BHLDN
Bridal Bouquet & Grooms Boutineer | Garden Delights Fine

10/27/2020

A little (Okay A LOT) of rain couldn't stop these two from radiating so much joy on their wedding day. These two met at a young age, knowing each other all through grade school. Nate finally got the courage to approach her in the 8th grade, and they have been inseparable ever since. Congrats to Hannah & Nate!

Hair & Makeup | Wendy Riddle, Autumn Billings, Kelly Phillips, and Leara Riddle
Florals | Brookside Flowers
Ceremony & Reception Venue | The Lodge On Brier Creek
Planning & Coordination | Anita Hall
DJ & Entertainment | Scott Shirley
Cake | Holly Brewer
Catering | The Scarlet Hen
Officiant | Danny Dodds
Alterations | Annie Pierce at Blessed Beyond Measure Designs

10/22/2020

What a fun couple this was to work with! Zach and I had the honor of photographing this stunning brides sisters wedding back in June and were so happy to reconnect with this wonderful family to celebrate April & Drew's big day. We absolutely love you guys and wish you two a long and happy life together!

Hair & Makeup | Megan Daly Makeup
Florals | Blumengarten
Ceremony & Reception Venue | Riverwood Manor
DJ/Entertainment | Z Brothers Entertainment
Videography | Ardsley Park Productions
Bakery | Maddie Cakes Bakery
Catering | Berry Scrumptious Catering
Officiant | Jared with Charlotte Marriages

10/11/2020

She’s a married lady! So glad I can finally share Hannah’s Bridal Portraits.

Venue: The Lodge On Brier Creek
Florals: Brookside Flowers
Hair & Makeup: Wendy Riddle

10/09/2020

10/07/2020

Use the code danielizabeth for 40% off of Holiday Cards at Basic Invite!

09/29/2020

I still have lots of availability for Fall Mini Sessions through November! Book yours today. These make the perfect gift for the Holidays, Christmas Cards, or you can do what I did and order 3 giant @smallwoodhome prints for your living room 💁🏼‍♀️

09/23/2020

The best smiles always come after the “princess twirl” 👑

09/21/2020

What a perfect day to kick off our Fall Wedding Season!

Carlie & Tyler had a beautiful color palette consisting of bellini, desert coral, sedona, wine, grey, & gold, combined with the beautiful backdrop of the North Carolina Mountains and the stunning Fussell Estate.

I am honored to have been a part of this special season of your lives together, Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Soots!

AMAZING Vendor Team:

Hair & Makeup: Kings Cabin kingscabinsalon.com
Florist: Michelle Crissman, Boonville Flower and Decor'
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Fussell Estate fussellestate.com,
Wedding Planner/ Coordinator: Goldie Williams and Jennifer Haney
DJ/Entertainment Services: Jeff Fisher DJ FISH of nc
Videographer: Rousch Video Production roushvideoproduction.com
Cake: Rustic Charm Confections
Catering: Darwin's Cafe
Ociant: Roger Cook
Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal
Brides Dress: New York Bride & Groom of Charlotte, nybride.com
Groomsmen and Groom attire: Christopher's Formal Wear christophersformalwear.shop
Invitations: Anna Howe Design , annahowedesign.com,