Loving these images sent to me by KMI Photography of a recent photo shoot at the Dudley Mansion.  Built in 1825 by North Carolina’s first elected governor, the mansion sits in the heart of historic downtown Wilmington, right along the Cape Fear River.  With gorgeous grounds dotted with forged iron gates, stone benches and romantic fountains, it is about as perfect a backdrop to a southern wedding as you can get.

Lovely right?  The whole space has recently undergone a major renovation and is opening up once again to host private parties in 2010.  I absolutely love all the romantic nooks and crannies old houses have and the Dudley Mansion certainly takes that concept to a whole new level.

A Beautiful Event did the bride’s flowers and tablescape for this shoot while Fountaine Bridal provided the gown.  Makeup was done by N Salo Salon.  And if you’re anything like me, that incredible veil/headpiece caught your eye.  It’s a vintage piece  from aMuse, a boutique milliner specializing in just this sort of gorgeousness.  I want everything from there.

Thank you Kevin and Lauren for sharing these images with me!