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A Summer Wedding at The Dunes Club in Atlantic Beach, NC

November 3, 2025

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This wedding day on the shores of Atlantic Beach was all heart. No overcomplicated timelines or stiff poses, just a couple surrounded by their closest family and friends, promising forever by the sea.

When the light is subtle and the emotion is strong, black & white lets the story speak for itself. No distractions — just love, connection, and the moment. I’ve compiled a few of my favorite imagery from C & D’s beach wedding entirely in black & white.

Ceremony

Bride walking down candlelit aisle during ceremony at The Dunes Club, Atlantic Beach, NC, black and white.

The ceremony took place inside the Dunes Club, overlooking the sea. With an aisle lined with rows of candles that glowed against the wooden floors, the large room glowed. As the bride walked down the aisle, the whole room seemed to pause. There wasn’t a dry eye in sight, just quiet smiles and the sound of the ocean outside.

Portraits on the Shoreline

After the ceremony, we slipped away to the beach just as the breeze picked up. The couple kicked off their shoes, ran barefoot along the shoreline, and laughed like kids.

Reception

As the sun set, guests gathered inside for dinner and dancing. The candles flickered, glasses clinked, and the night moved with an easy rhythm — just how a coastal wedding should feel.

There was joy in every corner of the room, from the toasts to the last dance.

A Note on The Dunes Club

If you’re planning your wedding here, you’ll fall in love with the simplicity of it — the natural light, the beach just steps away, and the relaxed elegance that makes guests feel instantly at ease. It’s one of those venues that doesn’t need much — it just shines on its own.

A bride and groom dip for a kiss outside their wedding venue in Atlantic Beach, NC

Wedding Vendors:

Venue: The Dunes Club @dunesclubofatlanticbeach

Florals: Sandy’s Flower Shoppe

Photography: Hailey Rae Photography

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