Julia Wade

@juliawade

Connection first. Imagery shaped by presence. Top 40 Photographer in the US @thewed Brides | OTM | NYT Raleigh, NC | Worldwide
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Nestled deep in our Blue Ridge Mountains, Mary Jordan and Wilkes’ wedding was filled with a beauty and a community that felt like home. Welcoming their guests with a soft palette of sage and cream, cascading florals and bespoke touches — this reception was a chic garden lounge—airy, intimate, and full of life. Thank you to this family and an incredible vendor team who brought this weekend to fruition, and cheers to this beautiful new couple. 🥂🌿 It’s one I won’t forget for a long time. Planning and Design: @afoxevent Florist: @floressenceflowers Photography: @juliawade Video: @knottedarrow Venue and Catering: @thechattoogaclub Brides Aid: @cackysbrideaid Beauty: @latiamh_fineartbeauty Music: @deansduets Rentals: @professionalparty @tailoredeventrentals Linens: @stradleydavidson @nuagedesignsinc @bbjlatavola Band: @big_night_dynamite Lighting A/V: @technicalevent Draping: @thesocialspool #weddingdesign #northcarolinaweddings #modernweddingdecor #gardenweddings #weddingstyling
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11 months ago
Simply put, I fell in love with wedding photography because I get to show incredible people just how much they love each other in a single frame. And being recognized for that feels pretty amazing. 😭 Thank you, @thewed , for naming me one of the 40 best wedding photographers in the US for the third year in a row. It’s a true privilege to create magic alongside creative partners who bring their best, weekend after weekend. My heart is really full. 🫶🏼 #topweddingphotographer #thewed #documentinglove #weddingphotoinspiration #2027wedding
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9 months ago
When artistry flows from beginning to end, and a heartbeat of community and joy weaves itself throughout, true magic happens. Warmest congratulations to this incredible couple, their families and the brilliant creative team that brought this one to life. An absolutely unforgettable weekend, Betsy and Brian. One we’ll remember for a long, long time. Couple: @betsbesser @brian_ringel Planning: @shindigsbysheril Florals: @johnmarkenterprises Rentals, draping and decor: @whitedoorevent Photography: @juliawade Videography: @ironandfern Beauty: @alicialee901 Bridal gown: @moniquelhuillierbride @maggielouisebridal Jewelry: @suzybjewelry Catering: @enjoyamcatering Paper: @mrspoststationery Art: @extra.dill Cake: @the_flour_garden Calligraphy: @rachelfisher_calligraphy Add’l rentals: @perfetetables @curatedeventsnashville @mahaffeytent @partymosaic Entertainment: @metromusicclub After Party: @flyingmojitobros @illuminationlasers Lighting: @w.c.lighting_designs Cocktail and ceremony music: @joerestivo @jsunshine44 @ethanbaker.music Photobooth: @ilophotobooth Backdrop and cactus: @lfsstudios First dance choreo: @yournightchoreo Memphis wedding Wedding reception design Fall wedding 2027 bride
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5 months ago
A spring palette of soft pinks and greens set the tone for a beautifully layered weekend at Lake Martin. From the initial design to the final build, every element was executed with intention, creating a setting that felt both elevated and deeply personal. 🕊️ Planning: Mariée Ami Photography: @juliawade Video: @resoluteweddingfilms Catering: wickerpointal Transportation: @raretransportation Ceremony Music: @encorestringsbirmingham Band: @thedowntownband Florals and Design: @edgedesigngroup Cake: @barbs_cakes HAMU: @celine.russell Linens: @nuagedesignsinc @favourlinens Tent/ rentals: @tent_by_design Scenic/ Production: @seehearpro
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9 days ago
The moments after becoming your wife —> best moments of our life!
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13 days ago
A harmonious blend of sky blue and buttercream set the stage for this celebration that looked both tailored and effortlessly inviting. Garden-inspired florals, patterned linens, and burlwood accents worked in concert to create depth and movement, creating an ambiance that felt luminous, cohesive, and quietly luxurious. . . . Planning and Design: @elizabethflakeevents Photographer: @juliawade Videographer: @thomasblakefilms Venue: @thebradfordnc Florist: @oncegathered Band: @eastcoastentertainment @evolutionpartyband Cake: @ashleycakesnc Rentals: @curatedeventsraleigh @bbjlatavola @maisondecarine @greenhousepickersisters Lighting: @highperformancelightingnc Drapery: @partytables_linensanddrapery Catering: @rocky_top_caters HMU: @winkhairandmakeup Bridal Gown: @ladiesoflineage @mirazwillinger Stationery and Details: @ifitspaper @calligraphybycarole Photobooth: @zimzoomphotobooth Ceremony Music: @trianglestringquartet Dance Floor Wrap: @jm.creativedesigns
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26 days ago
The first day of spring, framed in glass and light. Bravo to such an incredible team. ✨🌷 Couple: @franciemangan @tmrowe12 Design and Planning: @dbbevents Photography: @juliawade Video: @philipjamesfilms Venue and Catering: @quailhollowclub @artisanicesculptures Floral: @properflower × @inbloomltd Lighting: @technicalevent Rentals: @csspecialevents @marthamydearrentals @partyreflections Beauty: @jamisvay Cake: @kathyallenfinecakes @forgoodnesscakescharlotte Photobooth: Shutter Booth Paper: @arzbergerstationers DJ: @radicalgrove Tabletop: @cluxerentals Linens: @nuagedesignsinc Musician: @atlantashowstoppers @carolinachamber
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1 month ago
Married on the first day of spring. The beginning of everything. Adore you, Francie and Taylor. Just a brilliant weekend. 🌸🥹Congratulations to you both and to your incredible families and friends. Couple: @franciemangan @tmrowe12 Design and Planning: @dbbevents Photography: @juliawade Video: @philipjamesfilms Venue and Catering: @quailhollowclub @artisanicesculptures Floral: @properflower x @inbloomltd Lighting: @technicalevent Rentals: @csspecialevents @marthamydearrentals @partyreflections Beauty: @jamisvay Cake: @kathyallenfinecakes @forgoodnesscakescharlotte Photobooth: Shutter Booth Paper: @arzbergerstationers DJ: @radicalgrove Tabletop: @cluxerentals Linens: @nuagedesignsinc Musician: @atlantashowstoppers @carolinachamber
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1 month ago
Ellie and Greg. Thank you for letting us step into such a beautiful day. The kind where the marsh light settles in, laughter carries across the lawn, and everything feels a little suspended in time. It was a joy to witness it unfold and to create these photographs alongside you. A perfect beginning to the 2026 season. Planning and design: @baileyclaireevents @lolumaevents Venue and catering: @kiawahislandsc Florals: @flowershopchs Band: @purepartyband_ Videography: @siegelfilms Ceremony Music: @palmettostrings Hair & Makeup: @charlestonbridalcollab Stationery: @dizzydaisydesigns Cake: @sweetrhi_ Groom’s Cake: @juliemcallistercakes Oysters: @holyshuckers Rentals: @curatedeventscharleston Linens: @bbjlatavola Additional Rentals: @emersonjamesrental Transportation: @lowcountryvalet Ice Sculpture: @iceagecharleston Photography: @juliawade
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2 months ago
Every year, my birthday falls on International Women’s Day. Which means every year I pause and think about the women who shaped my life. The women who raised me. The women who believed in me. The women who challenged me to think bigger and live more bravely. And the women whose lives I have the privilege of witnessing through my camera. Brides stepping into new chapters. Mothers watching their children begin families of their own. Grandmothers holding generations together. Over time I have realized something simple. Women build the world around them. I see it on wedding days. I see it in friendships. I see it early in the morning on tennis courts, women pushing each other, competing, laughing, becoming stronger together. So today feels less like a birthday and more like a moment to recognize that. To the women who shaped my life and the women rising now, I am glad to be among you. 🤍
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2 months ago
BETSY + BRIAN 🌿A jaw-dropping reception to keep the epic party going! Planner: @shindigsbysheril Photography: @juliawade Florals: @johnmarkenterprises Videographer: @ironandfern Rentals/Draping: @whitedoorevent Printables/Branding: @mrspoststationery Stage Backdrop: @lfsshop Chefs: @amitaliancooks Tabletop Glassware: @curatedeventsnashville Plates: @perfetetables Napkins: @partymosaic Stage Front/Bar Glassware: @mahaffeytent Artwork: @betsyrosestudio Lighting: @w.c.lighting_designs Cake: @the_flour_garden Strolling Magicians: @qcgproductions Band: @metromusicclub
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2 months ago
This WOW-factor chuppah literally set the stage for our bride’s grand artistic vision for her wedding night ✨ Planner: @shindigsbysheril Photography: @juliawade Florals & Chuppah Design: @johnmarkenterprises Videographer: @ironandfern Linens/Draping: @whitedoorevent Bride Details: @moniquelhuillier @alicialee901 @suzybjewelry @maggielouisebridal Sanctuary Lighting: @w.c.lighting_designs Ceremony Music: @jsunshine44 @ethan.bakermusic
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2 months ago