Laurie and Ivan’s July wedding at The Cotton Room in Durham, NC was truly so dreamy! This couple was SO happy to finally get married after moving their wedding multiple times because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Thankfully, they were finally able to gather and celebrate their love in this gorgeous, historic venue. 

Laurie and Ivan live out of town, so it was Laurie’s mom that did all the booking for them. Often this can make us  nervous if we haven't talked to the couple at all — we like to make a connection before the big day — but let me tell you… These two lovies are the actual sweetest and a total joy for us to work with! Honestly, the energy in the room that day reflected their energy — everyone was so full of celebration and love for these two. They were radiating! It was a treat to witness and photograph.

Last year, when we did our pandemic pre-sale special for the 2020 Fall Short Stories, we discovered we had a good amount of interest in a Durham mini shoot afternoon. It was really cool to add a new location like that after all those years of holding fall mini shoots in Raleigh. Ashley had both new and returning clients for this shoot day in Durham. It was so fun to have a different set up for this afternoon of minis that we decided to have another fall mini shoot day in Durham for this year's Fall Short Stories!

Therapists are important on a good day, but right now, during these especially difficult times, their roles feel even more important and valuable. The global Covid-19 pandemic and this current moment in history are weighing down our mental health. I feel like we may continue to see the effects from this time for years to come. That’s one of reasons why I think good therapists are crucial to our collective survival and eventual healing from this moment. If you’re in need of someone to talk to, there are so many skilled professionals ready to listen and help at Three Oaks Behavioral Health and Wellness!