After spending a few days with my sister in Charlotte NC, I drove east to the coast to spend a few days on the beach where a very good friend of mine from undergrad was getting married. And because I was at the beach, I spent most of my three days there barefoot.

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Sunrise over the sand dunes:

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Sunrise over the beach:

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I served as the unofficial wedding photographer, which meant I took many, many photos. Glasses for the toast later:

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The cake topper:

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Something blue:

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With these hands:

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Love:

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Mother and son:

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The cake topper again:

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First dance:

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My friend had sandals that printed “Just” and “Married” into the sand when she was walking:

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The groom’s mom enjoying a little break in the sun:

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My shell collection:

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Sunset:

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Last light:

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Congratulations to the newlyweds! What a great few days we all had together!

My “America: F**k Yeah!” Road Trip: