Ashley + Luke's New Year's Eve Wedding Sneak Peeks
Hotel Ballast | Wilmington, NC | Visuals By Helen Powell
Ashley + Luke closed out 2023 with a BANG. You really can't beat a NYE celebration of a five-year love story. The ceremony and reception took place at the Ballast Hotel in the historic downtown district of Wilmington, NC. This all-in-one venue made it so easy for all of their guests since it was a destination wedding. The sunset-kissed ceremony made it so romantic... It was honestly just magic and the Port City Shakedown band made sure the countdown to 2024 was full of energy and a night to remember. So very grateful and honored to be asked to document such a perfect night. Congratulations to the gorgeous Mr. and Mrs. Danko!
Their first dance song: "The Way You Look Tonight" by Frank Sinatra
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Ballast Hotel @ballastweddingsandevents
Band: Port City Shakedown @portcityshakedown
Flowers: A Beautiful Event @a_beautiful_event
Cake: Emma's Delights @emmas_delights_nc
Rentals: Party Suppliers and Rentals @partysuppliersandrentals
Live Painter: Ben Keys Fine Art @benkeysfineart
Guestbook: After The Tone @afterthetone.co
Coordinators: Ballast Hotel + Do Me A Favor Weddings @domeafavorweddingsandevents
Photographers: Helen Powell @Visuals_by_Helen and associate Rachael Hyde
First look before I do.
Ashley + Luke decided to do a first look and family photos before they got married so they could focus on relaxing and partying with their loved ones after the ceremony.
the ceremony details
the countdown to midnight
First kiss as husband and wife in 2024! Congratulations Ashley + Luke!! It was an amazing night celebrating your love.