Austin Harbison & Mark James

MORGAN CADDELL PHOTOGRAPHY

Austin Harbison + Mark James

Austin Harbison and Mark James’ love story began in the mountains of North Carolina, where they met as students at Appalachian State University. A few years later and halfway across the globe, Austin popped the question while they watched an Italian sunset in Naples. A week later, Mark pulled out an engagement ring for Austin while strolling along a beach in Barcelona. The couple married on June 16, 2021, on their sixth anniversary. A color palette of maroon and navy, with pops of green and white florals complemented the industrial style of Durham-based venue The Rickhouse. Austin’s suit was custom made in just the right shade of deep red by Liles Clothing Studio, creating “the best bespoke suits that we could have asked for … they matched it perfectly. This was after going to over 15 other shops,” Mark says. The big day was captured by Morgan

Caddell Photography. “Looking back on our wedding, we keep reliving all our laughs we had with Morgan and her assistant,” the couple says. “They made us both feel so comfortable and natural.” A unique sunset photo shoot echoed Mark’s proposal and was his favorite moment of the day. Harpist Andrea Blanchfield added elegance to the ceremony before Austin, Mark and their guests let loose on The Rickhouse dance floor to tunes provided by All Events DJs.

“Looking back on our wedding, we keep reliving all our laughs we had with Morgan and her assistant,” the couple says. “They made us both feel so comfortable and natural.”