"I take a few minutes before every Wedding I photograph to pray for the couple as they begin their lives together and to pray that I will be able to create the memories for them that they deserve from such a precious time ." John Williams

 

"The emotions surrounding a Wedding are sometimes overwhelming, and the joy that comes from these times should be captured in film because they are an important thread in the fabric of our lives...."  John Williams

 

 

" My wife and I have been married for 14 years, but because we trusted a family friend with our Wedding photography, the negatives were lost (through an honest mistake) and we do not have a single photo from that day!  It is largely because of this that I take so many pictures and that I spend my life capturing these images for others."

 

"Hiring an experienced Wedding Photographer is the best gift you can give yourself on your Wedding Day.  Having photographed over 400 Weddings I have learned so many things about weddings, that I could probably plan and coordinate the entire event.....but I will not try that right now!  I just want you to make sure that the person you trust with your photography knows everything about Weddings and where to be at every moment to make sure your day is captured completely."   John Williams

 

 

 

 

Engagement Photographs

Silver Package.  The engagement photo session includes a half an hour of photography with unlimited number of photographs on a CD. The prints included are (2) 8x10's and (3) 5x7's of the couples choice. The couple can use one of the 5x7's for their announcement in the newspaper, or they can email a photo to the paper.  Copyrights are included for all of the images.   $195.00 
 
  Gold Package. On the beach, or anywhere you wish! The Gold engagement photo session includes an hour of photography with unlimited number of photographs on a CD. The prints included are (2) 8x10's and (3) 5x7's of the couples choice, as well as a large 20 page album that has the photos printed directly on the pages and the CD that includes the copyrights so the couple can print any of the poses they wish. The couple can use one of the 5x7's for their announcement in the newspaper, or they can email a photo to the paper.    $395.00 

Visa, MasterCard Accepted

 

 

Bridal Portrait Packages

Bridal Portrait #1

The Bridal Portrait is a very popular and elegant addition to the Wedding Photography. It is a photo session that is normally done a month or two before the wedding day and the portrait is displayed at the reception. The Bridal Portrait package is included with package #3 and #4. The package can also be purchased by itself or added to another package.
There is no session fee. The session includes several different poses at a location of the brides choice. We can go to the beach at sunset, the Tryon Palace Gardens in downtown New Bern, or anywhere that the bride wishes. In the average session, hundreds of photos are taken and the bride and her parents receive all of the images on two sets of high resolution CD's. Along with the CD's, the bride and her parents pick:

(1) 16x20 printed on canvas, dry mounted for framing with or without glass,

(3) 5x7's, and

(3) 8x10's.

Includes $50 portrait Credit towards extra Prints

The bride receives the copyrights to all of the images, and may print, reprint, or email any of the images that she wishes.   Bridal Package #1          $495.00

Visa, MasterCard Accepted

 

 

Bridal Portrait #2

Up to three hours.  With this package we can go to multiple locations if the bride chooses.  I have had times where the Bride wanted Tryon Palace and a second or third location such as in front of her church or go to the beach.  This package includes 2 sets of CD's with all of the shots from all locations,

(1) 20x24 printed on canvas, dry mounted and ready for framing with or without glass,

(1) 16x20 dry mounted,

(5) 8x10's,

(3) 5x7's 

Includes $100 portrait Credit towards extra prints

 The bride receives the copyrights to all of the images, and may print, reprint, or email any of the images that she wishes.              Bridal Package #2     $675.00

Visa, MasterCard Accepted

 

 

 

Weekday or Sunday Weddings are always discounted!
Wedding Photography Packages

Wedding Photography starts at $795 for Sunday or Weekday Weddings and $1095 for Friday or Saturday Weddings

Packages can included anything you need, and can be modified to fit your plans.

 

 

                            

                              

The Sparrow House

New Bern’s best rental home for Wedding parties, Family Reunions, Vacations, Golf Weekends, and getaways

Recently voted New Bern's Best Vacation Home (also voted New Bern's only vacation home...it is the only home that rents out this way in downtown New Bern!)

                                           

New Bern's best vacation Home!

 

  

The Kayaks are here! I now have 2 double kayaks for the guests of The Sparrow House to use free of charge!

We are proud to announce the opening of The Sparrow House!  The Thomas Sparrow House, at 220 East Front Street, is a circa 1843 four story brick townhouse is now for rent for your Wedding party or families to stay together during your wedding weekend.

The house has been used by 26 families already!  The next two Brides that book us for their photography and want to reserve the home for their wedding weekend, will get the house for four nights (Thurs, Fri, Sat , and Sunday) for only $995! You can not put that many people in hotels for less, and they will not see each other very much during the wedding weekend or Family Vacation if they are forced to stay in hotel rooms.

   The Sparrow House is available for rent year round for up to three families or groups of up to 12 people to stay together, and it can be used for more intimate gatherings and small Receptions, rehearsal dinners, or parties with up to 25 people in the house, (up to 60-80 if a tent is set up right behind the house and used for Receptions/Dancing).  It was built by a ship builder and the design and location of the property make it evident that this is one of New Bern's most desirable homes. The home has a winding spiral staircase that winds all the way to the fourth floor, and it also has a small side yard that will be able to be used for outdoor tables to seat up to 20-30 people.  Evening walks through historic New Bern, Horse drawn Carriage rides that can pick you up at the front door, and wide views of the Neuse River that are only available from a select few properties in downtown New Bern. 

   The house is in the best location downtown and within five-seven minutes walk to several of New Bern's most beautiful Churches and Restaurants, only three-four minutes walk from The River Front Convention Center, The Sheraton Grand, and only steps from Union Point Park on the waterfront.  Anyone planning a Wedding or event for The Riverfront Convention Center, Union Point Park, or any other downtown location, should contact us about reserving the home. 

   New Bern has some of the best Golf in NC within just a few minutes drive.

4 bedrooms,  6 queen beds, 3.5 bath, Sleeps 12 people

(there are beds for 12, and air mattresses for up to 8 kids)

compare the cost of any other method of having this many people stay in New Bern for your Wedding or event....

Monday-Thursday $295 a night

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday $425 a night

With any 2 night stay at the regular rate, extra nights can be added on for only $289 per night!!

This home will add memories to your stay in New Bern,

who ever remembers a hotel room?

 

    The house sleeps 12 people and it is providing a wonderful downtown location for the bride and her family and friends to stay together.  The house has a kitchen, formal dining room, wireless internet, a poker table with chips, cable TV, five flat screen TVs, six fireplaces 6 queen beds, and a bedroom on the fourth floor (the river room) with a queen size bed, a Jacuzzi tub, and the best river view in town. 

www.thesparrowhouse.com

The Thomas Sparrow House,

 

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