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Anissa and Bill: Charleston, SC
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In case you are not familiar with them, The Cottages on Charleston Harbor are quaint and cozy, yet spacious. Their full complement of services and amenities include a personal concierge and pre-arrival grocery shopping. The waterfront location on historic Patriots is made even more spectacular with the view of Fort Sumter and downtown Charleston across the harbor.
Anissa and Bill had a sweet, intimate wedding in front of their cottage with just a small handful of friends and family.
Doesn't this make you want to spend some time on this front porch with a warm, salty breeze and harbor view?
A few details...
The cottage has a library of books by local authors, so I grabbed one of the books for a ring shot.
Anissa and Bill wanted to do photos together before the ceremony. This photo shows Anissa peeking around the corner as she came out of her room to see Bill.
They had lots of delicious treats around the cottage. Who can resist strawberry starbursts?
Their new family Bible...
We went outside for some photos of the beautiful couple. It was a super sunny day, so thankfully we had some nice shade to work with for photos.
Can you believe Anissa told me she is not photogenic? Yeah, right! :) She looks fabulous, huh?
Down the front porch steps to the ceremony site...
Here comes the bride...
Their minister did a great job!
Anissa's sister and her husband watch...
So funny...Bill's ring was a little tight! :)
The ceremony ended with a sweet prayer, and I loved this shot that shows their friend praying for them.
It was so great to meet you Anissa and Bill. Your ceremony was perfect. :)
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Flora and Rory: Boston Public Library: Boston, MA
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I recently traveled to Boston to photograph Flora and Rory's beautiful wedding. Flora contacted me because she works with someone whose wedding I photographed in California last year. I was excited from the moment she called because of her sweet personality and the unique location that she and Rory chose.
Their wedding took place at Boston Public Library at the corner of Boylston and Dartmouth Streets.
The forecast called for rain, but it ended up being a gorgeous day. It only rained for a short while before the ceremony which created a welcomed cooling-off for the evening.
The library, founded in 1848, is amazing inside.
Rings shots are always so much fun, and I loved Flora's idea of photographing them on their library cards.
Flora's mom helped her into her pretty dress...
Then it was time to go outside and meet Rory where the ceremony would later take place.
Then we roamed all over the library for photos of the two of them. {DROOL} The location is a photographer's dream so please forgive me for the photo overload. :)
Flora and Rory met in class at MIT and would study together at the library at these tables...
A few more around the library...
Shortly after 6:00 it was time for the ceremony to begin.
Flora and Rory did something I had never seen before. They took a bottle of nice wine and put it in a container. During the ceremony they placed letters to each other inside with the wine. The plan is to open the container, share the wine, and read the letters to each other in ten years. This cute little guy is carrying the container to them...
The beautiful courtyard location...
The way they looked at each other during the ceremony was so sweet.
Carter brought the rings inside a Wizard of Oz book case.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwards give each other a hug after the kiss...
After the ceremony the guests enjoyed cocktail hour.
The caterers did a great job.
Flora's "library" details were so creative. She had flowers placed on an old card case. The seating cards were made to look like the cards that were once inside library books. The stamped dates included first sight, first date, etc. So cute!
The dinner tables were set up among the library shelves...
Each table centerpiece consisted of a floral arrangement flanked by a stack of books from a certain genre that matched the placecards.
Even the menu carried out the theme with a prologue (salad), chapters (different entree options), and an epilogue (cake)!
The first dance...
Everyone hit the dance floor after dinner...
Flora and Rory - thanks so much for your gracious hospitality. It was a pleasure photographing your wedding, and I hope to see you again one day. Best wishes as you settle into your new home and hometown.
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Emily & Ryan: Pebble Hill Plantation - Thomasville, GA
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Venue: Pebble Hill Plantation
Hair Stylist: Derrall Gibson
Makeup Artist: Randi Buchanan
Band: Crystal Clear
Catering: JB Crumbs
Florist: Singletary's
Dress Gown: Bleubelle Bridal
Wedding Coordinator: Micky West
Pebble Hill Coordinator: Barbara Cohenour and Whitney White
Wedding Cake: Anne Lattay
Rings: Jerger Jewelers
Emily and Ryan's wedding took place on a warm, sunny, spring day at Pebble Hill Plantation in Thomasville. The soft colors of pink, gold, cream, and pale blue that flowed throughout the day were perfect for the time and setting.
Pebble Hill Plantation has been called a Georgia Belle. This stately architectural beauty stands proudly amid the magnolias and long leaf pines of southwest Georgia, and like an alluring belle, it has magnetic appeal and breathtaking beauty.
After spending some time getting a few detail shots of the grounds, I made my way to the Overflow Cottage where Emily was getting ready. Her ferocious, attack dog Indy was guarding the door. :)
The very talented Randi Buchanan of Tallahassee was on hand for makeup, and I'm sure she was excited to have such a beautiful bride to work with.
Emily's gorgeous Vera Wang gown came from Bleubelle Bridal in Savannah - a shop owned by her sweet friend Heather who was a bridesmaid.
I loved the details and monogramming...
The bridesmaids dresses were beautiful too, and I love the long strands of pearls that the girls all wore differently.
I think it's great when brides choose "non-wedding shoes" that match their personality and wedding. (Wedding shoes were sooo ugly back when I was married. Why didn't we think to do the obvious and just wear cute shoes?) Emily's Christian Louboutin wedges definitely went on the cute list!
Emily had lots of special momentos incorporated into her day - including the coin that was placed in her shoe by her mother.
Her bouquet was also wrapped in vintage pieces of lace taken from the wedding gowns of her great-grandmother who was married in 1917, her grandmother who was married in 1943, and a cousin of her mother.
The fabulous Darrell Gibson of Tallahassee was responsible for creating Emily's beautiful hair style and later helped with her veil.
I'm partial to labs, and I love this shot of Emily with Indy. I loved that I was able to frame it in with the statue in the back.
We were able to squeeze in some bridal portraits before the ceremony, and of course I love the non-traditional ones the most. Is Emily radiant or what?
Not only was Emily beautiful - but check out her bridesmaids!
Emily and Ryan were married under the big oak in front of the main house.
I love the expression on Ryan's face when he sees Emily...so sweet.
It was great to see the sweet way they were looking at each other throughout the ceremony.
The Reverend Judith Ann Jones served communion.
Emily had the cutest flower girl ever. Her grandmother. :)
After the ceremoney, while the guests were enjoying a champagne reception, I was able to sneak off for a few moments with Emily and Ryan.
After the champagne reception, everyone moved to the stable area for dinner and dancing.
Everything looked perfect - the flowers were beautiful and the food looked great.
Emily's wedding cake was so pretty and smelled divine, and you will see it at the end of the post. I have seen lots of unique groom's cakes, but check out the lighted lamp cake. Isn't that neat? (Ryan's family has a lamp company.)
The guests were excited as Emily and Ryan, along with the wedding party, arrived by horse drawn carriage.
The first dance...
The crowd enjoyed watching them before settling down for dinner.
It wasn't long after dinner before everyone started hitting the dance floor.
The most fabulous doctor on the planet just happened to be at the wedding. Being that I'm "rather pregnant", I was hoping she wasn't there by divine intervention for a reason. ha
A sweet kiss after cutting the cake...
Emily and Ryan - everything was just beautiful. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your day.
And that, my blog friends, is my last wedding for a while. My next wedding will be in late June in Boston, Massachusetts - well after baby Cole arrives. I will have some portrait sessions to post between now and then though, so check back. And OF COURSE I will have some super cute photos of sweet baby Cole that I know you will not want to miss. :)
Keywords: Thomasville Wedding Photographer Valdosta Photographers Tallahasee Pebble Hill Plantation
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Erin and Joe Ed: Camp Tygart
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Erin and Joe Ed met at an Emmaus event, so it was perfect that they decided to be married at Camp Tygart.
I couldn't resist getting a few photos of the chapel - where a special service was held at rehearsal. I love the rustic nature of Camp Tygart.
Erin's dress was custom made for her by Hayley Lauren Couture.
Her cute shoes were perfect for her dress...
One of my favorite ring shots ever...
It was totally worth the {almost} frostbite on my fingers while getting it! ha
Did I mention that it was cold?? The wedding was originally scheduled to be outdoors, but Erin made the call to move it indoors due to the fact that we were experiencing the coldest temperatures we have had in south Georgia in 25 years!
The ceremony was held in the conference center, and I snapped this photo of the Cross and Flame emblem at the entrance.
James Bednar of The Seasons (229.605.0077) did a beautiful job with the floral design.
Erin's sisters were on hand to do make-up and help her get ready...
Before we knew it, Joe Ed had arrived and was ready to see his beautiful bride to be. I grabbed this shot of him right after he said it really wasn't that cold outside - and - just before he said it really WAS cold outside. ha
The images of the bride and groom seeing each other before the ceremony are always my favorite shots of the day.
I loved that they were up for a few outdoor photos even though it was so cold outside.
Erin and Joe Ed are loved by so many people. You would think that many guests might have been tempted to stay warm at home on such a chilly day, but a large crowd soon began to arrive. I love the next shot not only because of the laughter, but there is just so much true personality in the photo.
There were several adorable babies around, and Monroe was ready to get the party started.
So sweet...
It was important to Erin and Joe Ed that their wedding be a worship service as well as a marriage ceremony and that God be praised and thanked for bringing them together.
Communion...
Mr. and Mrs. Holt...
Because they had an early afternoon wedding, Erin chose to have a dessert reception. Does it get any better than that? :) The reception was catered by Covington's.
I hope that none of you blog readers made New Year's resolutions to cut back on the sweets. If you did - this blog post is going to seriously test your willpower. So sorry! lol
The beautiful cakes were made by Sherry's Kitchen (ppersonette@mchsi.com).
It was truly an honor to be a part of your wedding day. I love all of my clients, but it is always special to photograph a wedding for people I have known forever and with such sweet connections to me and my family. Best wishes to you Erin and Joe Ed for a lifetime of love and happiness!
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Keywords: Valdosta, Georgia Wedding Photographers, Tallahassee, Moultrie, Thomasville, St. Simons Island Photography
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Chelsey Petrey and Martin John Slusher: Wedding: Flatwoods
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Chelsey and Martin were married in Barwick, GA. Barwick is located at 30°53′32″N 83°44′18″W in case you ever need to find it. With a population under 500 and no red lights - you might need those coordinates! :)
I'm teasing. Barwick is a lovely, small town surrounded by beautiful countryside. I grew up in Barwick. Barwick is actually quite famous because it appeared in Alan Jackson's Little Man video along with the neighboring town of Pavo.
Anyway..I digress... :)
Chelsey and Martin were married out in the country in the most beautiful setting.
Martin's last name is Slusher, so I loved the "S" banner they hung...
Beautiful setting or what?
The details were well though out and elegant, but also very "back to the basics" and appropriate for a cabin setting. The colors of black, white, green, and brown blended beautifully with the surroundings.
Chelsey and Martin are outdoorsy types, so I found some shotgun shells to use for their ring shots.
Chelsey is so pretty.
Getting ready...
And Martin is pretty great too. :)
Yes...she's a little gorgeous.
Love this one...
Chelsey and Martin saw each other out on the pond where the ceremony would take place.
Chelsey with the sisters. These girls are all pretty awesome. Paige (to the right of Chelsey) was my flower girl when I was married. :)
The bouquets were perfect.
Wyatt and Owen (or Owen and Wyatt) looking super cute...
I love to get the groom's reaction when he sees his bride...
Chelsey and Martin had musicians that did a beautiful job - but they also had unexpected musical guests. Hundreds of blackbirds flew overhead and landed in the trees and sang to Chelsey and Martin as well! :) I have never seen/heard anything quite like that at a wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin John Slusher...
The red velvet cake was too die for delicious...
The rest of the food was also great - and well presented.
A sweet dance with the bride...
After a bird seed exit, Chelsey and Martin were off to enjoy their honeymoon.
Chelsey and Martin - I hope you had a great time on your trip! See you soon.
Keywords: Thomasville Wedding Photography Valdosta Photographers Tallahassee
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