GRACE + NICK - engagements in Greenville, SC : Greenville SC wedding photographers

We are so excited for Nick and Grace's wedding.  It's true :)  We always tell our couples the reason we include an engagement session in our wedding packages, is because we want to get to know them.  Truly.  Those two hours when we get that couple all to ourselves, no distractions, just us... it's so important.  It's our chance to really get a sense of not only who they are, but what kind of couple they are. We really strive to give each couple a unique set of photos.  Sure we have our starting point.  Our places of familiarity where we can create the beginnings of a relationship with them.  Things we do with most of our couples, but it's those things we do that lead to the really great stuff.  It's the same reason we don't provide props.  If we did, everyone would have the same stinkin' photos.   We learn if they are a cutesy couple, romantic, or just can't stop laughing with each other. We just loved getting to know Nick and Grace.  Their session was actually at a boy scout camp that Nick came to growing up. It was fun for us not being the tour guide for once.  Here are a few of our favorites from our time with them.  Hope you enjoy!  

SYDNEY + PHILLIP - wedding at the Upcountry History Museum : Greenville, SC wedding photographers

Sydney and Phillip wanted to fun, elegant, and laid back wedding which matched perfect with their personalities.  We had the wonderful opportunity to work with them on their engagement session too which is always nice for us.  It makes the wedding day more of a reunion. We get to know our couple better, and have a more relaxing time on the day of the wedding.  It's funny because Sydney warned us that she would need some calming and coaching to get through the day and not try to take charge of anything.  It turned out she was a perfect bride :)  The whole day went smoothly, and everything was fabulous.  We loved all the great little details that Sydney added into her wedding.  From the flower piece she wore in her hair, to the adorable flower girl dresses; everything just made you smile :) Another fun thing that Sydney did was a first look with her dad.  It was a really great moment as her dad had not seen her in her dress yet.  It was great to be there for that :) All night long it was a great party and we loved capturing it.  Sydney was very, what we call, "camera aware" but we loved catching all of her fun expressions as they enjoyed the evening. We hope you enjoy some of our favorites from the day! Don't miss their kiss.  It was pretty awesome. Oh and be sure to check out some vendor love below.  

Thanks to the awesome vendors who were a part of the day!

Good Life Catering

Upcountry History Museum

Bi-lo

J Crew

Liquid Catering

JESSICA + BRIAN - wedding at Senate's End : Columbia, SC wedding photographers

Jessica and Brian are old souls.  Everything they had to offer was just a bit different.  They had their own flair and we loved every minute of it.  As a photographer, sometimes brides ask you very specific and pointed questions.  Questions you are not really sure how to answer because in an instant you see two outcomes.  One good, and one bad.  Jessica, was always the good outcome.  While she was getting ready, excitement was just buzzing through her and around the room, she turned to Aaron and said "Does my dress make you think of the little mermaid?"  How to answer that question?!  I (Aaron) smiled, and said, "It looks lovely.  Very different from anything I've yet to see."  Jessica responded proudly "I love it!  It reminds me of the Little Mermaid mixed with White Christmas!"  (a sigh of relief :)  )  That really set the tone for the whole day for us.  Jessica couldn't have been happier with any aspect of her wedding day....and it showed. I say Jessica and Brian are old souls because of the wonderful thought and detail put into their wedding day.  Jessica wore a silver pendant on her wrist.  A gift from her grandfather to her grandmother.  She even wore her grandmother's veil.  She had a style all her own, and everything had a wonderful elegance to it. We had the wonderful opportunity to do a first look with Jessica and Brian.  Brian was so excited he turned a whole 20 feet too early, but it was just as sweet and memorable :)  Their mass was beautiful and full of their personality.  You'll see one of our favorite photos of Jessica, turned around during the ceremony to give her parent's a wink and thumbs up!

The reception was an elegant affair with a first dance that brought the house down.  Another thing we love at weddings are surprises during the father daughter dance.  Jessica and her dad did not disappoint.  With elegant details and fun all around, their reception was a night to remember.  We loved being there.  We hope you enjoy some of our favorite memories from their day.

Be sure to check out vendor love below!