Weddings

Shannon + Scott - Wedding at The Hall at Senates End

This wedding had us from Columbia, to St. Andrew’s, and Columbia again with beauty from start to finish. Like any wedding day, this day had it’s challenges, but those challenges made it oh so fun and memorable. Whenever something is going off script, or we have some kind of obstacle in our path, I always remind myself (and sometimes our couple) that it’s the journey you remember more than the destination. One of those challenges was It. Was. HOT. South Carolina heat in the middle of the Summer is no joke. To try and keep us and our couple cool, we did quite a few portraits inside, and the result was a ton of beautiful fun!

Venue: The Hall at Senates End

Catering: Dupree

Makeup: Pout

Hair: process.

Flowers: Something Special

Gown: New York Bride and Groom

Cake: Bonnie Brunt

Rebecca and Louis - Wedding with By Invitation Only at the Columbia Museum of Art

If you know me (Aaron…oh hi! Yes I write the blog) you know I love flowers. Actually I don’t just love flowers, I ADORE flowers. Little pieces of perfect beauty in all shapes, sizes, colors…flowers are just the best. When we walked into the synagogue for Rebecca and Lewis’s wedding, my jaw dropped. Flowers upon flowers upon flowers!

The day was just full of happiness, beauty, and smiles all around. This couple was so sweet to work with. We enjoyed every moment from their engagement session, all the way to “Hava Nagila”.

Thanks to the amazing professionals who worked to make their day utter perfection:

By Invitation Only…Event Planning and Design

Columbia Museum of Art

Southern Way Catering

Parkland Cakes

Pout

Crisp

J Clark

Alex and Aussemon - Wedding with By Invitation Only...Event Planning and Design at the South Carolina Lace House

This wedding was so dear to us. Not only did we get to work with some of our favorite wedding professionals, but even better, it was for one of our own. It’s always such a pleasure when a member of the wedding community has their own wedding celebration. This was certainly the case for Alex and Aussemon!

With a pallet of soft pinks and greens against the beautiful Lace House grounds, it was a perfect wedding day minus one tiny little detail…..It. Was. WINDY!

During the ceremony the wind picked up so intensely, you can even see the dust it created in some of the photos! There’s even a photos of Alex wiping his eyes. Dust, or tears? You decide :)

We are so grateful to have worked with this wonderful couple along with these amazing professionals:

By Invitation Only…Event Planning and Design

South Carolina Lace House

American Floral

Parkland Cakes

Jordan and John Ryan - Wedding at Wavering Place

I will NEVER forget the moment when they said “I do”.

Let me back up a bit and set the scene.

Jordan and John Ryan had their stunning wedding at Wavering Place. With a first look and endless beautiful spots for portraits, we had such a great time wandering and capturing these two before the ceremony. The skies were looking a little dark, but the radar was showing just a small red/yellow dot moving across the map. Their stunning scene was set, and Jordan began her walk down the stairs of Wavering to meet her groom but almost as if every step she took, a raindrop would fall. Another, and then another, until anyone who had an umbrella was using it to find shelter. Even though it started raining, all the guest were so very kind and stayed put to see these two tie the knot. Remember earlier when I said it was an “I do” I will never forget? That’s because as soon as they were announced a terrifying CRACK of thunder echoed through the sky almost as if to say “Amen!”. You can see the look and laughter on both Jordan and John Ryan’s face as it certainly surprised everyone, but also made us all laugh. After that thunder crack, you can see the skies opened the floor gates and the rain really took off. Luckily it was a strong but short shower and before we knew it, the sun was back just in time to welcome them into their first dance.

Now I remember the ceremony, but cannot for the life of me explain the subsequent photos. I’ll leave the Clemson Tiger and Cocky photos for you to decide for yourselves what’s going on ;)

Venue: Wavering Place

Dress: New York Bride and Groom

Florals: American Floral

Catering: Southern Way

Rentals: Crisp

Lighting: Ambient Media