When Brittany first contacted us and we heard the words “surprise wedding” we had a million questions. Brittany happily explained their plan, and we prepared for 4/3/21 (get it???). The wedding was a surprise to all the guests with only the bride, groom, and parents aware of what kind of party they were really attending. Disguised as an engagement party, their wedding went off beautifully.
Weddings
Katie + Billy - Wedding at the Historic Columbia Seibels House
Wedding season is almost upon us and I am bursting to work with all of our fabulous couples who have been working hard to plan beautiful events!
Katie and Billy had their gorgeous day at the Seibles House and Gardens which is part of Historic Columbia. Laughs, hugs, and love from all their family and friends made this day just perfect.
Creative professionals who made it all happen:
By Invitation Only…Event Planning and Design
Historic Columbia
Amanda + Nick - Wedding at The Biltmore Estate with By Invitation Only
When we got the call that Amanda and Nick were changing their wedding date and location (yes, covid strikes again), my heart sank. I was so looking forward to their wedding in a field with a gorgeous tent and all the wonderful details. That sentiment went from disappointment to disbelief when they said the word “Biltmore”.
Did I hear that right? Are you sure? Biltmore? Like…THE Biltmore? I had always wanted to photograph a wedding at the Biltmore. When our daughter Caroline was in preschool, we bought annual passes and took every opportunity to visit. We would see the house, walk the grounds, and ride bikes near the river and lake for a picnic.
What’s even more wonderful is everything about the day totally exceeded our expectations. We’re so grateful to Amanda and Nick for taking us along on this adventure, and for the wonderful creative professionals that made it all happen.
Planning and Design: By Invitation Only…Event Planning and Design
Venue: Biltmore Estate
Florals: Flora Asheville
Hair and MUA: Flawless Airbrush
Jamie + Jooran - Wedding Portraits at Middleton Place
This was our first time at Middleton Place in Charleston, SC. I just hope anyone planning a wedding here is also planning a first look because there was just so much beauty EVERYWHERE!
If you’re looking for the quintessential Low Country photo spot, this has to be it.
Hannah + Jake - Beach Wedding in the Outer Banks
OBX - IYKYK
It’s almost exactly three years now since our whole world was turned upside down. From a wedding standpoint, I will say that if you can take away anything positive from our experience with the pandemic it would be the resilience of love, and the flexibility it created in all of us.
Hannah and Jake had planned a wedding downtown at a big venue with all the top wedding professionals…until everything changed. The cause is of course terrible (covid), but the result of having to make changes was nothing short of wonderful.
Gears were switched and we were off to the Outer Banks in North Carolina for a beautiful wedding on the beach. Hannah and Jake were so wonderful and we were so grateful to capture memories for them. There were no other wedding pros to tag because this was 100% DIY!