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Though a New Englander, Julianne's heart has been held by Charleston ever since a trip to see friends in college. When she met Brendan, he swept her off her feet! The two traveled to Paris and London, and life together went on until one day Julianne asked Brendan if "he would be interested in seeing [...]
When Shelbi and Hunter first met, it was while she was diving for third base during a slowpitch baseball game! “He was playing shortstop, and I was on the opposite team. A shot was hit to right field, and I rounded second base and ran to third. He cut the ball off and tried to [...]
Though they went to the same university, Erin and Garrett didn’t meet until after graduating while at their first jobs. Being in the same place together only lasted less than a blissful year when Erin moved for work. For over two years, love had them happily flying back and forth across the country, until they [...]
Golf brought Laura and Jonathan together and has played a starring role throughout their relationship. Naturally, Jonathan proposed on a course (he even wrote “Marry me” on a golf ball!!), and they hosted their wedding on one, too. Beneath moss-strung oak trees overlooking Charleston’s intracoastal waterway, they exchanged vows and strolled the course together, then [...]
Dogs are officially our favorite addition to bridal portraits. Shot at McAlister Leftwich House, Carlee's pre-wedding pictures are stunners. The light! Our beautiful bride! Her dress! And then there's Beasley, Carlee's pup. Not only is he adorable (that face!), but the joy he and Carlee are so clearly sharing brings a glow to every shot. [...]
Sitting like a jewel off the coast of South Carolina, Kiawah is a private barrier island not far from Charleston. Yet were you to visit, it might feel you’ve gone hundreds of miles! Though known for its incredible golf, it’s also peaceful, lush, and just the sort of magical spot for a timeless wedding. But [...]
Summer is almost here! While any time is delightful for a wedding, we’ve never been more ready for warm weather and endless sunny days. Katherine and Nick’s celebration took place in September at The Estate at River Run. The day was perfect—dreamy and golden like only the tail end of summer can be. These two [...]
First looks are such a great way for couples to have a moment to enjoy each other before the day turns into a wild, wonderful blur! For Emily and Austin, the love and delight in seeing each other as bride and groom also involved a bubble gun. As Emily shared, “Austin is a notoriously good [...]
Hey, girl. Think you need flowers in your wedding? Think again. Lauren’s never been a flower fan, and when it came to her and Daniel’s wedding, she went all greenery. All the way, including her bouquet. And it was gorgeous, as was the rest of their day at The Addison Grove. Shares Lauren, “I’ve never [...]
The rain on Brooke and Patrick’s day turned out to be a gift. A downpour changed their original plan to exchange vows in a gazebo with guests looking on from the lawn. Instead, says Lauren, "As "Cosmic Love" by Florence and the Machine beautifully played on the piano, my groom, our family, and the wedding [...]
Whitney and BJ planned a St. Patrick's Day wedding complete with shamrock head boppers, green bowler hats, and festive St. Patty's Day necklaces for the reception. Before that, the only homage to the luck of the Irish were the groomsmen's cufflinks and bow ties. Putting together the day's timeless, contemporary style came naturally to Whitney. [...]
Is engineering romantic? Are roses red?! Here’s proof—Cameron and Kyle met as engineering students at the University of Virginia, then after dating for a few years, Kyle proposed during a surprise trip to the Pendry Hotel on the Baltimore Harbor. The engineer-love doesn’t stop there! When searching for a Richmond wedding venue, they chose Main Street [...]
A mix of classic elegance and Brazilian flavor, Katy and Ruan’s Charlotte wedding was a true reflection of them as a couple. This is something that became even more meaningful when, due to COVID, Ruan’s entire family couldn’t make the trip to Charlotte. Shares Katy, “Incorporating Ruan’s culture and family was just as important to [...]
The Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans is kind of a big deal for Casey and Ryan. These two met casually in college, but it wasn’t until years later that Casey ran into Ryan while he was working at the Pontchartrain’s bar, Hot Tin. Sparks flew right away, and they were a duo from that day [...]
A restaurant rooftop at sunset set the scene for the moment Arash proposed to Lauren. It was a moment made even more special by an accordion player—Lauren’s grandfather played, and he was a huge reason she is now music teacher! So, when searching for the right New Orleans wedding venue, Capulet’s romantic roof deck couldn’t [...]
After Emily and Chris chose to postpone their September 2020 wedding, waiting a year wasn't easy. But, for them, it was worth it! Shares Emily, "We ended up having the traditional wedding (and party!) that we dreamed of." Their decision to postpone hinged entirely on family—Emily and Chris are super close with their families, and [...]
If there’s one thing we’ve learned about love from our brides, it’s that Cupid’s arrow rarely flies in a straight line! Kacey and Josh met in college but didn’t see each other again for almost a year. When they did, though both were seeing other people, they became good friends. When Josh became single, he [...]
We promised more dreamy elopement inspiration and, babes, here’s Part Two! Captured at Red Bluffs, Mississippi, this editorial has all the romantic, boho vibes a free-spirited bride could ask for. Barefoot in fringed chaps, the groom is rocking serious old-school vibes, while our bride, dressed in our all-lace Simone gown, a vest, and a hat, [...]
A mutual love of their dogs and hiking made Tony and Megan swipe right, which led to a date with their pups for a hike in Jemison Park in Mountain Brook, Alabama. Their connection was instant, and so were the sparks! Before long, Megan knew she'd found her person—Tony's character and heart had her at [...]
“A blurry, perfectly imperfect extravaganza.” Sounds amazing, right? That’s how Rhonda described her wedding day, and we couldn’t have wished for anything better! She and Aaron’s (Chef, as she calls him) beginning wasn’t so much of a bang as a pffft. That first blind date was somewhat lackluster, but fast forward a few days later [...]
New Orleans—a beautiful place with loads of culture and history, and also a spectacular place to get married. One look at Summer and Ryan’s pre-pandmic wedding at The Chicory (in downtown New Orleans’s Warehouse district) and you’ll be dreaming of a NOLA wedding! At least, we are! These two were wed on their venue’s rooftop [...]
Refined, elegant, and so lovely, Lizzy and Dean’s Pensacola wedding may look perfect, but like everyone who has ever gotten married, there was a snafu. Rain. Buckets of it. And their reception was planned for the outdoors. You’d never guess there was any weather drama from their gorgeous photos, though. That’s because their ace wedding [...]
Azalea season in Mobile is popping, which is precisely why Beryl and Jonathan purposefully scheduled their Alabama wedding when they did. So, when you peruse their pics below and spy those gorgeous shots of Beryl and her wedding party beneath a canopy of newly green oaks and surrounded by beautiful bright azaleas, just know it [...]
Have you ever seen pictures of a moment and wanted to step into the scene? That’s exactly how we felt perusing the images of Olivia and Drew’s small wedding at the Carolina Yacht Club. These two wed in a sweet little chapel with its doors thrown open and sunlight pouring in from tall windows. This [...]
When Anna and Jake met in college (their dorm rooms were right above one another!), they hit it off immediately. Says Anna, "We started dating soon after we met. It was meant to be!" In time, the two got engaged and began planning a wedding at Alabama's Bragg-Mitchell Mansion that was all classic elegance. We're [...]
Filled with tender looks and smiling moments, Lily and Judson’s Atlanta wedding sets the romance bar high. That’s due in part to photographer Anna Godwin’s eye. But, friends, the way Judson looks at Lily (and she at him) is so pure it gives us all butterflies! Another wonderful thing about their day? The balance of [...]
Married in Charleston, South Carolina, at the Gibbes Museum of Art, Grace and Spencer met through friends…kind of. Explains Grace, “We met on Bumble but always told most people we met through friends (not a lie, we’re both born and raised in Charleston, SC and know a ton of the same people). Sassy (my dad) [...]
Ashley and Martin were dating other people when they met, then they became friends and even went on double dates together. Later, when they were no longer with their previous partners, Ashley always swiped left when she encountered Martin on dating apps. She didn't want to give Martin the wrong impression! (Does this sound like [...]
The search for a wedding dress is so much more fun with a sister. And even more so when that sister is a twin! So, when Julia headed to Bellissima in Winston-Salem, NC, it was with her twin sister in tow and a clear idea of the dress she hoped to find. “I knew I wanted [...]
When Jordan and Derek queued up at the library printer to pick up the syllabus for the same grad school class, sparks flew! Six years after their meet cute, they got engaged and began planning a Greensboro wedding. As any couple who hoped to marry in 2020 knows, the day envisioned required no small amount [...]
