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Emily and Stocks love exploring new distilleries and breweries, so it made perfect sense to have their wedding at Southern Bleachery. This venue is right next to their favorite brewery, 13 Stripes. More on this later. Emily and Stock’s wedding day was full of laidback fun, and I’m so excited to share it with you […]
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If you’ve seen this couple on the blog before, you know they have a special place in my heart! Taylor is my baby sister, and I also got to photographer their Sailboat Proposal. Today, I have the honor of sharing their Downtown Greenville engagement photos, photographed by my good friend, Megan Byrne. Edited by me, of course! 🙂
We started out the session in Falls Park up by the gorgeous blooms! I love this spot in the springtime. Then, we walked over to the new Carmella’s Dessert Bar for one of their famous cakes. Taylor and Collin split the peanut butter cup cake, and it was to die for! You have to try this place the next time you are downtown!
We finished up the session further up main street and also on the Grace Church Downtown steps- one of my favorite spots for a brighter backdrop and gorgeous columns and steps. I love that Greenville has such an amazing variety of photo locations right in the heart of downtown. And multiple vantage points to catch the sunset like we were able to.
Scroll for more of Taylor and Collin’s Downtown Greenville engagement photos on the blog today! Contact me to schedule your engagement portrait session.
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Halle and Collier’s relationship is built on a foundation of friendship. They are each other’s best friend! Through their Hotel Domestique engagement photos, I really wanted to focus on the love, humor, and playfulness that’s infused into their relationship. Halle and Collier joke around, exchange playful insults, and love to show off our friendly sassiness. It adds an extra layer of fun, and I was all about it!
Beyond all the fun & games, Halle and Collier share core values of their faith in Jesus. They are committed to following His direction in their relationship, marriage, and future family. And these two said, “Whether it’s during our lowest or highest points, we’re always there for each other.”
When I asked about their love story, Halle and Collier told me they met through their mutual friend, Caitlyn, when they were 19! They broke up after 7 months and never saw each other or spoke to each other for a little over one year. Eventually, though, God had bigger plans, and these two found their way back to each other. They started dating again in August of 2022. And they are recently engaged in December 2, 2023! (Fun fact: Caitlyn is Halle’s maid of honor!)
“We can’t keep surprises from each other!!” Halle said. “For instance, I knew about Collier’s proposal in advance.” She says that her knowing about it still added an element of excitement and anticipation to the moment. She felt like she was more nervous than he was!
I’m so excited to share more of these two and their beautiful Hotel Domestique engagement photos on the blog today! Contact me today about your engagement session.
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I have the most incredible sailboat proposal for you! This one is extra special, because a very special person was involved- my sister, Taylor. On October 22, I was packing up my camera gear getting ready to leave Hannah & Hunter’s wedding when my phone buzzed. It was Collin (my sister’s boyfriend), and I knew […]
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Jessica and Drew started dating in high school and have been together ever since. We sure do love a good sweetheart story around here! We celebrated their wedding at Cross Creek Plantation, and I’m excited to share more about these middle school sweethearts today!
Here is a little more about this sweet couple. Drew is a realtor and pilot. He likes to golf and fish around the Charleston area. Jessica works at Boeing and likes to exercise, walk, and be outside. Together they love to go out to eat, travel, hike, love on their cat, and relax.
Their love story begins in the chatrooms of AIM as middle schoolers. Their relationship turned into something more in early high school. Staying together through those formative years was not always easy. Jessica and Drew attended different colleges with Drew at the University of Alabama and Jessica at Clemson University.
While their long distance relationship proved difficult at times, true love carried them through. Jessica completed her masters degree at UofA during Drew’s last year of college. That year was their first real experience fully together. Then, after college they moved to Charleston and made it their home.
Something unique about Jessica and Drew’s wedding day was the fact that there wasn’t a wedding party. This made for a very intimate and romantic ceremony, surrounded by family and friends.
Ceremony: Trinity Baptist
Reception: Cross Creek Plantation
Hair: Audrey Hernandez
Makeup: Audrey Hernandez
Dress: Poinsett Bride / Justin Brand
Flowers: Glinda’s Florist
Band: Emerald Empire Band
Did you enjoy this wedding at Cross Creek Plantation? Then you’ll love to see Maddie & Ethan’s Southern Bleachery wedding.
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Sheridan and Parker tied the knot at a private residence that is very meaningful to their family. It was the most gorgeous blush pink wedding in Taylors, SC. I cannot wait to share more from this wedding with you on the blog today!
Choosing to celebrate their special day in this intimate setting allowed highlighted their love for family and tradition. Sheridan’s vision for her wedding day was “effortlessly put together, romantic, and simple with antique/thrifted decor.” She definitely accomplished this vision! The prettiest hues of blush and light pink were all around, and I was obsessed with the setup!
Here is what Sheridan and Parker had to say about their experience with me as their wedding photographer:
“You were confident. The photos didn’t feel awkward or too posed. You gave great direction when needed but also stepped back to capture the perfect candids and emotion shots. You were so very kind and created a space that felt comforting and safe on a day that could be stressful. Also, the photographs turned out beautifully and true to life on that day.“
I’m not crying, you’re crying! Getting sweet feedback like this from my couples is just the best! I don’t ever take it lightly that my job is to preserve lasting legacies for my couples. And it’s just a cherry on top when they have such kind things to say about the experience.
Keep scrolling for all the pretty images from their blush pink wedding in Taylors, SC. And a big congratulations, Sheridan and Parker!
Flowers: Petals and Company
Cake and Food: Publix Catering
Ready for more wedding inspiration? Check out Kayla and Lewis’s Pine Hill Pavilion wedding next.
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When I asked Rachel and Jackson to describe their relationship, they told me, “We are best friends and our truest selves around each other.” And if that statement doesn’t also perfectly describe their Max Patch engagement session, I don’t know what does! We ventured to the gorgeous Blue Ridge mountains for an evening of flirty […]
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I’ve known Maddie since she was little. She cheered with my little sister at Blue Ridge High School. So this wedding at Southern Bleachery was extra special for me! Maddie and Ethan are the epitome of a sweet couple. You can just feel the love they have for each other when you’re around them. Their wedding day was no different. Maddie describes Ethan as “kind, patient, intelligent, hardworking, faithful.” And I have loved getting to know Ethan and see how perfect he is for Maddie.
There were so many favorite parts of this wedding day that I loved watching unfold. Maddie and Ethan’s ceremony was centered around God, and you could tell that their relationship with him will be at the center of their marriage. Maddie and Ethan finished out the night by sharing a private last dance while guests were getting ready outside for the fun sparkler exit. And the best part? It won’t be long before I see this happy couple again! I’ll be photographing Maddie’s sister (Brooke) wedding this Fall. And the sweet connection there is that Brooke and I actually graduated.
Enjoy more of this Maddie and Ethan’s wedding at Southern Bleachery on the blog today!
Venue: The Southern Bleachery
Hair: Tiffany Kardos (My sister’s half sister)
Makeup: Mattison Tubb
Dress: The Dressing Room South
Flowers: Bobbi Jindra (Pretty Things)
DJ: Chris Bower (Ideal Entertainment)
Catering: The Southern Palate
Cake: Butter Bunny Bakery
Check out this Private Residence Wedding next! Contact me today to chat about your wedding photography vision.
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Something about a sweet outdoor wedding just gets me every time. Kayla and Lewis held their outdoor affair at the beautiful Pine Hill Pavilion, and it was just the best day. Keep scrolling for more about this awesome venue and allllll the pretty photos from this Pine Hill Pavilion wedding day.
Pinehill Pavilion is a stunning venue located on 160 acres of land. I love the privacy of this venue offers! Woods surround you, making it a quiet and intimate spot! This venue is located in Youngsville, NC (15 minutes north of Raleigh). The Pavilion is quite large at 8,400 square feet and filled with all the amenities! You get access to a prep kitchen, bar, restrooms with handicap access, and breathtaking chandeliers. The covered Pavilion is surrounded by a flawlessly landscaped courtyard in front of a tranquil 2 acre pond.
Pine Hill Pavilion’s standout feature is its picturesque location. The covered Pavilion is surrounded by the lush greenery and manicured courtyard. The property also boasts a peaceful 2-acre pond. Talk about a wedding photographer’s dream!
Kayla and Lewis’s wedding decor effortlessly complemented Pine Hill Pavilion’s aesthetic. The exposed wooden beams, the airy pavilion structure, and the wraparound porch added a touch of Southern elegance to their celebration.
As the sun set over Pine Hill Pavilion, the celebration continued under a starlit sky. The venue’s ambient lighting and open-air charm created a magical atmosphere, turning the evening into a fairytale under the North Carolina stars.
Cheers to Pine Hill Pavilion! And congratulations to this beautiful couple, now husband and wife!! Still looking for your perfect wedding photographer? I would love to connect with you!
Photographer: Kayla Susie Photography
Venue: Pine Hill Pavilion
Dress: Brides of New York
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When I step into my couple’s lives as their wedding photographer, it really is about so much more than pretty photos. My experience with Megan and Cody was no different. I was so honored to photograph their Old Stone Church wedding day! Today, I want to share their wedding photos with you, but I also […]
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When I step into my couple’s lives as their wedding photographer, it really is about so much more than pretty photos. My experience with Megan and Cody was no different. I was so honored to photograph their Old Stone Church wedding day! Today, I want to share their wedding photos with you, but I also […]
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