This was an exciting wedding for me, this was my first time to Bald Head Island, NC and it is a very beautiful area. If you are unfamiliar, the island is an almost 2-hour trip north of Myrtle Beach. To get onto the island you have to park and leave your car and take about a half-hour ferry ride out. There are no cars on the island, just a lot of golf carts, bikes, and shuttles.
The actual area of the wedding ceremony was called the Old Baldy Lighthouse. That is where you see that shot of the bride in the doorway. I wanted to go up the staircase in the lighthouse, but the bride wasn’t up for that. It would be fun to take my wife here, rent some bikes, and stay for the day.
We did have a few problems, especially with the insects. If you ever go here in the summer, bring lots of bug spray. Like many weddings, the family scattered after the ceremony, and The next day, I know the bride was worried that we had missed some family shots. I think she will be really happy when she realizes how many pictures I was taking of the family when she wasn’t aware of it. It is a good idea to make sure the family knows to stay around for pictures right after the ceremony because it’s hard to get everyone back together once the reception starts.
It’s exciting shooting on a different beach, I’ve been to lots of spots along our coast, but being out on the island, the beach is at a different angle to the sun than it would be around here. It just makes for some different lighting. I hope you enjoy some of the pictures below. I’m doing something new recently where I post many pictures you won’t see in my galleries or on Facebook.
Bridesmaids walking together – Bald Head IslandGroomsmen having a drink before the ceremony – Bald Head IslandThe guys walking together – Bald Head IslandGroomsmen laughing together – Bald Head IslandGroomsmen – Bald Head IslandGroomsmen trying to look cool, I think they did a good job. – Bald Head IslandBride and groom putting on Hawaiian leis – Bald Head IslandBride putting a lei on the groom – Bald Head IslandWearing their leis at the ceremony – Bald Head IslandJust married – Bald Head IslandDancing Shoes – Bald Head IslandMom having fun with baby at reception – Bald Head IslandFamily coming into reception – Bald Head IslandBridal party coming into reception – Bald Head IslandFirst dance – Bald Head IslandHugging during the first dance – Bald Head IslandFather of the bride making a toast – Bald Head IslandGrandparents smiling – Bald Head IslandBride and groom in a meadow – Bald Head IslandKiss in the meadow in black and white – Bald Head IslandKissing in a meadow – Bald Head IslandDip kiss in a meadow – Bald Head IslandWalking on the beach – Bald Head IslandSmiling at each other on the beach – Bald Head IslandBride kissing groom on the head – Bald Head IslandPiggyback ride – Bald Head IslandGroom holding bride – Bald Head IslandSitting together by the dunes – Bald Head IslandKissing by the dunes – Bald Head IslandStanding in front of the sea oats – Bald Head IslandKiss in front of the sea oats – Bald Head IslandGroom feeding cake to bride – Bald Head Island ClubCake kiss – Bald Head Island ClubDancing with dad – Bald Head Island ClubDancing at the reception – Bald Head Island ClubGetting ready for the golf cart exit – Bald Head Island Club
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