The Hilton Resort in Myrtle Beach is always a great place to photograph a wedding. It’s been a little over a year since my last wedding at the Hilton. That previous wedding was on the beach sand instead of the lawn so if you are interested in fun beach pictures at the Hilton check out last year’s wedding. The ceremony for this latest wedding was held on the lawn behind the Hilton Resort next to the gazebo. This is a very pretty area and there is always some nice shade from the hotel towers even a little earlier in the day.
I started off the day meeting the bride and bridesmaids for some pictures in their room before the ceremony. The bride had a beautiful ballgown style wedding dress with a lot of intricate beading. That style of dress is always great for pictures. Sadly there wasn’t a nice window or doorway in the bride’s room. I couldn’t do some of the shots I love like the bride from behind silhouetted in the sunlight, but we still got plenty of fun pictures.
After the ceremony we were limited on time and the bride wasn’t really interested in pictures on the beach sand. There is a small bridge over the lake in Kingston Plantation that was special to the bride and groom so they wanted to make sure we had time to go there. We just did a few pictures on the lawn behind the Hilton then I drove us in a golf cart to the bridge for pictures. After the bride and groom were tired and ready to get back to the party, I spotted a small nearby bench on the edge of the lake. I’m glad I persuaded them to do a few more pictures because some of my favorite shots are of them sitting together on this lakeside bench.
The reception was held in the Ballroom on the top floor of the Hilton towers. They only had me stay for a couple hours of the reception but it was enough time to take pictures of the cake cutting, toasts and lots of dancing. I hope you enjoy the pictures, I have a whole blog category for Hilton weddings so please check some others out as well.
Jeweled bride's shoes sitting in the window Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride's ring, earrings and bracelet sitting in the window Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride putting on earrings in mirror Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride's dress hanging in the doorway Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Table seating signs Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Panorama of reception ballroom Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Ballroom table details - Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Starfish cake topper - Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bridesmaids helping bride get ready Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Mom checking bride's hair Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Tearful first look with dad Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bridesmaids and flowergirl sitting on couch Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride posing Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride helping flower girl put on necklace Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride looking at flower girl before ceremony Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride standing in windowlight Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Panorama of ceremony on the lawn Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Flower girl throwing out flower petals Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride walking down the isle with her father Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride looking at groom during the ceremony Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride smiling at groom during ceremony Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Groom smiling at bride during ceremony Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
First kiss Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Happy bride walking down the isle with groom Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Happy mom and dad after the ceremony Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride and groom standing at ceremony location Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride and groom posing for a kiss after ceremony Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Picture with the groomsmen Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride posing with her dress and flowers Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride with long veil on the lawn Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bridesmaids and flower girl Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride leaning against the column Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Bride and groom by the dunes Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Kiss by the dunes Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Kiss on the lake bridge Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom leaning on the lake bridge Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Kiss on the bridge Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Bride smiling at groom on the bridge Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Closeup of rings on hands Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Couple walking down the bridge holding hands Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Bride with big smile looking up at groom Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Kiss by the lake Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Closeup of wedding couple Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Couple smiling at each other Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Groom pushing back bride's hair for a kiss Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Smiling under brides veil Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Kiss under the veil Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom standing together on the bridge Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom standing together on the bridge Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Kiss by the lake Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Kiss with the bridge in the background Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Bride looking back and groom for a kiss by the lake Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Groom leaning back bride for a kiss by the lake - Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Bride pulling groom in for a kiss Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Kiss on the lake walkway Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Beautiful dress and bouquet in black and white - Kingston Plantation Myrtle Beach
Starfish cookies Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort
Wedding couple introductions Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
First dance Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Big smiles during first dance Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Father and daughter dance Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Father hugging bride Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Ring closeup Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Really cool brides ring sitting on craft paper Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Kiss at the bride and grooms table Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Groom's cake Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom cutting the cake Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Dancing Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Dancing Hilton Ballroom in Myrtle Beach
Groom smiling at bride during ceremony
Groom giving vows to bride