I recently had another wedding in the beautiful courtyard at 21 Main Events at North Beach in North Myrtle Beach. This wedding was for friends of mine, Cori and Jon, that I know from working out at CrossFit Asperitas. The groomsmen were getting ready in an apartment close by the ceremony location so I started out taking the guys’ pictures there. I got some really cute shots of Jon helping his baby son get dressed in his little suit for the wedding. Next I went to the girls’ dressing room inside 21 Main Events for some pictures. This is a pretty small room for a large bridal party to get ready. However it does have a nice large mirror and some doors that make a good background for pictures.
The courtyard at 21 Main Events is a very pretty spot for a wedding ceremony with its many columns, brickwork and garden greenery. The only problem is the light is very tricky. It’s very difficult to shoot on manual because the wedding party walks quickly from the bright sunlight into the shade of the ceremony. I’ve usually found, in situations like this, it’s best to shoot on aperture priority and then adjust the raw files for a little under or over exposure later. There is also a mirror right behind the ceremony. I had to make sure I wasn’t visible in it while taking pictures. I still caught myself in a couple of the wide angle shots but it’s not too noticeable. The sunlight also reflects off the back windows and then into the mirror which caused some issues as well. I do think it would be better if they replaced the mirror with something less reflective. It’s just something to keep an eye on if shooting a wedding in the courtyard.
After the ceremony we did bridal party pictures and family pictures in the courtyard. We then headed on a golf cart down to the beach behind North Beach Plantation. This is a very pretty beach area that only takes a few minutes on the golf cart to travel to. I would recommend, if you are having a wedding at 21 Main Events at North Beach, that you leave some time to go to the beach for pictures as well. The only problem was we arrived a little early for sunset so the sun was still harsh. Even though we didn’t get the ideal sunset we still got some pretty pictures with the blue winter ocean in the background. This also left us some extra time to do pictures on the cute gazebo in front of North Beach Plantation before the sun went down.
Everyone had a great time at the reception. The food is always great at 21 Main Events at North Beach due to it being a real restaurant. It’s a lot better than the food at many wedding event venues. Eyecon Entertainment was the DJ for the evening and did a good job getting everyone on the dance floor. A lot of the guys at the wedding were long time friends and had been drinking quite a bit for the wedding toasts. I got a lot of fun reactions of everyone laughing and having a great time from the stories told during the toasts. I didn’t stay for the entire reception, but by the time I left, I had pictures of a lot of dancing and partying. Unless a client is doing something special like a sparkler exit, it might not be necessary to hire me to stay all the way until the end. Of course, if you choose to, I’m happy to stay. I hope you enjoy the pictures below!
Dad helping his son get dressed for the wedding 21 Main Events at North BeachDad helping his son get dressed for the wedding 21 Main Events at North BeachBaby boy dressed for parents’ wedding 21 Main Events at North BeachDad putting on his son’s tie 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom and brother helping each other get ready 21 Main Events at North BeachLittle boy dressed in suit 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen before the wedding 21 Main Events at North BeachMom helping bride put on her dress 21 Main Events at North BeachMom helping bride with her veil 21 Main Events at North BeachBride checking out her hair in the mirror 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and bridesmaids toasting before the wedding 21 Main Events at North BeachBride in the dressing room before the wedding 21 Main Events at North BeachMr & Mrs table 21 Main Events at North BeachTable decorations in the ballroom – 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding party ready for the ceremony 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom waiting on the bride 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and father walking down the aisle 21 Main Events at North BeachFather giving away the bride 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding ceremony in the courtyard 21 Main Events at North BeachFirst kiss 21 Main Events at North BeachHappy bride and groom after the ceremony 21 Main Events at North BeachFamily pictures with happy boy after the ceremony 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding party lines up in the courtyard 21 Main Events at North BeachHappy couple in the courtyard 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss in the courtyard 21 Main Events at North BeachLeaving on a golf cart for the beach 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding party arriving at North Beach Plantation 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and groom standing in front of the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss in front of the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom dipping back the bride by the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding party having fun walking down the beach 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss with the wedding party cheering 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen picking up the bride 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaid picking up the groom using some Crossfit muscles 21 Main Events at North BeachBride with bridesmaids in front of the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachGirls walking down the beach 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom with groomsmen in front of the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachHappy family of 3 by the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachSwinging son in the air 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and groom lying in the sand 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss by the dunes 21 Main Events at North BeachBride with arms around the groom 21 Main Events at North BeachCouple standing by the dunes 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss by the dunes 21 Main Events at North BeachCouple walking towards the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and groom holding hands in front of the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachDip in front of the blue winter ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss dipping in front of the ocean 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss in front of the water 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss on the cheek 21 Main Events at North BeachSunset by the dunes 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and groom standing on the gazebo 21 Main Events at North BeachSunset on the gazebo 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss on the gazebo 21 Main Events at North BeachCouple sitting on the gazebo railing 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss sitting in the gazebo at North Beach Plantation 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and groom standing in the gazebo at North Beach Plantation 21 Main Events at North BeachCouple smiling at each other leaning against the gazebo 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss under the gazebo 21 Main Events at North BeachCeremony painting 21 Main Events at North BeachHappy couple walking into the reception 21 Main Events at North BeachFirst dance in the ballroom 21 Main Events at North BeachFirst dance in the ballroom – 21 Main Events at North BeachSon looking at mom and dad kissing at the table 21 Main Events at North BeachAfter dark in the courtyard 21 Main Events at North BeachHaving laughs during the toasts 21 Main Events at North BeachHaving fun during the toasts 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding toasts 21 Main Events at North BeachLaughing during the toasts 21 Main Events at North BeachHug after the toasts 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor 21 Main Events at North BeachLots of single ladies waiting for the bouquet 21 Main Events at North BeachFighting for the bouquet 21 Main Events at North BeachHug after catching the bouquet 21 Main Events at North BeachCake cutting 21 Main Events at North BeachRing macro 21 Main Events at North BeachGroup picture on the dance floor 21 Main Events at North BeachHaving fun dancing 21 Main Events at North BeachPicture with the guys 21 Main Events at North Beach
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