I had a great end to my photography season with two end of the year weddings on the 27th and 28th of December. It’s now time to catch up on any photo editing and wedding albums etc. I still have to finish. I will also be at the Wedding Showcase on Jan 25th at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center if anyone would like to meet me there. The next day we are traveling to my wife’s home country of Colombia for a couple of weeks. It’s a beautiful country, so hopefully I’ll get some great pictures and drone footage to post after that.
We had great weather for this beautiful Friday early afternoon wedding at the Doubletree Resort by Hilton in downtown Myrtle Beach. This resort is in a very pretty location just a bit north of the Myrtle Beach State Park. When I arrived, the bride was getting ready in the Spring Ballroom on the third floor of the tower. I got to meet and work with Desmond Denton, who is a great wedding videographer out of Maryland. His wife Vera helped me with getting lots of detail shots of the bride’s accessories. The wedding reception itself was held one floor down in the Carolina Ballroom. You get a great view of the ocean and pier from the ballroom balcony. The pier at the resort is significantly damaged from past hurricanes and is under construction, but it still is an amazing view.
The wedding ceremony was held on the lawn behind the resort in front of the palm trees and pool. It’s a pretty spot and all the trees make it so the swimming pool is barely noticeable. During the ceremony they had both a unity candle lighting and a sand ceremony. It’s almost impossible to get candles to light in the beach wind, I would only recommend this if you have an indoor wedding. The sand ceremony was very sweet, not only did the bride and groom pour in their sand, but the groom’s daughter also mixed in her sand as well. I loved the pictures of the couple walking away together after the ceremony. The groom was so happy he was dancing down the aisle.
After the ceremony, we took all the family pictures, then some fun ones on the beach with the bridal party. I only took a couple of shots with the couple, it was still a few hours before sunset, so we decided to go back out later in the evening for the rest of the pictures. Next, the bride and groom did their introductions, cake cutting, toasts and a lot of fun dancing. I always love when they get a Soul Train line going for some crazy dancing.
Finally, at almost the end of the reception, we went out for sunset pictures. We had some unusually warm weather for this time of the year. It was a pretty sunset, but the water is so cold compared with the warm air, it was very foggy and hazy on the beach. My editing software has some great tools for helping with haze. That combined with my off-camera lighting helped us get some great shots. I hope you enjoy the pictures, if you are planning a wedding at the Doubletree Resort in Myrtle Beach please get in touch!
Springmaid pier still under construction – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride’s dress hanging in the window – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachDetail shot of bride’s shoes – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachFlower girl’s basket – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride’s hair clip detail shot – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachDetail of bride’s bouquet – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride’s bouquet – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride’s earrings – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachPutting lipstick on the bride – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride looking at herself in a mirror – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachPerfume detail shot – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroomsmen gifts – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachTo my dad – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride’s gift to groom before wedding – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBest man helping groom with his tie – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom buttoning his jacket – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride putting on her earrings – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachCeremony location from balcony – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachCeremony decorations on lawn – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachRibbon decorations on the chairs – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGift for mom – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroomsmen’s watches – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and flower girl – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachLove table decoration made from seashells – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachWedding cake – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride reading letter from the groom – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride standing in the window – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachI do on bottom of bride’s shoes – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachMom helping bride with her veil – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride standing in the window – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride in the window – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroomsmen before the ceremony – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom helping best man with boutonniere – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachFlower girl – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachSand ceremony containers – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachTrying to light the candles – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom walking to the ceremony – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom’s daughter walking down the aisle – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBridesmaid walking down the aisle – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBridesmaid and groomsman walking down the aisle together – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachRing bearer with it’s too late to run sign – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom first look at bride – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and father walking down the aisle together – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and father walking down the aisle together – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom tearing up seeing bride – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom listening to the minister – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom listening to the minister – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom listening to the minister – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride looking at groom during vows – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom looking at bride during vows – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom putting ring on the bride – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom’s daughter pouring the sand – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachSand ceremony with bride, groom and daughter – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachFirst kiss – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachVery happy bride and groom leaving the ceremony – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachVery happy bride and groom leaving the ceremony – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachDad getting kiss from daughter – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride posing with flowers on her dress – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride posing with flowers on her dress – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBridesmaids looking at bride’s ring – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBridal party having fun on the beach – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBridal party having fun on the beach – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBridal party having fun on the beach – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride with bridesmaids – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride with bridesmaids – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride with bridesmaids – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride with bridesmaids – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom shaking hands with groomsmen – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom standing in front of the ocean – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom standing in front of the ocean – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom kissing in front of the ocean – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride kissing groom with flowers around his neck – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachIntroductions – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom having fun walking in – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom having fun walking in – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachFirst dance – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachKiss at sweetheart table – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachCake cutting – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachLaughing during the toasts – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom dancing with new mom – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachEveryone having fun on the dance floor – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachEveryone having fun on the dance floor – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachEveryone having fun on the dance floor – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachEveryone having fun on the dance floor – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachSoul train line dancing – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachSoul train line dancing – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBouquet toss – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachLooking into each other’s eyes in the sunset – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachKiss in the sunset coming through the palm trees – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride and groom in front of the palms – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachKiss in front of the palms – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom touching bride’s face – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachCloseup of the rings – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachGroom touching the bride’s ring – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachTouching foreheads together on the beach path – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachKiss on the beach path – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride pulling groom in for a kiss – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachWalking down the beach path together – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride touching groom’s face – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachDip back for a kiss – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachLooking off at the ocean together – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachBride looking back at the groom – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachKiss in front of the ocean – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachVeil blowing in the wind – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachKiss under the bride’s veil – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachKiss in front of the ocean – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachFlowers in front – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachHolding hands – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachWalking down the beach on a foggy evening – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachFinal kiss in the sunset – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachStreamer exit – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle BeachStreamer exit – Doubletree Resort – Myrtle Beach
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