During the summertime in Myrtle Beach, we have very frequent afternoon thunderstorms. The day can look like it’s going to be great, then suddenly, we will get a downpour. We also have the opposite happen, where the weather forecast shows rain all day, then the sky will clear up at sunset, and it will be beautiful. When I have a client scheduled for sunset pictures, I always tell them not to get discouraged and just wait as long as possible before canceling. Of course, at a wedding, we have to make the best of things, rain or shine.
For this recent wedding at Litchfield Country Club, the weather looked good when I arrived. The groomsmen were having fun playing some pool and hanging out in the large men’s locker room inside the clubhouse. The bride and bridesmaids were finishing up their hair and makeup before getting dressed. It was a perfect time for me to take some getting-ready pictures and shots of the bride’s dress before she put it on.
Litchfield Country Club has a beautiful outdoor location for ceremonies backed up by some large oak trees and lush greenery on the golf course. There is also plenty of shade and great sunlight filtering through the trees behind the bride and groom. However, not long before the ceremony time, it started to pour rain outside. We tried to delay the ceremony for a while, but the rain wasn’t letting up. The staff finally had to make the call to move everything inside quickly. There is a nice location for ceremonies in front of the upstairs fireplace, although it’s a bit cramped up there. It’s always great to have a good backup plan in case of rain.
The rain messed up some of the bride’s plans. She not only wanted to take pictures on the golf course but to go down to the beach as well. However, all was not lost. The clouds cleared up just in time for sunset, and the sun came out. We were not able to get down to the beach for pictures, but we got some beautiful sunset shots on the golf course. I think the colors of the plants actually looked even more green and lush because of all the rain. We were a bit limited on time, but we also got some great shots of the bridal party on the golf course bridge, with some beautiful reflections in the water.
It’s always best not to get discouraged, even on a rainy day. There are usually breaks in the rain to get out for some pictures. Even if it does pour all day, try to bring a nice umbrella. We can still get some beautiful and romantic pictures in the rain. I hope you enjoy the pictures. If you are planning a wedding at Litchfield Country Club, please let me know, and I would be happy to help you out!
Mr and Mrs table details – Litchfield Country Club
Table details flowers – Litchfield Country Club
Ceremony lawn – Litchfield Country Club
Ceremony lawn – Litchfield Country Club
Groomsmen having fun before getting ready – Litchfield Country Club
Groomsmen helping with ties – Litchfield Country Club
Groom helping best man with his tie – Litchfield Country Club
Bride getting lipstick applied – Litchfield Country Club
Bride and bridesmaids flowers – Litchfield Country Club
Bridesmaids toasts before the wedding – Litchfield Country Club
Helping bride with her necklace – Litchfield Country Club
Bride looking at her makeup in the mirror – Litchfield Country Club
Best man helping groom with his boutonniere – Litchfield Country Club
Walking down the isle of the indoor ceremony – Litchfield Country Club
Walking down the isle of the indoor ceremony – Litchfield Country Club
Walking down the isle of the indoor ceremony – Litchfield Country Club
Groom getting emotional during first look at the bride – Litchfield Country Club
Bride looking at groom during the vows – Litchfield Country Club
Emotional groom during the vows – Litchfield Country Club
Bride putting on the groom’s ring – Litchfield Country Club
First kiss – Litchfield Country Club
Happy bride and groom after the ceremony – Litchfield Country Club
Happy bride and groom after the ceremony – Litchfield Country Club
Bridal portrait on the lawn – Litchfield Country Club
Bride and groom standing in front of the beautiful foliage after the rain – Litchfield Country Club
Bride and groom smiling at each other in the sunset – Litchfield Country Club
Kiss backlit by the sunset – Litchfield Country Club
Heads touching – Litchfield Country Club
Groom touching bride’s face before a kiss – Litchfield Country Club
Portrait of bride and groom looking into each other eyes – Litchfield Country Club
Groom kissing bride in her forehead – Litchfield Country Club
Looking into each others eyes – Litchfield Country Club
Bride and groom in front of beautiful greenery and sunset – Litchfield Country Club
Happy bride and groom cheering on the lawn – Litchfield Country Club
Bridal party portraits on the lawn – Litchfield Country Club
Bridal party portraits on the lawn – Litchfield Country Club
Bride and groom standing on the bridge reflecting in the water – Litchfield Country Club
Bride and groom standing on the bridge reflecting in the water – Litchfield Country Club
Bridal party on the bridge reflecting in the water – Litchfield Country Club
Groomsmen posing on the wet bridge – Litchfield Country Club
Groomsmen posing on the wet bridge – Litchfield Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country Club
Flowers in focus with bride and groom out of focus in the background – Litchfield Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country Club
Kiss in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country Club
Closeup of bride pulling in groom for a kiss – Litchfield Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country Club
Kiss on the golf course – Litchfield Country Club
Dip on the golf course – Litchfield Country Club
Spinning bride around on the golf course – Litchfield Country Club
Spinning bride around on the golf course – Litchfield Country Club
Cake picture – Litchfield Country Club
Bridal party introductions – Litchfield Country Club
Bridal party introductions – Litchfield Country Club
Bridal party introductions – Litchfield Country Club
First dance – Litchfield Country Club
First dance romance – Litchfield Country Club
Ring macro pictures – Litchfield Country Club
Ring macro pictures – Litchfield Country Club
Groom spinning flower girl on the dance floor – Litchfield Country Club
Cake cutting – Litchfield Country Club
Cake cutting – Litchfield Country Club
Fun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country Club
Fun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country Club
Fun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country Club
Fun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country Club
Fun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country Club
Bouquet toss – Litchfield Country Club
Bouquet toss – Litchfield Country Club
End of the evening dancing – Litchfield Country Club
Sparkler exit – Litchfield Country Club
Kiss under the sparklers – Litchfield Country Club