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 ClubTable details flowers – Litchfield Country ClubCeremony lawn – Litchfield Country ClubCeremony lawn – Litchfield Country ClubGroomsmen having fun before getting ready – Litchfield Country ClubGroomsmen helping with ties – Litchfield Country ClubGroom helping best man with his tie – Litchfield Country ClubBride getting lipstick applied – Litchfield Country ClubBride and bridesmaids’ flowers – Litchfield Country ClubBridesmaids’ toast before the wedding – Litchfield Country ClubHelping bride with her necklace – Litchfield Country ClubBride looking at her makeup in the mirror – Litchfield Country ClubBest man helping groom with his boutonniere – Litchfield Country ClubWalking down the aisle of the indoor ceremony – Litchfield Country ClubWalking down the aisle of the indoor ceremony – Litchfield Country ClubBride walking down the aisle of the indoor ceremony – Litchfield Country ClubGroom getting emotional during first look at the bride – Litchfield Country ClubBride looking at groom during the vows – Litchfield Country ClubEmotional groom during the vows – Litchfield Country ClubBride putting on the groom’s ring – Litchfield Country ClubFirst kiss – Litchfield Country ClubHappy bride and groom after the ceremony – Litchfield Country ClubHappy bride and groom after the ceremony – Litchfield Country ClubBridal portrait on the lawn – Litchfield Country ClubBride and groom standing in front of the beautiful foliage after the rain – Litchfield Country ClubBride and groom smiling at each other in the sunset – Litchfield Country ClubKiss backlit by the sunset – Litchfield Country ClubHeads touching – Litchfield Country ClubGroom touching bride’s face before a kiss – Litchfield Country ClubGroom kissing bride on her forehead – Litchfield Country ClubLooking into each other’s eyes – Litchfield Country ClubBride and groom in front of beautiful greenery and sunset – Litchfield Country ClubHappy bride and groom cheering on the lawn – Litchfield Country ClubBridal party portraits on the lawn – Litchfield Country ClubBridal party portraits on the lawn – Litchfield Country ClubBride and groom standing on the bridge reflecting in the water – Litchfield Country ClubBride and groom standing on the bridge reflecting in the water – Litchfield Country ClubBridal party on the bridge reflecting in the water – Litchfield Country ClubGroomsmen posing on the wet bridge – Litchfield Country ClubGroomsmen posing on the wet bridge – Litchfield Country ClubPortraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country ClubPortraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country ClubFlowers in focus with bride and groom out of focus in the background – Litchfield Country ClubPortraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country ClubPortraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country ClubKiss in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country ClubCloseup of bride pulling in groom for a kiss – Litchfield Country ClubPortraits of the bride and groom in front of the golf course lake – Litchfield Country ClubKiss on the golf course – Litchfield Country ClubDip on the golf course – Litchfield Country ClubSpinning bride around on the golf course – Litchfield Country ClubSpinning bride around on the golf course – Litchfield Country ClubWedding cake – Litchfield Country ClubBridal party introductions – Litchfield Country ClubBridal party introductions – Litchfield Country ClubBridal party introductions – Litchfield Country ClubFirst dance – Litchfield Country ClubFirst dance romance – Litchfield Country ClubRing macro pictures – Litchfield Country ClubRing macro pictures – Litchfield Country ClubGroom spinning flower girl on the dance floor – Litchfield Country ClubCake cutting – Litchfield Country ClubCake cutting – Litchfield Country ClubFun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country ClubFun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country ClubFun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country ClubFun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country ClubFun on the dance floor – Litchfield Country ClubBouquet toss – Litchfield Country ClubBouquet toss – Litchfield Country ClubEnd of the evening dancing – Litchfield Country ClubSparkler exit – Litchfield Country ClubKiss under the sparklers – Litchfield Country Club
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