June was such a busy month this year with weddings and family pictures. Even when I don’t have time to post to my blog, you can always see my latest pictures on Facebook or Instagram. I wanted to share this recent wedding from Caledonia Golf and Fish Club in Pawleys Island because it’s such a beautiful and unique location.
When I arrived, I met with Erin in the bride’s room upstairs in the clubhouse. She had a few simple details she wanted pictures of, such as the wedding invitation, rings, and flowers. As well as some cute rhinestone-covered custom Vans she wore to the ceremony. I also walked around the reception tent and ceremony area to take table details and pictures of the beautiful ceremony spot under the mossy oaks.
Erin only had one bridesmaid for the ceremony. I realized later on why she chose this. She had such a massive group of girlfriends that it would have been impossible to have them all in the wedding party. I still treated the group like they were bridesmaids. We did a first look with Erin and the girls as well as toasts with them before the ceremony. When the groom arrived, he and the best man were already dressed and ready. So I just took pictures with them pretending to help with the ties and boutonnieres and just hanging out together in the bar area. It was a sweltering summer day, so I tried not to keep anyone outside for too long at one time.
Bride’s ring macro – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride and groom’s wedding band macro – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubReception area table details and flowers – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHead table garland and flowers – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubLong reception tables under the tent – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubTable centerpiece – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubWine glasses – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubCeremony area under the oaks – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubWedding invitation lying on bride’s veil – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubSomething blue – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride’s Vans for wedding – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubPutting on makeup – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride’s dress hanging in the window – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubDress hanging on the mirror – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride checking her makeup in the mirror – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubRemembrance table – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubMom buttoning up bride’s dress – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubPortrait of bride under the oaks – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride on the oak-lined drive – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride and maid of honor holding flowers in the air – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride on steps leading to clubhouse – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride by the water behind the clubhouse – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride showing off her sparkly Vans – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubFirst look with dad – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride and flower girl – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride and flower girl smiling together – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride standing in the window – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubFirst look with all the girlfriends – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride with her girlfriends – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubToasts with all the girls – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHelping groom with his tie – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBest man putting on the boutonniere – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubGroom helping best man with his tie – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubGroom posing before the ceremony – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Ceremony under the mossy oaks
I always love wedding ceremonies under the beautiful moss-covered oaks at Caledonia. You can see how happy and emotional Matt was watching Erin walk down the aisle. I always spin around and capture the groom’s expression when the bride walks toward him. I got some great shots of the cheers and kiss walking back down the aisle after the ceremony. Sometimes those are my favorite pictures. Now that everything is over, the couple can relax and have some fun.
Everyone was melting a bit in the heat during the family pictures, but we still got some beautiful portraits with the family under the mossy oaks and down by the Waccamaw River. Since Erin had such a small “official” bridal party, we got all the family and girlfriends in the background cheering while they kissed. I knew I was taking Erin and Matt out for sunset pictures later, so we held off on photos of the two of them. They enjoyed the end of the cocktail hour and then the first dances and dinner after introductions.
Ceremony under the oaks – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubGroom walking to the ceremony – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBridesmaid walking to the ceremony – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubFlower girl throwing the petals – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubGroom seeing bride for the first time – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubFather walking bride down the aisle – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride and father walking to the ceremony – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubGroom looking at bride during ceremony – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBeautiful location for the wedding ceremony under the oak trees – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHolding hands during the ceremony – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubEmotional groom during the vows – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubPutting on the ring – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubFirst kiss – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubCheers after the ceremony – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHappy bride and groom after the ceremony – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubKiss walking down the aisle – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride posing with pregnant best friend – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride with all her girlfriends cheering in the background – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride and groom kissing with friends and family cheering in the background – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubDip for a kiss with everyone cheering – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubCandles lit on the tables – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubCake table – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubCheers entering the reception tent – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubFirst dance – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubSlow dancing during the first dance – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubKiss during the first dance – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubFather and daughter dance – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubFather and daughter smiling on the dance floor – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubWard Emerald Empire Band – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBig hug after father daughter dance – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubKiss at the sweetheart table – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubI do too! – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
Sunset pictures on the golf course
As it got closer to sunset time, I pulled Erin and Matt away from the reception for sunset pictures on the golf course. There are some beautiful spots nearby the reception tent for photos. After walking over a hill, there is a small lake and a great view of the golf course in the background. Then, going back towards the Waccamaw River, the strong sunset filters through the moss and branches of the trees for a beautiful out of focus background to the portraits.
We finished with the pictures on the entry roadway with all the overhanging oak tree branches covered in moss. There are a lot of stunning locations around Pawleys Island with old oak trees, but nothing quite as unique as the view in Caledonia. After we finished the pictures, they partied for the rest of the evening and had a lot of fun with the live band. I hope you enjoy these pictures. Please let me know if you plan a wedding at Caledonia Golf & Fish Club. I would be happy to give you more information.
Big smiles by the golf course lake – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubTouching noses – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubKiss on the golf course – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHappy smiles – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHolding on to groom’s arm – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubKiss on the cheek – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubTwirl on the golf course – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride and groom walking down the golf course – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubSunset filtering through the oaks – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubKiss in front of the bokeh from the sunset – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBeautiful bokeh from the sunset – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubKiss on the cheek with beautiful sunlight – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubTouching noses in the sunset light – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride pulling groom in for the kiss – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubLifting bride into the air – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubGroom carrying the bride on the golf course – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubOn the golf course green – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride and groom under the oak entryway – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHugging on the oak entryway – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHolding hands looking out at the river – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubWalking together under the oaks – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHaving fun under the oaks – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubReaching for each other under the oaks – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride feeding groom some cake – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubHaving fun with the band – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubReception dancing – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubBride dancing with her friends – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubDancing under the tent – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubPosing with friends on the dance floor – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubGroom showing off his dance moves – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubGuests dancing close – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubDancing in front of the band – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubExit in a classic car – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubCheering beside the classic car – Caledonia Golf & Fish ClubDriving away as everyone cheers – Caledonia Golf & Fish Club
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