I had ten weddings at 21 Main Events at North Beach in 2022, including three in a row in one week! It’s a beautiful location with a great staff, so I’m happy with how often I get to shoot weddings there. I’ll try to post more when things slow down. If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you can see pictures from more recent weddings at this venue.
Fun pictures with the bridal party at the courtyard and gazebo
My wife was assisting me as a second shooter at this wedding. Taylor, the groom, and the rest of the guys were getting ready in an apartment near the courtyard at 21 Main Events. Kayla and the bridesmaids had a room in one of the North Beach towers. I left my wife with the guys for some getting-ready pictures while I went with the bride and bridesmaids. Later on, I looked through the pictures she took. When I saw the pose of the groom lying on the table in front of the guys, I jokingly told her I couldn’t leave her alone for the guys’ pictures anymore. She was making them do some weird stuff! Of course, I was joking. I knew it was just the guys having a good time and being silly with the pictures. My wife did a perfect job of capturing all the craziness. I especially like the emotional beer proposal under the gazebo, it looks like he said yes!
I got some great shots with all the bridesmaids as well, even if they weren’t quite as crazy. Since we were already down at the towers, after my wife finished the guys’ photos, I took Kayla and the bridesmaids out for pictures under the gazebo. It’s great when the couple leaves a little extra time after getting ready for fun pictures like this.
Groomsmen in the courtyard – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen piggyback ride – 21 Main Events at North BeachBeer toasts with groomsmen – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen being crazy with the getting ready pictures – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen being crazy with the getting ready pictures – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen being crazy with the getting ready pictures – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom helping groomsmen with ties – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom helping groomsmen with ties – 21 Main Events at North BeachBrothers lifting up the groom – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen at the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachBeer proposal, he said yes! – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen looking cool walking from the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachInvitation details – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride’s dress on the custom hanger – 21 Main Events at North BeachEarring details – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride getting on her makeup – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaids on the balcony – 21 Main Events at North BeachMom zipping up the bride’s dress – 21 Main Events at North BeachSister helping bride with her earring – 21 Main Events at North BeachMom checking out the bride’s veil – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaids fluffing out the bride’s dress – 21 Main Events at North BeachPortraits of the bride in front of the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachPortraits of the bride in front of the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachPortraits of the bride in front of the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachThrowing the bride’s veil in the air – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaids in front of the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaids and bride having fun in the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaids and bride having fun in the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride posing in the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaids walking and holding flowers in the air – 21 Main Events at North BeachRings lying on the bouquet – 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding cake – 21 Main Events at North Beach
Wedding ceremony on the beach behind the North Beach Towers
Many of my wedding ceremonies at 21 Main Events at North Beach take place right in their beautiful courtyard. I actually prefer the courtyard because you have some shade from the sun, and you can be sure no one is in the background of the pictures. Another option they offer is having the wedding right down on the beach behind the towers. One nice thing about this is I can collect everyone right after the ceremony for beach pictures. The bridal party had more fun together, and the bridesmaids even lifted up the groom for a shot.
I knew I was bringing the bride and groom back out to the beach later for sunset pictures, so after the group pictures, we returned to the gazebo for a few more portraits of everyone together. I loved the fun photos of them kissing with the bridal party cheering in the background.
Happy groom walking to the ceremony – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom first look with the bride – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and father walking to the ceremony – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom looking at bride during the vows – 21 Main Events at North BeachSand ceremony – 21 Main Events at North BeachFirst kiss – 21 Main Events at North BeachHappy bride and groom after the ceremony – 21 Main Events at North BeachMom fixing groom’s boutonniere – 21 Main Events at North BeachBrothers lifting up the groom – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom’s cufflinks – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridal party by the dunes – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridal party by the dunes – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridal party walking on the beach – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridal party walking on the beach – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridal party by the ocean – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridal party by the ocean – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen by the ocean – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroomsmen picking up the bride – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride with groomsmen – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaid picking up the groom – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridesmaids checking out the groom’s ring – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridal party by the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss under the gazebo with the bridal party – 21 Main Events at North BeachBridal party standing in front of the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and groom portraits in front of the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and groom portraits in front of the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride and groom kissing in front of the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom touching bride’s face and looking into each other’s eyes by the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss with bride’s veil thrown into the air – 21 Main Events at North BeachSitting holding hands under the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North BeachKiss leaning on the gazebo columns – 21 Main Events at North BeachHolding hands walking from the gazebo – 21 Main Events at North Beach
Sunset pictures with the bride and groom
I’ve had many weddings at 21 Main Events where we don’t even go down to the beach for pictures. The courtyard is very pretty, and I can take a lot of great shots right in that location. But I always love going down to the beach at sunset if there is time. There is a beautiful spot where the water runs into the ocean, and the sun sets right behind the water. Even though it was a little cloudy, the sunset was beautiful, and Kayla and Taylor had a lot of fun with their romantic beach pictures.
Portrait by the sea oats – 21 Main Events at North BeachBride touching groom’s face by the sea oats – 21 Main Events at North BeachPulling groom in for a kiss by the sea oats – 21 Main Events at North BeachHappy smiles by the dunes – 21 Main Events at North BeachAfter wedding portrait by the water – 21 Main Events at North BeachBig smiles looking into each other’s eyes with flowers held in the air – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom lifting his bride into the air for a kiss – 21 Main Events at North BeachVeil surrounding the couple – 21 Main Events at North BeachBig dip by the ocean – 21 Main Events at North BeachLifting bride into the air – 21 Main Events at North BeachLifting bride into the air – 21 Main Events at North BeachFinal kiss by the ocean – 21 Main Events at North BeachHappy couple walking back to the reception – 21 Main Events at North Beach
Reception and nighttime pictures in the 21 Main courtyard
After the sunset pictures, we were out of time, so I didn’t get any photos of the bride and groom together in the courtyard. Weddings are always on a time limit, so sometimes you have to choose which location is the most important. After a beautiful first dance backlit by the cold sparkler fountains, I pulled the bride and groom back out for nighttime pictures under the lights in the courtyard. I try to do this at every wedding because it’s stunning with the greenery and glow from the lights in the background.
Of course, with this group, the dance floor got wild as well. I always love working with DJ Eyecon. Even though this was one of his smaller setups without some of his fancy lighting, he still creates a great party atmosphere on the dance floor. Taking off the garter got especially wild. It was also great working with Luminous Event Films. He is a very nice videographer that is easy to work with. I hope you enjoy the pictures. Let me know if you plan a wedding at 21 Main Events at North Beach. I’ve got lots of wedding examples I can share with you.
Sweetheart table – 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding introductions – 21 Main Events at North BeachWedding introductions – 21 Main Events at North BeachFirst dance with the sparkler fountains – 21 Main Events at North BeachFirst dance with the sparkler fountains – 21 Main Events at North BeachDance with bride and father – 21 Main Events at North BeachLots of laughs during the toasts – 21 Main Events at North BeachAfter dark portraits in the courtyard under the lights – 21 Main Events at North BeachAfter dark portraits in the courtyard under the lights – 21 Main Events at North BeachAfter dark portraits in the courtyard under the lights – 21 Main Events at North BeachAfter dark portraits in the courtyard under the lights – 21 Main Events at North BeachCake cutting – 21 Main Events at North BeachCake cutting – 21 Main Events at North BeachCake cutting – 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor during the reception – 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor during the reception – 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor during the reception – 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor during the reception – 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor during the reception – 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor during the reception – 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor during the reception – 21 Main Events at North BeachFun on the dance floor during the reception – 21 Main Events at North BeachCouple dances – 21 Main Events at North BeachIce cream time – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom going wild taking off the garter – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom going wild taking off the garter – 21 Main Events at North BeachGroom going wild taking off the garter – 21 Main Events at North BeachBouquet toss – 21 Main Events at North BeachBouquet toss – 21 Main Events at North BeachGarter toss – 21 Main Events at North BeachMore fun dancing – 21 Main Events at North BeachMore fun dancing – 21 Main Events at North BeachMore fun dancing – 21 Main Events at North BeachMore fun dancing – 21 Main Events at North BeachMore fun dancing – 21 Main Events at North BeachLast dance of the evening – 21 Main Events at North BeachLast dance of the evening – 21 Main Events at North Beach
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