I always love when a wedding can bring together a happy new family. I was working on the wedding album for Marshall and Lindsey and thought this would be a great wedding to post to my blog. Their wedding was held last November 5th at one of my favorite venues, the Dunes Golf & Beach Club at the north end of Myrtle Beach. This is a beautiful location for a wedding, with a lawn overlooking the ocean for the ceremony, a large ballroom for the reception, and a great staff that I always enjoy working with.
The weather wasn’t looking great at the beginning of the day. My wife took the groom and groomsmen out for pictures in front of the clubhouse while I did getting-ready photos with the bride and bridesmaids. It was very overcast, and we worried it might start raining. However, before the ceremony, the sun came out like it often does in Myrtle Beach, and it was a beautiful day. I always tell clients not to worry about the weather. It can go from stormy weather to clear skies in minutes.
There were a lot of emotions during the ceremony. You can see the tears running down Lindsey’s cheek as her father walks her down the aisle. Marshall, the groom, had two sons from a previous marriage, and they had a baby boy together. The groom’s older son was a groomsman for the wedding, and his younger son was the ring bearer. It’s always nice when a bride and groom let their kids be part of the ceremony. The little guy was too young, but we got him in many cute pictures later.
After the ceremony we took all the family pictures, then some of the bride and groom and their three boys. Once they started swinging the little guy in the air, we got a huge smile. After the family pictures, I took the bridal party to some pretty spots around the old oak trees and on the golf course. After this, the bridal party left, and I took romantic portraits of the bride and groom on the golf course. Lindsey had a big flowing train on her dress which is always beautiful in pictures. I wish we could have waited a little closer to sunset for the beach pictures, but sometimes a wedding schedule doesn’t align with the perfect sunset time. Even if the sun was a little harsh, I got some lovely photos of the two of them by the ocean.
Everyone had a blast during the reception as well. After the first dance and dinner, they did an early fake sparkler exit so everyone could participate. This is a nice thing to do if some of the family has to leave the reception early. After the cake cutting, the groom changed into something more comfortable, and everyone partied for the next few hours. Since I had already taken pictures of the sparker exit, I didn’t need to stay until the very end of the reception. But I got plenty of dancing pictures before I left. I hope you enjoy the photos. If you are planning a wedding at the Dunes Golf & Beach Club, let me know, I would be happy to give you some ideas and suggestions.
Son helping dad with his tie - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Rings laying on a pillow - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Table details - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride's ring details - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride's ring details - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groomsmen with the alligator statue - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Rings on the flowers - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groom's son putting his head in the alligator statue - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groomsmen on the golf course - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bridesmaids helping bride get ready - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bridesmaids helping bride get ready - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groom hitting a golf ball - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride putting on earrings in the mirror - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bridesmaids before the ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and bridesmaid holding flowers in the air - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride touching pregnant belly of bridesmaid - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bridal portrait before the ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and groom's daughter - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride with bridesmaids - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Mom helping bride with the veil - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Cake details - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Dad hugging son during the ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Flower girl and ring bearer - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Flower girl and ring bearer - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and father walking to the ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and father walking to the ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Ceremony on the lawn - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and groom holding hands during the ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groom looking at bride during the vows - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Wide angle of ceremony on the lawn by the clubhouse - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Putting on the rings - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
First kiss - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Happy bride and groom walking away from the ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Wedding party walking from the ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Happy new family of 5 after the wedding ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Happy new family of 5 having fun together after the wedding ceremony - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and groom swinging little boy in the air - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and groom walking together with their kids - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Big wedding party under the trees - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Kiss with wedding party cheering in the background - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Big wedding party walking down the golf course - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Cheers for the bride and groom - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Wedding party with bride and groom - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride with the groomsmen - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groomsmen picking up the bride - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Closeup under the veil - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Portrait of bride and groom on the golf course - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Kiss on the golf course - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Cheek to cheek - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Kiss on the golf course - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Touching noses - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and groom looking into each others eyes with bouquet around his neck - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Dip on the golf course - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Lift into the air for a kiss - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Walking together walking away from the camera - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Giving his bride a spin - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Holding hands smiling at each other - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Pose on the brick steps - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Big smiles on the beach - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Big smiles on the beach - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Kiss on the beach - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride and groom on the hill overlooking the ocean - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Bride touching grooms face - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Closeup of the rings - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Smiles backlit by the sunset - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Last kiss in the sunset - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Detail of the shots - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Introductions to the reception - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Cheers during the toasts - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Wedding toasts - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
First dance - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
First dance - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
First dance - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groom dancing with his mother - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Early fake sparkler exit - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Cake cutting - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Smashing the cake - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Smashing the cake - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Fun dancing during the reception - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Fun dancing during the reception - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Fun dancing during the reception - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Fun dancing during the reception - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Fun dancing during the reception - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Fun dancing during the reception - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Fun dancing during the reception - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
Groom got comfortable for the recption - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
End of the evening fun - Dunes Golf & Beach Club
End of the evening fun - Dunes Golf & Beach Club