This has been such a busy summer for 2023. Now that my family pictures are slowing down, I can start posting some of my beautiful weddings from earlier in the year. This wedding was on June 4th with Kayleigh and Auston at one of my favorite locations, The Venue at White Oaks Farm in Longs, SC. When I arrived, I started with detail shots of the flowers, jewelry, and the groom’s watch. As well as some macro shots of the rings. I also hung the dresses in the large front windows of the reception hall for pictures with the light flowing in. The staff from The Blushing Bride was working on the hair and makeup. I took some pictures while they worked on the girls and then of the groom and groomsmen getting ready.
I knew I would be arriving at this wedding several hours before the ceremony, so I brought along my drone and took a few aerial pictures of the venue and ceremony area. It was overcast the whole day, so the sky wasn’t very pretty, but it ended up being nice for the ceremony, cutting down on the heat and harsh sun. After the bride was ready, she did a first look with the bridesmaids on the dancefloor, and I then took them out for pictures by the lake and fountain.
One of my favorite parts of the day was the first look with Kayleigh and her grandfather. He was cute, standing and waiting as long as needed until she was finally ready to approach him for a big hug. She also did a first look with her father as well. A first look with dad and granddad is an excellent idea if you are fortunate enough to have your grandparents at the wedding.
After the first look, I took the guys out for pictures by the lake. They were a lot of fun. I love the walking shots with Auston’s outstretched arms leading the groomsmen behind him. The pictures I captured with Austin and his nephew were very special to everyone because he has some unique difficulties with the photos. I got the perfect smiles with them both, and I was so happy I caught this moment.
Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaid getting makeup – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Dresses hanging in the windowlight – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Dresses hanging in the windowlight – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Dresses hanging in the windowlight – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Drone pictures around the outside of the venue and ceremony area – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Drone pictures around the outside of the venue and ceremony area – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Drone pictures around the outside of the venue and ceremony area – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Drone pictures around the outside of the venue and ceremony area – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and mother getting hair and makeup – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Interior of the reception hall – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Plate details – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Exterior shot – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride getting makeup from The Blushing Bride – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Grooms details – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride getting makeup from The Blushing Bride – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride getting makeup from The Blushing Bride – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom getting ready with father and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom getting ready with father and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Grooms details – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom getting ready with father and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom checking out himself in the mirror – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom helping father with boutonniere – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride putting on jewelry in mirror – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride putting on jewelry in mirror – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Mother helping bride with her veil – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Mother helping bride with her veil – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with the bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with the bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with the bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and bridesmaids in front of the frame on the lawn – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and bridesmaids in front of the frame on the lawn – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and bridesmaids in front of the frame on the lawn – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride with bridesmaids in front of the doors – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaids holding flowers together – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Guys playing poker – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
first look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
first look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
first look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
first look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
first look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with bride and father – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with bride and father – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look with bride and father – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Holding hands before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding cake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Ceremony under the arches and pictures with the bride and groom
Benji with Simple Wedding Day was officiating the ceremony. I always love working with him. The Venue at White Oaks Farm now has a concrete patio in the ceremony area, so no one has to walk in the grass. It’s a useful and elegant upgrade. The wedding ceremony was beautiful, and I captured many laughs and tears during the vows. Auston had the biggest smile on his face the whole time. There are good and bad things about an overcast day, but generally, it makes the ceremony easier because there is no harsh light or shadows on anyone’s face.
After the ceremony, we took all the family pictures and then the photos with the wedding party. I loved the image of the family all cheering for the bride and groom. Even Grandad got into the action. This was a fun wedding party, and they were having a great time with the pictures. I usually like to pull the bride and groom back out for sunset pictures, but with the weather that day, we just went ahead and did most of the photos right after the ceremony. I missed not having the pretty backlighting from the sunset and the sunlight filtering through the trees, but an overcast day has its nice soft look, and I think the pictures turned out great.
Ceremony flowers – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and father walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First look of the bride – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and father at the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and father at the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Panorama of the ceremony from 8 images with 85mm f1.4 – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom giving emotional vows during the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom giving emotional vows during the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom giving emotional vows during the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride and groom giving emotional vows during the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bridesmaids laughing during the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Ceremony under the arches – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride putting on groom’s ring – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Tying the knot – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Tying the knot – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First kiss – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First kiss – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Walking through the bubbles – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Dip for a kiss down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Ceremony under the arches – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom with his brother and sister – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of the bride and groom under the ceremony arches – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of the bride and groom under the ceremony arches – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of the bride and groom under the ceremony arches – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom pulling in bride for a kiss – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss under the arches – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of the bride and groom in front of the hexagon on the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits of the bride and groom in front of the hexagon on the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Veil blowing in the wind – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Under the veil – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portrait by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Looking into each others eyes – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Touching noses – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss on the cheek – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Groom putting his hand on the bride’s face – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Embracing each other – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bride pulling in groom close – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Walking together holding hands – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits by the garden – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits by the garden – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Portraits by the garden – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Flowers in focus – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Kiss in front of the doors – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Dip in front of the doors – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun dancing at the reception and pictures under the lights after dark
After the introductions, the bride and groom went directly into the first dance and then toasts. After that, Kayleigh and her father danced together. They had choreographed their dance, and I could tell they had a lot of fun. After dinner, I pulled Kayleigh and Auston out for a few twilight pictures under the lights. White Oaks Farm has a lot of small lights hanging over the courtyard and uplighting on the arches in the ceremony area. I put one of my flashes behind the couple to give the pictures a little separation and rim lighting. I was delighted with how they turned out.
Finally, the party started, and everyone had a great time on the dance floor. After the sparkler exit, the party continued. The bride changed out of her wedding dress, and things got even wilder. Even the DJs with Joyful Entertainment got out on the dance floor and were having a blast. I always love weddings at The Venue at White Oaks Farm. If you are planning a wedding there, please let me know. I would be happy to give you more info and help with planning.
Fun wedding introductions – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun wedding introductions – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun wedding introductions – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun wedding introductions – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun wedding introductions – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
First dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding table – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Drone picture over the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding toasts – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding toasts – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding toasts – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Wedding toasts – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Father and daughter dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Father and daughter dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Father and daughter dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Cake cutting – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Cake cutting – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Cake cutting – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
DJ getting on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
After dark pictures under the lights – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
After dark pictures under the lights – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
After dark pictures under the lights – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
After dark pictures under the lights – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
After dark pictures under the lights – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Fun on the dance floor – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Taking off the garter – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Taking off the garter – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Bouquet toss – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Last Dance – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Sparkler exit – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
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Getting wild for dancing after the sparklers – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Getting wild for dancing after the sparklers – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Getting wild for dancing after the sparklers – The Venue at White Oaks Farm
Getting wild for dancing after the sparklers – The Venue at White Oaks Farm