Summer Wedding at The Venue at White Oaks Farm, Longs SC

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 dance floor, and I then took them out for pictures by the lake and fountain.

Wedding Crew:

Hair and Makeup: The Blushing Bride
DJ: Joyful Entertainment
Planning: Special Days Weddings and Events
Videography: Hart to Heart Media
Photography Assistant: Ashley Homan Photography
Officiant: Simple Wedding Day

Bride’s first look with her Grandfather

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.

Bouquet, pearls, watch, perfume, invitation and handkerchief laid out as wedding details at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Close-up of the groom's rose gold Fossil watch at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Engagement ring and wedding bands resting on the wedding invitation at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Engagement ring tucked into the center of a white rose at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Wedding rings resting on blue hydrangea petals at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Macro shot of the engagement ring and wedding bands on a white table at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Detail pictures before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride's white heels, bouquet, invitation and jewelry laid out together at 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 — 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

Bridesmaid dresses and wedding gown hanging in the tall front windows at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Dresses hanging in the windowlight – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Wedding gown hanging alone in the reception hall doorway at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Dresses hanging in the windowlight – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

White open-frame ceremony arches and rows of white chairs at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Drone pictures around the outside of the venue and ceremony area – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Ceremony arches and chairs on the lawn with the white barn behind at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Drone pictures around the outside of the venue and ceremony area – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Aerial drone view of the white barn, lake and fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Drone pictures around the outside of the venue and ceremony area – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Raised view down the aisle through the white arches toward the lake at 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 — Bride and mother getting hair and makeup – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Interior of the reception hall - 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 — Plate details – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Exterior shot - 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 — Bride getting makeup from The Blushing Bride – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom's tie, shoes, cologne, watch and ring box laid on his jacket at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Groom’s details – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Makeup artist airbrushing the bride in the getting-ready suite at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Bride getting makeup from The Blushing Bride – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride smiling as the makeup artist finishes her look at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Bride getting makeup from The Blushing Bride – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom laughing as his father helps with his tie at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Groom getting ready with father and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Father tying the groom's tie in the groom's suite at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Groom getting ready with father and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Close-up of the groom fastening his watch at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Groom’s details – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom tying his grandfather's tie at 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 checking out himself in the mirror – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom helping father with boutonniere - 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

Bride fastening her pearl necklace in the mirror at 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

Mother smiling at the bride after adding her veil at 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

Bridesmaids reacting as they see the bride for the first time at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — First look with the bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride hugging her bridesmaids after their first look at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — First look with the bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride standing in front of the lake fountain with her long veil at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride's cathedral veil spread on the grass by the lake fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride posing with a bridesmaid by the fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and a bridesmaid cheering with their bouquets in the air at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and a bridesmaid raising their bouquets by the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride cheek to cheek with a bridesmaid by the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and bridesmaids cheering with bouquets raised by the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and bridesmaids walking across the lawn lifting their dresses at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Before the ceremony pictures with the bride and bridesmaids – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride standing alone in front of the large white frame on the lawn at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Bride in front of the frame on the lawn – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and bridesmaids posing in front of the white frame on the lawn at 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 walking toward the camera from the white frame at 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 — Bride with bridesmaids in front of the doors – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bridesmaids holding flowers together - 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 — Guys playing poker – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Grandfather waiting with his back turned as the bride walks up for their first look at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — First look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride approaching her grandfather while bridesmaids carry her train at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — First look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride tapping her grandfather's shoulder for their first look at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — First look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Grandfather turning with open arms to see the bride at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — First look with bride and grandfather – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and her grandfather smiling cheek to cheek after the first look at 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

Father turning to see the bride for the first time at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — First look with bride and father – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and her father posing together after their first look at 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 — Holding hands before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom standing with his hands in his pockets in front of the lake fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom shaking hands with a family member by the fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom posing with a groomsman in front of the fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom shaking hands with a groomsman in sunglasses at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom kneeling next to his nephew by the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom and groomsmen lined up in navy suits in front of the fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groomsmen posing with arms crossed by the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom and groomsmen with arms around each other by the fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groomsmen lifting the groom sideways in front of the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom and groomsmen walking across the lawn from the fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom walking with arms outstretched ahead of his groomsmen at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the groom and groomsmen before the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom leading his groomsmen across the grass with arms spread wide at 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 — 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 — Ceremony flowers – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Officiant walking down the aisle to start the ceremony at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Guests watching as a couple walks down the aisle at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groomsman and bridesmaid walking down the aisle arm in arm at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Smiling bridesmaid and groomsman walking to the ceremony at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Wedding party walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Couple in navy walking down the aisle past the guests at 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 — Bride and father walking to the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom smiling at the front as the bride comes down the aisle at 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

Bride and her father arriving at the front of the ceremony at 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 — 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

Groom laughing as he holds the bride's hands during the vows at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Bride and groom giving emotional vows during the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride listening as the groom reads his vows at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Bride and groom giving emotional vows during the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride laughing through her tears during the vows at 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 — Bridesmaids laughing during the ceremony – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Ceremony under the arches - 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 — 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

Bride and groom tying the unity knot on the cross board by the officiant at 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

Bride and groom embracing after their first kiss at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — First kiss – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Walking through the bubbles - 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 — Dip for a kiss down the aisle – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Family cheering with the bride and groom in front of the lake fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Family cheering for the bride and groom – 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

Wedding party cheering with bouquets in the air by the fountain at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groom dipping the bride for a kiss as the wedding party cheers at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groomsmen kneeling in front of the bridesmaids and the couple at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groomsmen pointing at the bride and groom by the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Groomsmen playfully grabbing at the bride's bouquet at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bridesmaids posing with the groom by the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Pictures with the wedding party by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bridesmaids blowing kisses at the groom at 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 — 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

Bride and groom smiling at each other under the arches at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Portraits of the bride and groom under the ceremony arches – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Wide view of the couple hugging under the ceremony arches at 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 — Groom pulling in bride for a kiss – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Kiss under the arches - 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

Groom kissing the bride inside the hexagon arch on the dock at 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 — Veil blowing in the wind – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Kiss by the lake - 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 — Under the veil – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Portrait by the lake - The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Portrait by the lake – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and groom looking into each other's eyes by the lake at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Looking into each other’s eyes – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Touching noses - The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Touching noses – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Kiss on the cheek - 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 — Groom putting his hand on the bride’s face – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Embracing each other - 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 — Bride pulling in groom close – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Walking together holding hands - 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

Bride with her arms around the groom's neck in the garden at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Portraits by the garden – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bride and groom embracing with eyes closed by the garden at The Venue at White Oaks Farm — Portraits by the garden – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Bouquet on the ground in focus with the couple kissing at the barn doors at 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 — Kiss in front of the doors – The Venue at White Oaks Farm

Dip 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.