It’s been a while since I posted pictures from a beach house wedding on my blog, so I thought this recent intimate wedding in Pawleys Island would be a great opportunity. Kristi and Che had a beautiful beach house near the southern end of Pawleys Island at 492 Myrtle Ave. This house is unique, surrounded by dense trees and foliage pushing up against either side, and has beautiful shaded views from the porches and beach walkway. At this wedding, I was working with my favorite videographer, Jerry, from Luminous Event Films. They also had Ash Events for wedding planning and help during the day.
Ceremony on the beach in Pawleys Island
Working closely with the videographer, we got some lovely getting-ready pictures and shots of the bride’s details, like flowers, invitations, and jewelry, when we arrived. My wife was also assisting me at this wedding, so she went downstairs for getting-ready pictures of Che and his groomsman. This wedding was small, with just one bridesmaid, one groomsman, and a small group of close family and friends. I always enjoy these smaller groups. It’s less hectic and more relaxed.
This wedding was also my first trying out my little Insta360 GO3 camera clipped to my shirt for some behind-the-scenes shots. This tiny action camera is fun for capturing a bit of my work to post on social media. I will include my Instagram post from this wedding.
The ceremony on the beach was beautiful even though it was quite a windy day. I loved the muted colors of the dried flowers and Pampas grass on the aisle and surrounding the wedding arch. These flowers fit well with the colors of the beach.
We got some nice pictures of the veil blowing in the wind, but Kristi was struggling with it a bit. She told me earlier in the day to ensure I got photos of the “On My Way To You” detail sowed into the veil. My wife got an excellent shot I know the bride will love. Her father was walking her down the aisle, and the lettering from the veil made a readable shadow in the sand. My wife might not be an expert with all the camera settings, but she has a good eye for pictures.
In this picture, someone was holding the side of the veil to keep it from blowing in the wind, but I removed the person using some new generative AI in Photoshop. Removing people from pictures is much easier than it used to be when I had to clone everything manually. The AI removal usually gets most of the way there, then requires some manual cleaning up.
Bride’s detail laying on a table – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Beautiful wedding invitation details – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding rings – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride getting on her lipstick – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride’s ring laying on the flower – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding rings laying on the flower – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding dress hanging in the doorway – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding arch with elegant dried florals – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride getting on her makeup – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bridesmaid looking in the mirror – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride looking at her dress – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Mom helping bride with her dress – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Mother helping bride with her veil – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Mother pulling bride’s veil over her shoulders – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride standing in the doorway light – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride on the beach house porch – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride coming down the steps – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Portraits of the bride by the foliage around the beach house – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Portraits of the bride by the foliage around the beach house – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Portraits of the bride by the foliage around the beach house – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Father helping bride’s mother with corsage – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Details of the elegant ceremony details – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Details of the elegant ceremony details – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Details of the elegant ceremony details – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride’s veil shadow in the sand – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding party walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride and father walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride and father walking to the ceremony – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Happy groom – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Giving away the bride – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Giving away the bride – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Big smiles during the vows – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Ceremony on the beach – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Holding hands under the wedding arch – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Ceremony on the beach – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Laughter during the vows – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Putting on the rings – Beach House in Pawleys Island
First kiss – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Dip walking down the aisle – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Veil blowing in the wind under the wedding arch in strong direct sun – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Mom helping groom with boutonniere – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Hand shake from dad – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Bride with her sister – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding party walking down the beach – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Dip with the wedding party – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Kiss looking out over the ocean – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Holding hands walking down the beach – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Happy couple by the dunes – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Pulling bride in for a kiss – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Portrait in front of the dunes – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Pictures on the beach walkway – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Pictures on the beach walkway – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Pictures on the beach walkway – Beach House in Pawleys Island
Wedding reception and bride and groom portraits at The Village House in Litchfield
After the wedding ceremony, we traveled to the nearby venue, The Village House in Litchfield. I’ve had a couple of weddings here, and it’s a beautiful venue. Check out this recent wedding where we took many pictures in front of the large windows in the ballroom. When we arrived, I wanted to get a few more family and wedding party portraits at the Village House because we had all the soft shade under the trees. Taking pictures in the harsh sun on the beach is always tricky, and I like to avoid squinting eyes and harsh shadows as much as possible.
I also noticed a gate in the back of the venue was now open, and we could walk to a small lake behind the Village House. We found some spots with the light from the sunset filtering through the trees, which is always a beautiful background for bride and groom portraits. This lake is a lovely area for pictures, and I’ll have to remember to bring couples back to this area for my future weddings.
After dinner, they had about an hour to dance. This wasn’t a huge partying group, but I still got some nice pictures of all the couples dancing together. The reception ended with a sparkler exit. I had everyone gather in behind them for one final kiss of the evening after running through the sparklers. It was very nice to be back for another wedding at The Village House in Litchfield. I hope to have a lot more in the future! If you are planning a wedding at this venue, please let me know. I would be happy to help.
Table details – The Village House at Litchfield
Table details – The Village House at Litchfield
Table details – The Village House at Litchfield
Table details – The Village House at Litchfield
Front of Village House – The Village House at Litchfield
Wedding arch in the ballroom – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of. bride behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of. bride behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of. bride behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Bride and groom in front of the palms – The Village House at Litchfield
Closeups of the couple – The Village House at Litchfield
Closeups of the couple – The Village House at Litchfield
Wrinkling her nose smiling at the groom – The Village House at Litchfield
Small wedding party – The Village House at Litchfield
Lifting up the bride – The Village House at Litchfield
Head on his shoulder – The Village House at Litchfield
Bouquet behind the groom – The Village House at Litchfield
Touching noses behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Kiss on the head – The Village House at Litchfield
Big smiles – The Village House at Litchfield
Sunset behind the trees – The Village House at Litchfield
Pulling groom in for a kiss – The Village House at Litchfield
Kiss in the sunset – The Village House at Litchfield
Kiss on the head – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of the bride and groom by the lake behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of the bride and groom by the lake behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of the bride and groom by the lake behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of the bride and groom by the lake behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of the bride and groom by the lake behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits of the bride and groom by the lake behind the venue – The Village House at Litchfield
Grandmother giving kiss on the cheek – The Village House at Litchfield
Kiss on the gazebo – The Village House at Litchfield
Wedding introductions – The Village House at Litchfield
Kiss at the table – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits at the table – The Village House at Litchfield
Portraits at the table – The Village House at Litchfield
Wedding cake – The Village House at Litchfield
Cake cutting – The Village House at Litchfield
Cake cutting – The Village House at Litchfield
Cake cutting – The Village House at Litchfield
First dance – The Village House at Litchfield
First dance – The Village House at Litchfield
First dance – The Village House at Litchfield
First dance – The Village House at Litchfield
Father daughter dance – The Village House at Litchfield
Father daughter dance – The Village House at Litchfield
Father daughter dance – The Village House at Litchfield
Mother and son dance – The Village House at Litchfield
Hugs at the tables – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield
Dance time during the reception – The Village House at Litchfield