This beautiful wedding was another one from last summer that I didn’t have time to post on my blog. It was at Pawleys Plantation Golf and Country Club in Pawleys Island. We had a cloudy day with a bit of rain throughout the afternoon. Even with the weather, they had a lovely outdoor ceremony overlooking the golf course, and a bit of sunset came out right at the end of their couple’s portraits.
My wife was assisting me as a second photographer at this wedding, so when we arrived, she went to take pictures with Jonathan and his twelve groomsmen while I took the photos with Cassie and her ten bridesmaids. I always recommend two photographers when you have a huge wedding party. I love using the double doors near the bride’s room at Pawleys Plantation for portraits showing off her dress with the bright light of the doorway. We next went out on the side porch steps for some pictures with Cassie and her bridesmaids.
First look on the golf course
Cassie and Jonathan wanted to do a first look to get some pictures done before the ceremony. From what I remember of the day, the rain started coming down shortly after the first look. In fact, you can see the rain falling in the pictures with the groomsmen. It threw off our plans a bit, so we moved under the front porch of the clubhouse for shelter from the rain. I’ve done so many weddings at Pawleys Plantation that I know exactly where to go to still get a pretty background for pictures, even in the rain.
Thankfully, the rain stopped, and we returned to the steps behind the clubhouse and on the golf course for more pictures of the wedding party. I especially loved the shots with the group on the steps behind the bride and groom, cheering for them as they kissed. It’s hard to keep together twenty-two bridesmaids and groomsmen for pictures, but they all did a nice job cooperating for me.
Ceremony and pictures on the golf course
The rain stopped in time for the ceremony, and the overcast weather was nice for keeping the harsh shadows off their faces. The couple had the specific request to do a dip and kiss with all the guests cheering in the background after the ceremony. It’s good to let me know a request like this because I can be ready with my wide-angle lens to capture everyone in the background instead of focusing closely on just the couple.
Immediately after the ceremony, we went out on the golf course for pictures. Because of the weather, we took the opposite route I would usually do, instead starting on the golf course green overlooking the marsh. It started sprinkling on us again during the pictures. You can see some raindrops falling around them. Toward the end, the sun peeked out from behind the clouds. It was earlier than I would typically like to be out there for sunset pictures. However, the bright sunlight filtering through the ancient oak trees on the marsh still made a beautiful background for the images. In an area with many mossy trees, even pictures an hour or two before sunset can be lovely.
Fun reception dancing with a band
If I remember correctly, they had the Emerald Empire Band for the reception. They are a group that sends out different members, so it’s not always the same people. They did a great job, and everyone had a blast on the dance floor. I love it when almost everyone at the reception, even older adults, is having fun on the dance floor. At the end of the event, they exited with sparklers and left on a golf cart. If you are planning a wedding at Pawleys Plantation, let me know. I’ve done so many weddings there for over 15 years, I know the area well and would be happy to help.
Helping groom with his tie – Pawleys PlantationPinning on a boutonniere – Pawleys PlantationMom helping daughter get ready for wedding – Pawleys PlantationMom helping daughter get ready for wedding – Pawleys PlantationMom helping daughter get ready for wedding – Pawleys PlantationMom helping daughter get ready for wedding – Pawleys PlantationMom helping daughter get ready for wedding – Pawleys PlantationBride putting earring on in mirror – Pawleys Plantation
Bride looking at her dress in the mirror – Pawleys PlantationPortraits of bride standing in the light from the doorway – Pawleys Plantation
Portraits of bride standing in the light from the doorway – Pawleys PlantationPortraits of bride standing in the light from the doorway – Pawleys Plantation
Portraits of bride standing in the light from the doorway – Pawleys PlantationPortraits of bride on the side porch – Pawleys Plantation
Portraits of bride on the side porch – Pawleys PlantationBride with bridesmaids on the side of the clubhouse – Pawleys PlantationBride with bridesmaids on the side of the clubhouse – Pawleys PlantationBride with bridesmaids on the side of the clubhouse – Pawleys PlantationBride with bridesmaids on the side of the clubhouse – Pawleys PlantationFirst look with bride and groom on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationFirst look with bride and groom on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationFirst look with bride and groom on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationFirst look with bride and groom on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationFirst look with bride and groom on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationFirst look with bride and groom on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationFirst look with bride and groom on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationGroomsmen with groom – Pawleys PlantationGroomsmen with groom – Pawleys Plantation
Individual portrait of bride with bridesmaids under the shelter from the rain – Pawleys PlantationIndividual portrait of bride with bridesmaids under the shelter from the rain – Pawleys Plantation
Rings on the flowers – Pawleys Plantation
Individual portrait of bride with bridesmaids under the shelter from the rain – Pawleys PlantationIndividual portrait of bride with bridesmaids under the shelter from the rain – Pawleys Plantation
Individual portrait of bride with bridesmaids under the shelter from the rain – Pawleys PlantationPictures with the guys under the shelter from the rain – Pawleys Plantation
Pictures with the guys under the shelter from the rain – Pawleys PlantationCheers from the big wedding party on the steps behind the clubhouse – Pawleys PlantationDip back for a kiss with big wedding party – Pawleys PlantationBride with lots of groomsmen – Pawleys PlantationGroomsmen picking up the bride – Pawleys PlantationGroom with the bridesmaids – Pawleys PlantationBridesmaids picking up the groom – Pawleys PlantationBridesmaids holding the flowers together – Pawleys PlantationPortrait with the bridesmaids – Pawleys PlantationBridesmaids leaning out from behind the bride – Pawleys PlantationCake and goodies table – Pawleys PlantationCeremony lawn – Pawleys PlantationWedding party walking to the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationWedding party walking to the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationWedding party walking to the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationWedding party walking to the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationWedding party walking to the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationWedding party walking to the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationWedding party walking to the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationCute little ring bearer – Pawleys PlantationCute little ring bearer – Pawleys PlantationFlower girls walking down the aisle – Pawleys PlantationFlower girls walking down the aisle – Pawleys PlantationGroom looking at the bride – Pawleys PlantationBride and father walking down the aisle – Pawleys PlantationBride and father walking down the aisle – Pawleys PlantationBride standing with her father – Pawleys PlantationRainy day wedding on the lawn – Pawleys PlantationBride and groom holding hands during the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationGroom looking at bride during vows – Pawleys PlantationBride looking at groom during vows – Pawleys PlantationBride getting emotional looking at groom during the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationHappy groom during the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationPutting on the rings – Pawleys PlantationPutting on the rings – Pawleys PlantationFirst kiss – Pawleys PlantationWiping makeup off the groom – Pawleys PlantationDip with all the family cheering in the background – Pawleys PlantationFist bumps after the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationFist bumps after the ceremony – Pawleys PlantationFriends lifting up the groom – Pawleys PlantationBig family by the golf course – Pawleys Plantation
Kiss for grandma – Pawleys PlantationGiving granddad a kiss – Pawleys Plantation
Veil blowing in the wind on a cloudy day – Pawleys PlantationKiss under the veil – Pawleys PlantationPulling veil around the couple – Pawleys PlantationKiss on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationBig kiss on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationSun coming out on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationSun coming out on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationSun coming out on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationLooking at each other on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationKiss on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationDip on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationDip back for a kiss on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationKiss on the cheek under the tree – Pawleys PlantationKiss by the tree – Pawleys PlantationHands on the groom’s face showing off the ring – Pawleys PlantationBride pulling groom in for a kiss – Pawleys PlantationTouching noses on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationKiss on the marsh – Pawleys PlantationPortraits of the bride in the rain – Pawleys PlantationPortraits of the bride in the rain – Pawleys PlantationPortraits of the bride in the rain – Pawleys PlantationBride and groom walking together down the golf course – Pawleys PlantationBride and groom walking together down the golf course – Pawleys PlantationBride and groom walking together down the golf course – Pawleys PlantationBride and groom walking together down the golf course – Pawleys PlantationPortraits under the oaks with the sun peeking out – Pawleys PlantationPortraits under the oaks with the sun peeking out – Pawleys PlantationPortraits under the oaks with the sun peeking out – Pawleys PlantationGroom lifting bride into the air – Pawleys PlantationBride looking back with hand on groom’s shoulder – Pawleys PlantationBride looking into groom’s eyes – Pawleys PlantationClubhouse in the background – Pawleys PlantationSunset coming out under the trees – Pawleys PlantationSnuggles in the sunset – Pawleys PlantationSunset filtering through the trees on the golf course – Pawleys PlantationKiss under the trees in the sunset – Pawleys PlantationTable details – Pawleys PlantationTable details – Pawleys PlantationTable details – Pawleys PlantationTable details – Pawleys PlantationBride and groom introductions – Pawleys PlantationFirst dance with the band – Pawleys PlantationFirst dance with the band – Pawleys PlantationFirst dance with the band – Pawleys PlantationFirst dance with the band – Pawleys PlantationFather and daughter dance – Pawleys PlantationFather and daughter dance – Pawleys PlantationFather and daughter dance – Pawleys PlantationFather and daughter dance – Pawleys PlantationMother and son dance – Pawleys PlantationMother and son dance – Pawleys PlantationCake cutting – Pawleys PlantationCake cutting – Pawleys PlantationCake cutting – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationAwesome dance party with the band – Pawleys PlantationBride and groom on the stage – Pawleys PlantationSparkler exit – Pawleys PlantationSparkler exit – Pawleys PlantationLeaving on the golf cart – Pawleys PlantationLeaving on the golf cart – Pawleys Plantation
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