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Winter Sunset Wedding at Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach

After sunset portraits on the golf course - Pine Lakes Country Club

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything new on my blog. I’m finally at the time of the year when things are slowing down, so I’m going to try to get caught up on some of my beautiful weddings from the past summer and fall. I’m also going to try to focus on making shorter posts that feature lots of pictures. This blog feature was from a beautiful winter wedding held at almost sunset on Nov 22nd at Pine Lakes Country Club in Myrtle Beach.

When I looked over the wedding schedule, I realized the ceremony was almost at sunset, so we would need to get most of the pictures done before it. During the winter months, when sunset is so early, a first look is necessary unless a bride and groom want an early-afternoon ceremony and reception. After a few quick getting-ready photos, I took the couple out to the little garden behind the clubhouse for a first look. Next, we took all the pictures with the bridesmaids, groomsmen, and the family.

I loved the simple wedding arch covered in flowers, set against the garden as a backdrop for the bride and groom’s portraits. We also went out in front of the clubhouse for pictures by the fountain. It wasn’t yet the best time for the light, but I knew we would be pressed for time after the ceremony, and I wanted to catch a few sunset shots out on the golf course.

It is beautiful to hold a ceremony right before sunset. I especially liked some of the shots of sunlight filtering through the tree branches during the groom’s vows. Of course, I would have loved to have this time with the light filtering through the trees for pictures of the bride and groom, but with the ceremony running late, the sun had already dipped below the horizon by the end. I quickly pulled the bride and groom aside, and there was still just enough light in the sky to capture beautiful photos after sunset. With a little bit of flash to light the subjects and the sensitivity of modern cameras, even after dusk, pictures can turn out beautiful.

The reception with Eyecon Entertainment was a lot of fun. They are one of my favorite DJs to work with. Everyone there had a blast dancing, and we finished the evening with an exit using the cold sparkler cannons. I’ve had several weddings at Pine Lakes Country Club this year. Hopefully, I will get a chance to post more pictures. And remember, you can follow me on Facebook and Instagram to see my latest work.

Bridesmaids in sage green help the bride get ready at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride’s preparations before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
A flower girl fastens the back of the bride's dress at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride’s preparations before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
Bridesmaids fix the bride's hair and gown before the ceremony at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride’s preparations before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride holds hands with a woman in pink before the ceremony at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride’s preparations before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
A woman pins a boutonniere on the groom at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride’s preparations before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom leans down to an older woman seated with a flower in hand at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride’s preparations before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride seen from behind, her long veil on the checkered floor by the windows at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride’s preparations before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride with her bouquet and long train by the bright windows at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride’s preparations before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom waits with his back turned in the garden before the first look at Pine Lakes Country Club
First look with the bride and groom – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride taps the groom on the shoulder for their first look in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
First look with the bride and groom – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom turns to see the bride for the first time in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
First look with the bride and groom – Pine Lakes Country Club
The couple embraces during their first look in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
First look with the bride and groom – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom twirls the bride under the trees during their first look at Pine Lakes Country Club
First look with the bride and groom – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom hold each other close in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
First look with the bride and groom – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom wipes a tear as the bride laughs during the first look at Pine Lakes Country Club
First look with the bride and groom – Pine Lakes Country Club
Bridesmaids react as they see the bride in her dress in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride poses with her bouquet in front of the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride looks over her shoulder by the flower arch in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride's long veil spreads across the brick path under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
Close portrait of the bride smiling with her pink bouquet under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride with her bridesmaids and flower girl in sage green by the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
Bridesmaids cheer with their bouquets raised beside the bride at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride laughs with her bridesmaids on the garden path at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and bridesmaids pose in white novelty sunglasses at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and a bridesmaid in matching sunglasses under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride hugs a bridesmaid under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and a bridesmaid throw their arms up under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride with her bridesmaids – Pine Lakes Country Club
The wedding party cheers as the bride and groom kiss under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The full wedding party lined up on the garden path at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom dips the bride as the wedding party cheers at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom dips the bride for a kiss in front of the cheering wedding party at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
Groomsmen lift the bride as the wedding party laughs at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The wedding party with the flower girl and ring bearer on the garden path at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
A groomsman crouches with the bridesmaids in front of the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
Groomsmen carry the groom sideways in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom and a groomsman stand back to back with arms crossed at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom and a groomsman carry a laughing groomsman in sunglasses at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom shakes hands with a young groomsman in the garden at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding party pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom shakes hands with an older man under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Family pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom with a woman in a blush dress under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Family pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom with family members under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Family pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom hugs an older woman under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Family pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
Two women kiss the groom on the cheeks under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Family pictures before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
A groomsman points at the bride as she laughs under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom pose together under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom cheek to cheek under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom kisses the bride's cheek under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom hug and smile under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom touch foreheads under the flower arch, her veil on the path, at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom share a kiss under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom kiss with her veil trailing down the brick path at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom kiss, her bouquet behind his back, under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom dips the bride under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom dips the bride for a kiss under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom dips the bride as they laugh under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom kiss by the fountain in front of the clubhouse at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride leans on the groom's chest by the fountain at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom gaze at each other by the fountain at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
Close-up of the bride and groom kissing by the fountain at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom dips the bride in front of the white columned clubhouse at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
Black and white photo of the groom dipping the bride in front of the clubhouse at Pine Lakes Country Club
Portraits of the bride and groom before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding rings resting on a pink rose in the bouquet at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding rings on the bouquet – Pine Lakes Country Club
Seating chart on an easel in the reception room at Pine Lakes Country Club
Seating chart – Pine Lakes Country Club
Reception table with champagne flutes, flowers and table number nine at Pine Lakes Country Club
Reception table – Pine Lakes Country Club
Sweetheart table with a Mr & Mrs sign by the brick fireplace at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sweetheart table – Pine Lakes Country Club
Heart-shaped favor and a gold stir stick on a sage napkin at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding favor – Pine Lakes Country Club
Mint green wedding cake topped with roses among cupcakes at Pine Lakes Country Club
Wedding cake and cupcakes – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride sits by the window waiting for the ceremony at Pine Lakes Country Club
Bride waiting before the ceremony – Pine Lakes Country Club
An older man and a woman in blush walk down the aisle as a cellist plays at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom walks down the brick aisle in front of the clubhouse at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
A groomsman and a bridesmaid walk down the aisle in front of the clubhouse at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The ring bearer in sunglasses walks down the aisle carrying a small case at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The flower girl tosses petals as she walks down the aisle at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The officiant, groom and best man wait under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride walks down the brick aisle with a woman in pink at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride smiles as she is escorted down the aisle past the cellist at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom watches the bride come down the aisle at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
Wide view of the garden ceremony from the end of the brick aisle at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom hold hands under the flower arch with the wedding party at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom smiles at the bride as the officiant begins at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride's long train on the brick path during the ceremony at sunset at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride smiles at the groom during the ceremony at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The garden ceremony seen from a distance with the clubhouse behind at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride listens to the groom's vows at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride wipes a tear during the vows at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom reads his vows with sunlight through the trees at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The officiant hands the groom the ring under the flower arch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom places the ring on the bride's finger at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride slides the ring onto the groom's finger at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
First kiss under the flower arch as guests applaud at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom raises the bride's hand in celebration after the ceremony at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom start back up the aisle as guests cheer at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The newlyweds walk up the brick aisle hand in hand at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sunset ceremony behind the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom embrace on the golf course after sunset at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride touches the groom's face on the golf course after sunset at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom hold each other close on the golf course at dusk at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom pose on the fairway under a pink sky at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom kisses the bride's head on the golf course at dusk at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom smile together on the golf course after sunset at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride hugs the groom's arm on the golf course at dusk at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom kisses the bride's forehead on the golf course after sunset at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
Close portrait of the bride and groom on the golf course at dusk at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride leans on the groom's shoulder on the fairway at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom hold hands facing each other on the golf course at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom face each other on the golf course after sunset at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom leads the bride across the fairway at dusk at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom walk hand in hand across the golf course at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride smiles at the groom as they walk across the fairway at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom stroll across the golf course at dusk at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride's veil flies in the wind as the couple kisses on the golf course at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The couple kisses as the long veil floats behind them on the fairway at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom kisses the bride as her veil billows across the golf course at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits on the golf course – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom on the brick walk in front of the lit clubhouse after sunset at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits in front of the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
Black and white photo of the groom dipping the bride in front of the columned clubhouse at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits in front of the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
Black and white kiss in front of the clubhouse columns at Pine Lakes Country Club
After sunset portraits in front of the clubhouse – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom raise their arms as they enter the reception at Pine Lakes Country Club
Grand entrance – Pine Lakes Country Club
Guests cheer as the bride and groom walk into the ballroom at Pine Lakes Country Club
Grand entrance – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom kiss at the sweetheart table by the fireplace at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sweetheart table – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom laugh at the sweetheart table at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sweetheart table – Pine Lakes Country Club
Guests raise their glasses at round tables in the ballroom at Pine Lakes Country Club
Reception in the ballroom – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom begin their first dance in the ballroom at Pine Lakes Country Club
First dance – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom dance close during their first dance at Pine Lakes Country Club
First dance – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom spins the bride during their first dance at Pine Lakes Country Club
First dance – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride's gown swirls as the groom twirls her on the dance floor at Pine Lakes Country Club
First dance – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom kiss during their first dance at Pine Lakes Country Club
First dance – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride dances with a woman in pink as guests watch at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom cut the cake at the cupcake table at Pine Lakes Country Club
Cutting the cake – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride feeds the groom a bite of cake at Pine Lakes Country Club
Cutting the cake – Pine Lakes Country Club
Three women clap and laugh from their seats during the reception at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom dance with the bridesmaids under colored lights at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom dance in the middle of the crowd at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
A guest in suspenders shows off his dance moves at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
A bridesmaid with green hair dances near the bride and groom at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom sing along on the dance floor at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom kiss while dancing with friends nearby at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom twirls the bride on the dance floor at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
Older guests dance together on the dance floor at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
An older couple dances cheek to cheek during the reception at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom throw their hands up with guests under green lights at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
Guests dance with their fists in the air at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom lifts the bride in a hug on the dance floor at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom hug as guests dance around them at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride holds hands with guests in a dance circle at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The clubhouse lit up at night with the fountain in front at Pine Lakes Country Club
Clubhouse at night – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom slow dance in the ballroom under purple light at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom hold each other close during a last dance at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom kiss on the dance floor as another couple dances behind them at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom touches the bride's nose as they laugh on the dance floor at Pine Lakes Country Club
Lots of dancing during the reception – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom raise their hands between cold sparkler fountains at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sparkler exit – Pine Lakes Country Club
The groom dips the bride between sparkler fountains as guests cheer at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sparkler exit – Pine Lakes Country Club
The bride and groom dance between cold sparkler cannons at their exit at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sparkler exit – Pine Lakes Country Club
The couple drives off in a blue classic car past the sparklers at Pine Lakes Country Club
Sparkler exit – Pine Lakes Country Club
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