I always love photographing out on Kiawah. It’s a bit of a drive form Charleston, but it’s along 2 lane roads and under canopies of ancient oaks and Spanish moss. By the time I get to Kiawah, I feel like I am on vacation too.

Rania and Steve spend several months out of every year down here, soaking up the Lowcountry heat and enjoying the Southern charm. For their 40th wedding anniversary, they wanted nothing more than to have all their kids and grandkids with them. Then they had the wonderful idea of a vow renewal ceremony to top it all off.

It was a casual and fun affair with the ceremony taking place on the beach. Everyone then headed over to a house they had rented that was built for entertaining with it’s wide open rooms and plush white carpet.

Congratulations Steve and Rania and here’s to another 40 years!!

In looking through the photos from Chandler and Matt’s wedding day, one thing I know for sure is that Chandler had the biggest smile on her face the entire time! I’m not sure I’ve ever seen someone smile so much.

Their wedding day was absolutely flawless and gorgeous from start to finish. Chandler is co-owner of a boutique in Raleigh, NC called Gena Chandler. So as you can imagine, fashion was very important. Chandler’s dress is by Monique Lhuillier and to die for! The bridesmaids were stunning in their strapless cornflower blue dresses. And nothing makes you smile like an adorable flower girl and giggly junior bridesmaids all dressed in white.

Matt and his guys were decked out in tuxes and looked very dapper. They were a great group to photograph and judging from the toasts the night before, they are a tight group of friends.

I was very lucky to have the talented Marni Rothschild Durlach of Marni Rothschild Pictures shooting with Bryan and me for the day. She is an extremely talented photographer and wonderful to work with! Luke Wilson Special Events coordinated the event on the day of the wedding and made sure that everything went to plan.

The flowers were done by Kelly Odom, who is based out of Raleigh, NC. After the cocktail hour on the lawn, guests entered the house and feasted on wonderful food by Fish. The band, Complete Desire on Fire, kicked off the party and put on quite a show through out the night!

The flowers at the William Aiken House are by Kelly Odom, out of Raleigh, NC.

Chandler with her five junior bridesmaids and one flower girl. They were perfect!

This is such a fun shot of all the girls at the William Aiken House!

Louboutins, of course!

Matt leads his groomsmen to Trinity United Methodist Church.

In those gloriously photogenic moments after the ceremony, Chandler and her mom share a hug. I love this!

Matt and his very proud mom!

Moments after saying, “I do!”

Their wedding cake was designed by Fish.

I love this sweet shot of the two of them right after they were married.

And finally we reach the reception… let the party begin!

A little late night snack for the guests. Sliders and fries, who says “no” to that?!

Feeling famous on The American Theater marquee!

Bryan Deel shot this cool photo of them as they left under the sparklers at the end of the night. It reminds me of a film shot.

It’s not often that we get to photograph a wedding at the Riviera Theater. I absolutely love the art deco decor. Lucky for us, Kim and Tym decided to host their wedding ceremony and reception there!

Jennifer Bearden of Jennifer Bearden Photography was on hand to help Bryan and I photograph their wedding. She is an amazing photographer and was everywhere all the time taking photos throughout the nigh.! There’s nothing like having a great friend to help you shoot a wedding, it’s fun and inspiring!

Everyone got ready at Charleston Place, across the street, and then gathered at the Riviera first for the Ketubah signing. Signing the ketubah is an integral part of the Jewish wedding ceremony. It is a beautifully designed and illustrated contract that “outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom, in relation to the bride.” Close friends, family and the wedding party are present for the signing and then the wedding ceremony follows.

The ceremony was held on the stage at the Riviera under a chuppa that Lotus Flower decorated with flowers. The cocktail hour followed and then dinner was held in the grand ballroom. Denise Barto helped to coordinate the day of the wedding and tie all of those gorgeous bows on the chairs.

I absolutely loved photographing all the details for Kim and Tym’s wedding, including the stunning art deco meets modern wedding cake by Jim Smeal. They also had the most gorgeous wedding invitations that carried the blue/teal and art deco theme.

Congratulations you two!!!

Kim and Tym both got ready in suites at Charleston Place

Helping the ring bearer get dressed

Kim had not one but two rings that Tym had giver her!

The flowers and bouquets were done by the ever talented Lotus Flower

One of Kim’s sisters has a new baby and we just couldn’t resist a few photos of her!

Kim signs the ketubah

The ceremony took place on the stage in the Riviera Theater

I really like Tym’s wedding band, it is set on top of one of their amazing wedding invitations!

The Riviera Theater Ballroom

First Dance

One of my all time favorite wedding cakes. I could look at this all day!! It is by Jim Smeal.

I love this shot of these two!!

This one makes me smile as well.

The Riviera at night.