Mary Louise and Tom
On April fifth, Mary Louise and Tom said '“I do” on Wadmalaw Island. The dreamy weather was full of sunshine, soft breezes, and the kind of golden light that makes everything feel a little more magical. Their celebration took place at the charming Sea Island Yacht Club, nestled right on the water’s edge. The floral magic by Roadside Blooms brought bursts of color and natural elegance to every corner of the day. Their designs reflected the beauty of the lowcountry perfectly. The couple was surrounded by their dearest family and friends, all gathered to witness and celebrate this incredibly special moment. Mary Louise and Tom shared their first dance beneath an ancient oak, its wide branches embracing the scene like a quiet blessing. It was the perfect ending to an unforgettable day, and such an honor to capture these memories.
Venue: Rockville Presbyterian Church / Sea Island Yacht Club
Scenery Florals: Roadside Blooms
The absolute best second shooter: Carrie Watford
Lauren and Graham
This one was extra special. It isn’t everyday you get to capture a monumental day of of someone who is a part of your daily life. Someone once told me- you have a deep love for people who love your children- and that is exactly how I feel about our dear Lauren. Charleston in December is lovely. The weather this day was perfectly crisp, and the sun shone brightly to warm the guest up. This intimate union was celebrated joyfully by family. Each guest held a special place for the bride and groom. I will alway treasured getting to capture this day! Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Boyd!
Dress- Gown Boutique of Charleston
Florist- La Belle Fleur Charleston
Rebekah and Will
Rebekah and Will started their life together on June 1, 2024. The ceremony was held at First Baptist Church Sumter, and the reception was across the street at the O’Donnell house. From start to finish, it was a lovely event. Rebekah bought thoughtful details to every aspect of the day. They were surrounded and celebrated by many loved ones. It was a joy to share in this day!
Second Shooter: Carrie Watford
Gown: The Gown Boutique
Florist: Carolina Shook
Ceremony: FBC Sumter
Venue: O’Donnell House
Entertainment: Dance Doctors
Cake: Rebekah Richardson
Patricia and Cole (The Citadel Beach House)
Patricia and Cole couldn’t have asked for a better day. We all watched the weather leading up to this precious day and were pleasantly surprised when the low country sunshine came out in all her glory. There was a perfect breezy as Patricia and Cole made their commitments to each other. This day was fill with sweet friendships and family members celebrating their new life together. It was an honor to share in this day!
This day was a full team effort. Special thanks to Carrie Watford for second shooting and Melanie Rodgers for assisting. The team at directmydaycharleston was wonderful to work with! The videographer (VideoFilm) and DJ also made the day a breeze. Flowers, Catering, and Venue
Family Beach Sessions
Before we slip into the fall, I’m offering some limited beach sessions. There is something special about families mixing with salty air. Click the blue calendar button to book!
Matt and Hilary (Redeemer Presbyterian)
Matt and Hilary made this such an easy day. Their love and care for each other and their guest was evident in all the details. The Charleston skies were kind to us and only sprinkled for a moment. The music for the ceremony brought everyone to a place of worship. As the evening went on, a true highlight was the groom displaying his dance skills to Footloose. Celebrating Hilary and Matt was a joy!
Dress: Gown Boutique of Charleston
Tuxes: Men’s Wearhouse
Venue: Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Entertainment Services: Erin DaCruz (Cello) Sterling Webster (Piano)
Catering: Carmen y Juan
Second Shooter: Carrie Watford
Family Mini Sessions
Family mini sessions are here! There are several locations to choose from. I would love to capture you and your family this season. Click the button to schedule a session!
October 9 and 10 - North Mount Pleasant
October 17 Downtown Charleston
November 13 Downtown Charleston
December 4 Daniel Island
Suzi and Kyle (Legare Waring House)
Suzi and Kyle put you at ease the minute you are around them. Their wedding day was nothing short of that! They thought through every detail of their day to make everyone comfortable and ready to enjoy their commitment to each other! You could sense the excitement throughout the day. They knew how to celebrate! The day was filled with sentimental moments from grandmothers sharing special jewelry to traditional dances! I loved every minute. Best wishes to the new Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon!
Dress: Gown Boutique of Charleston
Tuxes: Generation Tux
Florist: Pretty Petals of Charleston
Venue: Legare Waring House
Planner: Bouquets and Bowties
Entertainment Services: DJ B.Rock Entertainment
Videographer: Two Fly Guys
Catering: Hamby’s Catering
Second Shooter / Assistant: Carrie Watford and Melanie Rodgers
Jordan and Chris (Mount Pleasant) May 22, 2021
Every moment of this day was filled with joy and excitement. Jordan and Chris were surrounded by loved ones who were ready to celebrate their commitment to each other! I was thrilled to join in the celebration of this day. It was sweet to watch all of the pieces come together. Hometown friends pulled all out the stops to make this a lovely day. Congratulations Jordan and Chris!
Dinah Davis and Derek (Glenview Farms)
Dinah Davis and Derek were a delight to work with! He truly won me over when he used a Harry Potter line in his vows! Being around them, you could easily tell they are perfect together! The sun did its best to warm up the chilly air. It was a just a lovely day! From her gorgeous bouquet to his incredibly thoughtful gift, I’m so glad I shared in this day!
Venue: Glen View Farms
Videography: Miles Film Co
Florals: Garden House Floral Studio
Cake: Cakes by Rebekah
Entertainment: DJ Howie D
Suzi and Kyle (Charleston)
Charleston was filled with Christmas spirit for this engagement session. The weather was perfect. This lovely couple made my job easy. The sunset made for a gorgeous ending to our time together. I can’t wait for their big day!
Liz and Doug
Santee, SC November 7, 2020
Liz and Doug had the perfect day. They couldn’t have asked for better weather. You never know what you will get in November in South Carolina. This couple put so much creativity into their big day! Every arrangement you see was hand dyed by this lovely bride. Liz and I went to college together. She is such a treasured friend. I’m so thankful I was able to be a part of their sweet day!
Venue- Clarendon Club
Food- Summerville Burrito Co.
Entertainment- DJ Trey
Cake- Kaylee Kuzbary
Second Shoot- Sharon Basha
Katelyn and Josh
I have been looking forward to this wedding for awhile. Time around these two is sweet. They make you relax and enjoy the moment! You can sense the love and tenderness between them. This wedding was filled with classic southern touches from the oak trees to the church. Katelyn’s planning made this day flow so well. Since this was a home town wedding for me, I loved being in the church I grew up in. It is always special to get to capture weddings there. I absolutely love the ending of the ceremony as the congregation lit candles to show their love for the couple. Afterwards, we headed to the O’Donnell House for portraits. The night ended at the Bean Market in Lake City! This day was filled with so many sweet moments between Josh and Katelyn and all their loved ones.
Florals: Hallie Barber Richards
Ceremony: First Baptist Church Sumter
Reception Venue: The Bean Market
Entertainment: Graham Entertainment
Videographer: Pierro Pro Photos
Catering: Kayla Brunson Matthews
Second Shooter: Carrie Watford
Fall Family Mini-Session
This is my one and only day for mini sessions! I would love to work with your family. These sessions will be downtown Charleston November 14th. Sessions will be 15 minutes and include 10 edited images. Cost is $175. These spots won’t last long!
Matthew and Riley
I’ve known Riley for as long as I can remember. We grew up in church together. My parents taught hers in the newly wed Sunday School class. We even took a trip to Kenya together. With these deep ties, I am so grateful she let me capture this day. We all carefully watched the weather throughout the week and let out a sign of relief at the end of the day when not a drop of rain fell. This wasn’t the day she had originally planned. A big wedding at our home church was the goal, however this plan at her family lake house easily became the perfect spot to start her new life with Matthew. She was such a trooper about the whole thing. Her flexibility and gentleness throughout the day was refreshing to be around. Being connected to this family, I knew that tears were possible, but I had no idea how many would fall. This was a joyful celebration for both families as Matthew and Riley committed their love and lives to each other.
This daddy seeing his little girl as a bride for the first time brought everyone to tears. What an incredibly sweet moment!
“Butterfly Kisses” played and there wasn’t a dry eye for this daddy daughter dance.
Reed had to make an appearance with his parents!
I loved this getaway! Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs. Robinson! I loved every minute spent with you!
Flowers: Sarah Barnes
Cake: Cakes by Rebekah
Food: Lilfred’s
Videography: Nathan Crane
