Richie and Laurie actually met online, but NOT in the modern-sense like Tinder, Bumble, or any other dating site. They actually first connected back in the days of AOL Instant Messenger! We laughed about that and all the silly screen names and away messages we used to leave. But, their story continues when they reconnected recently with social media. I just love how their story came full circle with the beauty of technology! 💻 It's always a pleasure exploring gorgeous places like Chattooga Belle, but it's icing on the cake when you get to spend the afternoon with a great couple like Laurie and Richie. We even dared each other to eat wild strawberries we found in the last location we used! Thankfully they weren't poisonous and we lived to tell the tale! In fact, that strawberry was probably the best tasting one I've ever had! Laurie and Richie, I'm so glad to have that memory with you and can't wait to see you both again for your wedding here next May! 
Kate and Phillip met when they were both graduate assistants at George Washington University in DC. She said they shared a tiny windowless office, so they got to know each other very quickly! They bonded over being the only Southerners amongst their coworkers, and pretty soon a first date was planned. Four years later, Kate said she secretly knew when Phillip was going to propose. She was opening their mail and accidentally found a letter with a diamond certificate from a jeweler in Mississippi, where he's from! She did her best to hide her knowledge and let Phillip continue with his surprise proposal during a "staycation" in DC. Even though she knew what was happening, it was the sweetest day and proposal. We walked around downtown Greenville to showcase where their wedding will take place. Kate said her grandfather stayed at the Westin a lot when he was younger, so we definitely wanted to incorporate that. Phillip just loved the topography of the park, especially the bridge, so that was high on our list too. We had the best time talking and exploring my favorite spots and getting them comfortable with the camera. Kate and Phillip, thank you for your trust and I can't wait for next May! Enjoy some of my favorites from this downtown Greenville engagement! 
GraceAnne is one of the most JOYful brides I've had the pleasure to meet! Her mom and sister joined us for her downtown Greenville bridal session, and we all had the best time together. GraceAnne fully embraced playing in her dress, fluffing her veil, and giving me all the beautiful faces. Her bright and colorful bouquet by @willowflorals completely matched her personality too. Just wait until you see all the florals from their wedding day at the Huguenot! Now that she's a married lady, I can show you all some of my favorites from that day. Enjoy GraceAnne's contagious smile! 
Mikayla finished her clinical rotations and graduated just days before our Charleston engagement session together, so it was such a fun way to celebrate this exciting year in their lives. She and Joel met at Presbyterian College and became study buddies in their chemistry class together. Then, on their first date, they actually went to Mikayla's sister's violin concert after dinner. So, Joel met her family and parents on their very first date! No pressure, right?! Well, her family loved him too and the rest is history! These two cuties are getting married in August, and I can't wait to have them in front of my camera again! We had the best time walking around downtown Charleston for their engagement session too. Enjoy some of my favorites! 
What's better than a Biltmore engagement?? I'll tell you...getting adorable couples like Shelley and Tommy to photograph there! After our first phone conversation, I knew that they would be the ideal JSP couple and I was right! I had the best time getting to know their story while we walked the grounds of the estate for their engagement session. Shelley and Tommy's dating anniversary is on September 11, and it just so happens that falls on a Saturday this year. While this date also holds a somber remembrance for America, this couple decided to celebrate their story and choose it as their wedding anniversary too. It also worked in their favor since I had that date still open! I cannot wait to celebrate with these two in September, and until then, enjoy some of my favorites from their beautiful Biltmore engagement session! 
Emily and Ethan's Wyatt Farms wedding was a labor of love and faith! First, having an outdoor ceremony in the spring can be a gamble, but thankfully we were blessed with a gorgeous sunny day. The rose covered trellis at their ceremony site was so magical too! Emily said she was nervous because up until Tuesday of that week, NOTHING had bloomed. But there was an explosion of light pink roses just in time for their day! I could have shot portraits inside and around it ALL day long, and I'm so glad those prayers for blooming flowers were answered. 🌷🌷🌷 Emily also decided to create all the wedding flowers herself instead of using a florist. We did our own wedding flowers too, so I can attest that it's a stressful and somewhat scary thing to take on! But I was blown away with her talents! Make sure you take a look at her work throughout the post. 🌸🌸🌸 Most of all, this highly-anticipated day was filled with so much joy for the couple. It's been such a pleasure getting to know Emily and Ethan, and being a part of their journey. I hope you enjoy some of my favorites from their Wyatt Farms Wedding!