Joye & Josh's Reception

After getting married at the Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa last month, Joye & Josh celebrated with their wedding reception last night. The reception was held in the ballroom at the USC Upstate Campus Life Center. As guests came in, they were able to view pictures from the wedding on a slideshow being shown on three different screens in the room. Spartan Bakery did a great job with the wedding cake!A shot of their beautiful rings.Before a lot of guests arrived and before Joye changed out of her dress, I took her and Josh outside on the balcony for a few shots of them alone.Although we had to stop for a few phone calls for Josh to give directions on how to get there, we got some great shots.This one is my favorite.The kids there had a great time running around and dancing to the music.I couldn't resist this shot...there's just something about it I love.We kept trying to get Kylie to have her picture made with Josh. This was about as close as we got!During the reception Joye and Josh played the DVD of their wedding. It was great to be able to watch the ceremony since we couldn't be there. The kids laid on the floor in front of the big screen to watch it. K&K Music & Entertainment did a great job as the DJ last night. I think everyone had a great time dancing!I have to admit, this is the first reception we've covered that had karaoke set up. It was a blast watching some of the men try to sing!!!! They needed a little help to get them going.Others didn't need any help at all!I think I was getting tired just watching everyone dance!Toward the end of the night we got Joye and her sisters together for a shot of all four of them - I've learned it's not too often they are all together in the same place at one time. Over the past two years I have gotten to know these four ladies and I can't say a bad thing about them. I love working with them and hope that I have the opportunity to continue to do so in the future!I have to say that I saved my most favorite shot for last. Anyone that knows Kylie is well aware of the fact she can be a little shy at first. But once she warms up to you she loves playing around. I would take a shot of her, let her see it and she would want me to "do it again". We did this a couple of times. I love this shot of her.




Thanks to Joye & Josh for allowing us to be a part of their special evening. We had a great time! I just have one request for Joye - next time, make sure air conditioning is included!!!!