Banner & Tim

Saturday Marty and I were in Pickens for Banner and Tim's wedding at Grace United Methodist Church. These two have been together for a while now (about 6 years if I remember correctly) and everyone kept asking when their big day would come....well it finally happened! You can definitely tell these two were in love with one another and were both happy that their wedding day was finally here!
One of Marty's shots of the church.
While waiting on everyone to arrive for portraits I grabbed Banner's bouquet to play around with it a little. I loved the light coming through the stained glass windows of the church.
When Tim opened his gift from Banner he wanted to be alone, but wanted me there to capture the moment. Can I tell you how much I love it when pictures are important to the guys!
Next I found Banner when she was opening her gift. I love the card!
Banner's beautiful dress.
Can't forget the sexy shoes!
I think I may have played around with her bouquet a little too much! LOL!

Dressed and ready to go!
We hid the guys and then brought Banner in to pin on her mother's corsage.
Then got a few of Banner alone....again, love the light!
Finally it was ceremony time. Now with this church we weren't allowed to move at all. So, I headed up to the balcony - with me being so short I can usually cover more shots from there. I left Marty downstairs and love this shot of Banner taking a deep breath before her walk down the aisle.
Tim was definitely one of the more emotional grooms. I think it's so sweet when they shed a tear or two!

The architecture in some of the older churches is truly amazing to me.
Finally they get to kiss!
After the group portraits it was time for me to have these two alone for a few minutes.
I think this is my favorite shot...the light coming through the front doors of the church was perfect!
Then we went outside in the prayer garden.

Then on to the reception! I really liked Tim's ring. It had flat sides to it so I could get some really unique ring shots with it. I don't typically post pictures of the groom's cake, but couldn't resist this one!
The wedding cake rocked! It was finally time for the first dance. These two looked so happy to finally make things official between them!

Tim and his mom!
At the cake cutting I think Tim gave us the best face EVER!
I'm not sure that Banner likes to dance as much as Tim does. I honestly don't think he ever left the dance floor!
He did get one break - I managed to escape with these two outside for some quick shots in the street!
Then back inside where everyone was still having a great time.

This little girl was my new friend for the night. She was so cute....I sat down for a few minutes to do something and she scooted over right beside me and started talking.

The band definitely kept the dancing going. And going....
Almost everyone enjoyed themselves! The sparkler farewell to end the night!
Banner and Tim - thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of your big day. We are so happy for you to and hope you have many years of happiness ahead of you! Congratulations!

Vendors:

Ceremony Location - Grace United Methodist Church

Ceremony Music - Robert Ridgeway & Alisha Robinson

Reception Location - DunBurks Premier Events

Florist - Begonias in Bloom

Cake - A Taste of Heaven

Band - The Sound Factory

Tuxes - Gregory's Formalwear

Jenny & Bruce

Jenny & Bruce are from Ohio and decided to have a destination wedding in Greenville, SC. She had a very hard time trying to find a church in downtown Greenville to have the ceremony....most all the church required you being a member or the immediate family of a member. However, she finally found Holy Trinity Anglican Church on Buncombe St. and I don't think she could have picked a better place. I loved the little stone church and after stepping inside it's doors you felt like you were in a different world.
Jenny's dress was gorgeous...and her shoes, well I don't think I could walk in them!
Jenny's grandmother couldn't make it to the wedding but she was definitely there in spirit. Jenny wore her jewelry and carried her handkerchief. It's those sentimental details that I love at weddings! This was a first for me....I've never seen a crocheting needle used to button up a dress, but I have to admit...it worked great!
The girls...making sure the veil is in place!
Bruce...finally getting to see his bride!
I think this is my favorite shot from their day....the dark wood in the ceiling of the church was so beautiful.....and I had to use it to my advantage. Jenny's parents during the ceremony.
Finally...they get to kiss.
Now, you can see from this picture why Jenny had such high shoes!!! She, like me, is a little vertically challenged while Bruce isn't at all!

I didn't notice while I was shooting this picture, but you can see one of the circular stained glass windows at the front of the church in this shot. And while I was taking this shot.......my favorite of Marty's.....I loved the light coming through the windows. Probably my second favorite of the day....
Then it was off to Wyche Pavilion behind Larkin's on the River for the reception. The centerpieces were beautiful.....
and the cake too!
The rings...

Bruce's brother gave a great speech...
...Bruce and Jennifer laughed as they listened.
Now, for their first dance, Jenny used a stool made by her grandfather. Even the pigeons were watching the first dance!
Jenny and her dad.
Now, I have to give one piece of advice....when you are in a wedding....whatever you do, don't play wiffle ball the day of the wedding...it can result in injury. If you don't believe me, just ask this groomsman!!!!

During the reception the sun was setting.
I must say we have never had anyone crash a wedding....Sunday was a first for us. These women had been eating dinner across the river, heard the music and decided to come check it out. They were standing in the corner of the pavilion, but the guys thought they needed to join in on the dancing!
I think everyone had a great time!
I had to get Bruce and Jenny away once more for a few more pics of them alone. The downtown area is so amazing....we had to take advantage of it.

It may have started to get dark, but things were still going on inside! Our first double-decker at the garter toss!
Umm...not sure what bouquet she was trying to catch! LOL!The guys were hilarious and enjoyed cutting up the entire night...I had a blast watching them!
The band kept everyone dancing. Finally Jenny and her grandfather danced together.
Then one more with her new hubby!
Now, as I said earlier, these two were from Ohio and so were most of the guests and wedding party. They got all the Ohio State Alumni together for a picture to spell out Ohio! Don't ask me how you decide who gets to be which letter...I don't have a clue!!!!
Jenny and Bruce...we had a great time Sunday! I hope you two are enjoying your honeymoon and have a safe trip back home to Ohio!

Vendors

Ceremony Location - Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Reception Location - Wyche Pavilion

Florist - Begonia's in Bloom

Cake - A Taste of Heaven

Band - Looks EZ Band

Dresses - Wendy's Bridal

Tuxes - Men's Warehouse