Mac and Katelyn booked back in the winter and I remember being so excited about shooting in Charleston! We LOVE Charleston so much! The architecture, the food, the history… I think Michael and I need to visit Chucktown more often! Even though I was just so happy to be working with these two… I did have a few hopes for this wedding. I tried not to have any expectations because that can just lead to disappointment but I was secretly hoping for a few things on their wedding day!!
I was secretly hoping to 1. Shoot Bride and Groom portraits with some low hanging spanish moss! This just screams Charleston and I was hoping that the Legare Waring House would have some moss options. OH did it have some moss options! Moss for DAYS! 2. I was praying for low humidity so that Katelyn and Mac wouldn’t be miserably hot during their photos. It was a perfect 85 degrees with low humidity. That is RARE in July! So thankful! And last but not least, 3. I hoped for a little bit of glowy light at sunset! It’s hard to get that glow mid-summer because of the haze that rises from humidity but we had a perfectly clear sunset and it was magical!!
Everything seemed to flow so perfectly for Mac and Katelyn on their wedding day. They deserved this. They have been through a lot these last few months and I’m so thankful that their wedding day was filled with so much joy and celebration.
I casually asked if their friends were “dancers” and they laughed and just said “Yes… there are quite a few dancers here” and they were right! The dance floor was full all night! Mac and Katelyn were surrounded by such amazing, loyal friends and family. It was a joy to be a part of this celebration and to capture this amazing new chapter in their life!
Mac and Katelyn, you two are amazing. We have loved getting to know you, your families and your friends throughout this process and because you’re fellow RVA’ers, we sure hope to run into you once you’re home! We can’t thank you enough for allowing us to be a part of your day!!! ENJOY reliving your day through your blog post!!!
The girls watching the first look!
haha! The bridesmaids loved stealing a peek of the first look!
Such naturals! Loved Katelyn’s bridesmaids!!!
I’m loving this one… I don’t know what it is about it!
MARRIED!
Prepare yourself… you’re about to scroll through my FAVORITE part of the day! Glowy portraits!
What an insanely gorgeous cocktail area!
That LIGHT though!
I just couldn’t stop shooting! And now Mac and Katelyn have WAY too many portraits! :)
Loved this simple, one tier cake!
Yay! My favorite!! Love these two!
The Legare Waring House is just amazing!
Time to head to the Dominican Republic! Happy Honeymooning!
Ceremony | Legare Waring House
Reception | Legare Waring House
Florist | Pretty Petals of Charleston
Dress Designer | Alyne by Rita Vinieris
Dress Store | Bella Rosa Bridal
Wedding Coordinator | Fabulous Fete
Hair & Make Up | Lashes and Lace
DJ | Epic Charleston
Videographer | Reel Weddings
Catering | Hamby Catering
Bridesmaid Dresses | David’s Bridal
Groomsmen Attire | Jos A Bank
Invitations | Minted
Favors | Custom Ink
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
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