I traveled to gorgeous Kiawah Island for Jennifer & Matt’s wedding and reception, which unfolded under sunny skies … thick cloud cover … a torrential downpour .. one stunning sunset … a dark pink-streaked late evening, and such a clear & starry-skied finish. The adventurous weather was almost as much of a guest as the loved ones attending.
The extreme weather had actually been more of a factor the night before, though. I had flown into Hilton Head Island airport by, uh, accident. I always leave a lot of time for destination wedding travel, though, as I learned to do quite some time ago … so I was more than fine to drive the several hours out to Kiawah Island. The problem, of course, was that my drive coincided with a massive storm – complete with flying debris, tree branches dropping down in front and behind and on top of my car, flashing lightning, blinding rain … oh, and the only road in and out of the island is extremely dark, save the rapid punctuation of the jagged lightning. Gulp. Soooo, y’know, not exactly a calm & peaceful ride in (okay, fine, I was scared).
Either way, I was definitely up bright and early the next morning – and probably still on high alert, hah – but very ready for the full day and night festivities already getting under way.
As I mentioned in my last post, Jennifer is the sister of Christi-Ann,. The two sisters are so very close and yet planned and enjoyed two very different weddings.
Jennifer was in such an anticipatory mood, giddy and just *ready* … truly lovely …
The house where everyone was getting ready had a lovely pool that spilled over into a small river behind them – I suggested that they tiptoe out to the edge simply for the fun of the photograph…and was pleasantly surprised when they actually did 😉
The sweetness of these girls with their dad and mom made me tear up at both of their weddings…
We were able to take advantage of the gorgeous greens of the island *just* before the downpour hit…
Grateful to catch this honest, emotional moment between sisters…
Yes, that’s the gorgeous bride doing some seriously impressive break dancing. I love how Matt is so proud of her sweet moves 😉
Congratulations, Jennifer & Matt!!!
Simply Beautiful!
Simply Beautiful!
gorgeous!! I love seeing the two weddings side by side 🙂 very different look and feel from Christi-Ann’s wedding…. what a fabulously creative, wonderful and loving family!
gorgeous!! I love seeing the two weddings side by side 🙂 very different look and feel from Christi-Ann’s wedding…. what a fabulously creative, wonderful and loving family!
These are beautiful. Both of the weddings are!!! That one of the two of them in the water is just spectacular, Tamara.
These are beautiful. Both of the weddings are!!! That one of the two of them in the water is just spectacular, Tamara.
Any bride that will do the worm in her wedding gown is The Coolest.
Any bride that will do the worm in her wedding gown is The Coolest.
love the picture with her father. wow, i felt that.
love the picture with her father. wow, i felt that.
the one with the tears in her eyes with her dad is lovely and so very touching…i hope she gets that one, that will give her some warm memories…
the one with the tears in her eyes with her dad is lovely and so very touching…i hope she gets that one, that will give her some warm memories…
mmm, yes – i love how both these weddings include tears, laughter, silliness and, of course, love 🙂
mmm, yes – i love how both these weddings include tears, laughter, silliness and, of course, love 🙂
These are impeckable photography works. Your eye really shows the many gamots of emotions!
These are impeckable photography works. Your eye really shows the many gamots of emotions!
the lighting on some of those outside shots is deliciously incredible!!! tamara, you represent the true beauty of a wedding!
the lighting on some of those outside shots is deliciously incredible!!! tamara, you represent the true beauty of a wedding!
these are fabulous!!!
i love the break-dancing bride! LOL!
these are fabulous!!!
i love the break-dancing bride! LOL!
OH. My. God! The bride doing the worm!!!! The best!
OH. My. God! The bride doing the worm!!!! The best!
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