Mark and Kara Johnson couldn’t wait to be husband and wife. When asked why she decided on a courthouse ceremony she stated, “We decided to have a courthouse wedding to keep things simple. We are in love and just wanted to be married! We didn’t want to wait two years for a venue just to be together.” Kara wore a fun and festive short white Sue Wong dress with an ostrich feather and sparkling rhinestone accents. Ornate Badgley Mischka shoes completed the chic outfit. Her five attendants (her sister and four of her closest friends) wore varying pastel colored chiffon J. Crew dresses. The setting for the couple’s ceremony was the Montgomery Court House, the intimate reception took place at the Seasons 52 Bar and Grill.

A picturesque venue + custom Lazaro dress + dazzling cake + sexy navy blue shoes = a recipe for a perfect wedding.

Mary and Akin’s wedding union was at the scenic  Legare Waring House in Charleston,  South Carolina. The temperature was a mild 70 degrees, a perfect day for shooting a wedding. Well, except for the sudden rain showers that are so common to the Southeast. The details are what made this wedding so memorable, from the embroidered handkerchief tied to each bridesmaids’ bouquet to the intricate pearl details on the wedding cake.  I was held captive by the true Southern charm of the historic venue. The Spanish moss on the trees and the huge plantation house were captivating

After the ceremony, the couple and I explored the lush landscape of the venue. I captured amazing shots with Mary and Akin among the huge trees.

The reception was a festive celebration under a huge tent. The iridescent purple and pewter linen added to the elegance of the day. The masterpiece of a wedding cake was  covered in white fondant with hand created pearlized details to resemble the intricate detail on Mary’s custom gown. It was grand! Sophisticated. . . Glamorous . . .

Vendors:

Reception: Legare Waring House,  Charleston, SC
Gown: Lazaro
Wedding Decor  and Planner: Eventa Bella
Rentals Tent: Snyder’s Event Rentals
Cake: Cake! by Esthi
DJ: Ola

….this blog has been just for posting mainly images. From now on, it’s going to be my personal blog too. Not too personal, but with wedding love stories…

2012 is going to be a great year. Please enjoy the story of two people in love.

Some Thank You… Shardayy Photography