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

… Love is patient;

love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude.

It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth.

It bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things.

Love never ends…

Few months ago when I met with Maryam and Monsour they said that they were looking for a photographer than can capture “uniqueness” and “classic wedding images”.  I said to them that they came to the right person.  Their wedding is one of my favorites.  And one of the most important thing about the day was the loving atmosphere that radiates throughout the wedding not only between Maryam and Monsour but among all families and friends.

Florist: Anderson Flowers
Gown: David’s Bridal
Cake: Bake and More
Caterer: Lena C
Video: Tunde
Hotel: Crown Plaza Hotel
Venue: Pines Manor, Edison, New Jersey

Below are some of my favorites images from the wedding.  And thank you Maryam and Monsour for making us be part of your very special day.

…Maryam getting prepared for the big day…

…just a classic detail of Maryam’s shoes…

…florals by Anderson flowers..

…classical pose…

…beautiful bridesmaids…

Maryam and Monsur decided to see each other before the ceremony.

…the ceremony decor and details is just fantastic….

…the reception decor is also fabulous.  The theme of the reception is purple with M&M monogram.

…the next two images are some of the close friends and families…

I love Sundays, especially when it is sunny and the weather is just so beautiful.  The beautiful images of Titi and Tosin below were captured last Sunday and this adds to reasons why I love Sundays.

On the day of their wedding we had an extremely windy condition throughout. I knew the couple really liked the scenery by the venue but we couldn’t shoot outside due to the weather condition.  So we shot the formals and few portraits inside the church

A few days after the wedding, we decided to head out to a nice location for some outdoor images.  I am so thrilled and honored to be posting images from the time I spent with the couple.  Titi and Tosin are just simply in love.

Below are few of my favorite images.

Last night, I had the opportunity to shoot the product line of a fast growing clothing company, I AM AFRICA, in my home studio.  A lot of planning was involved and I’m glad all went successfully.  I used all fully breed Alien Bees products for my lightning and my trustworthy Nikon FX camera and can’t wait till “I see the final product gracing their website”.