A Charleston Wedding Celebration – Lucy and James

I always look forward to Charleston weddings with all of the city’s history and unique settings.

A significant amount of rain over several days didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits as Lucy and James prepared for their wedding Saturday at the historic First (Scots) Presbyterian Church on Meeting Street.

Lucy looked classic as she wore the veil her mother wore at her wedding. While the rain made outdoor photography difficult, we did get a chance to take some photos outside and the soft light made for some great portraits.

I knew the minister, Dr. William Wood, looked familiar and it turned out I had worked with him at his home church, First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte.

Although Lucy’s parents live in Charlotte, they are long-time members at the Yeamans Hall Club and that is where Lucy wanted her reception. Many of the guests stayed at cottages there.

Thanks to Charleston wedding planner Calder Clark of Blue Moon Events, who did a great job keeping everything on track despite the rainy conditions. The band Party on the Moon out of Atlanta was amazing. With 13 musicians including a horn section and five singers, the party never stopped and the dance floor was full the entire night.

It was such a pleasure working with Lucy and James and their families and I wish them all of the best when they head back to New York to live and work in the Big Apple.

Lucy and James pause following their wedding ceremony
Lucy and James pause following their wedding ceremony
The historic First (Scots) Presbyterian Church in Charleston
The historic First (Scots) Presbyterian Church in Charleston
Lucy wore her mother's veil
Lucy wore her mother's veil
James checks the time before the ceremony
James checks the time before the ceremony
Lucy gets ready
Lucy gets ready
Heading to the ceremony
Time for some photos
Lucy shares a laugh with her dad
Lucy shares a laugh with her dad
Beautiful bride
Beautiful bride
Guests arrive at the church
Guests arrive at the church
James heads to the ceremony with his dad and the minister
James heads to the ceremony with his dad and Rev. Wood
Waiting outside the church
Waiting outside the church
The bridal party enters the church
The bridal party enters the church
A bridesmaid spots Lucy
A bridesmaid spots Lucy
I love the timeless quality of this image
I love the timeless quality of this image
Waiting to walk down the aisle
Waiting to walk down the aisle
Exchanging rings
Exchanging rings (Rev. Dr. William Pape Wood of First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte did the service)
Married
The kiss
Leaving the church
Leaving the church
Lucy's mom and brother Tarlton after the service
Lucy's mom and brother after the service
The tent outside the Yeamans Hall Club
The tent outside the Yeamans Hall Club
Lucy and James enter the reception
Lucy and James enter the reception
First dance
First dance
Big finish
Big finish
Lot's of great dancing
Lots of great dancing
Party on the Moon, an amazing band from Atlanta, rocked all night
Party on the Moon, an amazing band from Atlanta, rocked all night
Party on the Moon singers kept everyone moving
Party on the Moon singers kept everyone moving
Lucy's grandmother and cousin at the reception
Lucy's grandmother and cousin at the reception
Lucy's dad and mom dance with friends
Lucy's dad and mom dance with friends
The band, and the dancing, never stoppped
The band, and the dancing, never stopped
Lucy and James make their exit
Lucy and James make their exit
Off into the night
Off into the night

2 Comments


  1. Christopher, these images are absolutely stunning! I love the bride’s gown and am in love with her mother’s dress. : ) You did so beautifully capturing the emotions of the bride & groom and their guests!


  2. Fabulous photos…reflective of a fabulous event!

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