I first met Melissa several years ago when she did an internship at The Charlotte Observer when I was a staff photographer there. Melissa now works as a visual journalist at The Rock Hill Herald, and I was honored when she contacted me about photographing her wedding. And although he recently changed jobs so they could be in the same area, Dan has worked in sports journalism in television.
They had a picture perfect September day for the wedding at First Presbyterian Church and The Harvey B. Gantt Center , with its outdoor terrace, was a magnificent setting for the fun reception.
Thanks as always to our company photographer Laura Mueller , who helped capture many wonderful moments throughout the day.
Thanks and congratulations to Melissa, Dan and their families!
Melissa and Dan make a big entrance at The Harvey B. Gantt Center
So much history at First Presbyterian Church, including the many brides who prepared in this room
Makeup
Dan's mother, left, and Melissa's mother get a laugh out of the Seattle Seahawk garter Melissa got for Dan
Fixing the dress
Melissa's mother Nan and the bride share a mother/daughter moment
Finishing touches
Melissa looked stunning
Beautiful bride
Detail shot from Laura
Dan and his father get ready
The ladies walk to the front of the church for the service
Waiting
The ceremony
Making their exit
Just married
Ready to celebrate
Melissa and her grandfather in an image from Laura
The wedding party in front of First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte
Melissa after the ceremony
Melissa and Dan
A beautiful evening and a great venue at The Harvey B. Gantt Center
Family history
Watching the bride and groom enter
Time to dance
First dance
Striking dress
Shrimp and grits
Love was in the air
Photographer Andy Burriss, Melissa's co-worker at the Rock Hill Herald, gets caught on the other side of the camera in a fun image from Laura
Detail from Laura
Beautiful evening on the outdoor terrace
Dan dances with his mother
Watching mother and son dance
Fun on the dance floor
Good toss
Happy winner
More dancing
Party time
Sendoff
Waving goodbye to guests on the terrace