Charlotte Wedding – Sarah and Brant

By fotoRecord On March 31, 2009 11 Comments

People say that rain on your wedding day is good luck.

Well, Sarah and Brant should have clear sailing ahead as the skies dumped a steady stream of precipitation all day Saturday.

But the weather didn’t dampen any spirits as they moved from the ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in uptown Charlotte to the fun-filled reception at Charlotte Country Club.

Thanks to Lisa Dillard at First Presbyterian and May Chrisman and Rebecca Glazer at Charlotte Country Club for all of their help.

Jay at In Bloom created beautiful florals and Haines Barksdale of For Goodness Cakes created another masterpiece. The Celebration Club out of Atlanta kept the party going all night with an amazing variety of music throughout the night.

Maybe rain is good luck after all.

Thanks to Sarah and Brant and their families. You were all so much fun to work with.

Following their beautiful wedding at First Presbyterian Church, Sarah and Brant get ready to head to Charlotte Country Club

Sarah's mother and sister help her get ready

Sarah's mother get the bow just right — Sarah's mother gets the bow just right

With rain pouring down outside, we found a window in a hallway for a quick portrait

Brant tries to stay dry as he heads to the church

Bright, sunny flowers from Jay at In Bloom brightened the gray day

Sarah's dad has umbrella duty as they head to the service

The Rev. Kathleen Crowe officiates the service at First Presbyterian Church in Charlotte

Sarah hugs her mother following the ceremony

Brant's mother broke out a poncho to try to stay dry on her way to the reception

The sun peeked out for just a few minutes and highlighted Charlotte Country Club

Beautiful work by Haines Barksdale of For Goodness Cakes — Beautiful detail by Haines Barksdale of For Goodness Cakes

More from Jay at In Bloom — More work from Jay at In Bloom

Sarah and Brant had fun with their first dance

Sarah gets a big hug from her brother after they danced

It was great to see Lucy and James, whose elegant wedding we photographed in Charleston. And thank you for passing our name along. — It was great to see Lucy and James, whose elegant wedding we recently photographed in Charleston.

Charlotte Country Club is a wonderful setting for a party

I love the classic look of this image of Sarah

The Celebration Club has mulitple singers and never stops playing all night. Great band! — The Celebration Club has multiple singers and never stops playing all night. Great band!

I've photographed many, many weddings, but this was my first official foam-finger send off

Saran and Brant celebrate the end of a great night — Sarah and Brant celebrate the end of a great night

11 Comments

Woodward + Rick Photographers
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Love the shot of Dad carrying the umbrella, he was really concentrating! Great work as always.
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Sarah Burbank McConkey
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

I LOVE THEM! Thank You so much for everything. You really captured the spirit of the whole wedding.
Billy Burbank
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Oh my God! These are AMAZING! I can’t wait to see the rest! Sarah & Izzy you are the most beautiful sisters EVER! The shot of Granny & Sarah is incredible. Best night of my life!
Jim Burbank
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Chris, These are wonderful images! It was so much fun and you have captured that. I just keep looking at them again and again.
The Nester
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Wow! Fantastic photos! You are quite the artist and the bride is lovely.

Like the picture of you at the top of the blog too!
fotoRecord
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Thanks Nester. I know your blog is one of Betsy’s favorites. (A must-see for decorating on a budget).
Caroline Ghetes
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Wow these are great! Beautiful!
Aunt Laurie
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Wow, these pictures are gorgeous! They really capture how beautiful Sarah is and how great she and Brant are together. Also captures the spectacular wedding and reception!! Love, Laurie
Isabelle Burbank
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Chris, I’m overwhelmed by these wonderful photographs. Thank you for staying until the very end. Having you photograph the wedding was the best decision we made.
Carole McConkey
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Chris, I love the pictures. The wedding was full of fun and happpiness and all of it shows in your photography. I’m enjoying reliving March 28 each day when I look again at this site.
Kristin Vining
On March 31, 2009 Permalink

Absolutely beautiful, Christopher! You have such an amazing way of telling the story in its truest form.

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