Despite a frightening forecast for torrential rains and tornadoes, Ben and Colleen had a gorgeous breezy day for their reception at the Lowndes Grove River House. Colleen’s brother escorted her down the aisle at First Baptist Church in downtown Charleston, and the cloud cover blew away to reveal the perfect spring day.
My husband and I wed at this scenic spot on the Ashley River, so I was happy to return and experience a wedding from the other side. Ben and Colleen are so laid-back, animated and fun. They also hold the distinction of being my first engagement session clients (here’s the downtown session from last summer). Congrats, you two!
.jpg "Charleston's First Baptist Church is the oldest Baptist church in the south.")
.jpg "Bride preps for ceremony at Charleston's First Baptist Church.")
.jpg "Bride's brother preps to walk his sister down the aisle on her wedding day.")
.jpg "Bride at First Baptist in Charleston dives into her gown with help from mom and sis.")
.jpg "The waiting is the hardest part. Copyright Carolina Photosmith.")
.jpg "Escorted by her brother, the bride ponders her walk down the aisle at First Baptist Church in Charleston.")
.jpg "Escorted down the aisle by her brother, the bride exits First Baptist Church on her husband's arm.")
.jpg "Exiting First Baptist Church, the newlyweds stop for a kiss.")
.jpg "First Baptist Church wedding in Charleston, SC by Carolina Photosmith")
.jpg "Colleen and Ben wed at the First Baptist Church in historic Charleston.")
.jpg "Lowndes Grove River House is a favorite Charleston waterfront wedding venue.")
.jpg "Couple's First Dance at Lowndes Grove River House on the Ashley River")
.jpg "I had fun renting a macro lens for ring shots. May have to buy one.")
.jpg "Bride and her mom soaking up the wedding reception beneath the oaks")
.jpg "A range of emotions during cake cutting at Lowndes Grove River House.")
.jpg "Tiered wedding cake, lilies, roses and bamboo chairs at Lowndes Grove Riverhouse reception")
.jpg "Under the oaks and beside the Ashley River at Lowndes Grove River House wedding reception")
.jpg "A bride and her friends on the lawn at Lowndes Grove Riverhouse in Charleston")
.jpg "Bride kisses her sweet mom while the groom ponders honeymoon.")
.jpg "Animated groom enjoys his reception at Lowndes Grover Riverhouse by the Ashley River.")
.jpg "Bubbles on the dance floor at Lowndes Grove Riverhouse reception")
.jpg "Line dance action. Cupid Shuffle time by the Ashley River!")
.jpg "Wedding guests at Lowndes Grove River House dance beneath the tent with bubbles blowing in the breeze.")
.jpg "Bubble farewell to the newlyweds at riverside reception")
.jpg "Black Cab whisks newlyweds away from awesome outdoor reception at Lowndes Grove River House")
