Lauren + Shane // Cannon Green Wedding // Charleston, SC
I’ve had the honor of shooting at Cannon Green in Charleston, SC multiple times this year and I love it more and more with every wedding that I shoot there! Lauren and Shane got married there this spring and their wedding day was a dream. The weather was bright and breezy and their “First Look” on Chalmers street was absolutely breathtaking. Read more about their story below!
I’ve had the honor of shooting at Cannon Green in Charleston, SC multiple times this year and I love it more and more with every wedding that I shoot there! Lauren and Shane got married there this spring and their wedding day was a dream. The weather was bright and breezy and their “First Look” on Chalmers street was absolutely breathtaking. Read more about their story below!
Lauren and Shane met each other in their very first class at SCAD together! Lauren said she could remember it like it was yesterday. They both shared the mutual connection of being two New Yorkers in Georgia for the first time — and were so excited about all that was ahead in their college years in beautiful Savannah. After a year of always bumping into each other and lots of small talk during those run-ins, one of Lauren’s best friends met Shane separately in a film class of his. He invited Shane to hangout with them one night and they ended up becoming really good friends. Lauren was actually dating someone else at the time - that ended, and Shane swooped in shortly after! Apparently they always had a crush on each other but the timing was never right until they both realized it was long overdue to finally give it a shot. January 2019 marks 10 years of us being together and they wouldn't have it any other way!
When I asked what they loved most about each other Lauren said she love’s Shane's passion. Passion for his family, passion for his work, passion for our partnership. She said “He's always pushing me to better myself in every way possible, even though he wholeheartedly accepts and loves me as I am in this moment and as I've been every moment before. We've grown so much together this last decade — we're still growing, and a big reason why is because he challenges me and believes in me. I hope we never stop growing.”
Shane shared with me that “It's the little things I see in Lauren that I love and think about most often. I'm talking about her bright glowing smile, her sweet, kind demeanor towards others. Then there is her world class sense of humor that I can always share a laugh with. On the serious side her sharp intellect always keeps my idiot tendencies in check (I need this). And finally she has a style and beauty that I think is so authentic and reflects her character so well that I think is rare to find.”
These two’s story has been 10 years in the making and I could not be more honored to be document this season of their life! Check out some of my favorite moments from their Cannon Green Wedding.
Vendor Team
Coordination // Cruz Coordination
Venue/Catering/Bar // Cannon Green
DJ // DJ Malike
Rentals // Fox Audio
Flowers // Tiger Lily
Hair and Makeup // Slate Hair & Makeup
Officiant // Kristen Barner
Cake // Ashley Bakery
Transportation // Lowcountry Valet
Videography // Ivory and Iron
The Pavilion at Patriots Point Wedding // Alyssa + Biko // Charleston, SC
Alyssa and Biko // Pavilion at Patriots Point Wedding Photography // Charleston Wedding Photographer
Vendors:
Venue: Patriots Point Pavilion // Gown Boutique: White on DI // Florist: Creech's Florist // Caterer: Mosaic Catering // Band: Other Brother Entertainment
Oak Pointe Plantation // Caitlin + Hough // Charleston Wedding Photographer
Caitlin and Hough // Oak Pointe Plantation // Charleston Wedding Photographer
Gown Boutique: David's Bridal // Florist: Sweet Magnolia Flowers // Caterer: Serve Charleston Catering // Cake Artist: Sablee // Musician/DJ: Dance Doctors // Venue: Oak Pointe Plantation // Event Coordinator: Serve Charleston // Hair & Makeup Stylist: Tease Dry Bar
Magnolia Plantation Wedding // Gibbon + Bryan // Charleston, SC
From the moment I met Gibbon, I knew I was going to fall in love with her wedding. I knew this because Gibbon is one of those people everyone just loves being around. Her life reflects joy, love and peace, and I knew that would carry over to her wedding day. Well, I was right – her wedding day was one for the books. Gibbon was stunning and appeared so relaxed. Both Bryan and Gibbon were just such a pleasure to work with!
Magnolia Plantation Wedding // Charleston, SC // Gibbon & Bryan
From the moment I met Gibbon, I knew I was going to fall in love with her wedding. I knew this because Gibbon is one of those people everyone just loves being around. Her life reflects joy, love and peace, and I knew that would carry over to her wedding day. Well, I was right – her wedding day was one for the books. Gibbon was stunning and appeared so relaxed. Both Bryan and Gibbon were just such a pleasure to work with!
We all know how our world views marriage – just look at how it is depicted negatively in the media. But there are those couples that I can tell are just going to defy the odds and break down those stereotypes, and I know that is exactly what Gibbon and Bryan will see come out of their marriage.
The sweet couple was married on the grounds of the Carriage House at Magnolia Plantation. It was nothing but sunny, and the air was perfect. The scalding Charleston summer heat seemed to leave us alone for this one time, and it was a glorious day for an outside wedding. Set amidst the backdrop of the Ashley River, Gibbon and Bryan stood under the towering oaks before their family and friends to declare their commitment of forever love. It was a moving experience as their pastor shared a message on love, and as I was taking photos, I kept smiling because I could just see it on their faces – the overwhelming love Gibbon & Bryan share for each other.
Their reception was inside of the Carriage House, which was decorated with soft linens and lush greenery. As the band played in the background, guests poured in and took in the breathtaking venue. The bride and groom danced away, and I’m pretty sure the speeches brought everyone to tears. It was a night to remember, and I’m so glad these photos will always be there for them to recall all of their treasured memories.
