Monday, October 26, 2009

it was a little bit like a fairy tale...

Oh, Charleston. I do so love you.

Last weekend I had the total pleasure of photographing what was one of the most fun weddings I've ever attended. I've known the bride since our freshman year at Carolina, and I promise you, that is a long time. (And I dare say, neither of us looks a day older! Fancy that!;-)

It was a two-day event: the actual wedding took place in Eileen's aunt and uncle's 1750's house on Meeting Street in downtown Charleston. Words cannot express how beautiful this home is, so I'm not even going to try. Suffice it to say - it was gorgeous and could not have been more perfect. The second day was a party out at their farm on the sound. Martha Stewart would have envied the gorgeous setting and decorations. Every moment was happy and relaxed... exactly how a wedding should be (but so rarely is.) Just an amazing weekend all the way around.

Thanks, Eileen and Rod, for letting me capture such your awesome, perfect, pretty-much-a-fairy tale wedding. I know you have many happy years ahead of you!!

xoxo,
gretchen




The shoes had hearts on the soles. Did you just say "awww!" out loud? I did.



Rod getting an iPhone shot of the reception:

a table from the party on the farm the next day... love it!!!

6 comments:

Eileen said...

Love it! So honored to have you not only photograph the weekend in addition to being a special guest but now it's been immortalized in your blog.
You're the best.

Jessica said...

OMG. Now I want to get married just so I can beg you to be my photographer!

Unknown said...

Can't wait to see the love story through all of your photos! I just enjoyed the whole weekend!

Penny said...

Well now...why didn't you ask me to second shoot with you! I LOVE Charleston! : > ) Beautiful images.

Ben said...

So, so good, Gretchen. You've got the magic touch.

Jen Harr said...

Gretchen...how beautiful. They were lucky to have you photograph the wedding. What an amazing place to have it :) Good to see you. I miss catching up on facebook!