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If you’re looking for a wedding venue that feels peaceful, romantic, and beautifully designed from start to finish, The Wildberry Farm in Marion, South Carolina is a place you need to see. With a mix of wide-open outdoor spaces and refined indoor rooms, it offers flexibility to bring your wedding vision to life. It also […]

Planning a backyard wedding doesn’t mean sacrificing elegance. In fact, intimate outdoor celebrations offer an unmatched opportunity to create a deeply personal, breathtaking experience. One where every floral arrangement, table detail, and color palette is intentionally chosen. As a Charleston-based wedding photographer who also travels for destination weddings, I’ve seen everything from intimate micro-weddings to […]

One of the things I love most about weddings, and the people who make them unforgettable, is meeting creatives whose work feels deeply personal and whose presence brings something extra to the celebration. Kate Scrivner is exactly that kind of artist. I first met Kate at a beautifully curated Charleston event hosted by Sweet Peach […]

If you’re dreaming of a Charleston wedding that feels timeless, elegant, and deeply connected to nature, Middleton Place might be the perfect fit. As a wedding photographer, I’ve had the chance to capture beautiful celebrations here, and it remains one of the most memorable places to photograph in the Lowcountry. This post is designed to […]

If you’re in the middle of planning your Charleston wedding, chances are your to-do list already feels full. Dress fittings, timelines, vendor meetings – it’s a lot. But there’s one experience that often gets overlooked and can quietly transform how you feel on your wedding day: your bridal session. Virginia’s gorgeous Admiral’s House bridal portraits […]

Welcome to Charleston, where moss-draped oak trees, pastel historic houses, cobblestone streets, and Lowcountry grace create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable celebration. Whether you’re hosting your own wedding or welcoming out-of-town guests, this city is filled with photo-worthy scenery, incredible food and drink, and experiences you’ll remember for years to come. I’m Alisha Cory, […]

Operation Hansen: The Perfect Plan Reid spent nearly a year planning the perfect proposal for Ann, one filled with meaning, surprise, and family. Every detail mattered to him, from the setting to the story that would make it all believable. He wanted the moment to feel effortless for Ann, something that fit naturally into their […]

The Coffee Meeting That Started It All I first met Whitney over coffee at The Mills House Hotel in downtown Charleston alongside her planner, Megan Papageorge of Sweet Peach Planning. Within minutes, I could tell this wedding would be something truly special. Whitney’s warm, easygoing energy paired perfectly with Megan’s calm, detail-oriented approach. As we […]

Weddings are moments in time, filled with laughter, soft glances, thoughtful details, and quiet magic. Veronica and Nick’s day at The Parsonage wedding venue in Charleston felt exactly like that. It was a celebration shaped by their story, anchored in place, and alive with warmth. Their Story Before the Day Veronica and Nick met over […]

Weddings are moments in time — full of laughter, quiet exchange, and carefully chosen details that tell a couple’s story. Spencer and Tyler’s Charleston spring wedding was one of those days where the charm of place, the depth of connection, and the joy of celebration came together beautifully. Their Story Before the Day Spencer and […]