So David & Drew are the absolute sweetest couple. When we met with them and learned about their story we connected right away. They met in Highschool in Jacksonville, Fl but didn’t start dating until College. Their love of board games, movies, outdoors and growing love brought them to the proposal in North Carolina in a cabin while listening to their song “For the dancing and the dreaming” which then led us to meeting them in person near Asheville, NC for this engagement session at Max Patch to see of the first snow of the Winter in 2023. It was absolutely freezing but such a fun little hike and absolutely gorgeous view of the mountains from the top.
Brian & Autumn
Brian and Autumn’s wedding day at White Oak Road Farm was everything you could not just hope for but, dream about. It was absolutely gorgeous and full of so many fun moments and seeing these families coming together made for such a special day in Appling, just outside of Augusta, GA.
The day started with of course saying hey and then diving into detail photos and then straight into Autumn getting into her beautiful wedding dress with the help of her Mom. After that, Autumn did a few first looks with two of the very important men in her life which then led straight into all of her girls enjoying a quick drink on the porch as well as the formal photos with all of her girls as well as them going back in to touch up and relax for a bit and then doing the formals for the Groomsmen as well. Then it was time for the ceremony and all of their well dressed guests started arriving to see their custom newspaper and making their way to their seats. Once Brian and the entire wedding party and family had made their way to the front, the ring bearer and flower girl made their way down preparing for Autumn. Once Brian finally saw Autumn, it became such an emotional and beautiful moment for everyone. During the ceremony, Brian and Autumn shared their vows and rings in a gorgeous hillside setting and sealed the deal with their kiss. As they walked back up the aisle together as Mr. and Mrs. Marter, everyone cheered and threw dried flower petals making for such a joyful moment all around. After the ceremony, we then did their family formals and the full wedding party together as well as taking the bride and groom down by the pond for some of their formals which led straight into preparing for the reception.
Once they entered into the reception full of gorgeous boho decor, the custom signage and cheering from their closest friends and family. They entered straight into party mode and did their first dance, the bride and important men of her life dance and the mother and son dance as well. From here, everyone enjoyed dinner, toasts, cake cutting, glow sticks making their way to the dance floor as well as just a fun night of dancing and drinks for everyone. Shortly after, Autumn gave a heartfelt toast and snuck away for a dress change to end off the party with some more flair. At the end of the night, the new bride and groom shared a last dance together alone and then made their way into the sparkler exit ending off the night surrounded by so many of their favorite people cheering them on while waving around their sparklers and glow sticks. This couple is so amazing and we know Brian and Autumn have a bright future ahead as well as their families and we’re so excited for them!
Small edit for Social Media from the wedding day.
Vendors List
Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto
White Oak Road Farm - Venue
Kayley Smith - Hair
Haley Pretzello - Makeup Artist
Berry’s Catering - Caterer
Gregory LaBelle - Officiant
Hunter & Ansley Engagement Session
We had the opportunity to meet with Hunter and Ansley back in April to learn about their love for all of their dogs and they painted pictures of her driving the golf cart as he plays golf and that they both actually really enjoy that as well as sharing a love for UGA. We also heard the story of him proposing in the living room just before the Augusta Nationals Christmas Party which is what brings us all the way to this gorgeous engagement session at Redcliffe Plantation in Beech Island, SC. From the rolling and grassy hills, historical home, the shady tree covered road to the carriage house, this is one of our favorite places locally for engagement photos. This day was a very hot summer day but, the light was stunning and we’re so excited for their wedding day in the Summer of 2024.
Vendors List
Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto
Location - Redcliffe Plantation
Matt & Kirsten Engagement Session
Right from the start, you can probably already tell that their wedding day will an absolutely amazing wedding day in Greensboro, GA next May the 4th (be with you). They have a classy wedding day planned with some beautiful wildflower colors then a hint of Star Wars which we heard about during our zoom meeting back in December. They met up in 2019 at a dog park which instantly sets the stage for their Corgi’s “Lilo” and “Stitch” to have a part in their story which will also lead straight into them as the ring bearers to have a part in the wedding day too! After that initial time spent at the dog park, they also went to dinner afterwards with her friends who then gave their approval. 2 years later, a few attempts didn’t work out but it led to the moment where he proposes at that same dog park after dinner bring it a full beautiful circle. We cannot wait to be a part of their beautiful wedding day next May and the opportunity to tell more of their story.
Vendors List
Photography - Beauty & Beard Photography @beautyandbeardphoto
Location - Hopeland Gardens