What a wonderful wedding it was! A perfect day on Sullivan’s Island, flowers blooming, family and friends arriving from all over the country. Stephanie and Joe looked amazing and their love could be felt everywhere.

Their ceremony took place at Stella Maris Church on Sullivan’s Island.

We took lots of photos before, during and after. The bride and groom took photos at Fort Moultrie, the Sullivan’s Island beach and the streets and alleys of downtown Chalreston! Have fun looking at all those photos everyone!

Their reception was held in the upstairs room over McCrady’s Restaurant. The dinner was outstanding and the entertainment, provided by Mike and the Mixers, fit the mood of the night from start to finish! Joe is a huge history buff and liked the idea of having the bust of George present alongside their wedding cake. Stephanie also took a moment during the reception to honor all the men and women who serve in our military. She introduced at least a dozen men and women in the room that night who have served, and are now serving, in all areas of our government and armed forces. It was quite moving.

Thuy, from Jade Water Designs, did a lovely job with the flowers for the wedding and the reception. I love working with Thuy. She is the best and her attention to detail shows in everything she does!

Please take a minute to watch their wedding webshow. Click on the link below.

Joe and Stephanie Castor Webshow

Finally, all their photos can be viewed off the wedding side of the website in the proofing section. The password to view is “castor”. The password for the couple slideshow is “Castor” and the password for the wedding ceremony and reception slideshow is “wedding.” I hope you enjoy all the photos and please don’t forget to leave me a comment!

With four photographers and thousands of photos, I decided to split up Stephanie and Joe’s wedding into two parts to maximize the enjoyment! Here are photos of just the two of them. The next entry will be of the wedding and reception. Enjoy.











A huge thank you to my rockstar photographers: Jon, Kate and Chelsea for helping me. It was an awesome wedding. I could not have been more excited for Stephanie and Joe!

Joe and Stephanie’s Webshow

Check out Shunta and Troy’s hot music video!

My wonderful couple from DC are here for their long anticipated wedding today. Last night could not have been more perfect for the two of them, thier family and friends. Check out some of the events of the evening.

Meeting at Stella Maris Church on Sullivan’s Island for the rehearsal.



Look at these two adorable flower girls!



Practice, practice, practice!

Then it was on to the Yorktown at Patriot’s Point for their dinner.



Look how happy and they shared their joy with two birthday people… can you find them!



Finally, kicking back and having some fun in the hanger.

Welcome to yet another new area of my blog called “Life in the Lowcountry.” A couple of times a month, depending on the time I have, I will be highlighting an area attraction. We live in such an amazing part of the country here in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. There is rich history, gorgeous plantations, music, theatre and lots to do with children!

To start, I want to tell you about probably one of my most favorite spots, Middleton Place. I started visiting Middleton when I was in college and my family had a beach house in Wild Dunes on the Isle of Palms. I could not wait to grab my camera and go with my mother for a leisurly day, strolling through the gardens, visiting the animals and having lunch.

A couple of years ago my friend Mindy Johnson started a clothing company called Bamboosa and we used the bamboo forest out at Middleton to shoot some of her clothing line.

MIDDLETON PLACE is a National Historic Landmark and a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that has survived revolution, Civil War, and earthquake. It was the home of four important generations of Middletons, beginning with Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress; Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; Henry, Governor of South Carolina and an American Minister to Russia; and Williams, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession.

There is so much to see and to do for the whole family out at Middleton – this is coming soon:

SHEEP AND WOOL DAYS FESTIVAL

April 26 & 27

Experience the joys of sheep and the crafts made from their wool. See sheep dog herding and sheep being sheared. Artisans will be dyeing, spinning, weaving and knitting with wool. Enjoy a vendor’s market, wine and sheep cheese tasting, traditional lamb dishes, children’s activities and more. Advance tickets are $10 (Festival only) or $15 at the gate. Tickets including Middleton Place Gardens are $25. For additional information or tickets, call (843) 266-7479.

Some of you may not be aware of the ancient and very famous live oak that Middleton is proud to house. It is breathtaking to look at and thousands of couples have been married under her branches. Recently the tree lost some of her limbs. I have been providing note cards to their museum shop for years and they love one of my Live Oak photos. If you are interested in a print please let me know! I would be happy to get you one.

As I said, weddings out at Middleton are very popular! Here is one of my brides, Gabby!

I hope you and your family can plan a day to visit Middleton Place. There is something there for everyone! Take your camera, your sunscreen and depending on the day, your bug spray! If you have been there I would love for you to add your comments and if you have never been and decide to go, please come back and tell me all about it!