I talked about Mepkin Abbey before, and how special it is to me; so I was thrilled to be able to have my pictures done there. It is the most beautiful location in South Carolina (in my opinion) and I LOVE going there!
Of course, it wasn't without sacrifice and a few problems along the way! Aside from the fact that it was about 100 degrees outside and 100% humidity, I was determined to make it work! I had my hair and makeup done at 8 AM in Grenville before having to ride to Charleston for almost 4 hours in the front seat of my mom's car. I didn't realize my hairstyle wouldn't allow me to sit back at all; so that was awesome.
We finally made it to the monastery, and I changed into my dress and wedding shoes in the tiny bathroom of the monastery gift shop. That was a sight to see, let me tell you! We joked and called my mom my "personal assistant." I don't know what I would have done without her! She was there to wipe the sweat from my upper lip, flick the bugs off my dress, and tuck in all of the fly away hair! My photographer, Allison, of Allison Elizabeth Photography and Design, was amazing as I knew she would be! She has such natural talent and a great eye! We walked all around the grounds of the monastery. I climbed through leaves and dirt and was COVERED in bug bites. The wind was pretty strong, and my veil had a mind of it's own and decided it wanted to be a kite that day.
It was rough, but boy was it all worth it! The pictures are all I could have asked for, and I still can't believe they are of me! They will definitely be cherished forever.
Here are a few of my favorites!
My mom chose this as her formal portrait to hang over her piano. We love the antique coloring, but we decided to have it done a little more natural. It turned out so pretty!
I didn't want to pay a lot of money for a bridal portrait bouquet, so I made my own! Pictures coming soon!
So beautiful!!! Don't you want to put on your dress again and take more?! :)
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