Belinda & Andy’s Nature-Inspired Wedding at The Lake House at Bulow

Name: Charleston Photo Art
Price range: $$$

Eco-friendly, romantic, terrific. That’s how I can describe this unique wedding that took place at Lake House at Bulow. Situated at the island in the middle of a beautiful lake within a short drive to historic Charleston, this venue features charming natural views. A light breeze, gentle sun, rays that reflect from the water and a beautiful unforgettable atmosphere of nature surrounds this place. This pearl of Charleston’s land is perfect for a wedding photo session.

Bride and groom walking hand in hand on the wooden bridge at The Lake House at Bulow

Navy and ivory bridal bouquet resting on Mr and Mrs pillows

Full wedding party lined up on the lakeside bridge at The Lake House at Bulow

Bridesmaids in navy gowns and groomsmen in navy suits posing with the couple on the deck

Bouquets arranged on the hearth of a red brick fireplace

Groom kissing the bride on the wooden boardwalk beneath tall pines

Bridesmaid holding a sola wood flower bouquet beside the decorated cake

Groom laughing with bridesmaids in navy dresses and cream shawls

Belinda picked navy, green, sandy and white natural flowers from Southern blooms crafted out of wooden. Each color is a tribute to the nature’s beauty – navy as water color, green as nature, dark sandy for wood and white for the clouds. The bride also had a wedding hair pin made out of feathers and the grooms party had eco-friendly lapel pins.

Bride sharing a tender moment with her mother in floral robes while getting ready

Bride twirling on the lakeside bridge and a close up of her veil and flower clip

Gold beaded bridal belt laid on navy and white striped ribbon with greenery

Bridesmaids in matching floral robes gathered around the bride under her hanging gown

Glass slippers engraved with the wedding date on a white veil

Rustic wood slice centerpiece and bridesmaids in navy holding a W sign

Navy suit lapel with a feather boutonniere and the groom smiling in his three piece suit

Groom and groomsmen in navy suits and sunglasses standing on the lake shore

Bride and groom showing their matching navy pins with the bride’s floral robe

They planned their First Look on the walk way next to the lake, which made outstanding mirror background and looked like no one on this planet could disturb them, just the couple and peaceful nature.

Groom in a navy suit waiting by the lake under Spanish moss

Bride laughing by the water in a lace wedding gown

Groom wrapping his arms around the bride during their first look among green trees

Bride touching her groom’s face during their first look by the trees

Bride smiling at her groom as they hold hands after the first look

Belinda and Andy’s wedding is an eco-friendly masterpiece. They picked The Lake House at Bulow as their wedding venue being inspired by this beauty, besides they love to support county parks. The lake and the house, nice wood bridges and of course the island for the ceremony. During the wedding ceremony they planted a tree as the symbol of their eternal love, which everybody found very moving and extraordinary.

Outdoor ceremony among tall pines by the lake with the wedding party standing in rows

Wide view of the lakeside ceremony with guests seated under the pine trees

Bride and groom planting a small tree together during the ceremony

Couple pouring soil into a potted evergreen as part of their unity ceremony

Groom watering the unity tree while the bride and officiant look on

Wedding party in navy standing beneath the pines during the vows by the lake

Groom kissing the bride as guests cheer around them

Bride walking down the aisle on her father’s arm with guests smiling

My absolutely favorite details from this Charleston photography was the wooden rings. Andy’s ring was made by The Heart Wood co, US family owned business, and Belinda’s was made in France by Creations Boiseesfr.

Couple’s hands with wedding rings resting on a weathered wooden rail

Guest book chalkboard sign and the newlyweds kissing with her bouquet between them

Wedding bands resting on a white lace ring holder with eucalyptus leaves

Newlyweds posing on the deck and a close up of their rings with greenery

Love to the nature is their passion. “In 2012 we were both environmental educators at Jekyll Island 4-H Center and met on our first day of training and orientation. I sat next to Belinda on the morning of our first day and we talked about Chicago and Chicago sports after finding out she was from that area. My grandmother is from Chicago so I had a connection to that city as well and grew up a Chicago sports fan. We had a lot in common and even lived beside each other that year. The more I got to know her, the more I liked her,” – that’s what Andy said about their first meeting.

They have been together for 6 years already, and their love and common interests only become stronger. “I love that Andy makes me a better person. I constantly learn from him every day, he is so intelligent, but not pretentious about answering my questions about even the most basic things he knows-and I can promise I ask a lot of 4th grade level history questions since moving to the very historic Charleston area! He supports every one of my hopes and dreams – from wanting to get tacos at midnight to going back to school to earn my PhD. He is my biggest cheerleader and tells me he is proud of me, which is so incredibly special to me. Oh, and he is hilarious–not everyone always gets to see it, because he can be reserved when someone first meets him, but I’m never not laughing when we are at home sitting on the couch! ” – the way Belinda describes Andy.

Bride and groom walking along the boardwalk toward the reception at The Lake House at Bulow

Welcome table with flowers and escort cards on a white tablecloth

Guests seated at reception tables on the lakeside lawn at dusk

Engraved cake knife and server beside a blue and white ceramic dish

Guests chatting at round tables during the outdoor reception

Wood slice wedding cake with a cake topper and a silver serving set

Bride and groom cutting their wood grain cake as a guest watches

Newlyweds on the dock at sunset and a seashell ring dish on navy ribbon

Couple standing by the calm lake at dusk at The Lake House at Bulow

I love my cat picture frame and candy jars on the dessert table

Hand lettered chalkboard sign beside jars of treats on a wooden counter

Bride and her mother laughing while hugging during the reception

Guests dancing on the lawn under string lights at night

Lantern centerpiece glowing under colorful reception lights

Newlyweds running through a tunnel of glowing light sticks for their send off

It was an absolute pleasure to serve Belinda, Andy, and their families and friends on such an important day in their lives. I wish them a wonderful life together! It really was the perfect start to 2020.