Jade & Nick’s Stunning Wedding at Dunes West Golf & River Club

Name: Charleston Photo Art
Price range: $$$

Bride and groom under a sprawling live oak by the marsh at sunset at Dunes West

Bride resting her chin on her hand while getting ready by the window

Bridal bouquet of white roses and greenery beside sparkly heels

Wedding rings on a lace invitation with white flowers and greenery

Bride in robes with bridesmaids in floral wraps posing by the brick arches

Bride with bridesmaids in dusty rose gowns in front of the Dunes West clubhouse

Groom smiling in a navy suit with a pink tie and white boutonniere

Groom and groomsmen in navy suits on the clubhouse steps at Dunes West

Their Dunes West wedding took place on April 10, 2021. We also did a Bridal Portrait Session in this popular wedding place and it was a nice experience. The weather was exactly right for shooting, no clouds, no strong sun shining. We took photos from different angles, and the whole process was pleasantly exciting and emotional. As a professional Dunes West wedding photographer, I want to emphasize that sincere emotions are very important for photography. They let you capture images with the least amount of details. The bride was irresistible in her snow-white fitted dress with embroidery. Her blond, wavy hair was adorned with a long, flattering veil. A minimum of makeup and a maximum of naturalness. The groom wore a dark blue three-piece suit and a light pink tie. Wedding color palette was really vast. It included a whimsical Boho neutral color palette with mostly white, gold, green shades. The dusty rose color was used as an accent. We managed to show all these colors in the photos. These colors looked very impressive during the shooting by the stream, under the old oaks. Against a background of clear sky and water, the photos turned out very beautiful. They fully conveyed the desired color scheme.

Outdoor ceremony under a giant oak overlooking the marsh at Dunes West

Bride walking toward the groom beside a welcome sign under the oak

Couple exchanging vows under the oak as guests watch by the water

Guests seated on both sides of the aisle facing the oak tree ceremony site

Bride raising her bouquet in celebration with the groom after the ceremony

Bridesmaids in pink and groomsmen in navy on the lawn before the white clubhouse

Wedding party lined up under moss draped oaks beside the marsh

Groomsmen playfully lifting the groom in front of the brick clubhouse arches

Full wedding party posing on the lawn under a spreading oak at Dunes West

Newlyweds laughing as they show off their rings by the water

This wonderful wedding was “decorated” with beautiful traditions. Nick and Jade had a unity ceremony during their wedding ceremony. They bound the cross on a specially made stand. There were a lot of guests with children at the wedding. The moment when the little boys were taken to the ceremony in a cart was especially interesting. This amused all the guests, and caused a surge of happy emotions. The newlyweds gave each other gifts before the wedding, it was very romantic. There was a moment of pure surprise in the photos.

Wedding venue was perfectly chosen – Dunes West Golf & River Club. This is one of the most beautiful golf clubs in Charleston, an amazing place with views of the creek, old oak trees and always a pleasant organization. As a Dunes West wedding photographer, I know this venue very well, so I’ve planned a little bit in advance for some pictures. There’s always beautiful natural light, no unwanted shadows. The wedding hall was beautifully decorated, there was a lot of white. This helped to convey the space in the photos. There were a lot of flowers at this wedding, and it seemed to me, a Mount Pleasant wedding photographer, that there could never be too many flowers. I wish Jade and Nick a lot of colorful moments on the family way.

Another spring day on the same grounds: Allyson and Nathan at Dunes West Golf and River Club.