Wedding on Carolina Girl Yacht // Stephanie & Ryan

Couple on the bow of the Carolina Girl yacht with the harbor behind

Love, yacht, and umbrellas… Yes, exactly. It was an unforgettable and unusual wedding of two wonderful people – Stephanie and Ryan. They met on the Internet, and on their first offline date, Ryan was “in” at first glance. Since that day they had been together for 2.5 years. The fact that these two enjoyed each other could be seen once you started the communication. Stephanie and Ryan lived in Charleston and wanted to give guests a chance to get out on the water. That’s why they chose the yacht.

Woman helping the bride with her lace gown by the window
Wedding rings resting on sheer tulle
Groom in a navy suit smiling on the dock

This wonderful wedding took place on April 24, 2021, at Carolina Girl Yacht. The weather was rainy but it was very romantic. Wedding photographer at Carolina Girl Yacht, I mean myself, managed to take brilliant photos with umbrellas on the yacht’s cape. It was a new and very interesting experience – a wedding on a yacht, my team and I are always glad to see new places and perspectives. Although it was a Carolina Girl Yacht wedding, it did not imply any kind of nautical theme. But some elements of “navy” were presented. Thus daughters of the newlyweds wore blue dresses. Stephanie and Ryan did not invite bridesmaids, only the closest ones were involved. But it did not affect the wedding atmosphere at all, everything was very touching. The bride wore a charming champagne-colored dress fitted on those thin straps. Everything about her was just perfect. The groom had a blue suit and a white shirt. The breast pocket was decorated with a white rose matching the bride’s bouquet.

Ceremony on the yacht deck with the officiant and family
Couple exchanging vows on the yacht with the officiant
Couple on the yacht deck under clear umbrellas
Wedding favors in a basket beside a framed photo
Couple kissing under a clear umbrella on the bow
Yacht dining room set with white linens and greenery

Carolina Girl Yacht is a perfect place for a small wedding. Stephanie and Ryan made great choices. The wedding ceremony and celebration were filled with romance and tears of joy. The tables were decorated with white tablecloths and greenery. The wedding cake was in the same color scheme. The dances were especially memorable, because in the evening the whole yacht was beautifully illuminated and this gave even more festivity to the yacht wedding. I was very glad to have an opportunity to be a wedding photographer at Carolina Girl Yacht, and capture beautiful moments for Stephanie and Ryan. It was an unforgettable experience.

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