Courtney & Ben are married! /// St. Simons Island Wedding Photographer

When you meet Courtney and Ben, you feel like you have known them forever. Courtney has a way of greeting every person she runs across as if they are the most important person in her world, with a sincere smile and a big hug. With their natural Southern hospitality, it's no wonder that Courtney and Ben had almost 500 people attend their small town Georgia wedding. Almost every pew was filled in the congregation of First Baptist Church Brunswick, and all their guests enjoyed shrimp and grits and fried fish at a favorite local hang out, Skipper's Fish Camp, for a laid back casual reception. And just warning, as you scroll down, they had a scary wedding crasher... a real alligator lurking below the docks!

One of my favorite parts of their reception was when Courtney, who has grown up competing in dance competitions, and her bridesmaids, all shook their booty to a choreographed dance number to "All the single ladies... all the single ladies... put your hands up...." and performed for Ben before the boquet toss!!

Congrats Courtney and Ben!!

VENDORS:

CEREMONY: First Baptist Church Brunswick www.fbcbrunswick.com
RECEPTION: Skipper's Fish Camp www.skippersfishcamp.com
FLORIST: Rosalee's Flower Boutique www.rosaleesflowery.com
BAND: The Bushmen www.thebushmen.net
HAIR & MAKEUP: Studio 412 Salon and Day Spa www.studio412.com
FASCINATOR VEIL: Fascinating Creations www.etsy.com/shop/FascinatingCreations

Here's some of our favorites from the day!














I love that Courtney wore the same fascinator veil that I wore, just more neutral colors for her look.




















































Courtney's sweet pooch was her ring bearer!






















The fun choreographed bridesmaids dance to Beyonce's "Single Ladies".

Suzanne & Matt are married /// Amelia Island Ritz Carlton Luxury Wedding Photographer

Though Suzanne and Matt are from New York, Suzanne grew up spending her summer vacations in Florida and wanted a destination wedding near her childhood memories. At their reception, the Best Man joked "When I heard they were having a destination wedding, I thought I would be giving my toast in front of about 30 people, but 180 of you showed up!" Suzanne and Matt celebrated with a huge turn out at the Amelia Island Ritz Carlton for a weekend of fun in the sun surrounded by a lot of love.

When it came to their First Meet, I loved seeing how much Matt made Suzanne laugh when it was just the two of them together during their photo time. It was rare to have a moment when she didn't have a gorgeous smile on her face to complement her natural vibrant blue eyes. Here's some of my favorites from the day!

VENDORS:

VENUE: Ritz Carlton Amelia Island http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/AmeliaIsland/Default.htm
DRESS: Monique Lhuillier http://www.moniquelhuillier.com
SHOES: Jimmy Choo http://www.www.jimmychoo.com
VIDEOGRAPHER: Turner Classic Weddings http://www.turnerclassicweddings.com
FLORIST: Liz Stewart http://www.lizflowers.com
BAND: Atlanta Showstoppers http://www.atlantashowstoppers.com
HAIR: Nicole Beth Miller 904-994-5537
MAKE UP: Gemma B http://www.gemmabmakeup.com