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A Destination Summertime Vineyard Wedding In South Carolina

Bride and bridesmaids sitting on bed while getting ready at South Carolina vineyard wedding

On Rachel’s first day at Stanford, where she attended college, she almost crashed her bike into her future husband while he was talking to their professor. Alex played it off with a casual, hi, but Rachel knew he was secretly laughing at her. He must have found her graceful bike abilities attractive because when they found out they were both in the same masters program, they started dating right away.

Their whirlwind love continued and they spent a lot of time traveling, arguing about football, and jamming out to Kid Cudi until one day isolated deep in the mountains, Alex asked Rachel to be his wife. Brides wedding dress shot through window at South Carolina vineyard wedding

Rachel and Alex planned a beautiful vineyard destination wedding that perfectly fit their love affair for travel and nature. Snuggled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains is one of my all-time favorite venues, Chattooga Belle Farm.  Days before and leading up to the big day, weather forecasters called for 100% chance of rain. For Rachel and Alex, that was not a problem. They embraced the rain for their outdoor wedding and came prepared with tons of umbrellas and boots. Bride having her hair done at South Carolina vineyard wedding

The rain and ominous clouds continued as Rachel and Alex began to get ready for their big day only doors down from one another at a semi-local hotel. After getting ready everyone made their way to the vineyard in preparation for the ceremony. As the guests began to arrive, Rachel got into her gorgeous dress with a slight tear of joy, and help from her family and bridesmaids. Alex and the groomsmen made their way to the altar and the ceremony started. As Alex came to a stop at the front of the ceremony, the rain stopped and the sun peeked a few rays through the dark sky.

Rachel made her way to the front with her father to greet Alex. A few family and friends came forward to say their blessings and then the officiant began with his prayer. With an exchanging of rings, a few tears, and a passionate kiss, Rachel and Alex were pronounced husband and wife.Bride smiling while getting makeup done at South Carolina vineyard weddingGroom hanging out with groomsmen while getting ready at South Carolina vineyard wedding

Once the ceremony was over, we started right into portraits. Not being discouraged by the wet and occasionally muddy vineyard we took full advantage of the incredible scenery. We made our way around the farm through the tall grass filled fields and vineyards. The sun started to shine stronger and the sky created an amazing complement. Although we all came back slightly wet, it was fully worth it.

Alex and Rachel were introduced and had their first dance before everyone dug into the tasty buffet. If you didn’t see their Washington DC engagement session, both Rachel and Alex enjoy great craft brewed beer. Since Rachel is originally from Atlanta, Sweetwater was the featured choice of beer.Makeup artist doing brides eyeshadow at South Carolina vineyard weddingBrides boots with wedding rings at South Carolina vineyard wedding

Griff’s Room Band kicked off the reception and did an amazing job entertaining the guests while they enjoyed the warm sun, great conversations, and showed off some fancy dancing. Rachel and Alex made their exit into the vineyard with soft bubbles floating carelessly in the air.

Congratulations to Rachel and Alex! Here are some of my favorite photos from their incredible summertime vineyard wedding. :) Groomsmen ironing clothes while getting ready at South Carolina vineyard weddingGroom buttoning vest at South Carolina vineyard weddingGroomsmen jumping on bed while getting ready for wedding at South Carolina vineyard weddingGrandma helping bride with wedding dress at South Carolina vineyard weddingBride and bridesmaid smiling while looking at each other at South Carolina vineyard weddingReflection of bride in mirror putting on wedding dress at South Carolina vineyard weddingGrandma putting necklace on bride while getting ready at South Carolina vineyard weddingPhoto of bride and bridesmaid in circle doing a shot before wedding at South Carolina vineyard wedding

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My name is Matt Druin and I’m an Atlanta wedding photographer that specializes in unique, offbeat weddings for all awesome people! Not only do I shoot amazing Atlanta weddings, but I also travel frequently for destination weddings, and weddings all over, with no travel fees in the US for amazing wedding photography. I also shoot Atlanta engagement sessions for newly engaged couples. I’ve even been known to travel, and far, for engagement sessions too!

Contact Atlanta Wedding Photographer Matthew Druin

Email [email protected]

Phone 678-551-0115

Address 225 Parkway 575 #66 Woodstock, Georgia 30188

Portfolios www.matthewdruin.com

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