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Charlotte Ashley

Abbeville, SC Wedding | Joel and Madeline

Bridal· Weddings

2 Oct

I’m so excited to share this post today; this is my brother Joel and his beautiful new wife Madeline! They met at Clemson University and soon were engaged at Madeline’s favorite spot on her farm in Due West, SC. I was able to be there to witness and document the proposal and it was SO SWEEEET!! Well… on September 21, 2013, they were married at the First Baptist Church in Abbeville, SC with a reception following at The Livery Stable on the square! Here is a little peek at how their wedding day unfolded! Despite the rain, it was perfect! And I can’t begin sharing photos without a major shout out to my friend Regan of Fototales Photography in Greenville, SC for photographing the parts of the wedding where I was standing in as a bridesmaid! Enjoy!

One of Madeline’s bridal portraits at the Burt-stark Mansion in Abbeville. More to come in their own blog post soon!!! Gorgeousness overload!!!

 

Abbeville, SC Bridal | Charlotte Ashley PhotographyAbbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Silly bridesmaid-tographer moment! Clearing the lens fog!
Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Me with both brothers!
Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Madeline with her brothers!
Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

And I was so thankful to have this picture made with my handsome hubby!!!
Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

CUTEST ring-bearers EVER!!! (PS: the red-head cutie pie is my little boy! He makes that face often! I just love that Regan captured it! HAHA)
Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Feltman! Awwwwww

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

 

A little awesome fact: Madeline’s father grew all the zinnias for the floral arrangements!!!

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Oh how I love a good cake smash to the faces!!! Fun times!!

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Abbeville SC Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Ceremony | First Baptist Church of Abbeville, SC

Reception | The Livery Stable

Wedding Director | Jane Stone

Florist | Rex Woolbright

Second Photographer | Regan Albus of Fototales Photography

Caterer | Penny Richey, Talk of The Town

Cake Artist | Kathy Scott, Sweet Expressions

Wedding Dress | Bella Vista

Bridesmaid Dresses | The Wedding Mall

Men’s Suits | Men’s Wearhouse

Minister | Melvin Shelton

Vocalist | Rebecca Botts

Pianist | Sharon Brown

Makeup and Hair | Megan Burdette

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  1. judy james says

    October 2, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    These are so great! Beautiful Pictures, Beautiful Couple!

  2. Becky Lynn Ray says

    October 3, 2013 at 7:19 am

    We loved being there! Madeline is one of the sweetest people we know and we are so very happy for her and her new husband Joel!

    Charlotte, your photos are ART! Very talented!! NOT the run of the mill wedding photographer!

    Love you Madeline and Joel, we are very happy for you!

    Mr and Mrs Ken Ray Jr

    • admin says

      October 4, 2013 at 8:45 am

      Why thank you so much!!! That means so much to me!

  3. Madeline says

    October 3, 2013 at 9:59 am

    My favorite is Joel giving me the stiff arm, while smashing the cake in my face! LOL.

  4. Sany Milford says

    October 3, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    Beautiful pictures! I agree with Becky – these are not just pictures, they are art! I know they are even more special to Joel and Madeline because you took them! God bless!
    Sandy

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