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Charlotte Ashley

Allen and Mary | Edisto Beach, SC Wedding Photographer

Beach· Couples | Engagement· Weddings

23 Aug

They met in the coastal region of SC, so why not have a wedding on the coast as well?!  Allen and Mary had a small, intimate wedding at Edisto Beach, SC on August 12, 2012.  They were joined by a very close group of family and friends to witness and celebrate their wedding!  I just LOVE weddings like this where the focus truly is on what it should be– the marriage!

Upon my arrival to Edisto Island as the wedding photographer, one thing I couldn’t wait to document for Allen and Mary was how the infamous Edisto Mystery Tree had been decorated; this tree has been on the island for as long as I can remember! Growing up, every summer we vacationed to Edisto Beach where I soon learned as a child that this is one of Edisto Island’s beloved landmarks!  So I had to take a picture. 🙂  Apparently it was still decorated from July 4th!

Edisto Island Mystery Tree | Charlotte Ashley Photography

 

The marsh at Botany Bay before making my way totally to Edisto Beach.  Kind of stormy, eek.

Botany Bay | Charlotte Ashley Photography

 

Some details of the day…
Wedding Rings | Charlotte Ashley Photography

 

Wedding Dress | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Wedding Bouquet | Charlotte Ashley Photography

 

Allen and Mary decided to do a first look! I love having the second shooter’s (thanks to my husband!) perspective here so we can see both expressions! 🙂 Mary girl, you have the sweetest smile!!!

First Look | Charlotte Ashley Photography

 

After the first look, the ceremony began. Isn’t Mary just stunning?!?!
Bride and Father | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Beach Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

GORgeous!
Beach Bride | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Wedding Date in Sand | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Pelicans | Charlotte Ashley Photography

 

How amazingly sweet! Their first dance on the beach!!!
First Dance on the beach | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Beach Sunset | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Beach Silhouette | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Beach Sunset Couple | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Thank you guys for having me along to witness and capture this beautiful day in your lives!  I love being around couples who are so happily in love!!!

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  1. Mary Peterson says

    August 23, 2012 at 6:55 pm

    I’m in LOVE!!!!!! You did such an amazing job and I feel so blessed to have had you there! I can’t wait to see them all and see them all in a pretty album, and considering the amazing colors, I’m thinking I’ll be doing a metal cover album lol. I also had wondered what the tree all decorated was lol so thanks for sharing and I LOVED the post. Again thanks so much girl!

  2. Jana says

    August 27, 2012 at 5:24 pm

    Charlotte, These are beautiful! You did an amazing job!!! And congrats, Mary!! You looked just beautiful!

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