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Charlotte Ashley

Chapin, SC Wedding: Deena + Hannon

Weddings

29 Apr

They were raised in the same town; they went to the same high school, and then the same college. And… about five more years passed after that before the magic happened. Deena and Hannon, I know you are basking in the sun on some beach, but know that I enjoyed documenting your day! Enjoy your sneak-peek; many more FAB images to come 🙂

Deena’s dress was spectacular! I mean for someone who wanted a plain– no frills, no lace, no sequin, no train– dress, she did a pretty good job selecting one. Don’t you think?

Deena is my kind of gal. If you follow my blog at all, you know trees are. my. favorite. Hers is the Flowering Cherry which she incorporated into her details. Guests even left the reception with one of their own as their favor! I’m telling you– my kind of girl!

Her parents even own a tree farm. Unfortunately, due to rain, we weren’t able to work in group photos at the farm. This is where Deena was proposed to.

Loved his neclace! This was in the reflection garden at the church.

And yes, I’m a dork. This is a picture of a picture.

Deena, seriously, you were stunning… and I have the picture of Hannon’s first look to prove it! MANY thanks to my fabulous second shooter, HMK, for capturing these images!

And… the first dance. Makes me melt every time I see it! They adore each other!

The neatest part of photographing this wedding I think, was that I was asked to venture to their home down the road from the reception to photograph Deena with her pups. And while I was there, was able to photograph Hannon carrying her across the threshold. SWEET! This was the very last image taken that day; and by far, one of my favorites!

Love you guys! Stay sweet ;o)

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  1. Jessica says

    June 27, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Hey I went to high school with Deena! Love the photos!

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