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Josh and Amanda | Saluda, SC Wedding

Weddings

13 May

On April 12, 2014, I set off to the countryside of South Carolina’s Saluda County for a wedding of one of my college pals and former Ag teaching buddy! When my GPS gave out on me because I was SO in the country, I panicked for a minute, but then I remembered I had been to this church before some years before with Amanda. So I took my mind off my phone GPS and put it to use and enjoyed the countryside along the way! And then… I rolled into the church drive and THIS is what it looked like! Have I ever mentioned before how much I ADORE a good ole down-home wedding?!?! Well, sit back and enjoy this blog post, because that is EXACTLY what you are about to witness! 😀
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
This little white church is SO beautiful and quaint!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
I LOVE the season of dogwood blooms! This tree was chock full of them on this beautiful wedding day!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
This part of the church building was a special place for Amanda to get ready in because that stained glass window you see in the background was dedicated to the new church addition by her grandfather and the family, in memory of her grandmother! Such rich family history surrounding this whole wedding!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Amanda, you were ABSOLUTELY a stunning bride! And the beadwork of Amanda’s wedding dress was simply beautiful!!!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
I’m sort of partial to red-heads nowadays as I have one of my own :D, so being able to photograph 3 red-headed sisters was SO FUN!!!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
All rings pictured here were family rings which I thought was SO AWESOME!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Ummm… how CUTE is this getaway truck???!!!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Amanda saw this picture in her mind! And I must admit, I’m SO GLAD we collaborated about this shot before it actually happened!!! Such an awesome shot!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
The reception was held at their home on Lake Murray! How beautiful of a setting is this?!?!!!!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
And we won’t even TALK about how good this pan of pork skins were!!!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Remember I’ve mentioned how family oriented this wedding was… here’s another little family contribution! Her cousin made her cake!!!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
Their band, Steele Justice, provided our entertainment for the evening, and I must admit, I was singing along with EVERY song!!! They were SO GOOD!
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography
And lookie there… I even ran into one of my Clemson professors!!! It was so good to see sooooo many familiar faces at Josh and Amanda’s wedding! (Pardon my end of the day wedding hair. Ugh! lol)
Country Wedding | Charlotte Ashley Photography

Josh and Amanda, I adore you two! I’m so thankful you entrusted your wedding day photography to me! It was such a pleasure to witness your special day and I wish you both ALL the happiness in the world!!!

Ceremony | Corinth Lutheran Church; Saluda, SC

Reception | Private home on Lake Murray

Pastor | Pam Turfa

Second Photographer | Tanya Waller Photography

Wedding Directors | Connie Lake and Susan O’Rear

Videographer | Glenn Mills

Florist | Kay’s Flowers

Cake Artist | Paige Lawhorn

Caterer | Wise’s Barbecue 

Band | Steele Justice Band

Hair and Makeup | Christy Crouch

Wedding Dress | Charlotte’s Bridal Fashions

Bridesmaid Dresses | Charlotte’s Bridal Fashions

Men’s Suits | Various places

Rental Services | Event Rentals

 

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Once we made it to Gettysburg we spent 1.5 days exploring the area. We spent most of our time at the National Military Battlefield and Museum. 

On the way home, we also stopped by Antietam Battlefield and Appomattox Court House National Historic Park. 

We basically hit the road with only the goals of making it to Lexington and Gettysburg. All the rest fell into place as we drove and researched. 😜😅 We found some AWESOME AirBnB’s doing it that way, though!!! Near Lexington, we found the coolest glamping/tent situation nestled on a 100acre organic farm and animal rescue. And while in Gettysburg, a barn apartment! Both were 5 ⭐️!!! 

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We are entering the 2nd year that Providence Athletic Club (PAC) has had a fishing team, so it’s in its developmental years. PAC’s mission and purpose is to provide competitive level sports opportunities in the Columbia, SC area for home-educated athletes (grades 6-12), while developing both physically and spiritually in a Christian environment.

Each boat has to have a volunteer boat captain, who puts his/ her own time and money into boat insurance, fuel hauling the boat all over SC, and then also making sometimes 60 mile runs or more (round trip) in the boat once on the water. We would like to help raise some money to be able to pay these individuals back for their gas expense at least, so we are seeking sponsors for our anglers.

If anyone knows me, you know this is one of the things I hate to do the most- ask people for money. 😅 But I also know not everyone is like me and people love to help, as well. 💜

The anglers also wear jerseys with sponsor logos, who contribute $200 or more, but any amount will be greatly appreciated. The jersey design will be much different this year than the one pictured, giving the sponsors more real estate on the jersey. So, with all that said, if you would like to sponsor these two fine, young men, please let me know. PAC also is a non-profit organization, so it can be a tax write-off.

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Mid-July we
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2. And we are thankful for another group who are willing to up and haul their families to the coast for a day, too! 🤗

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Two of my
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Our old-so
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But alas, Hank came out on stage and was GREAT, even still as an older man in his 70’s. He played alllll the instruments, and even still could throw his leg up on the piano! 🤣😳

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