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photographs from The Golden Isles and the Coast

Six chapters of real weddings, Jekyll Island first, then the marsh, the oaks and the long tables of the Lowcountry. Tap any photograph to see it large.

the Coast

Marsh, docks and Golden Isles light.

Pink and orange sunset over still water and a long dock at Jekyll Island — Jekyll Island

Long wooden dock running out over the marsh — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Golden marsh grass and blue sky with white clouds at Oldfield — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Couple walking away down a wood boardwalk toward the marsh at Oldfield — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Guests gathered in the red tile roofed courtyard of Crane Cottage on Jekyll Island, seen from above — Crane Cottage, Jekyll Island

Low sweeping live oak limb hung with Spanish moss at Oldfield — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Long evening shadows across a green lawn with pines at Oldfield — Oldfield, Lowcountry

the Details

Rings, paper, flowers and the dress.

Gold rimmed oyster shells painted Bride and Groom holding the wedding rings

Wedding invitation suite laid out with white roses and dark silk ribbon

White wedding cake with pale blue sugar flowers — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Tall white and blush floral arrangement on a soft blue table setting — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Bouquet of peach poppies and pink flowers held close — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Close up of a bouquet in rust, red and white with magnolia leaves — The Mackey House, Savannah

Lace wedding dress with a long train hanging from a pine — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Diamond engagement ring and gold wedding band in close up

the Ceremony

Arches, oaks and the aisle.

White chairs and a floral arch set in a formal garden before a Jekyll Island ceremony — Jekyll Island

Bride and groom holding hands during vows under a white and blue floral arch — Jekyll Island

First kiss beneath a floral arch of white and blue hydrangeas — Jekyll Island

Wedding ceremony on a wood deck under a huge live oak in Sea Pines — Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island

Couple during their vows beneath the limbs of a giant live oak with palms around them — Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island

Bride and groom at the white marble altar of the Cathedral in Savannah — The Cathedral, Savannah

White draped ceremony arbor and white chairs in a wooded garden — The Mackey House, Savannah

Portraits

The two of you under the oaks.

Bride and groom on a green lawn under moss filled live oaks on Jekyll Island — Jekyll Island

Black and white photo of the bride and groom under a spreading live oak — Jekyll Island

Bride and groom in a navy tuxedo standing together beside a live oak on Jekyll Island — Jekyll Island

Bridesmaids in pale blue lifting the train of the bride under moss filled oaks — Jekyll Island

Bride in a long veil looking out a shuttered window in soft light — Jekyll Island

Black and white photo of a bride seated on a garden bench with her gown spread out — Jekyll Island

Bride standing on a boardwalk under a spreading live oak beside the water in Sea Pines — Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island

Bride and bridesmaids in blue under a moss draped live oak in Sea Pines — Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island

Couple small beneath a huge moss covered oak on the lawn

Black and white photo of the couple standing beneath the oaks — Oldfield, Lowcountry

the Table

Long suppers, tents and candlelight.

Long welcome dinner table set under a white arched loggia on Jekyll Island — Jekyll Island

Dinner table with flowers set under moss filled oaks at Oldfield — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Long reception tables with gold chairs and white florals under a sailcloth tent — Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island

Greenery chandelier hanging in a sailcloth wedding tent above a checkered dance floor — Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island

White sailcloth tent on a green lawn under live oaks

Tower of champagne coupes on a white draped table

Terracotta herb pot and glass votives on a welcome party table — Oldfield, Lowcountry

Low centerpiece of peach and cream flowers on a reception table

Glass cylinder candles glowing on a round table at night

the Night

The dance floor and the last song.

Guests dancing under string lights in a brick courtyard

Couple dancing under chandeliers at a gold and black reception

Couple cutting a tall white wedding cake at night

Couple dancing close under blue party lights

First dance on a black and white checkered floor with gold columns behind

your date

Tell me where on the island you are marrying, and I will tell you how I would photograph it.

Check Your Date

How I Photograph

Room to be yourself, with guidance when you need it.

Over 14 years and 450 weddings I have been drawn to the quiet exchanges between people. I shoot hybrid, digital and medium format film on a Contax 645, and I help with where to stand for portraits, then step back so you can enjoy your guests.

These chapters are from Jekyll Island and the Lowcountry coast, the same marsh, oaks and island light you will find on Sea Island. See the Sea Island settings and the light by month.

Vitor Lindo in a black tuxedo and bow tie, smiling and holding a Contax camera

One thing I absolutely LOVED is that not only did he get great shots of myself and my husband and our wedding party, but there are so many wonderful shots of all of our guests partying and enjoying themselves.
Becca, On WeddingWire

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