When Cherise reached out over a year ago about her wedding, I was already thrilled! These Ohioans love Hilton Head maybe even more than I do. Their families have been vacationing down here for a long time. That made the Beach House the perfect spot for them to tie the Knot! Plus, it is one of my absolute favorite parts on the island. Win, win! It’s been a long time coming for these two high school sweethearts. They deserved every single second of their gorgeous intimate ceremony on the beach. That was followed by a small but mighty reception made up their closest knit community of friends and family. After their wedding, they all got to stay for a vacation before heading home. I think that’s just the best idea! We are so thankful we got to play a part in capturing your magical day, Cherise & Chaz! Scroll all the way to the end to see their very unique exit from the reception! 😉

Special thanks to these amazing vendors!

Photographer: Nichole Lauren Photography

Venue: Beach House Hilton Head

Dress Shop: Doreen Leaf Designs 

Dress Brand: Essence of Australia

Invitations: Minted

Flowers: Gardenias Floral Design

Cake: Custom Confections 

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse 

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

Catering: Beach House Hilton Head

DJ: Holbrook “hr3drumz”

Event Coordinator: Keeli Smith from Beach House Hilton Head

Makeup: Samantha Curran “Makeup Madame Artistry LLC“

Hair: Sarah Rodriguez “contracted through Makeup Madame Artistry LLC”

What’s up next is probably one of my favorite progressions of photos I’ve ever taken! So fun!

We then made our way to Sea Pines Forest Preserve for their sweetest first look and some beautiful portraits!

Peep my amazing second shooter for this wedding! 😉