A beautiful Carolina spring day was the setting for Courtney & Hunter's wedding this past Sunday, May 7th, 2017.  They were married in the presence of their closest family and friends.  It was a small, intimate ceremony at her grandfather's place but much love by their family had gone into making it beautiful for their new start together.  Here is a bit from their wedding day. 

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Time to slip on her dress...

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Here, her nieces were part of the crew with her while she was getting ready... DSC_6747

I imagine her momma helped her put on her shoes many times over the years.  However, this day is a little different!  DSC_6732 DSC_6740

The handsome groom has arrived and is ready to meet his bride... DSC_7598 DSC_6899 DSC_6917 DSC_6677 DSC_6675

Oh, I love her ring shot! DSC_6721 DSC_6780

Waiting on her dad to see her for the first time... DSC_6786

Didn't realize we were doing a father/daughter first look but these are my favorite...the candid...the ones I don't prepare for!

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Here, her mom surprised her with her grandmother's engagement ring.  She wanted her to wear it as she said her vows.  DSC_6755

It got to Courtney a little... DSC_6763 DSC_6777 DSC_6767

Guest are arriving... DSC_7427 DSC_6939

Courtney told me she wanted me to focus on Hunter as she walked down the isle.  His reaction was pretty sweet! DSC_6974 DSC_6979 DSC_6980 DSC_6982 DSC_6989 DSC_6991 DSC_6992 DSC_7009 DSC_7020 DSC_7026

Mr. & Mrs. Small... DSC_7040 DSC_7041 DSC_7044 DSC_7045 DSC_7047 DSC_7210 DSC_7227

Oh, how I love bride and groom pictures! DSC_7330 DSC_7393 DSC_7609 DSC_7635 DSC_7651 DSC_7670 DSC_7275 DSC_7641

Reception time! DSC_6842 DSC_6812 DSC_6826 DSC_6830 DSC_6820 DSC_6822 DSC_6821 DSC_6823 DSC_6807 DSC_6850 DSC_6854 DSC_6860 DSC_6856 DSC_6929 DSC_6923 DSC_6934 DSC_7451 DSC_7454 DSC_7530 DSC_7509 DSC_7514 DSC_7522 DSC_7546 DSC_7548 DSC_7495 DSC_7505

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This lady out did herself.  Debbie, Courtney's aunt was the one who helped so much with the planning.  She did a great job, it was beautiful! DSC_7740

Courtney's grandmother asked for this picture of them them with their children... DSC_7913 DSC_7769 DSC_7124 DSC_7125

Bouquet toss! DSC_7779 DSC_7782

Well, now, I this this girl in the far right corner came to win...She wasn't letting that bouquet get away from her!  ;) DSC_7786 DSC_7789 DSC_7794 DSC_7798

After this guy caught the garter, one of his buddies seemed happier than his own girlfriend!  :) DSC_7803 DSC_7822 DSC_7823 DSC_7848 DSC_7852 DSC_7829 DSC_7833 DSC_7871 DSC_7876

And I'll leave you with a couple of my favorites.  So long, newlyweds, hope you had a great week at the beach!  Thanks for letting me be a part of your wedding.  I wish you both many years together, through the good times and bad!  DSC_7308 DSC_7425