Photographer Notes :
You might notice that the bulk of our church photos are of the outside. Johns Island Presbyterian Church is unique in that it does not have a center aisle and photographers are not allowed to document the ceremony. We have permission to photograph dad and bride walking through the church doors and the bride and groom exiting the church doors with limited time after the ceremony. Most of our couples that get married here have a family tie to the church.
Kiawah’s Sandcastle Reception veneu is one the few in the Lowcountry on the water. We ask couples in advance if they want to go down the edge of the boardwalk or want shoes off with feet in the sand. It is a small detail, but our couples definitely have a preference. Engaging Events blended blue and blue/green patterned linens with greenery throughout the space that brought the colors of Kiawah indoors. Duvall catering offered the flavors of the lowcountry in ham biscuits, mini tomato pies and mini soups. Rotie Salley band kept the dance floor hopping and the guests got silly with light sticks and party glasses.
Mom-of-bride’s perspective:
“My college roommate got married at the little white Presbyterian Church when Hunter was one. Through the years of us owning property on kiawah the story of the wedding was told over and over. When Hunter got engaged, it wasn’t even a guess as to where she wanted to get married. I loved that the minister that married Bart and I was able to be a part of the wedding. The simplicity of the church was ideal and then the venue for the reception looking out over the beach and ocean of Kiawah wrapped it all together being with our favorite people, in our favorite place celebrating a joyous occasion for our family. We had somewhat of a vision and hired Engaging Events to bring it to life - they were wonderful.
“Hunter’s dress ended up being something she wasn’t expecting but beautiful. It truly complimented the feel of the moment and she looked stunning. Once she picked her dress, she wanted colors that would blend with the beach backdrop. The ice blue for me seemed to work best.”
Celebrating all the Magic behind the scene : Engaging Events - Johns Island Prebyterian Church - The Sandcastle - The Cake Stand - Plants Alive - Duvall Catering - Rotie Salley Band - Francis West Studios & us - MCG Photography!