Patterson Family | Seabrook Island

I met the Pattersons one Tuesday afternoon while they were on their family vacation.  They were a beautiful family, all dressed in pastels (my favorite for beach pictures).  I love it when families really “get” the southern dress code!  This Ohio family of three siblings had given an extended family shoot to their mother for Mother’s Day!  I love doing shoots that are gifts!  Matt, one sibling, organized it all and was in great communication with me for the last couple of months.  He has two precious little boys with his wife.  Little boys make my heart go pitter pat…as I am now a biased mom of a 6 month old boy!

Thank you so much Pattersons!  It was a pleasure working with you all and capturing your family as you are!

Erin & Zack’s Wedding | Sea Pines Country Club | Hilton Head, SC

Erin, Zack and I met for the first time the week before their wedding for the engagement session in Charleston, SC.  I loved meeting the two of them alone, away from family and friends so that we could feel comfortable together before their big day, only four days away!   They both are fun, always smiling, extremely smart and successful.  Recently relocated to Durham, NC,  Zack is pursuing an MBA at Duke and Erin is working as a Cardiology nurse in Chapel Hill.

On their wedding day, as luck would have it, the rain was coming!  Zack had proposed to Erin on the 18th green at Sea Pines, where Erin’s parents engagement also took place!  The down pour kept us away from any photographs on this meaningful 18th green that day, but the love and happiness between these two shone through any weather mishap!  Both went to the University of Michigan, as the groom’s cufflinks tell that story!  They had many special details of the wedding, such as specialty “Detroit” drinks, The Henry Ford & The Hummer and the wedding date inscribed on the inside of the groom’s coat pocket.

Thank you to my aunt Pamela for sending Erin my way when she was looking for a local photographer.  Thank you Erin & Zack for being such fun to work with!  I wish you all the best in NC, my home state, and hope you love it as much as I do!

A special thanks to Brook for helping me as my second shooter.

Venue: Sea Pines Country Club – Hilton Head, SC
Wedding Coordinator: Pamela Bartenfield with Petals by Pamela - Charleston, SC
Band: The Bueller Band – Nashville, TN
Transportation: Sea Pines Trolleys
Cake: Minette Rushing – Savannah Custom Cakes
Florist: Pamela Bartenfield with Petals by Pamela - Charleston, SC
Wedding Dress: Monique L’huillierRoma Sposa – Birmingham, MI
Brides Shoes: Kate Spade
Maids Dresses: Lula KateBella Bridesmaid
Bride’s Hair: Fringe Salon
Bride’s Makeup: Jessica Schefsick – SKINZIN - Bluffton, SC
Groom’s Suit: Custom Indochino
Groomsmen suits: Calvin Klein
 

May 22, 2013 - 6:48 am

Jessica Shefsick - Wow! You are so talented, these are just beautiful! I hope we get the opportunity to work together again. Would you mind emailing me the 10th picture down on the right? It’s of Erin’s profile. And, maybe one of all the girls? I’ll give you credit and you can even put your logo on the picture. Thank you, I would really appreciate that! Again, great to work with you. Hope to see you soon!

May 21, 2013 - 9:25 pm

Mary Ann Culbertson - Jennings you did a great job in capturing a beautiful wedding!

May 21, 2013 - 5:31 pm

Pamela Bartenfield - Niece Jennings. The photography is spectacular. You captured every detail so well. As you said, “The rain did not damper this wedding!” It was an honor to recommend you for the photographer and working with you and Brook. Auntie Pammie

May 21, 2013 - 4:51 pm

Amy Kay - Beautiful!

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I must say – I screamed out loud when Southern Weddings wanted to feature Mary Simms and Alex’s Wedding!  Thank you Emily and Southern Weddings!  Click on the link below for my first feature with Southern Weddings!

May 21, 2013 - 3:07 pm

Cathy Mayo - Jennings, This is awesome!!!! Congratulations…you are wonderful and now, everyone knows it!!! Love, Cathy

Erin & Zack | Engaged | Charleston, SC

Erin and Zack!  This couple has everything, love, laughter and big smiles!  They came in from Chicago, for an engagement session on the Tuesday before their wedding in Hilton Head on Saturday!  Boy was it a smart thing to do as this past Saturday was a rainy one and I couldn’t get many outdoor photos of the two of them!  I am working on their wedding now!  Stay tuned!  

May 7, 2013 - 3:11 pm

Serena - Oh my, these already brought tears of happiness to my eyes, I can hardly wait to see the wedding pictures! They do capture the love that radiates between them, just gorgeous!!! Thank you!!!

May 7, 2013 - 1:47 pm

Pamela Bartenfield - The photos are great! You captured their personalities. I can hear their laughter through the screen.

Ashley & Brian | I’on Creek Club Wedding | Charleston, SC

Ashley and Brian, might be the most passionate couple I have photographed!  I loved the emotion they showed and all the kisses that were exchanged between the two all day long!  Ashley and Brian live in DC but will soon move to Charleston!  What lucky people they are!  Ashley’s mother, during her toast, said that Ashley is the kind of girl who “lights up the room when she enters.”  I couldn’t agree with her more.  Brian is a kind hearted guy who adores his new wife Ashley.  Their wedding was filled with navy accents and I loved the runners on the tables.  Katie, of, Burlap Elephant, planned  every little detail for a smooth, fabulous event.  A favorite detail of mine, was the flask that Brian and his friends started to engrave when they get married and lose their bachelorhood.  The Creek Club at I’on is one of most beautiful places for a wedding: on the water with the stunning sunset.  Ashley and Brian had mentioned to me that they just wanted their reception to be a big fun party, and that it was!!!  Lots of great dancing and happy times!  Nautical touches and navy blue colors were clues that after the big dance party our couple would be whisked away on a boat!

Thank you Ashley and Brian for having me photograph your wedding!  I hope to see you soon in Charleston!!!

Venue: Creek Club at I’on -  Mt. Pleasant, SC
Wedding Coordinator: The Burlap Elephant- Katie Poole
Band: The Boomers
Cake: Publix - Charleston, SC
Florist: Charleston Flower Market – Charleston, SC
Wedding Dress: Hayden Olivia Bridal – Charlotte, NC
Maids Dresses: J. Crew
Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Vanity Salon – Kim Coleman - Charleston, SC
 

A special thanks to my second shooter, Sterling Sinclair Pickett.

April 23, 2013 - 12:13 pm

Candice - BEAUTIFUL job, Jennings! You know I LOVE me some Creek Club at I’On. Seeing your post brings back wonderful memories of our wedding there.