Mountain Views and Vintage Gowns


I'm blessed to have the opportunity to photograph at Pretty Place Chapel multiple times of year -- it stuns in every season and kind of weather. However, I couldn't have dialed it in any more perfectly for Sydney and Jake's September nuptials! The couple planned a wedding day that was simple and faith focused, choosing to let the beauty of creation serve as the backdrop as they took communion together and said their vows.


If you know anything about me, you'll know that I'm a huge fan of all things vintage and incorporating personal meaning into a day - so I mean it when I say Sydney's vintage wedding gown was my favorite detail of this entire wedding! The bride's aunt lovingly reworked this elegant dress into a bespoke ball gown that felt timeless, yet fresh and perfect for Sydney. I could not be more obsessed!


The pair said their I do's surrounded by their friends and family and marvelous views of the Blue Ridge mountains, then made the short trek to Traveler's Rest, SC, to continue the celebration at Top Soil Restaurant - another example of modern vintage goodness - for food and fellowship.


Congratulations, Sydney & Jake -- wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!

Empty open-air stone chapel with wooden pews and a cross overlooking misty mountain landscape.
Mountain chapel wedding ceremony with cross altar and plaque reading May a sense of the presence of God.
Woman in black dress adjusts grooms boutonniere on mountain overlook before wedding ceremony.
Smiling groom in navy suit has boutonniere pinned to lapel before outdoor mountain wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of a bride having her lace wedding dress fastened, featuring elegant chain back detail.
Happy bride in lace wedding gown smiling joyfully while getting ready for her wedding day.
Close-up of a bride's hands showing an elegant diamond engagement ring on her finger against a lace wedding dress.
A bridesmaid adjusts the lace veil of a bride in a white wedding gown before the ceremony.
Bride in white lace gown and veil surrounded by bridesmaids and flower girl holding hands in a circle.
Open-air mountain chapel with wooden cross, stone altar, and scenic misty mountain views during an outdoor wedding ceremony.
A ring bearer carries a black Ring Security briefcase at a wedding ceremony.
Groom walks down the aisle of a rustic stone chapel with wooden beam ceilings during a wedding ceremony.
Groom in navy suit smiling at wedding altar with large wooden cross and mountain views backdrop.
Bride and groom walking down the aisle in a rustic white chapel during their wedding ceremony.
Black and white wedding ceremony photo inside a hilltop chapel with a cross and mountain views.
Bride and groom share their first kiss at an outdoor wedding ceremony with a wooden cross backdrop.
Outdoor wedding ceremony at a mountain chapel with a wooden cross, bride in white gown, groom embracing best man.
Groom smiling at veiled bride during outdoor wedding ceremony with officiant and groomsman in background.
Wedding guests seated outdoors, smiling couple in foreground, woman holding bouquet, man in tan suit, stone backdrop.
Wedding ceremony at Camp Greenville outdoor chapel with cross, mountains in background, viewed through stone arch entrance.
Bride and groom exchange vows before a wooden cross at an outdoor mountain wedding ceremony.
Groom placing wedding ring on bride's finger during outdoor ceremony, bride in lace dress.
A couple exchanges vows at a mountaintop outdoor wedding chapel with a wooden cross.
Joyful bride and groom walk down aisle before large wooden cross at mountain wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom share a kiss on a mountain overlook, with a close-up portrait showing their joyful smiles.
Smiling bride and groom stand on a rocky mountain overlook, bride holding a cascading bouquet.
Smiling bride and groom hold hands on rocky mountain overlook in wedding attire.
Bride and groom hold hands on a rocky mountain summit with sweeping green valley views below.
Bride in lace gown holding bouquet on rocky mountain overlook beside groom in navy suit with pink tie.
Smiling bride in lace wedding gown and veil holds cascading bouquet with mountain views behind her.
Black and white photo of bride in ball gown standing on rocky mountain overlook with vast views.
Bride and groom embrace while overlooking stunning green mountain landscape on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sitting on a mountain cliff edge, overlooking a vast forested valley.
Bride and groom sharing a romantic kiss on a mountaintop with lace veil blowing in the wind.
Couple standing before a wooden cross at an open-air mountain chapel with scenic views.
Wedding reception details featuring a white cake, candlelit booth, welcome sign, and lace fabric with candles.
Wedding reception appetizers displayed on wooden boards including smoked salmon bites and sandwiches.
Joyful bride and groom in navy suit make grand entrance into rustic wedding reception venue.
Bride and groom share first dance surrounded by guests at elegant indoor wedding reception.
Bride feeds groom wedding cake at reception beside an elegant single-tier white frosted cake.
Wedding reception scene with groom seated at table while bridesmaid gives a heartfelt speech.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sharing first dance kiss at wedding reception.

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Bride and groom embracing on rocky mountain summit with stunning green valley views at sunrise.

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