Briana & Joe had plans to hold their January wedding ceremony on a mountaintop, with reception at the Westin Poinsett Hotel in downtown Greenville. Well… Mother Nature, even in the South, sometimes has tricks up her sleeve. When a rare blanket of snow coated the ground the day before the two were to tie the knot, it became clear that a change of scenery was needed for safety and practicality. Luckily, the Westin Poinsett Hotel was able to help accommodate, and became the venue for both their ceremony and reception.


Briana and Joe are fortunately awesome people who know how to roll with the punches, and we enjoyed the surprise snow - even venturing up to the Westin rooftop to take advantage of the wintery wonderland landscape. Those few moments up there exposed in the wind were up there with the coldest moments I’ve ever experienced, but even in their wedding attire, these two showed that love is all you need to weather the storm.

Aerial view of snow-covered urban buildings and architecture in winter.
Snowy cityscape with modern buildings and streets viewed from above.
Exterior view of The Westin hotel entrance with icicles hanging from above on a winter day.
An elegant white wedding dress hangs in a gold frame with navy blue pointed toe flats displayed below.
Wedding details featuring a delicate handkerchief and jewelry on white fabric.
Black and white photos of wedding preparation moments in an elegant room.
A black and white wedding photo capturing a tender moment in a bright hallway.
A formal preparation scene with bow ties and tuxedos being adjusted in a mirror.
Candid black and white photo of celebratory moments being captured on smartphones.
Groomsmen in formal attire gather around for drinks during wedding preparations.
Westin Poinsett Hotel's Gold Ballroom set up for a wedding ceremony
An ornate glass candleholder and gold decor accent a wedding reception table.
Westin Poinsett Hotel Wedding Ceremony in the Gold Ballroom
A wedding ceremony in an elegant ballroom with chandelier and floral-lined aisle.
Westin Poinsett Hotel Wedding Ceremony in the Gold Ballroom
Westin Poinsett Hotel Wedding Ceremony in the Gold Ballroom
A wedding ceremony in a grand ballroom with elegant drapes and architectural details.
A romantic wedding moment captured through a doorframe in warm lighting.
A black and white wedding photo showing a couple embracing in a hallway with decorative patterned carpet.
An intimate wedding moment captured through a doorframe under an ornate ceiling light fixture.
Bridesmaids in light blue dresses holding burgundy and white floral bouquets on brick pavement.
Wedding party of bridesmaids in pale blue dresses holding elegant floral bouquets.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos pose on brick steps outside a historic building.
Groomsmen in black tuxedos walking and laughing together outdoors.
Bride and groom wedding portraits on a snowy rooftop at sunset
Bride and groom wedding portraits on a snowy rooftop at sunset
Bride and groom wedding portraits at the Westin Poinsett Hotel on a snowy rooftop at sunset
Winter wedding photos showing couple with flowing veil against snowy rooftop backdrop.
Romantic sunset wedding portrait with couple holding pink and red bouquet.
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Bride in white dress with fur shawl holds cascading bouquet against snowy backdrop.
Black and white wedding photo diptych showing formal portraits and intimate moments.
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A joyful wedding couple exits through an arched doorway with the bride holding up her bouquet.
Wedding guests dancing together in an elegant ballroom with chandeliers.
A white tiered wedding cake with pink flowers and a couple cutting it together.
Poinsett Hotel Rooftop with a bride and groom in the snow
A romantic moment captured in elevator mirrors at a wedding venue.
Wedding guests dancing and celebrating with raised arms on the dance floor.
Wedding guests clapping and dancing in formal attire under a crystal chandelier.
Black and white photo of wedding celebration with guests raising hands overhead.
Black and white photo of newlyweds dancing on a checkered floor.

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