I could wax poetic about rainy wedding days for a while. They’re moody, dramatic, and romantic — all great elements for photography. I absolutely understand the sentiment that rain on your wedding day is good luck! That said, does it pose some photography challenges as well? Yes, especially if you really wanted outdoor portraits. But, when your ceremony site is as gorgeous inside as it is outside - it really makes it easier. The Cliffs at Glassy Chapel definitely checks that box!


James and Erin had an intimate wedding ceremony at the Cliffs at Glassy Chapel, and while they tied the knot, a storm from a hurricane offshoot rolled through the Upstate. Luckily, these two were ready to roll with the punches and show off how beautiful the interior of Glassy Chapel is! With all that stonework and natural light from the windows, it’s pretty easy to create beautiful wedding day portraits here, even if you can’t make it outdoors.


The couple held their reception in downtown Greenville, at Larkins’ L Room, in a relaxed, intimate affair complete with a delicious cupcake dessert bar. And guess what - the rain let up a little bit, and we got to get a few outdoor portraits in downtown Greenville after all!


James and Erin, I’m so grateful that you trusted me with your sweet, intimate wedding day. Best wishes to the two of you for many happy years together to come!

Rainy day at the Cliffs at Glassy Chapel
Rainy day at the Cliffs at Glassy Chapel
Rainy day mountain view
Details in and around the Cliffs at Glassy Chapel
bride and groom getting ready at the Cliffs at Glassy Chapel
Interior of a stone chapel with stained glass windows during a wedding ceremony.
A processional moment inside a rustic stone chapel with wooden pews and arched doorway.
Wedding ceremony attendees gather in a stone chapel with large windows and natural lighting.
Stone chapel interior with vaulted ceiling and arched windows during an intimate wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of a couple walking down the aisle in a rustic stone chapel.
Emotional moment captured during wedding reception in stone-walled venue.
Black and white photo of couple sharing intimate moment in stone hallway with chandelier.
Silhouetted couple standing in arched doorway of stone chapel.
Couple poses against stone wall backdrop at wedding venue.
bride and groom with the stonework of Glassy Chapel
Close-up of bridal bouquet with roses, greenery and delicate florals against white dress.
Side-by-side wedding photos in stone chapel showing color and black and white perspectives.
Comparison of color and black-white photos showing couple in stone chapel setting.
Larkins Cabaret Room reception setup
wedding day cupcake bar
A celebratory toast takes place at a rustic bar venue with exposed beams and vintage decor.
Wedding guests gather around a cocktail table for drinks and conversation in an industrial-style venue.
Wedding party members raise glasses in a toast during reception celebration.
Bride and groom in downtown Greenville on a rainy day
A couple poses against a dark textured wall with a pastel floral bouquet.

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