Carolina Inn Weddings: Stephanie and Scott are married!

There's a corner of my heart set aside for couples who get married at the Carolina Inn because that's where Frank and I got married years and years ago. It's such a special place for us. Anytime we get to shoot there, it is always a pleasure. And when we have clients like Stephanie and Scott, we're just in seventh heaven. The inn was the busiest I've ever seen it -- two weddings, a prom and a good-size corporate party all going on more or less at once, but the staff was on top of everything, even when the threat of rain forced some last-minute reconfiguring of spaces. So while things were hopping downstairs, the atmosphere upstairs where Stephanie and her bridesmaids got dressed was much more relaxed.

In true Carolina Girl fashion, Stephanie choose the perfect shade of blue for her eight bridesmaids' dresses.

What would a wedding be without giggly flower girls...

...and a reluctant ring bearer?

Love these two shots of the couple with their grandmothers.

Quite the color-coordinated (and good-looking) wedding party, right?

Rachel Hamm and her team at Bliss by Sam did a great job of coordinating the ceremony. Here's the wedding party lined up, ready to go.

I think we were all holding our breath, hoping that the rain that was threatening to pour would hold off.

It did.  :)

Best. Recessional. Ever.  I couldn't pick a favorite.

We had just enough time for a few couple portraits and the wedding party shots before the rain poured down.

A sampling of all the Carolina Blue and orange-accented details, featuring another edible work of art by the always-amazing Lorie at Simply Cakes.

Jason at Island Sound did a great job keeping everyone on their feet all night.

Stephanie and Scott welcomed quite a few kids to the reception. I think they had as much fun as the adults did. Who doesn't love the Casper Slide (Part 2)?

Ah...so inspiring to see the older generation passing along dance tips to the whipper-snappers.

I think he's got it.

So does the flower girl...

until a nap calls.

Last dance.

Whether it's walking down an aisle or making their grand exit from the reception, Stephanie and Scott are one couple who really know how to make an exit!

Stephanie and Scott, thanks for letting us share your amazing wedding day!