When Brandon first saw Lizzy from across the pool in their apartment complex he was immediately drawn to her. She has a smile that lights up a room and it lit up his life that day. They were just neighbors but Brandon decided he had to figure out how to ask her out. I guess there was a mutual attraction because their first date ended up being some serious chill time at that pool. When I asked them where their official first date was, neither of them could remember. They just had fond memories at the pool and they thought shortly after they went out in downtown Charlotte for dinner. It was almost automatic, the attraction, the friendship, their families…. everything just seemed to fit and make sense. Five years later and these two laid back love birds tied the knot in Charleston!

Their wedding was a dream come true! Like literally a dream unfolding before you, it was stunning!  From their intimate first look where they exchanged letters to their walk down the aisle surrounded by their beautiful friends and family. It seemed as though every where you turned guests where dabbing the tears that began to fall down their cheeks. Tears of joy, excitement and most of all love for the new Mr. & Mrs. During their ceremony you could hear the wind whistle softly through the trees that enclosed around them at Lowndes Grove Plantation. Looking left, looking right. straight ahead or behind you was filled with beauty. From those whistling trees, to the plantation it’s self and to the dock surrounded by the sound, it was absolutely flawless.

Brandon + Lizzy where married in a beautiful place, but it takes about half a second to recognize how beautiful these two are! (Sorry for calling you beautiful Brandon!) They are just as amazing on the inside as they are on the outside. I’m sure their large wedding parties can attest to that but just in case now is your chance to see it all here.  We played a little before heading over to Lowndes for the day. Robes and confetti start every day off just right! Sweet momma loving on her bride!

Assistance is always appreciated and these ladies did it with style! One of my favorite moments of the day. It was just too sweet for words when they first saw one another.  Oh hi friends!  My girl Taylor Rae got captured this cool shot and I’m loving all the negative space. 🙂
I love how proud Lizzy’s daddy looks walking her down the aisle to Brandon. It melts my heart.
This was moments after they said “I do” and the look on Lizzy’s face easily made this my favorite, most memorable moment! This tent is EVERYTHINGGGG!
Successful dip right there Brandon! Did I mention we all went to middle school and high school together! It was a surreal experience capturing the happiness of a friend I’ve known for so long!

Thank you Lizzy + Brandon for allowing me to capture your oh so gorgeous day! It was such a joy capturing the happiness you two bring to your friends, family and of course to one another!

The Team: Photographer- Mekina Saylor Weddings , Photographer- Taylor Rae, Hair +Make-up- Lashes and Lace Bridal, Venue- Lowndes Grove Plantation, Planner- Sweet Grass Social, Florist-Branch Design Studio, Dress- Monique Lhuillier , Bridesmaids Dresses- Allure Bridesmaids , Wedding Shoes- Badgley Mischka Shoes, Cake Bakery- Fish Restaurant Charleston, Band- Super Deluxe

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Mekina Saylor is an International Wedding Photographer located in the Greater New York City Area who enjoys capturing fun couples in love.
For more information visit www.mekinasaylor.com