In Georgia, there is a beach that holds fascinatingly large driftwood. It makes such a romantic backdrop. You have to navigate a very wooded path. Seafoam and errant vegetation caused quite the predicament in the effort to keep her white dress white.


As a Jekyll Island wedding photographer, I was overjoyed when Erica and Brian requested that I photograph their wedding at one of my favorite South Georgia wedding settings. Jekyll Island, located just off the coast of Brunswick, is recognized for its magnificent beaches, historic sites, and stunning scenery, making it an ideal setting for a romantic wedding ceremony.


The weather had other plans for Erica and Brian's wedding day. When I arrived at the hotel on the morning of their wedding, there was a steady downpour. Erica's expression was filled with worry as she worried she wouldn't be able to have her ideal beach wedding or take couples photographs on the adjacent driftwood beach.

Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.


Despite the bleak outlook, Erica and Brian remained upbeat and resolved to make the most of their wedding day. They chose to hold their ceremony indoors, in front of their closest friends and family. Erica and Brian committed their love and dedication to each other throughout the ceremony, which was filled with sincere feelings and tears of delight.


As the wedding concluded, the rain began to subside, giving us a brief window of opportunity for a couples picture session. Erica and Brian were eager to take advantage of the chance and joined me on the beach, despite the rainy and muddy circumstances.

Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.

Despite the rain, the driftwood beach was a beautiful setting for their wedding photographs. The rain gave a somber and romantic ambiance to the photographs, and the cloudy sky's subdued colors made for a lovely backdrop for the couple's portraits.


Erica and Brian were naturals in front of the camera, and their love for one another was evident in every shot. We took candid and staged photographs, featuring passionate hugs and tender kisses. Although the rain was a difficulty, it just contributed to the beauty and passion of their wedding images.

We finished the couple's picture session as the sun began to set and returned to the hotel. Despite the wet start to their wedding day, Erica and Brian's wedding was a lovely and unforgettable event, and I was thrilled to be their Jekyll Island wedding photographer.


I couldn't help but feel appreciative as I departed the hotel that evening for the opportunity to shoot such a remarkable moment. While the rain was disappointing for Erica and Brian, it contributed to the uniqueness and beauty of their wedding day. And as their South Georgia wedding photographer, I was able to capture the love and passion of their big day in a way that they will remember for years to come.


I couldn't help but feel appreciative as I departed the hotel that evening for the opportunity to shoot such a remarkable moment. While the rain was disappointing for Erica and Brian, it contributed to the uniqueness and beauty of their wedding day. As their South Georgia wedding photographer, I was able to capture the love and passion of their special day in a way that they will remember for years.


Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
Wedding Photography - Driftwood beach - Jekyll Island, Georgia.
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