It has been such a long time since I have been on my blog, as everyone that is in this industry can say, it has been a very busy couple of months, I had to take a few hours really days to come back and post this wedding that I just photographed, at Magnolia Plantation for Sara & James.
Sara is from Mullins, South Carolina and James is originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. We met in college and have been together ever since. We are now currently living in Johannesburg where I work in marketing and graphic design and James works as Marketing director for a sports agency.
James and I chose Charleston because of its history. We wanted a classic yet rustic feel with a relaxed and fun environment. The Magnolia Plantation Carriage House was just that place. We fell in love with Charleston’s beautiful oak trees and its centuries of history. We chose July 23, 2011 as our wedding day because it is the perfect time of the year to have an outdoor wedding service. The flowers were in bloom and the cool breeze that came off of the Ashley River was amazing. We had a vision in mind to create a very romantic, candle lit wedding at sunset. Our service was at 6:00pm under a large live oak tree overlooking the Ashley river with a beautiful reception inside a 100 year old carriage house. I chose the colors blush pink and candlelight yellow to give it a more romantic feel. The yellow tables with brushed pink hydrangeas and cherry blossom centerpieces surrounded by tons of candles was more beautiful than I had imagined. My wedding was a dream come true and my own little Charleston Fairy tale.
Well said Sara & James, thank you for having me has a historian in capturing your magical day…! Please enjoy this amazing images,
My Very Best,
Michel
These photographs are absolutely beautiful. You have managed to capture the beauty as well as the emotion of the wedding. Thank you for taking so much care with the images you have created. Having the good looks of James and Sara is certainly an advantage, but you caught the cameo moments which made the wedding a truly memorable occassion. Thank you so much.
Belinda,
Your words are heartfelt, and I so, so appreciative for that, honestly this paragraph you created thus far is one of the best I have ever read. We must have the same type of great body organ, that is a great heart….!
Blessings,
Michel
What a wonderful wedding day and such a beautiful place! both James and Sara look so happy and we pray for all God’s blessings in the years to come!
Love,
Beth and Bob
Thank you. The sampling of photos make the anticipation of the Wedding Album seem like Christmas. You certainly captured the many moments of happiness, love, emotion, excitement and, well, you get the “Picture”. I truly feel in my heart that Sara’s hopes and dreams of the perfect wedding and reception were realized! and you captured it on film. Many Thanks, Mark and Julie.
Mark & Julie,
Very nice thank you and yes the photos are amazing, I am very happy with what I have captured and you all were so great to work with, many thanks for taking the time to post your comment, I am very grateful.
My Very Best,
Michel
I would just like to personally say thank you to Michel who did an amazing job capturing the special moments at mine and James’ wedding. We had an amazing time and I am so happy that we have such great photos to always look at and remember our magical time!
Thanks so much to all of our family and friends for coming to Charleston for the weekend! I hope you had as much fun as we did! It was a special night and wouldn’t have been the same without everyone that was there!
I can’t wait to see all the final pictures! Again thanks Michel – you are so very talented and amazing at what you do!
Sincerely,
The Bride and Groom
James and Sara Maclachlan
Hey Sarah & James,
You both are very nice, I am so, so glad you are both very happy with it, many thanks for taking the time to post this, and it was a honor and a privilege for me to be a part of such a special day.
Always My Very Best,
Michel