Dillon + Carla

"Dillon and Carla met a few weeks before Christmas in 2013 when a mutual friend invited them both to a tacky Christmas sweater party. It was not love at first sight. Dillon was wearing a long sleeve turtle neck that was a few sizes too small and Carla was concerned that he may be too much for her quiet, laid back personality. Their lives had crossed paths several times before but neither had ever really introduced themselves to the other. They had both had a few of the same college classes and were working at the same hospital. Dillon got up enough courage to ask Carla for her number the first night they met. After only a few weeks, they became inseparable. Dillon got up the courage to tell Carla that he loved her on May 9, 2014 although they did not make their relationship official until September of 2014. Dillon waited exactly one year from the day he said “I love you” to ask the greater question of, “Will you marry me?"

I am so excited about y'all getting married! It was so much fun meeting y'all and hanging out!! - Ashah

Lauren + Michael

Venue: The Corry House

Florist: Le Petit Jardin

Caterer: Hallie Jane's Catering

Cake Artist: Cake Design by Debra

Music: The Brandy Brothers

Makeup and Hair: Zapien's Backstage

Second Photographer: Jeremy Ransom

"We both grew up in Aiken, SC -- only a few streets away from one another. We went to the same middle school and high school. Having mutual friends, we often would spend time together in groups. While at Wofford College, we began spending more and more time together. There, our friendship blossomed into love."

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Harris + Barber:)

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What was your first dance song?

"All I Want Is You" (We fell in love with this song from the "Juno" soundtrack and made a special request of the band)

What was your father/daughter song?

"What a Wonderful World" - performed at same time as mother/son dance

What was your mother/son song?

"What a Wonderful World" - performed at same time as father/daughter dance

How did you feel when you saw each other for the first time on the wedding day?

From Lauren

"I was so excited to see Michael and still remember walking, head down, to where he was standing with his back to me. When I grabbed his hand, I felt a variety of emotions -- nervousness for him to see me in my dress, excitement to "officially" start the day, and a sense of calm to be sharing in the day with him. I treasure the special moment we got to share, just the two of us. I am so grateful that a "first look" was suggested to us."

From Michael:

"I had so many positive emotions as I stood waiting to see Lauren at the "first look." I had not seen the dress until the moment she came and grabbed my hand. Earlier in the day I was rife with anticipation to have that memory of Lauren in her dress. After Lauren was there, our countdown cue began. 1..2..3, then there she was; stunning in her dress. She was so beautiful, beyond any expectations I could have placed on the moment. I felt truly blessed to be marrying this wonderful woman."

If you could do it all over again, would you change anything?

"We would not change anything about the day -- it was exactly how we had pictured it. All of our vendors went out of their way to make our day special. We were so happy with the end result after so many months of planning."

Do you have any advice to other brides & grooms?

"Take it all in -- the day goes by so quickly. Enjoy the celebration -- what a wonderful experience it is to have your most cherished friends and family in one place. Remember what the day is about -- not everything will go exactly as planned and that is okay. You are starting a new adventure with your best friend, and the best stories can be found in the imperfections."

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

"We spent the first part of the honeymoon relaxing on the beach at St. Simons Island, GA and finished the week strolling through Savannah, GA."

Lauren & Michael, Thank you for choosing me as your photographer! It was such an honor. Y'all were so much fun to hang out with!