Magnolia Plantation Wedding | After being wedding photographers for nearly a decade in California, becoming a Charleston wedding photographer was an easy transition when it came to beautiful portrait locations, but having the opportunity to capture weddings at some of our dream Charleston wedding venues, was a little more complicated, hence moving here just before COVID bringing our industry to a halt.

With that being said, this has been our year of crossing off our bucket list venues one by one, starting with this breathtaking Magnolia Plantation wedding. We met Mikaela and Mitchell nearly two years ago when they began their wedding planning and were counting down the days with them until we had them in front of our cameras. Last fall, we met them for a gorgeous downtown Charleston engagement session, and we immediately knew these two were meant for one another!

The day of their wedding is a beautiful spring day; if you know us, spring is our favorite time of year here in Charleston! The weather is fantastic, everything is in bloom, and the entire city smells heavenly! We met all the girls at the Isle of Palms beach house. Everything was so calm and relaxed, with all the girls upstairs getting ready and the guys hanging out poolside.

We drove the ancient oak tree-lined road into Magnolia Plantation. Tucked away in the plantation house, all the girls hid in the bridal suite. Just before the ceremony, Mikaela and Mitchell shared the most romantic first touch and exchanged private vows and a prayer.

Mitchell would do anything for Mikaela. He absolutely adores her, and that adoration was apparent from the first moment we met them! From their first kiss as husband and wife to all the evening celebrations, this was a gorgeous day from beginning to end. Congratulations, Mitchell and Mikaela, and thank you for allowing us the honor of capturing your Magnolia Plantation wedding!

VENUE: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
PLANNER: Seeds of Love Planning
PHOTOGRAPHY: Laura and Rachel Photography
WEDDING DRESS DESIGNER: KYHA Studios
GROOM & GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Jos. A. Bank
BRIDESMAIDS ATTIRE: Sachin & Babi
HAIR & MAKEUP: Charleston Bridal Collab
FLORAL DESIGN: Festoon
CATERING: Salthouse Catering
LIVE PAINTER: Nicole Schmitz Studio
DESSERT: The Mixing Bowl
RENTALS: Snyder Events