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The gorgeous view during their ceremony!

Thank you to all of our wonderful vendors!  Please take the time to visit their websites.

Photography: Carmen Ash Photography

Day of Coordinator: Southern Chic Weddings

Catering: Cru Catering

Flowers: The Flower Cottage

Transportation: Charleston Rickshaw

DJ: Lee Edwards Entertainment

Cake: Sweet Smith Bakery

Venue: SC Aquarium

]]> http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/07/kendra-and-allens-beach-ceremony/feed/ 0 http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/06/mark-and-ashley-tied-the-knot/ http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/06/mark-and-ashley-tied-the-knot/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2010 15:11:15 +0000 admin http://carmenash.com/blog/?p=2556 Mark Kassouf and Ashley Yount tied the knot on May 1, 2010 at Risen Christ Lutheran Church in Myrtle Beach, SC.  The couple was married by Mark’s father, which made the ceremony that much more memorable and emotional.  The service was followed by a reception at the always beautiful Pine Lakes Country Club.  One of my absolute favorite details was when I saw that all of Mark’s groomsmen were wearing black and white Chuck Taylor’s!  Before the ceremony, Mark even gave his dad a pair and he actually wore them under his robe while marrying them.  It’s always a relief to me when the couple and the bridal party are excited to take pictures!  When everyone is involved and excited like they were, it shows through in their final images!!

You guys make a beautiful couple!  Thank you for allowing me to be there with you!!

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All of the groomsmen wore Chucks!!  AWESOME!

What a fun cake!!

I love that crazy look in the groom’s brother’s eyes!!  (the guy to the left of the groom)

]]> http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/06/mark-and-ashley-tied-the-knot/feed/ 0 http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/06/dena-forbes-evan-mcmullen-wedding/ http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/06/dena-forbes-evan-mcmullen-wedding/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:07:16 +0000 admin http://carmenash.com/blog/?p=2533 Dena has been a friend of mine since high school and it was such an honor to photograph one of the most memorable days in her life! The two were married on April 24, 2010 at her parent’s home in Socastee, SC.  It started off as a somewhat overcast day and quickly moved to rainy!  If Dena was stressed, you couldn’t tell.  She seemed so calm and focused on the fact that she was about to marry her soul mate.  Evan is such an amazing man and absolutely adores Dena.  I am so happy for the two of you and wish you many years together!

What sexy shoes!!  Love it!!

]]> http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/06/dena-forbes-evan-mcmullen-wedding/feed/ 0 http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/05/madeline-and-joe-tie-the-knot/ http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/05/madeline-and-joe-tie-the-knot/#comments Fri, 21 May 2010 03:24:55 +0000 admin http://carmenash.com/blog/?p=2360 Madeline Ortiz and Joe Rich were married at Litchfield Golf Club in Litchfield Beach, SC.  A gorgeous and sunny day for a wedding, April 10, 2010 the couple wed under the oaks.  We couldn’t have ordered everything more perfect!

Madeline’s favorite part “was when Joe and I were introduced as husband and wife. It was happiness and a feeling of “yes now we can go and have fun”… all the stress I felt just melted away.”

“The reason we chose to go with Carmen Ash Photography for our photos was quite simple; we liked her portfolio. We liked that her photos had a natural and un-staged look, if that makes sense. We knew she had a fun side to her sessions and we saw it in our engagement photos. Everyone raved about those and I’m sure we’ll love the wedding photos too!” ~ Madeline

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Every detail of their wedding was filled with style, elegance and class.  From their beautiful flowers and cake, to the candy stations, right down to Jilian’s shoes!  Though the weather was a little chilly, everyone had a great time at the wedding and taking pictures!  It actually made for some cute shots because the bridesmaids were all wearing the groomsman’s coats and the grooms were holding their flowers!  We captured some  amazing images and I am so thankful to have been apart of their wedding day!  Thank you Jilian and Robert!

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My assistant, Robbie, was given a disposable camera to use by the bride’s grandmother!  Robbie, being the sweet guy that he is, made it a point to back up many of the shots that he was taking with the grandmother’s camera!  It was too funny!  At one point during the ceremony, I looked over and Robbie, looking as professional as possible, was taking a couple pictures with his new camera!

Thank you to all of their VENDORS…

Ceremony/Reception: Debordieu Club

Flowers: Blossom Events

Cake: Incredible Edibles

]]> http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/05/jilian-and-robert-tie-the-knot/feed/ 0 http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/04/selina-bjs-10-year-renewal/ http://carmenash.com/blog/2010/04/selina-bjs-10-year-renewal/#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 17:44:20 +0000 admin http://carmenash.com/blog/?p=2086 Selina and BJ Bennett renewed their marriage vowels on January 2nd, 2010 at the Grande Dunes Ocean Club in Myrtle Beach, SC.  Selina and BJ  traveled from Kansas and were accompanied by their family and closest friends from all over the country to help celebrate in this beautiful and very intimate ceremony!  They are very blessed to have so many family and friends that were involved with the renewal; BJ’s father was even the officiant over the ceremony.

Everything came together perfectly!  It was a gorgeous sunny day, a little cold, but with a blue sky like that you can’t complain too much!  Here are some of my favorite moments…

Every bride should have a sexy bird cage veil like this!

Their son walked Selina down the isle.

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Flowers: Mark Gladden with M. Gladden Designs

Video: Hart to Heart Media

DJ: Larry Green with Music on the Strand

Caitlin Beidler with Redemption Art painted a live painting during their entire wedding reception!

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Kristen moved to Charleston, SC to attend the College of Charleston and decided to stay after graduation to work.  She moved around a couple of times, and little did she know her final apartment would lead her to her husband!  Ellis moved into the same apartment complex soon after starting his Coast Guard career.  With a mutual love for dogs, Kristen adopted a spunky golden lab and Ellis a lackadaisical St. Bernard.  While out walking their new best friends, they met!  The dogs hit it off right away and they were forced to go to the dog park many, many times!!  That weekend they spent hours walking their dogs, and starting a friendship that would quickly grow.  As sappy as it may seem, Kristen knew Ellis was the one for her; I also agreed the first time I met him!

Eventually, Ellis received orders to move to Norfolk, VA. As hard as it was, this only made their feelings deeper and confirmed what they knew to be true all along.  Ellis proposed to Kristen in Virginia Beach two days after Christmas 2008 and on November 14, 2009 they were married.

Kristen, I am so so proud of who you have become.  You are beautiful inside and out, and I love you more than words can describe.  You have been a dear friend for almost 25 years.  I can’t wait to raise our children together and watch our hair turn gray!  God has blessed you with an amazing man.  A man who adores you and will be an awesome father.  Always RESPECT him.

Ellis, I couldn’t have ordered a more perfect man for Kristen.  You are loving, godly and patient.  I can’t wait for you guys to be close by, so that we will be able to get to know you better.  Always LOVE her.

I love you both.  Enjoy some of my favorite moments from your wedding and don’t miss the slide-show at the end!

I wore that feather veil at my rehearsal!

Caleb and I stole their “get away cart” for a quick joy ride!

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Ceremony: Belin Methodist Church, Murrells Inlet, SC

Reception: Litchfield Country Club, Litchfield, SC

Flowers: Mark Gladden with M. Gladden Designs

Cake: Janet Adams, The Cake Lady

They exchanged wedding vows on  November 7, 2009 at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist on Broad Street in Charleston, SC.  The ceremony was followed by a reception at the Francis Marion Hotel.

Damian’s uncle is the famous fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo.  Carmen designed the bridesmaid’s and mother’s dresses for the wedding.

Carmen & Carmen!

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