Since everyone has enjoyed reading Holly & Chad’s wedding story view it here: https://richbell.com/for-better-or-worse-in-sickness-and-in-health-chad-hollys-incredible-wedding-day-2/ Here are some of the photos from the Bridal Shoot, two days before the wedding. This shoot was at beautiful Boone Hall Plantation in Mt. Pleasant. Holly looked absolutely gorgeous, as she did on her wedding day!
When I met with Chad and Holly about photographing their wedding, I would have never thought things would turn out the way they did! Their engagement session was lots of fun. Holly’s bridal portrait session was on Wednesday, just 2 days before the wedding. (View Holly’s Bridal Portraits: https://richbell.com/hollys-bridal-portraits/) We spoke about plans for the wedding, specifics about the timeline and other plans for the day. Then on Friday, I got a call from Holly’s mom, Neva. I knew immediately by the tone of her voice something very serious was wrong. She told me Chad was in a serious car accident early that morning, in which he flipped his car 4 times! He has a fractured his L1 vertabrae, so he couldn’t stand or even sit up. Somehow they convinced the hospital to transport Chad to the Francis Marion Hotel, so he and Holly could get married. The ceremony was Chad’s hotel suite surrounded by their parents, the wedding party, a videographer, Mell Bell and myself, with Melanie Epps Murray performing the ceremony. Chad and Holly then spend some time together, while the wedding party walked in to the processional. Guests sat waiting for the ceremony to start, some of them not knowing anything about the accident. The Officiant then told everyone the news and the video was played. There were many tears shed watching the video of Chad and Holly say their I Do’s just minutes before upstairs. Permanent Vacation played Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” as the wedding party and all Virginia Tech Grads ran with Holly (just like when the football team takes the field)! Holly was surrounded by family and friends showing their love and support, while others went upstairs to see Chad. Holly was so strong through the night. She was overwhelmed about cutting the cake without Chad. So her sister wiped her tears and the brides maids joined her to cut the cake and feed Holly her bite of cake. Everyone danced and had a fabulous time, watching Holly and her bridesmaids join the band onstage. What a night… Chad and Holly truly showed what it means when you say the vows, for better or worse, in sickness and in health… Congratulations Holly Ryffel and Chad Dennis, your love is beautiful!
Lauren & Michael’s wedding at Dunes West had some much character! It was a great representation of them, their love and how much fun they are! You guys ROCK!
Lauren & Noah said their vows at Harboside East on a warm Friday evening in August. The view of the Arthur Ravenel Jr Bridge provided a beautiful background. They are such a sweet couple and it was truly my honor to photograph their special day!
Can’t wait to photograph their wedding May 2013 at Brays Island, SC!
Tara and Andy chose Charleston for their destination wedding and the fabulous Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina. It was quite a hot day, so I was pleasantly surprised to find the reception was in the ballroom. Everything was wonderful!
Caitlin and Nick were so excited about their wedding photos that they rented a Party Bus to go take photos between the wedding and reception, which were both at awesome locations! It was HOT outside but they were real troopers about it! The reception had some of the funniest entrances by a wedding party ever! Good times!
Larissa & Ryan wanted to have a relaxed, romantic day that is about them and their commitment to each other. They chose to have a small ceremony that was more personal. We went on a lovely walk and took photos along the way. And thank you, again, Larissa for choosing such a beautiful veil!
Lauren & Garrett wanted their wedding to reflect their Southern roots, strong family bonds, and modern vintage style. Lauren described the style as southern chic. It was a happy day with lots of friends and family!
It was a day of crazy weather. But thankfully, we had enough breaks and they were perfectly timed so we were able to get lots of great photos! I love these guys and their story. They’ve been together since high school and been apart for a long time through college. So excited to see them start their life together!
