wedding photography – Page 5 – Rich Bell Photography

1920’s-Themed wedding at Riviera Theater in Downtown Charleston

November 18, 2008/in weddings/by admin

Joe and Madalyn through a 1920s-themed wedding at the Riviera Theater, and people dressed all out for it! The Riviera has some of the most interesting architecture and floor design in Charleston. The wedding can be held right in the theater-style seating. The front curtain can then open right up into one of the best ballrooms in Charleston. Click here to see their whole album.

The hats were a nice touch.

Madalyn had great jewelry to accent her theme.

This hallway is a dream for a photographer. Columns of light! Who has collumns of light??

Riviera Theater adds a great touch for a wedding by putting the bride and groom's name up in lights on the Marquee.

Madalyn changed into and awesome theme dress for the reception. Oh, and more light columns. I love those things.

You can view Madalyn and Joe’s full wedding album design: Click Here

West Ashley House, Catholic Church, Folly Beach, & Downtown Reception (whew!)

November 11, 2008/in weddings/by admin

Nicole and Michael packed it out at their wedding! Their wedding was at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, followed by pictures on the Beach, and then a trolley to the Harbour Club Downtown for the Reception!

Nicole was the most chill bride I've worked with in a while. All the ladies where getting ready at her house, champagne in hand, and feeling good.

Nicole was the most chill bride I've worked with in a while. All the ladies were getting ready at her house, champagne in hand, and feeling good.

Absolutely Charleston provided transportation for the wedding party that date. Their Trolleys add a great flavor to a wedding with multiple locations. Champagne kept flowing 🙂

Michael and his entourage were at Folly Beach early. Our new photographer Steve headed up their portraits.

Nicole enters. Our Lady of Good Counsel is a cute little chapel that has a pronounced "Folly Beach Feel".

Nicole had a Church Dress and a Beach & Reception dress.

Michael jumped the gun a little on this one when he helped Nicole with her garter.

I'm thinking this might be a good first page for the album 😉

The weather was so nice, that the tent was barely necessary, but the rooftop party with dinner downstairs was a blast. Steve took this picture from The Rooftop Bar at Vendue next door.

You can view Nicole and Michael’s full wedding album design: Click Here

Kara and Stephen’s wedding at Lexington Baptist Church and the Columbia Marriott

October 28, 2008/in weddings/by admin

(post by Valerie Schooling)

On October 11th, I packed up all my photo-gear into the miata, and traveled to Kara and Stephen’s wedding in Columbia! Their wedding ceremony was at Lexington Baptist Church – a very neat church! Their reception was at the Columbia Marriott, and it was super classy.

Kara and Stephen are model wedding clients! I couldn’t have asked for a more happy, fun, photogenic and in-love couple. In fact, the whole wedding party was a lot of fun!

I absolutely adored Kara's dress! (So unique!)

Stephen and his groomsmen in front of Lexington Baptist Church.

Party in the limosine! (Columbia Marriott or bust!)

In between the wedding and the reception, we took a little stroll around the Horseshoe at USC!

Kara and Stephen's fabulous first dance!

You can view Kara and Stephen’s full wedding album design: Click Here

Tom and Angela’s Trash the Dress Session

October 27, 2008/in weddings/by admin

Tom and Angela had a simple destination wedding at the Gazebo on the Battery at White Point Gardens in Downtown Charleston, SC. Eleven people total made it an easy and fun affair with little to-do, but a lot of great pictures and an album I’m very proud of.

Angela and Tom had their first glance at Stolles Alley off of East Bay Street, not far from Rainbow Row. It was a beautiful moment.

1) Secure your dress well (I'll leave it at that) 2) hang on tight to your ring (don't worry, they found it).

Right after the ceremony, (at Angela's Request) they went to Waterfront Park for pictures in the Fountain. Amazing pictures, but two pieces of advice: 1) Secure your dress well (I'll leave it at that) 2) hang on tight to your ring (don't worry, they found it).

They had their private 11-course dinner at McCrady's Restaurant, located on this alleyway off of East Bay.

You can view Angela and Tom’s full wedding album design: Click Here

Trixie and Scott’s Wedding at Cottage on the Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC

September 16, 2008/in Uncategorized/by admin

Update: We have posted the full wedding album! Click here to see!

You can tell a lot about people by how they handle stress and disappointment, and I can say that Trixie and Scott’s whole family is just top notch. Their wedding was September 6th, which was the day that Hurricane Hanna was supposed to hit Charleston. Their original ceremony and reception site, Seabrook Island, closed for storm preparations, and they had to completely pick up and move their entire event in 2 days. Fortunately Cottage on the Creek, near Shem Creek, came through with flying colors. Everyone, especially Trixie’s mom, Vicki, were so upbeat and happy and positive throughout the entire event, and it was a real encouragement to me.

The rehearsal dinner happend right in the middle of what was then Tropical Storm Hanna. It was very rainy. Trixie and Scott were good sports and went out for some pictures in the rain.

The rehearsal dinner happened right in the middle of what was then Tropical Storm Hanna. It was very rainy. Trixie and Scott were good sports and went out for some pictures in the rain.