THE WESTIN HILTON HEAD ISLAND RESORT & SPA Archives - Page 3 of 4

The Westin Resort & Spa located in Hilton Head, SC. What more is there to say about this beautiful southern charm wedding venue, that has not already been said and described by me? A hotel so magical with a branding of excellent client service. When brides and groom search for a venue that can provide a magical wedding day like no other, this is by far in South Carolina the #1 choice. Trust me when I say this, I have been photographing weddings for the last 17 years, and happy to say with now way over 500 weddings this venue stands out for so many reasons.

Autumn Hilton Head SC Wedding

I am blessed and honored to be a preferred wedding vendor on The Westin Resort & Spa Hilton Head, SC. Why one of the main reasons I capture so many weddings there. My new amazing clients Erin & Michael came to me all the way from Washington, DC. Again another destination wedding for this great couple. I remember Erin, who contacted me back in February, as she was in search of a wedding photographer for her October wedding at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa. We spoke for a while and the very next day booked me after our 45 minutes consultation the day before and after her researching other wedding photographers in Hilton Head, SC. I was so glad she and Michael decided to give me this huge honor to capture their day

The Wedding Day at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

As always I arrived at The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & SPA 2.5 hours early driving in to from Charleston, SC to another beautiful Lowcountry weather day filled with beautiful blue sky. As I set up my equipment at the new beautiful Grand Ocean Terrace, I am always greeted by the lovely Ashlee Doughty the sales catering manager and a great friend and also the banquet supervisor another great friend and very good at what he does Serkan Koc. As always we go through the details of the entire timeline and coordinate together for a seamless wedding for our clients. I got to the bridal suite early the bride Erin and her lovely mom, bridesmaids, aunt, and friends smiling and enjoying the beautiful day. Then to Michael room with his groomsmen and his very nice parents. The interfaith ceremony at the Oceanfront Deck always spectacular, with the beautiful palm trees and ocean in the background a true Lowcountry feel. Shortly once the ceremony was over the family and friends and the bridal party enjoyed the cocktails at the Grand Ocean Terrace, overlooking the sunset & ocean and beach, while I was capturing the beautiful couple. Shortly thereafter the reception festivities began to lead by the so very talented DJ Alan Palchack, and everyone enjoyed what they called one of the best weddings and venue they had ever been to.

Erin and Michael Love Story

Here from the bride and groom in their own words is how this special day became.

Michael and Erin met in college. Erin was a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh and Michael walked into her life on his way to meet someone else. A group of them, including Michael’s then date, when to an amusement park for fright night during Halloween. Erin was terrified of roller coasters, which, to this day, seriously confuses Michael. Her friends, both on dates with Michael and his friend, convinced Erin to face her fear and ride a roller coaster. Erin decided this would be the day and got all the way to the front of the line, panicked and backed out. Meanwhile, Michael had already completed a successful ride on the same roller coaster and Erin’s friends suggested she call Michael and wait with him while they went. One phone call later and Erin and Michael were standing alone face-to-face. The rest is history. It’s hearing “I love you” at Peter’s Pub at Pitt at 2am, it’s truly believing they were going to die because they had to spend a semester apart, it’s moving in together in D.C. and then quickly moving out because of black mold, it’s morning coffee with and without cream, dude ranches out West and an incredible December engagement.