A simple letter holds words filled with love and promises from across the ocean. This is the love that many of our grandparents and great-grandparents shared. A love filled with distance, waiting and time but also timelessness.

From vases and jars collected by the bride’s family to the handmade journals placed as table numbers for guests to write advice for the newlyweds to read on that year’s anniversary, Brent and Ashley chose to focus on details to cherish.

A personal note from your Cottage Hill family as the world mourns the life-changing event that occurred thirteen years ago today.

The concept for this shoot was actually completely inspired by River Oaks Charleston. There is elegance in simplicity. With a location like River Oaks Charleston, styling by its graceful owner Marianne and all captured by Justina Bilodeau – there is a certain magic in these bridal portraits that can only be created by artists who truly pour love into the details.

One of the greatest aspects of marriage is two different people becoming one and creating a life together. It’s fun, new, and can also be a little scary! No matter how similar your personalities or interests, each couple brings differences into their marriage. The most beautiful part of this process is seeing what one person lacks, the other one has to give and vice versa. Fitting these puzzle pieces together creates one really outstanding couple.