Summer chose Lowndes Grove for her bridal session and it’s a great choice. We love shooting southern historic venues, and this grand estate house was built in – can you believe it – 1786 and is located in Downtown Charleston along the banks of the beautiful Ashley River. As an idyllic setting for portraits, every room in the house exudes charm and fantastic window light which exactly what you would expect on a southern riverfront estate. The majestic spiral staircase is an obvious show stopper and the huge front porch is absolutely amazing. Once you venture outside, it has 14 acres of majestic oak trees and peaceful riverfront, including a beautiful wooden dock. The possibilities for photo locations at this venue are practically endless, so make sure to budget some extra time for your photographer if you choose this location.
As gorgeous as Lowndes Grove is, Summer was the true star! Her lace wedding gown is perfect and it was complimented beautifully by that extraordinary cathedral-length veil trimmed in decadent lace. We had so much fun at her session, and her smile just lights up any room she’s in. We had to work really hard for more serious poses. I hope that you enjoy a little sneak peek into this session and venue.
