This is my first time doing a wedding at the newly renovated 104 Laurel Street event venue in Conway, SC. It’s located right near the south end of the Conway Riverwalk, very close to the old Peanut Warehouse. In fact, in this one weekend, I had a wedding at the Peanut Warehouse on Saturday, then on Sunday I had this wedding at 104 Laurel. For both weddings I took the couples down to the Riverwalk for some beautiful pictures.
My thoughts on the 104 Laurel Street Event Venue
104 Laurel is a very pretty, rustic looking location for a wedding. It was a warehouse built in 1935 and just recently remodeled to hold events. I love the brick wall behind the dance floor, the hardwood flooring and the way they have lots of lights wrapped around the wooden columns. Lots of small lights are always beautiful when they get out of focus in the background. It looks to me that they could hold about 150 or so guests comfortably, while still having plenty of room for dancing and moving around. The big difference between here and the peanut warehouse, is the central heating and air conditioning. This is a venue that could be used at any time of the year, while still having quick access to the Riverwalk and downtown Conway for pictures.
First look and family pictures on the Riverwalk
Alexandra and Josh, the bride and groom, decided to do a first look before the ceremony. Their ceremony time was very close to sunset. We would have had almost no time for pictures if we did them after. Alexandra didn’t want any getting ready pictures, so I arrived shortly before it was time for them to do their first look. I found a nice shady spot on the south end of the Riverwalk for Josh to wait and see his bride for the first time. A first look is always a great option if the family pictures need to be done before the ceremony.
After the first look, all the family came down to the Riverwalk for pictures. We got a lot of great pictures of the family, including some nice shots of the bride and groom with their son walking down the Riverwalk. It was still over an hour before sunset, so I used my large off camera Godox flash to fill in from some of the harsh light filtering through the trees. After the family and bridal party pictures, I took more portraits of just Alexandra and Josh before the ceremony. We didn’t have time to venture far around the Riverwalk for pictures, for example we didn’t make it up to the train tracks going over the old bridge. We did get a lot of nice pictures on the boardwalks and under the old Conway Bridge. It’s very pretty since it was recently repaired and painted.
Wedding ceremony and reception inside 104 Laurel Street
The ceremony was held in the large central room of the remodeled warehouse. After the ceremony, all the chairs were moved and this became the DJ and dance floor area. I always make sure, when the bride is walking down the aisle, to get some shots of the groom’s face as well. He was very emotional and tearing up seeing her walk towards him and during their wedding vows. After the ceremony there was the typical first dance and parent dances. The groom did a special dance with just his sister as well. They only had me stay for 4 hours at this wedding, but it still gave me plenty of time for some great closeups of the older couples during the anniversary dance, and the fun partying later as well. I hope you enjoy these pictures, if you are having a wedding at 104 Laurel Street in Conway please let me know!
First look with bride and groom – Conway River Walk
First look with bride and groom – Conway River Walk
First look with bride and groom – Conway River Walk
Portraits of the bride and groom on the south end of the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Portraits of the bride and groom on the south end of the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Portraits of the bride and groom on the south end of the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Portraits of the bride and groom on the south end of the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Portraits of the bride and groom on the south end of the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Holding hands by the Waccamaw River – Conway River Walk
Bride and groom looking into each other eyes by the river – Conway River Walk
Bride holding onto groom’s arm looking into his eyes – Conway River Walk
Bride and groom wedding portrait on the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Groom touching bride’s face for a kiss – Conway River Walk
Close up of groom touching bride’s face – Conway River Walk
Groom carrying bride down the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Bride and groom with their son before the ceremony – Conway River Walk
Family portrait with bride’s parents and siblings – Conway River Walk
Bridal party portrait with bridesmaids holding a rose – Conway River Walk
Bridesmaids portrait lines up behind the bride – Conway River Walk
Bridesmaids walking down the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Bridesmaids walking down the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
Wide angle shot of entire wedding party – Conway River Walk
Groomsmen and kids lifting up the bride into the air – Conway River Walk
Portrait of the groomsmen together – Conway River Walk
Groom lifting up his brother – Conway River Walk
Bride and groom walking with their son down the boardwalk – Conway River Walk
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Portrait under the old Conway Bridge – Conway River Walk
Portrait under the old Conway Bridge – Conway River Walk
Couple with beautiful waccamaw river in the background – Conway River Walk
Bride and groom on the dock – Conway River Walk
Groom dipping back bride on the dock – Conway River Walk
Leaning in for a kiss – Conway River Walk
Bride and groom embracing on the dock by the water – Conway River Walk
Bride and groom embracing on the dock by the water – Conway River Walk
Groom carrying bride down the river dock – Conway River Walk
Couple leaning against the old wall on the Riverwalk –
Couple leaning against the old wall on the Riverwalk – Conway River Walk
Kiss against the old wall on the Riverwalk –
Groom carrying bride to the ceremony down the train tracks –
Wedding cake detail shot – 104 Laurel St
Love never fails – 104 Laurel St
A cord of three strands is not easily broken – 104 Laurel St
104 Laurel sign – 104 Laurel St
Mr and Mrs ring box – 104 Laurel St
Ring-bearers walking down the isle – 104 Laurel St
Flower girl throwing the petals – 104 Laurel St
Bride and father walking down the isle – 104 Laurel St
Emotional groom seeing bride walk down the isle – 104 Laurel St
Father giving away the bride – 104 Laurel St
Bride and groom listening to the minister – 104 Laurel St
Wide angle of ceremony – 104 Laurel St
Bride and groom holding hands during ceremony – 104 Laurel St
Bride looking at the groom during the vows – 104 Laurel St
Groom tearing up during the vows – 104 Laurel St
Bride and groom tying rope strands together – 104 Laurel St
Bride putting ring on the groom – 104 Laurel St
First kiss – 104 Laurel St
Happy bride and groom after the ceremony – 104 Laurel St
First dance with bride and groom – 104 Laurel St
First dance with bride and groom – 104 Laurel St
First dance with bride and groom – 104 Laurel St
First dance with bride and groom – 104 Laurel St
Dance with mother and son – 104 Laurel St
Groom dancing with his sister – 104 Laurel St
Groom laughing during the toasts – 104 Laurel St
Cake cutting – 104 Laurel St
Groom feeding bride the cake – 104 Laurel St
Kiss after cake cutting – 104 Laurel St
Anniversary Dance – 104 Laurel St
Anniversary Dance – 104 Laurel St
Grils having fun on the dance floor – 104 Laurel St
