I had ten weddings this year at 21 Main Events. It’s one of my favorite wedding venues, and I love that they recommend me and I get to photograph many weddings there. Now that things are slowing down, I wanted to post another of my recent weddings from the past year.
This wedding with Nicolina and Sam was on October 10th, 2024. My wife and I arrived around 1 pm to take some detail shots and getting ready pictures. They had a cute bride balloon behind the couch, and it made a great background for some fun photos with the bridesmaids. I was working with Jerry from Luminous Event Films. We work together all the time, so we know the shots we both like to get. Sam was great at doing groom action shots for us, like adjusting his tie and cufflinks and buttoning up his jacket. So I got the photos while Jerry caught the action for the video.
Nicolina & Sam wanted to do a “first look” with each other in the courtyard and exchange gifts. We knew the time would be a little tight after the ceremony and that we wouldn’t make it back down to the beach during cocktail hour. So, even though it was early in the day, we went down to the Gazebo for pictures with the two of them. Something nice about the Gazebo is that even with the bright sun, I can catch some angles with the sun behind the couple without harsh shadows or with the background too blown out like it would be by the ocean. I also had my Meta Raybans on and caught some behind-the-scenes action at the wedding.
I like to take pictures of the whole wedding party at the Gazebo. You can check out some of my fun pictures from previous weddings. However, we were running a little behind after the hair and makeup and knew it would be too hard to get the large group there, so we decided to take all the wedding party pictures in the courtyard. We had time before the ceremony for a few shots with the groomsmen, but we took most of the pictures right after the ceremony.
With the earlier sunset in October, by the time we finished the family and wedding party pictures, it was getting close to sunset time. While we didn’t get to go down to the beach for sunset pictures at this wedding, we took advantage of the beautiful courtyard for the sunset pictures. The only issue is there was a table for cocktail hour setup right behind where I like to do the pictures. We couldn’t move it, so I opened my lens to f1.4 to blur the background as much as possible and tried to hide the table behind them. I don’t think it’s too noticeable unless I point it out. Later in the evening, I pulled them back out for more pictures after dark under the lights of the courtyard, which are always beautiful.
Everyone had a blast at the reception. The band played great music, and everyone had a lot of fun dancing. Grandad was even out on the dancefloor, having a lot of fun. During the first dance, the groom dropped the bride while trying to dip her. No one got hurt, and everyone had a big laugh about it. It happened right in front of one of Jerry’s video cameras, so I think he got a great shot of it. I always follow the couple to tables for candid shots during the reception, but if you can get each table together for a group picture, it’s nice to have photos taken with everyone in attendance. At the end of the evening, they had a bubble exit under the courtyard lights. Please let me know if you are planning a wedding at 21 Main Events. I shoot many weddings there yearly and can share many more pictures with you.
Dress hanging in the window – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Niolinca & Sam Courtyard Wedding – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bride’s details – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Flowers in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Front of 21 Main Steakhouse – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Hari and makeup – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bridesmaids on the couch in robes – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bridesmaids on the couch in robes – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bridesmaids on the couch in robes – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Final touchups – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Poses with the groom before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Poses with the groom before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Poses with the groom before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Poses with the groom before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Poses with the groom before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Mother helping bride with her veil – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Mother helping bride with her veil – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Mother helping bride with her veil – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bridesmaids putting on the shoes – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bride on couch before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom with mother – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bride putting on her earrings – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First look with the bride and groom – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First look with the bride and groom – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom giving gifts – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Courtyard before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Riding together in the trolly – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Closeup of bride and groom under the gazebo – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony in black and white – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits with the bride and groom at the gazebo before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bride and groom by the trolly – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groomsmen in the courtyard before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groomsmen in the courtyard before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groomsmen in the courtyard before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groomsmen in the courtyard before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groomsmen in the courtyard before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groomsmen in the courtyard before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom with family before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom with family before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Mom helping groom put on his boutonniere – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom with family before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom with family before the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom walking to the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Walking to the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom watching the bride walk to the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bride and father walking to the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bride and father from the balcony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Ceremony in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Ceremony in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Ceremony in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Ceremony in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First kiss – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Cheers after the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Drip from the balcony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Dip after the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party after the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party after the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party after the ceremony – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding party pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Sunset pictures in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Table details – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Table details – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Table details – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
First dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom dropping bride during the first dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Groom dropping bride during the first dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding toasts – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits in the courtyard after dark – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits in the courtyard after dark – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits in the courtyard after dark – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits in the courtyard after dark – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits in the courtyard after dark – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Portraits in the courtyard after dark – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Kiss at the table – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Laughs during the toasts – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Wedding toasts – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Father daughter dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Father daughter dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Father daughter dance – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Cake cutting – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Cake cutting – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Cake cutting – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Under the light up sign – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Under the light up sign – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Fun dancing at the reception – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bubble exit in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bubble exit in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
Bubble exit in the courtyard – 21 Main Events – North Myrtle Beach
