October 8, 2024

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Fun Destination Wedding Hilton Head

Capturing Amanda and James’ intimate destination wedding Hilton Head was a joy! Their special day took place at a beautiful private residence in Palmetto Dunes. Everything about it was nontraditional, fun, and filled with love — exactly how Amanda and James had envisioned it. 

From the moment I arrived at the Tuscan Villa-style home they had chosen as their venue, I could see why they fell in love with it. The elegant design, reminiscent of Lake Como, where a famous Star Wars wedding took place, and the subtle nerdy influence are fantastic, providing the perfect backdrop for this beachside celebration. The expansive residence, nestled just steps from the ocean, provided plenty of space. Everyone was able to gather, relax, and enjoy the day.

As the morning unfolded, Amanda and her bridesmaids got ready in the villa. The bridesmaids wore full-length dresses in a palette of light ruby, dusty pale rose, reddish sienna, sage green, and light blue, all perfectly complementing Amanda’s stunning bouquet. The morning was made even more special with Emmi and Taco, Amanda and James’ beloved golden retrievers, by Amanda’s side. Emmi sported a floral collar that matched Amanda’s bouquet, and Taco looked dapper in a bowtie that coordinated with James’ suit jacket — these pups were truly a part of every moment.

James and his groomsmen wore khaki pants, crisp white shirts, and light blue-and-white pinstripe jackets. They had a little fun of their own before the first look — one of the groomsmen played a hilarious prank on James by dressing in a wedding gown and pretending to be Amanda! The laughs that followed set the perfect tone for the day.

Fun Filled Wedding in Palmetto Dunes

Amanda and James’ first look took place on the villa’s balcony, with the ocean as their backdrop. It was a beautiful, private moment for them to take in how incredible they looked before their big day kicked off. As they stood together, it was clear that this small, intimate wedding was everything they had hoped for. 

From there, we went down to the beach for the ceremony, where a tequila cart was down by the beach. The sky was a perfect light blue, the ocean deep and inviting, and the sandy beach lined with white benches for their guests. The couple’s family friend officiated the ceremony, and Emmi and Taco took their places beside Amanda and James. The love between these two was undeniable, and the beach setting made it all the more magical.

After the ceremony, everyone returned to the house for toasts and cake,  and as the sun began to set, we snuck out for more photos on the beach. The warm glow of the golden hour was breathtaking, and Amanda and James looked like they stepped straight out of a dream. Then, in true Amanda and James fashion, they decided to have a little fun and ran straight into the ocean, wedding attire and all! 

But that wasn’t the end of the excitement. Once they made their way back to the house, the couple and their wedding party headed to the pool for one final splash — literally! Amanda and James jumped in, still dressed in their wedding clothes, and were quickly followed by their wedding party. It was the perfect, spontaneous way to wrap up their day and truly reflected the lighthearted, fun-loving couple they are.

Amanda and James, your destination wedding Hilton Head was everything a beach wedding should be — relaxed, intimate, and filled with so much joy. Here are some of my favorite photos from their perfect wedding day!

Hilton Head Destination Wedding

Palmetto Dunes Beach Wedding on Hilton Head

Hilton Head Wedding Photographer | Beach Wedding Hilton Head

If you’re planning your own destination wedding Hilton Head and searching for a photographer, I’d love to be considered! If you like to have a whole lot of fun and be yourselves, that’s exactly how I’ll capture your big day. Fill out my contact form here, and we can start planning how I fit into your perfect day!

Hilton Head Island Wedding Vendors:

Venue: Private residence

Photographer: Ashta Harler Photography

HMUA: Blushing Belle

Brides dress: Grace Loves Lace Dress

Groom + groomsmen attire: J Crew Factory, Macy’s

Bridesmaids dresses: Azazie

Shoes: Taft – James

Rings: Brilliant Earth, May Jewelry

Videographer: Weddings by LDF

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