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Joel+Alison | A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island | Georgia Wedding Photographer

Sometimes "beach wedding" has a cheesy connotation, but this destination wedding at St. Simons Island is definitely the opposite of cheesy. It was simple, yet elegant and classy. Joel and Alison got married at Wesley United Methodist Church and then celebrated their wedding with a reception at the St. Simons Island light house or at the AJ Jones Heritage Center.


A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island lighthouse
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island coastal details southern wedding
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island wesleyan methodist church
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island groom getting ready
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride getting ready under a beautiful spanish moss tree

St. Simons is a prime destination wedding locations not only because of the beautiful beach, but also because of the beautiful venues around it such as Jekyll Island Club Resort, King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, Musgrove Retreats, and Sea Island Resorts.


A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree st simons island beach
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom holding hands on the beach rock
aw jones heritage center st simons island
bridal party at a destination wedding at st simons
a destination wedding bride at st simons island
dusty blue bridesmaid dresses at st simons island
groomsmen navy blue at st simons island wedding

But... Alison + Joel chose to have a destination wedding at St. Simons Island not because of the reasons I mentioned above. They chose to have a destination wedding at St. Simons Island because Alison grew up there and still has some family members at St. Simons Island. I love when weddings get real personal! So special.


gold ring with a beautiful bridal bouquet st simons island wedding
flower girls getting portraits with the bride
navy groomsmen suit at st simons island wedding
bridal party walking in wesley methodist church st simons island wedding
dusty blue bridesmaid dresses at st simons island
bride kissing her parents at st simons island

On the morning of their wedding, the sun was shining. It was such a beautiful summer day, perfect for a destination wedding at St. Simons Island. We love starting the day with the details that were provided by Joel + Alison. One of the special details were the Bible. It was from her grandmother and she gave it to her as a wedding gift. And they also had the sweetest father-daughter first look! So sweet... Look at her mom's reaction! It gives me goosebumps every time I see these photos :)


the sweetest father-daughter first look on wedding day at st simons island wedding wesley methodist church
mom's reaction at a wedding at st simons island
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree
a bride posing under wesley methodist church a destination wedding at st simons island
first look alternative st simons island wedding
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom reading letter under a beautiful spanish moss tree

After the details were photographed, we get to capture the moments of the guys and the ladies separately since they chose to see each other at the altar. There are so many good backdrop for this destination wedding at Wesley United Methodist Church. The spanish moss backdrop is every photographer's dream! So beautiful!


A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree
A Destination Wedding at St. Simons Island bride and groom kissing under a beautiful spanish moss tree
a groom getting ready at wesley methodist church st simons island wearing blue jacket
a groom getting ready at wesley methodist church st simons island wearing blue jacket
a groom getting ready at wesley methodist church st simons island wearing blue jacket
a groom getting ready at wesley methodist church st simons island wearing blue jacket
a bridal portrait at wesley methodist church st simons island
a bridal portrait at wesley methodist church st simons island
a bridal portrait at wesley methodist church st simons island
a bridal portrait at wesley methodist church st simons island
a bridal portrait at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding

They also chose to do a destination wedding at Wesley United Methodist Church because a lot of her family members got married there. Such a special place. I love the chandelier and the fact that Wesley United Methodist Church has a lot of natural light.


Oh! The most important part.. The groom's reaction when he sees his bride is priceless.. :)


bride ceremony at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
groom's reaction at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
bride ceremony at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
bride ceremony at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding

To celebration their destination wedding at St. Simons Island, they hosted their fun reception at the St. Simons Island light house which is called the AJ Jones Heritage Center. How fun is the father-daughter dance?


bridal party portraits at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
bride and groom walking holding hands at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
bride and groom kissing ceremony at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
bride ceremony at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
bride ceremony at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
bride ceremony at wesley methodist church st simons island destination wedding
father daughter dance at awe jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island

Also, how sweet is her grandparents? #CoupleGoals


father daughter dance at awe jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island
father daughter dance at awe jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island
cake cutting at aw jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island
cake cutting at aw jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island

Such a fun and romantic destination wedding at St. Simons Island. It was such an honor that we got to witness their wedding and preserve one of the best moments of their life. Destination weddings are so much fun because you get to have a vacation with some of your closest family and friends. Who's up for it? HMMM WE DO!! SIGN US UP. We will travel to YOU.


dance party celebration reception at aw jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island
dance party celebration reception at aw jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island

The grandparents were giving advices to the newlywed, Joel + Alison at their destination wedding at St. Simons Island right before they left the party.


dance party celebration reception at aw jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island
dance party celebration reception at aw jones heritage center destination wedding st simons island

And the destination wedding at AW Jones Heritage Center with Island Sound DJ party continues...


dance party with island sound DJ at a destination wedding at ST SIMONS ISLAND
bubble exit at a destination wedding at ST SIMONS ISLAND

If you don't know, now you know.. We do destination weddings! Not only we do destination weddings, but we also LOVE destination weddings. So, if you are doing a destination wedding, contact us and let's dream about your destination wedding together.



Vendor team:

floral designer E Vincent Floral Design

bridesmaid dress Show Me Your Mumu

men attire Bonobos

dress Carries Bridal



Glorious Moments Photography

Destination wedding photographer duo that passionate about heartfelt marriage and a relaxed wedding day. We travel for destination wedding around the world!

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