I don’t even know how to start this post…THAT is how epic this wedding day was! What an incredible start to the year of 2026. A 600-person New Year’s Eve wedding day (!!!) on the family’s private property…an absolute dream from start to finish. I have had the honor of knowing Lillie Blakelyn’s gorgeous family since I was little. I grew up with them when I was barely in preschool! Since then, I’ve had the privilege of photographing so many of their milestones including their gorgeous Palmetto Bluff Engagement Session over the summer. When they reached out to me to tell me Lillie Blakelyn was engaged…I screamed out loud! From the moment I got the news, I’ve been counting down the minutes until this day. Lillie Blakelyn and Cameron are the absolute sweetest couple, and I knew their family was going to throw the most ICONIC celebration for them…and I was right!

We arrived at the family’s private farm to begin our wedding day coverage around noon…and we were there until 1am on New Year’s Day! Yes, 13 HOURS of coverage to capture every single moment of this nonstop day! We began the day with disco-ball inspired details, the bride getting ready in the sentimental family cottage, the most FUN bridesmaids photos in matching Roller Rabbit pajamas, the sweetest tear-jerking first looks…all the way up until the 600-guest ceremony and iconic helicopter exit (complete with raining mini disco balls)! YES, you are reading all of that right. I’m telling you…iconic!!! Did I mention the fireworks?

Just wait until you scroll through all of the gorgeous images from this day. And trust me, there are a LOT! If you’ve been following me for a long time, then yes…you may also be thinking “wait, I didn’t think Hope was shooting weddings anymore”. And you would be right! This was an exception during my two year break from photographing wedding days…but I am BACK and accepting wedding bookings for 2026-2027 brides! If you want to learn more about wedding photography services, just click HERE!

A huge thank you to the amazing vendor team that made this day happen:

(most of these people are family of the couple…absolutely amazing!!!!)

Hair & Makeup: Kelly Lyerly
Florist: Honey and Braydon
Planner/Day-Of Coordinator: Honey, Braydon and Catina Hipp
Band: Julio & the Saltines
Caterer: Becky’s Cafe
Videographer: Katherine and Tyler
Cake: Shana Coker

Absolutely LOVED incorporating these mini disco balls into the details from this day!!!

This bridal party was over 30 people including flower girls and juniors….AMAZING.

The custom Golden Gooses!!! LOVE!

The cottage that the bride got ready in contained SO many sentimental family heirlooms. It was absolutely gorgeous…and SO special.

These matching jammies! I die!!!

Those blue eyes and red hair…to-die-for!!!

First look with dad…SO sweet!

First look with grandpa…I was crying behind the camera!

Would you be able to guess that it was about 35 degrees here?! These girls were absolute TROOPERS!

The masterminds behind the wedding design…Braydon and Aunt Honey!!

Getting ready to walk down the aisle!

MARRIED!

Time to PARTY!!!

One of my favorite shots from the whole night!

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