Colette and Adam Forstall

Colette and Adam’s Charleston wedding day was a beautiful blend of two worlds coming together. Hosted in the backyard of Adam’s family home in Charleston, South Carolina, their celebration felt intimate, meaningful, and deeply personal. While Charleston is often known as a destination wedding location, this day felt more like a reverse destination wedding; bringing Colette’s family and friends from France and across Europe to the Lowcountry for an unforgettable weekend of celebration.

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Their love story began thousands of miles away in France when Adam was living in Paris, working remotely and learning French. It was there that he met Colette at her café, where a chance encounter quickly turned into something much greater. Years later, surrounded by loved ones from both sides of the Atlantic, they celebrated the journey that brought them together.

As a Charleston wedding photographer, some wedding days feel especially rich with connection, and Colette and Adam’s was one of them. Every conversation, embrace, and toast carried extra meaning because so many guests had traveled internationally to be there. For many of Colette’s family and friends, this was not only their first Charleston wedding, but their first time visiting the United States. The day became about more than just a wedding—it was a gathering of cultures, families, friendships, and shared experiences.

While the garden-inspired details and backyard wedding setting were undeniably beautiful, the most important photographs for Colette and Adam were the people. They wanted their wedding gallery to preserve the joy of seeing loved ones connect across languages, countries, and continents. From emotional reunions and heartfelt speeches to laughter-filled dinners under the trees, every moment reflected the significance of having everyone together in one place.

Captured through a blend of documentary and film wedding photography, their Charleston backyard wedding tells a story of adventure, connection, and a love that crossed oceans. It was a celebration filled with French charm, Southern hospitality, and the kind of meaningful moments that make destination wedding photography so timeless. Colette and Adam’s wedding serves as a beautiful reminder that home isn't always where your story begins—sometimes it's where everyone you love finally comes together.