Karen and Travis celebrating with family and friends at their destination wedding
Karen and Travis celebrating with family and friends at their destination wedding

Karen & Travis | 21 Main Events at North Beach Wedding

If there was ever a wedding that was the perfect mix of emotional, FUN, and full of personality, it was Karen and Travis’s wedding at 21 Main Events at North Beach in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina!

First of all, I absolutely LOVE these two. Karen was such a fun bride, Travis was amazing, and you could tell just how much they love their family, their daughter Hayley, their dog, and of course, America!!!!! 🇺🇸

And when I say they love America, I mean red, white, and blue EVERYTHING! Even Karen’s bridal shoes! I loved how they took something they love and made it part of their entire wedding day. It was so THEM, and that’s what made it even better.

An Outdoor Wedding Ceremony at 21 Main Events at North Beach

Their outdoor ceremony was such a beautiful part of the day. There were emotional moments, plenty of smiles, and so much love surrounding these two.

That’s one of my favorite things about weddings. You can plan all the pretty details in the world, but it’s the people and the emotions that make the day so special.

And Karen and Travis had BOTH!

Let’s Talk About the Food (Because WOW!)

If you’ve ever been to a wedding at 21 Main Events at North Beach, you already know the food is incredible.

But Karen and Travis took cocktail hour to another level.

TOMAHAWK STEAKS. At cocktail hour.

I am not kidding when I say I have NOT stopped thinking about them!

I’ve always loved the food at 21 Main, but this was something else. If you’re considering this venue for your North Myrtle Beach wedding, the food alone is worth getting excited about!

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, they had an ice cream bar, too. Seriously, my kind of wedding!

A Little Red, White, Blue… and a Whole Lot of Personality!

One of my favorite details was the big pictures of their DOG!

Yes, their dog!

I love when couples bring little pieces of their everyday lives into their wedding. Whether it’s their pets, their favorite colors, or something that makes everyone laugh, those personal touches are always my favorite to photograph.

And Karen and Travis were not afraid to have FUN with their wedding.

The band was fantastic, the celebration was full of energy, and Karen was just an absolute blast the entire time.

It was one of those weddings where you could go from tearing up during an emotional moment to laughing and dancing a few minutes later.

Why I Love North Myrtle Beach Destination Weddings

One of the reasons I love photographing destination weddings in Myrtle Beach is getting to meet couples who choose our little stretch of the Carolina coast to celebrate such a huge moment in their lives.

21 Main Events at North Beach is such a beautiful option for couples planning a North Myrtle Beach wedding, especially if you’re dreaming of an outdoor ceremony followed by a fun reception with amazing food.

But what I loved most about Karen and Travis’s wedding wasn’t just the venue, the food, or even those amazing red, white, and blue details.

It was how much their personalities showed throughout the entire day.

Karen and Travis, thank you so much for letting me be part of your wedding. I loved getting to celebrate with you, Hayley, and everyone who came to share your day.

And I promise, I’ll be thinking about those Tomahawk steaks for a VERY long time!

Congratulations, you two!

Planning a wedding at 21 Main Events at North Beach or anywhere along the Myrtle Beach coast? I’d love to photograph your day!

Hannah Ruth Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographer
Venue: 21 Main Events at North Beach Plantation
Band: Emerald Empire Band
Hair and Makeup: Holly Gritti
Photo Booth: DJ JAKE
Florals: FauxReal Flowers