As you take your steps towards a new beginning, it is a cloud nine feeling to kick up heels under the stars, unwind and relax like there is nothing else to look forward to, but your love. Just because you are based in the city does not mean you have to forgo a romantic green wedding. Walk hand in hand with your sweetheart in the lush gardens of the Anne Springs Close Greenway - Dairy Barn, and allow our photojournalistic wedding photographers in Charlotte to capture the unforgettable moments of you two amidst the remarkable beauty of this setting. And yes, this precious memory will be captured the way you have envisioned.

Located just minutes south of Charlotte in Fort Mill, South Carolina, Anne Springs Close Greenway is a sprawling 2,100-acre nature preserve with 7 stunning event spaces boasting distinct indoor and outdoor options for your ceremony and reception while giving you the flexibility to customize your wedding day. Whether you're having an intimate gathering or a lavish wedding affair, this naturally beautiful wedding venue in Charlotte suburbs provides a beautiful setting for your wedding fiesta. So how about letting Anne Springs Close Greenway be your canvas to design your own wedding with the color of love! 

As you make your first step towards the Anne Springs Close Greenway - Dairy Barn wedding venue every step towards your happily-ever-after would be perfect. Dressed like a beautiful bride, you will find nothing but love at every inch of this gorgeous Charlotte wedding venue. Wherever you decide to exchange your vows out of their seven dazzling event spaces, the elegant decor will deck out your ceremonies and receptions with the old-world charm and your Charlotte wedding photography would be stunning. Imagine what a sight it will be when two of you promise your love to each other and the sun in the background dips every bit of the ceremony site into golden beauty while setting on the horizon! and lending your endless photos ops to our wedding photographers near Charlotte to take photo after photo of your once in a lifetime moments. This is not it! It’s time to bring your favorite people from the bridal party to steal the show in front of the camera. Yes, you guessed it right. Here comes the pretty gang of bridesmaids and groomsmen, all draped elegantly from head to toe to pose with the showstoppers of the day- the cute couple looking prettiest ever!

As you and your partner enjoy your big day, the rustic country-romance everywhere will add a flirtatious touch to the surroundings. It would be a retreat for you, your brand-new spouse, and your beloved guests to enjoy the view of the entire barn at the golden hour, while the string lights are on in the evening and every element reflects the cheerful vibes on your special day! 

As you are done with the most-awaited ceremony of the day, venture out from the celebrations for a little while, with your sweetheart to explore all these gorgeous surrounding spots and allow our creative photo experts to bestow their magic on your couple photography! This wonderfully rich property features a magnificent ambiance around the manicured, colorful gardens that are perfect for a stylish reception. For every special moment of your big day, let our Charlotte wedding photographers capture the very nuances while you two bask in the new-found marital bliss and the happiness that your wedding entails.

Here is the list of beautiful spots that this Charlotte wedding venue has to offer-

Founders Dairy Barn - Incepted in 1947, this is the favorite spot at the Greenway for both ceremonies and receptions for up to 450 guests. Boasting an upstairs ceremony loft, downstairs reception space, and an outdoor patio, there are enough photo opportunities for our wedding photographers near Charlotte. 

Bob Reid Field Trial Barn - Overlooking scenic rolling hills, this space brings a casual setting for up to 150 people for your big day with a bonfire pit and patio, along with a sparkling elegance coming out of its glistening string lights. Quite dreamy for couple portraits of the newlyweds!

Comporium Amphitheater - Douglas Fir timbers and natural Tennessee fieldstones of this 1,200-square-foot stage with theatrical lighting and a sound system can offer your 1,000 wedding guests including 300 seated ones (outside) a romantic evening.

Bruce T. Rush Pavilion on Lake Haigler - It is an open-air shelter overlooking Lake Haigler, with a gorgeous hardwood ceiling and stone fireplace where your 150 guests can be accommodated conveniently under the Pavilion.

Historic Graham Cabin - Nestled amid a hardwood forest close to the Founders Dairy Barn, this lovely location lets the Charlotte couples celebrate their outdoor ceremony and reception with 200 wedding guests.

Greenway Gateway Lawn - Overlooking the newly constructed Gateway, the Lawn can host your outdoor events with 200 of your guests in elegance. 

Oak Room at Fort Mill Golf - With panoramic views of the Fort Mill golf course, this intimate space holds room for 130 guests of yours.

So, you have picked a lovely destination for your intimate Charlotte wedding affair that is royal and elegant. Now, what are your thoughts about decking out your engagement ceremony? It is the day when you accept his proposal and decide to hold his hands for the rest of your life, that too, officially. So, this charismatic moment must be planned in such a way that none of the bits lose its essence. And when you are in or around Charlotte city, there is so much to add to this already sweet day. With so many serene parks and lush gardens, you have plenty of secluded spots to sparkle on your candid Charlotte engagement photography session.

One of most brides’ favorite destinations in North Carolina for a chic engagement photography session is Lake Norman, a paradise for couples who love to travel to a natural retreat. Located just a short drive away from Concord and Charlotte, this lake creates an irresistible backdrop for your engagement portraits Perfect to have breathtaking couple pictures amidst silent waters as the golden-hued trees reflecting on the clear blue pattern make for a heavenly backdrop for your Charlotte engagement photoshoot. As an escape from the bustling city for a while, the panoramic view of the sailboats by the long deck lures you and the best part is, the entire destination looks like a dream on a clear day. It is a picture-perfect setting for our talented photographers to play with their camera as they capture candid photographs of you two lost into each other to cherish for all the years to come.

The Duke Mansion, a grand building dating back to 1915, which is also a historic landmark, turned boutique bed, and breakfast, is full of southern charm to grace your engagement or pre-wedding photography. With beautifully landscaped gardens surrounding the mansion, there are endless photo opportunities inside and out. While each room is uniquely decorated by only the most elegant decor, there is sheer elegance around, that counts for a luxurious option for some creative Charlotte engagement photography.

For a couple who loves the arts and wants to know about city life, NoDa is a fantastic place for awesome pre-wedding photography near Charlotte or engagement shoot in Charlotte. Also called the Charlotte Historic Arts District, this neighborhood was established in the early 1900s as a mill community that has now been transformed into an area where locals visit to taste the latest in city culture. 

With so many fantastic backdrops consisting of walls, textures, surfaces, and natural elements, your pictures will stand out. You will find colors everywhere from natural red brick and brightly painted doors, to the bricks, painted blue, pink, and yellow, wherein an eclectic mix of posters, stickers, and street art brings an intriguing mix. It feels like you are in the wonderland above the clouds as you pose in front of bold and vibrant murals or sit outside at quirky storefronts. 

Thinking about doing something exceptional for your post-wedding photo session in Charlotte as well? You will feel great after having the first glimpse of the Rail Train in the South End of Uptown Charlotte and the mesmerizing photo backdrops here that lead to a breathtaking Uptown Charlotte post-wedding photography session. The stunning Uptown’s skyline in the background and the colorful designs of the pavement create amazing possibilities for our Charlotte wedding photographers to take wonderful photographs for your wedding album. Whether you are based out of Charlotte or a resident here, the city with its every element allows you to plan a different yet elegant post-wedding photography session, starting from the Rail Trail Bridge to the manicured lawns of the neighborhood and the exposed brick walls of the buildings. Every nook and cranny of this space is perfect to create candid couple portraits amidst rainbow colors and brilliant skylines while you can also enjoy relaxing across the neighborhood as our engagement photographers in Charlotte capture the true spirit that this colorful neighborhood has to offer.

Let's have a quick look at some of the most photogenic locations in Charlotte for wedding photography and engagement photoshoot. Celebrating your love among your friends and family needs proper planning to make it a moment worth remembering. If you need an escape from the hustle and bustle of your celebrations for some time, the best way is to travel this gorgeous city, relax your mind and inject peace and freshness to your soul while collecting candid photos for your wedding photo book on the way. You must be wondering how to pick the right spots among so many good choices. Here is a quick check of the city attractions that you will certainly love to spend some valuable time in.

Known as North Carolina's largest city in the southwestern part of the state, Charlotte was named in honor of the wife of King George II, Charlotte of Mecklenburg. Featuring the essence of New South in its lively streets and cultural scene, Charlotte’s rich history can be felt in the tourist attractions such as the Charlotte Museum of History and Rosedale Plantation. It is a love for the history buffs to take the self-guided Liberty Walk and find a series of bronze plaques and monuments boasting the city's role in the American Revolution.

Charlotte, a big city with a small-town feel plus a charming southern charm, offers the best of both worlds to its visitors and residents. You would not want to miss the urban interest abounds in Uptown, the heart of Charlotte’s modern city center which is the love for all with the city's major museums, as well as shopping and dining. But this is just the beginning as there is so much to uncover in this city, ranging from the world’s tallest and fastest Giga Coaster and the largest man-made whitewater river to the only motorsports hall of fame of its kind and so much more- it’s all packed for you in Charlotte. And there are no second thoughts on the fact that these attractions set Queen City apart.

City Art Room is shining as the iconic spot and people love this premier social painting studio and gallery offering the city’s best sip and paint experiences, fine art collection, and professional custom painting services (i.e. portraits, murals). Step out to show your artsy skills and add fun elements to your pre-wedding or post-wedding photo sessions in Charlotte!

Conveniently located in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, the NASCAR Hall of Fame is an interactive entertainment attraction and a high-tech venue honoring the history and heritage of NASCAR has been incepted to educate and entertain race fans and non-fans alike. Opened on May 11, 2010, the building includes artifacts, hands-on exhibits, a 278-person state-of-the-art theater, Hall of Honor, and a plentiful elegance of NASCAR Productions-operated broadcast studio. This 5-acre site also carries a privately developed 19-story office tower and 102,000 square-foot expansion to the Charlotte Convention Center, highlighted by a 40,000 square-foot ballroom. The idea behind creating this facility is to honor NASCAR icons and create an enduring tribute to the crew members, team owners and others that have put a strong impact on the sport in the past, present and future.

If you want to be a part of the place where the adrenaline is, Paramount’s Carowinds is a fast-paced paradise to catch your attention. As you race down the tracks or spend the day finding your favorite games at this blood-pumping, smile-inducing Charlotte gem, you will be cherished to make sweet memories over this massive 407 acres of space. 14 rollercoasters and 7 water rides will make you spend your full day under the sun with sheer satisfaction.

If you need a breath of fresh air, Freedom Park is an ideal place to stay for some time. This Charlotte city staple mark has been maintained by locals and travelers alike and provides sunup to sundown fun for everyone. While the supersonic energy of the kids can be seen on the playground, adults can be seen here soaking up that N.C. sun. Walk, relax, pose for some candid pictures, or do whatever your traveling heart desires in the comfort of this stunning natural beauty.

If you have always dreamed of a rustic wedding surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, a romantic wedding is awaiting you at the gorgeous landscape of Anne Springs Close Greenway- Dairy Barn wedding venue in Charlotte.