The day you'll relive forever
Marigold & Vine is a fine-art wedding photography studio in Charleston, capturing the real, unrepeatable moments of your day — the tears, the laughter, the light — in images you'll treasure for generations.
Calm, Unhurried, Genuinely You
I'm Elena — the eye behind Marigold & Vine. For eleven years I've had the privilege of documenting love stories across the Lowcountry and around the world, and I still tear up at every first look.
My approach is quiet and unobtrusive. I won't bark poses or stage your day — I'll guide you gently when you need it and disappear when you don't, so what you're left with is honest: the way he looked at you, the way your grandmother laughed, the golden light over the marsh. Timeless, never trendy.
- ✓Calm, unobtrusive, candid-first approach
- ✓Eleven years and 300+ weddings of experience
- ✓Fine-art editing that stays timeless
- ✓Two-photographer coverage available
Collections
Every couple is different, so every collection is tailored. Here's where most begin — tell me about your day and I'll put together something just for you.
💌 Collections begin at $3,800. Inquire for the full guide and availability.
From Hello to Heirloom
Booking your wedding photography should feel as calm as the day itself. Here's how we'll work together.
Inquire & Connect
Send me your date and a little about your plans. We'll hop on a call to make sure we're the right fit — no pressure, ever.
Reserve Your Date
A signed agreement and retainer hold your date. Then we'll dream up your engagement session and timeline together.
Your Wedding Day
I arrive early, stay calm, and capture everything — while you stay completely present for the day you've planned.
Relive It Forever
Within weeks you'll receive your full fine-art gallery, then we'll design the album you'll hand down for generations.
More Than the Wedding Day
Your story doesn't begin and end at the altar. An engagement session is the perfect way to celebrate this chapter — and to get completely comfortable with me before the wedding, so the camera feels like a friend rather than a stranger.
Dreaming of something smaller? Charleston's beaches, marshes, and historic streets make for breathtaking elopements and micro-weddings. However you choose to say 'I do,' I'll make sure it's remembered exactly as it felt.
- ✓Relaxed engagement sessions across the Lowcountry
- ✓Intimate elopement & micro-wedding coverage
- ✓Local knowledge of Charleston's best light & locations
- ✓A friend behind the lens, never a stranger
From Couples Who Trusted Us
Looking through our gallery felt like reliving the entire day — the laughter, the quiet moments, my dad's face during the first dance. Marigold & Vine didn't just take photos, they kept our memories.
We're not natural in front of a camera and we told them so. By the end of our engagement session we'd completely forgotten they were there. The photos are so us — warm, real, effortless.
We eloped on Folly Beach with just the two of us and Elena. It was intimate, calm, and somehow she captured all of it without us ever feeling posed. The album is our most treasured possession.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does wedding photography cost?
Collections begin at $3,800 and are tailored to your day — coverage hours, second photographer, engagement session, and albums all adjust the total. Inquire for the full pricing guide and to check your date.
Do you travel for destination weddings?
Absolutely — I photograph weddings worldwide. Travel beyond the Charleston area is simply added to your collection at cost. Wherever you're celebrating, I'd love to be there.
What's your photography style?
Candid-first and fine-art. I document the day as it unfolds — real moments and emotion — with gentle guidance where it helps, and editing that stays timeless rather than following trends.
How long until we get our photos?
You'll receive a few sneak peeks within a week, and your full gallery within four to six weeks. Albums are designed collaboratively after your gallery is delivered.
Do we get the high-resolution files?
Yes — every collection includes your full set of edited, high-resolution images with a print release, delivered in a beautiful online gallery you can share and download.
What happens if you're sick on our day?
In eleven years it's never happened, but you're fully protected. I have a trusted network of professional associate photographers and will ensure your day is covered to the same standard, no matter what.
Let's Tell Your Story
Dates book up to eighteen months in advance, especially in spring and fall. Check your availability and let's start dreaming up your day.
Check Your Date
Tell me a little about your wedding and I'll be in touch within two business days with availability and your collection guide.