Jekyll Island Club
the jekyll island club Wedding Photographer
White arches, red tile roofs, moss filled oaks and a long river sunset. I have shot about 10 weddings on Jekyll Island, and it is one of my favorites to film and photograph.
Why Jekyll Photographs So Well
About 400 of my 450 weddings have been in the Lowcountry, and moss draped oaks and golden hour on the marsh are my specialty. Jekyll has both. Most of the island's wedding places sit in the historic district, a short walk apart. A welcome dinner under white arches, guests spilling across a courtyard lawn, portraits under oaks so full of moss that the light goes soft at noon, vows in a formal garden with the house behind you. You can get all of it without ever getting in a car.
Then there is the river side. The sun goes down over the marsh and the Jekyll River, and on a good night the sky does what you see on this page.
The Jekyll Island Club
This is the one couples ask me about first. These numbers are from the resort's wedding page. Its three historic cottages, Crane, Cherokee and Sans Souci, can be reserved for your own use through the wedding team at 866.342.3683, and the resort runs a free shuttle every 30 minutes between its riverfront and beach venues.
| Space | Guests |
|---|---|
| Crane Cottage Living Room | Up to 320 |
| Riverfront Lawn | Up to 250, under the oldest oaks on the property |
| The Sand Bar | Up to 100, on the ocean |
| Cherokee Cottage | Up to 60 |
| Crane Cottage Library | Up to 40 |
Ask the wedding team for current numbers on your space. Crane Cottage has its own guide.
The Pictures I Would Plan For
- The arches and the courtyard in open shade, for the portraits that look like Italy.
- The oak lined lawns in the late afternoon, when the light comes in low through the moss.
- Twenty minutes on the river side right at sunset. Here is sunset by month.
Indian Weddings On Jekyll Island
I have also filmed Indian weddings at the Jekyll Island Convention Center, on the beach side of the island. Big guest lists, a lot of color and more than one event in a day. Watch Nikki and Sagar's film.
Jekyll Island Questions
Have you photographed weddings on Jekyll Island?
Yes. I have shot about 10 weddings on Jekyll Island, at Crane Cottage, the Jekyll Island Club and the Jekyll Island Convention Center, and it is one of my favorite places to film and photograph.
How far is Jekyll Island from your studio?
My studio is in Savannah, about 80 to 87 miles away, so plan on about an hour and a half to two hours of driving. I work the island often, so travel is part of the plan, not a surprise.
Where do we get a marriage license for Jekyll Island?
Jekyll Island is in Glynn County. If neither of you lives in Georgia, Georgia has you apply in the county where the ceremony happens, so start with the Glynn County Probate Court and confirm the current fee with them.
Your Date
Tell me where on Jekyll Island or in the Golden Isles you are getting married and I will tell you how I would photograph it.