Savannah is a city of squares, live oaks draped with Spanish moss, and cobblestone streets. Weddings here often carry Southern and Lowcountry traditions, and the setting alone makes for photographs that deserve to be printed.
A setting that sets the tone
The historic district is built around a series of small public squares shaded by oaks, with historic churches, townhouses and gardens nearby. A ceremony in a church or garden followed by a reception in a historic ballroom or a waterfront space is an easy shape for the day.
The look is old and elegant, and it photographs best in soft light. Late afternoon and early evening give warm tones, and overcast days flatter the moss and brick.
If you are choosing a ceremony site, ask about the rules around music, amplified sound and the number of guests, since historic buildings and public spaces often have their own limits. A quick conversation early saves you from changing plans later.
Southern touches worth capturing
Southern weddings often include a groom's cake alongside the wedding cake, a long-standing regional tradition. Others add a bourbon toast, a sparkler send-off or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage through the historic streets.
Photograph these as they happen, and give them space in the layout. A spread of details and traditions between the ceremony and reception sections helps the album feel rooted in the place.
Summer in Savannah is hot and humid, so spring and fall are the safer choice for an outdoor ceremony, with a cool indoor space for the reception. Guests will appreciate fans, water and shade, and photographs taken in gentler weather look more relaxed.
Honoring Lowcountry and African American heritage
The Georgia coast is home to the Gullah Geechee, descendants of enslaved Africans who maintained a rich culture in the Lowcountry. Some couples honor this heritage through music, food, storytelling or family customs.
Jumping the broom is a tradition many African American couples include, symbolizing the start of a new household. If you plan to include it, tell your photographer in advance and consider printing a full page of that moment, because it carries deep meaning for families.
Elopements and small weddings
Savannah and nearby Tybee Island are popular for small weddings and elopements. A short ceremony in a square, a walk down River Street, and a quiet dinner can make a perfect day, with the city doing much of the decorating.
The squares are city parkland, so a ceremony in one goes through the City of Savannah, and Tybee Island is a separate municipality with its own rules for beach ceremonies. Confirm the current requirements and fees with whichever one applies before you set a time. Then give yourselves room for photographs without a crowd, because those quiet frames are the ones you will love.
Think about including a few details that tell the story of the trip: a hotel key, a menu, a map of the squares. A few well-chosen images of these items can fill a page and give the book a travel-journal quality that suits a destination wedding well.
Choosing the right keepsake
A lay-flat album suits Savannah's wide streets and tree canopies, with images that can run across both pages. A 12×24 inch lay-flat with 15 spreads and a photo cover starts at $275, and classic binding starts at $240.
A wedding magazine at $70 is 20 pages, 8.5×11 inches, in 15 original styles. It is a lovely way to share a small wedding with family who could not travel. You preview every page before it prints, and we print exactly what you approve.
Size matters in a city with such strong visuals. A 16×24 or 15×30 album gives images room, and a lay-flat binding keeps oak canopies and long streets uninterrupted across the middle of the spread.
Printing and shipping
Printing takes 5 to 7 business days after approval and payment. Express delivery is $60, Standard is $32 and Economy is $12, and all shipments include tracking. Folio Forever is an online studio based in Florida, and we ship to every state.
If you need help planning, the FAQ and contact pages are available. If a book arrives with a print or binding defect, transit damage, or anything that does not match the approved proof, report it within 14 days of delivery for a free reprint or a full refund.
Last, keep your own record of the day alongside the book: the weather, who traveled, which square you stood in. Savannah rewards a little storytelling, and in time those details are the ones that fade first.
Questions
What is a groom's cake?
It is a second cake, often in a flavor the groom loves, served alongside the wedding cake in many Southern weddings.
Can a magazine cover a small elopement?
Yes. A 20-page magazine is a good fit for a smaller set of photos.
Planning an album from your Savannah photos? Design it online; you approve every page before it prints. See wedding album sizes and prices or the 20-page wedding magazine.