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Kiley is also a photographer. She is a transplant from California. She is a vegan. She is tattooed. She loves our environment and keeping it from becoming a big dump. She is super, duper sweet and thoughtful and soft spoken. I don't think you could get a negative word out of Kiley and I love that, and envy (yes I said envy, poo on me) that about her. I love how excited she was about my ideas...I love seeing her passion and talking photography with her. I am so sad that she will be moving in the end of summer, but know that she wants to be near her family. Kiley recently lost her mother,
suddenly and painfully...which made this wedding that more emotional
and touching for everyone. This family has been on my mind so much and
I think and pray for them all the time. She has two beautiful sisters who you will see in the pictures. They were two of her bridesmaids and are both blond and in the makeup shot a few pics down on the left, and helping Kiley get dressed.
Kiley chose to wear her grandmother's wedding dress which she wore in 1952. It had to be let out because her grandma weighed only 92 pounds (i think that is right) when she was married. When they told me that, I was shocked, because Kiley is so tiny. She paired the dress with a birdcage veil and a sash with a brooch (sp?), which gave the dress a look that was all Kiley. Her hair and makeup was done beautifully by Sheila and Kristin. I enjoyed everything about this wedding from the location- Matthew's Father's house, to the 100% vegan food that Matthew prepared, to the decor and flowers which were diy by Kiley. The utensils were 100% compostable, Matt's Dad's girlfriend Mary made all the artwork you see. The plants are from her garden...I could go on and on. I love you guys, and I mean that, and I hope you feel I did your day justice. Your family was so open and awesome and I am so honored and ecstatic you let me share your day and a bit of your life with you. Here's to rescued animals, enjoying our planet and lots of kiddos ;)
Kiley chose to wear her grandmother's wedding dress which she wore in 1952. It had to be let out because her grandma weighed only 92 pounds (i think that is right) when she was married. When they told me that, I was shocked, because Kiley is so tiny. She paired the dress with a birdcage veil and a sash with a brooch (sp?), which gave the dress a look that was all Kiley. Her hair and makeup was done beautifully by Sheila and Kristin. I enjoyed everything about this wedding from the location- Matthew's Father's house, to the 100% vegan food that Matthew prepared, to the decor and flowers which were diy by Kiley. The utensils were 100% compostable, Matt's Dad's girlfriend Mary made all the artwork you see. The plants are from her garden...I could go on and on. I love you guys, and I mean that, and I hope you feel I did your day justice. Your family was so open and awesome and I am so honored and ecstatic you let me share your day and a bit of your life with you. Here's to rescued animals, enjoying our planet and lots of kiddos ;)
My dress: in 1952, in a small dress shop in Red Bluff, CA,
Flowers: Costco online
Cake: All vegan - made by Rebecca McGarrigle, Columbia, SC
Cups, Plates, Utensils: Eco Products (ecoproducts.com), 100% compostable, made from corn, sugarcane, PLA, and plant starch
Votive Candles: Country Light Candle Company (countrylightcandle.com), 100% soy
Vases for centerpieces: Thrift stores, recycled glass jars and cans. Kiley added lace and ribbon.
Tent, chairs, tables: Palmetto Party Rental, Columbia, SC
Band: Drive South, Columbia, SC
Food: "Vegico", Matthew Mullen Catering, 100% vegan
Hair: Sheila McMillan, Columbia, SC
Guest Favors: Personalized soy candle tin, Candles and Favors (candlesandfavors.com)
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Michaela is one of the most ravishing brides I have ever shot! Her bridal session was another of my very favorites. Her and Jeremy were married at the Springdale House in West Columbia on my birthday (April 24th). There is nothing like wedding cake on your bday. The day provided clouds and showers, but it didn't faze this fabulous bride. I couldn't tell if she was mad about the weather. Everything was perfect no matter what the sky did. We got some pictures outside when the sprinkles let up after the ceremony. Her sisters were some of her bridesmaids and I loved seeing them interact. The hair that was done for this wedding is my favorite wedding hair to date. Very Guinevere in my humble opinion...
I loved this wedding...loved the father/daughter relationship...love Jeremy (he was in the Air Force, love that!)...love the Springdale House & Gardens...the whole wedding was just fantastic from start to finish. These two were surrounded by tons of people come rain or shine that are crazy about them and couldn't wait to witness them starting a beautiful life together!!!
Bride's Dress:
Crystal Crane Bridal from the Winnie Couture Collection
Florist:
Roses Florist
Venue- Ceremony/Reception:
Springdale House & Gardens
Catering:
Sprindale House & Gardens
Cake:
Parkland Cakes
Bride/Bridesmaid Hair stylist:
Joyce from Avalon Salon
Bridesmaid Dresses:
Alfred Angelo
Men's Tuxedos:
Men's Warehouse
I loved this wedding...loved the father/daughter relationship...love Jeremy (he was in the Air Force, love that!)...love the Springdale House & Gardens...the whole wedding was just fantastic from start to finish. These two were surrounded by tons of people come rain or shine that are crazy about them and couldn't wait to witness them starting a beautiful life together!!!
Bride's Dress:
Crystal Crane Bridal from the Winnie Couture Collection
Florist:
Roses Florist
Venue- Ceremony/Reception:
Springdale House & Gardens
Catering:
Sprindale House & Gardens
Cake:
Parkland Cakes
Bride/Bridesmaid Hair stylist:
Joyce from Avalon Salon
Bridesmaid Dresses:
Alfred Angelo
Men's Tuxedos:
Men's Warehouse
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kristin williams says:
Stunning... What a stunning bride!! Love the hair, the shoes, the dress, the details and especially the sweet pictures of her & her dad :) She is a natural beauty!! Great work (as always) my dear Ashley!
(05.22.10 @ 12:52 PM)
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I was notified that my package was approved and I am now certified a Greener photographer! Looks like I am the only SC photographer...which saddens me, but excites me about what photographers in our state can do! We can only get better and more involved from here!
I have a few projects going, and I want to start posting ways to green up your life...just stuff we have made a part of our daily routines.
I have a few projects going, and I want to start posting ways to green up your life...just stuff we have made a part of our daily routines.
- -unplug everything that isn't being used ie coffee maker, hair dryer, radios, you name it!
- -(we have our tv on a power strip that we turn off every time it isn't in use) this will help you stop wasting power, and save your electric bill!
- -set your computer to sleep after 15 min and put it to bed at night too!
- -water your lawn in the EARLY morning!! We water around 4:30 or 5 before the sun is hot
- -recycle.period
- -set up bins to recycle household waste...most of your "trash" can be recycled.
- -here is a some helpful info
- -if you would like more info about becoming a Greener photographer please see their website or contact me!
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amelia phillps hale says:
Congrats! This sounds awesome, I would love to know more about how to become greener!
(05.20.10 @ 02:32 PM)
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Ditto on the "...so amazing and kind and sweet and beautiful." I loved everything about your wedding too Kiley....I felt so emotionally connected to your family...I wish you both the best & I am so PROUD that I got to be a part of your amazing day!!!!!!!!! Love~Kristin
(06.05.10 @ 12:43 PM)very cool
(06.05.10 @ 09:50 PM)Wow. This one is going to be all over the wedding websites. OnceWed and Green Wedding Shoes will eat it up!! That hair, that dress, this is a bride to LOVE!! Ashley, that last shot is amazing. You are such a talent. Can't wait for you to shoot our wedding NEXT weekend!!!!
(06.05.10 @ 10:28 PM)We are looking at these together right now and I truly can't think of the right words to express how incredible they are. We knew they would be amazing, of course, but we are beyond breath taken and soooo excited to see the rest!!! You are such an inspiration and I am so grateful we found you -- no one else could have captured our day more perfectly. Wow.
(06.06.10 @ 12:23 AM)thank you for the comments...This one was such a treat to shoot. Kiley I feel blessed to know you!
(06.06.10 @ 12:48 AM)Kristin, I didn't thank you on here!! You are so super sweet and I LOVED having you part of our day & making me beautiful :) I will absolutely be recommending you to other brides!! Thank you!!
(06.06.10 @ 12:58 AM)STUNNING, PERSONAL, BEAUTIFUL! I am 100% impressed with your outward and inward beauty! Lovely, lovely, lovely....
(06.06.10 @ 06:13 PM)Tara
so sorry Patty, my mom Gloria and I missed out on such a great day. Hope you stay happy always
(06.07.10 @ 01:44 PM)You are beautiful without me Kiley;) but thank you for your kind words!! If I am ever in Cali, I will let you know! Thank you & you are so welcome!!
(06.09.10 @ 02:00 PM)beautiful.
(06.14.10 @ 01:02 AM)