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Summer and Matthew were married at one of the prettiest places I have ever seen. The drive up was windy and crazy, but beautiful and memorable. This wedding had a whimsical circus theme that had fun written all over it. There were no bearded ladies, but party this crowd did!!
I will update this post with the details soon. I just wanted to get this up with pics first. I am so excited to show you this. Lots of thought and preparation and love went into this wedding and I believe you will agree...Even with 103 degree fever and strep throat, it was one of my favorites this year!
I will update this post with the details soon. I just wanted to get this up with pics first. I am so excited to show you this. Lots of thought and preparation and love went into this wedding and I believe you will agree...Even with 103 degree fever and strep throat, it was one of my favorites this year!
Ceremony Site: Pretty
Place Chapel
Reception
Site/Catering - Wyche Pavilion at Larkins on
the River
DJ: Vic Thomas with Alleycats Mobile Dance Party
http://www.alleycatsdj.com/
Cake- Gretchen's ABS Cakes - Gretchen Groundsell
Flowers- Bought at Carlstedt's Wholesale and designed by bride's mother, Gloria Isreal Barker
**Her mother also handmade all of the red and white pennants!
Bridesmaid Dresses- Lula Kate, purchased at Bella Bridesmaid
Bride's Dress- First dress- designed by Christos, purchased at Poinsett Bride
Second dress- purchased from LightintheBox.com
Groom/Groomsmen Attire - JCrew
Lighting- Optrics
Day-of Coordination- Jennifer Wahlquist
Kissing Booth/Stand Up Cutout- built by Matthew Johnson :) and artwork by Andrea Christopher Snipes
Invitations: designed by Andrea Harrel
DJ: Vic Thomas with Alleycats Mobile Dance Party
http://www.alleycatsdj.com/
Cake- Gretchen's ABS Cakes - Gretchen Groundsell
Flowers- Bought at Carlstedt's Wholesale and designed by bride's mother, Gloria Isreal Barker
**Her mother also handmade all of the red and white pennants!
Bridesmaid Dresses- Lula Kate, purchased at Bella Bridesmaid
Bride's Dress- First dress- designed by Christos, purchased at Poinsett Bride
Second dress- purchased from LightintheBox.com
Groom/Groomsmen Attire - JCrew
Lighting- Optrics
Day-of Coordination- Jennifer Wahlquist
Kissing Booth/Stand Up Cutout- built by Matthew Johnson :) and artwork by Andrea Christopher Snipes
Invitations: designed by Andrea Harrel
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Blakely and Brian were married at 701 Whaley and had one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever seen. Blakely is one of the most creative people I have ever met. She seemed to have touched every detail about this wedding in some way. Whether it was her idea, or crafted by her, her touch was everywhere. From jewelry, to vows...the handcrafted feel was there. She cut out all the birds <freehand> might I add and you can see them on each chair end for the ceremony. She has a twin sis, which I think is really neat and intriguing (and another sis who is super too). Blakely + Brian chose to see each other before the ceremony which explains the embrace in the stairwell. They wrote their own vows and I don't know if there was a dry eye in the crowd. I will add vendor info in a bit...they had a bluegrass band which I loved...loved! And the cake...and the china...okay okay already!!
(btw...had to add this, when reviewing the shots I chose to show you...the groomsmen at the urinals was just us being silly...I could feel some Southern Baptists gasping ;)
(btw...had to add this, when reviewing the shots I chose to show you...the groomsmen at the urinals was just us being silly...I could feel some Southern Baptists gasping ;)
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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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kristin williams says:
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)
Anonymous says:
very cool
(06.05.10 @ 09:50 PM)
Summer says:
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)
Kiley Mullen says:
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)
Ashley Brokop says:
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)
Kiley Mullen says:
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)
Tara Gibbons says:
STUNNING, PERSONAL, BEAUTIFUL! I am 100% impressed with your outward and inward beauty! Lovely, lovely, lovely....
Tara
Deborah Harbour says:
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)
kristin williams says:
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)
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OH WOW! if the couple wants to share their music info then i'd LOVE to feature this on hi-fi weddings!!! fabulous shots and i love all the details! looks so FUN! xox
(07.22.10 @ 12:41 AM)I feel so lucky to have found you to photograph our day. You're such an artist, Ashley. We absolutely adored the pics and can't wait to see the rest! You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(07.22.10 @ 12:09 PM)OMG! This looked like such a FANTABULOUS wedding - I love all of it!! Can't wait to see more of them!
(07.22.10 @ 02:58 PM)The photos look great Ashley! You are super talented - can't wait to see the rest!
(07.22.10 @ 10:26 PM)I hate that I didn't get to go with on this wedding.... looks like it was awesome...I love the blue & red together....HOT!! I love downtown Greenville too!!
(07.22.10 @ 10:27 PM)