• Wild Cotton Photography is Aly Greer Schimpff, a Nashville and Charleston lifestyle and wedding photographer. Feel free to see what I've been up to on the blog, or click one of the links below to follow along on facebook, twitter or pinterest. Thanks for stopping by!

5.16.13

Charleston Wedding Photography: Lauren & Simons

Although I am not quite finished with editing this wedding, I couldn’t wait to share a few of my favorites from Simons and Lauren’s big day! This wedding was gorgeous, fun, and extra special for me because I was privileged enough to photograph two friends marrying each other.

We started out the day at Canvas downtown, and the lovely ladies there did an amazing job with Lauren’s hair.

Afterwards, we headed out to Pepper Plantation where both the ceremony and reception were held. Oak trees, oyster shells, barnwood, {and horses!}…. this place had southern charm down pat.

Simons looking handsome as always!

One of the {many} funny things about weddings to me is the way that guys spend their mornings, and the {complete opposite} way that girls do.  Needless to say I haven’t met many brides playing corn-hole the morning of their wedding.:)

Gorgeous.

I was in love with the back detail of Lauren’s dress!

This is by far my favorite photo at every wedding…watching the groom always makes me cry!

Simons might like to dance…just a little bit. Or he’s really excited to be married to such an awesome girl.;)

Such a fun day! Lauren and Simons, congrats to you both and thank you for letting me share your day with you!

 

Special Thanks to:

Kelly Dillon for being an amazing second shooter!

Lowcountry Wedding Films for being awesome (and for your video light!)

Salt & Light for your beautiful decor (and wedding coordinating).:)

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5.8.13

Charleston Wedding Photography: Simons & Lauren’s Portrait Session

Photographing friends is something that is so special to me. I had the pleasure of going to Clemson with Lauren, and have known Simons since…(college? high school?) I don’t know when.:) When Lauren asked me if we could do a downtown Charleston portrait session the day before their wedding, I was all for it. We wanted to do a few photos of Simons and Lauren together without them seeing each other, as well as a bridal portrait session for Lauren. Their wedding will be on the blog next week, so stay tuned for more photos of these two!

Happy Wedding Wednesday!

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4.25.13

Nashville Wedding Photography: Sarah and Pat

Sarah and Pat met at Camp Marymount, got engaged at Camp Marymount…so it was only fitting that they get married there as well! This colorful wedding had so many amazing details that I had a hard time narrowing it down for a blog post.   I have gotten to know the two of them pretty well over the past year because not only did I shoot their engagement photos, I also photographed Sarah’s sister’s wedding last year. This family certainly knows how to throw a fun, colorful and beautiful wedding!

These shoes….I die. Sarah chose gorgeous Anthropologie heels to complement the blue accents in the wedding and we loved them!

I am slightly really obsessed with any flowers done by Katie Pollard of Color my World. Case in point:


Sarah wanted to incorporate her dog Maggie into the wedding (love!), and this little pup was such a sweetheart.

Sarah wanted to get some photos by the barn since she worked there during summers she was at camp. (There may have been a few goats lingering around that I had to chase away previous to these shots….Note: no goats were harmed in the making of these photos.):)

A very long roadtrip played a large part in Sarah and Pat’s relationship, so she created a map display of their trip at the entrance to the reception. It was incredible!

Gotta love a photo booth.:)

Sarah’s bridesmaids surprised her with a choreographed dance that included all of Sarah’s favorite dance moves.;)

And my personal favorite part of any Gordon wedding? There is always clogging involved. Enough said.

Sarah and Pat, your wedding was full of color, laughter and fun…thanks for letting me share it with you!

 

Vendors:

Venue: Camp Marymount

Wedding Planner: Jenny Allen Events

Dress: Melissa Sweet

Flowers: Color My World

Catering: Sisters Restaurant

Band: Blues Brokers

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April 25, 2013 - 11:31 am

Gail - Love love the colors and flowers!!!!

4.3.13

Nashville Wedding Photography: Anne & David

“As we learn to enlace for the rest of our lives…” – Sleeping at Last, Tethered

One of the (many) reasons I love weddings is that it is just the beginning of a couple’s life together. One of the lyrics to Anne and David’s first dance song (above) captures that perfectly. Anne and David got married in beautiful Monteagle, TN. Although clouds threatened to open on us several times throughout the day, we were lucky that the rain held off completely until right before the reception! Anne and her girls got ready at the Edgeworth Inn, an adorable bed and breakfast in the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly community. 

Anne’s family has been coming to this area for many years as a vacation spot, and the property is full of cottages from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Their family history made this an incredibly special place for Anne to get married.

I love love love the moment when a dad sees his daughter in her dress for the first time.

Anne gave her girls paint swatches with various colors, and let them pick out their own dresses. It resulted in such a fun and bright color combination!

Anne and David decided to do a first look before the ceremony, which allowed us to explore the property for some photos with just the two of them.



It started to rain right as Anne and David were heading to the reception, but I don’t think they minded one bit.

Anne was super creative and decided to do a “grand entrance” instead of an exit, since it would be pitch dark (and chilly!), when they they left the reception. The guests threw lavender on the bride and groom as they entered the reception area.

Grandpa was a popular dance partner for much of the evening!;)

I got a little hint at David’s fun personality during photos, but he certainly likes to dance! Anne and David’s reception was full of laughter, crazy dancing, and great music from the Nick Carver Band.

This is by FAR my favorite garter removal photograph…Anne’s dad was quick to let David know that he was keeping an eye on him.;)

Anne and David, thanks for letting me be a part of your fun day!

“Our life begins with this…” Sleeping at Last, Umbrellas

Vendors:

Location: Monteagle Sunday School Assembly

Dress: David’s Bridal

Caterer: Natural Bridge 

Flowers: Lynn Davis

Invitations: Stanhopes

Band: The Nick Carver Band

Special Thanks to Alex Bee for second shooting with  me!

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3.24.13

Nashville Bridal Portraits: Anne

Since Anne and David officially tied the knot yesterday in gorgeous Monteagle, TN…I can share a few of her bridal portraits with y’all! We had a beautiful sunny day the Tuesday before her wedding to do a few quick photographs around the Monteagle Sunday School Assembly cottages and chapel.


Stay tuned for a sneak peak of their wedding later this week!

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