Wild Cotton Photography

Charleston SC Wedding Photographer: Hi! I'm Aly Greer, a wedding photographer for Charleston and worldwide. I share love stories, wedding tips, and photoshop magic. I love my family, coffee, donuts and dogs! Do we have anything in common?

Photography in the Modern South: What does the "modern south" mean? For me, it means tradition with a twist. Think front porches, comfort food, bowties, nice manners...meets urban farming, pinterest projects, thrift store shopping, breaking the rules...and top it off with a little splash of "bless their heart." I live in Charleston (definitely the modern south), but am also available to travel worldwide.

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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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3.15.13

Featured: A Lowcountry Wedding

Here at WCP, I am so happy to be featured on A Lowcountry Wedding this week! A few of you readers may know that I shoot weddings both in Nashville and Charleston. I was so happy to shoot this gorgeous bridal session at Edisto Island’s Brookland Pointe back in the fall and it is so wonderful that others love this shoot as much as I do! 🙂

Happy Friday! 🙂

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2.5.13

Featured: Life & Baby

I am so proud to be featured on Life and Baby today! Go check out Selah’s adorable nursery over at their blog!

{You can click here for her original nursery shoot and here for her full newborn shoot.}

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1.15.13

South Carolina Wedding Photography: Sally Katherine & Joel

There is such joy in photographing a dear friend’s wedding. I have known Sally Katherine since college, and even though I don’t know Joel quite as well yet, I loved getting to spend time with them together during their engagement session back in August. He makes her laugh (which you will see in these photos), and that makes me so happy to see!

We started out the wedding day with a bridal brunch at Cafe 403 in Lexington. Gotta love a sweet southern brunch with big porches and good food!

After the brunch, Sally Katherine and her girls headed over to Salon M for Hair and Makeup by Alloette.

Sally Katherine had a lot of special touches in her wedding, including her bouquet being wrapped in one of her dad’s old ties. He passed away several years ago, and he certainly was missed throughout the day.

Joel and Sally Katherine decided to do a first look before the ceremony, and I am so glad they did. What resulted might be some of my favorite first look photos ever.

Gorgeous. Both of you.

Sally Katherine’s brothers walked her down the aisle, and some of us were just a tad emotional. (Best comment from the people behind me: “You’re the photographer! You can’t cry!”)

After the ceremony, everyone headed over to the Springdale House for the reception.

It was so cold that the guests didn’t line up outside for their exit, so everyone just started blowing bubbles inside the house instead!

SK and Joel, I am so honored to have gotten to document the day for you. Love to you both!

Vendors

Bridal Brunch Venue: Cafe 403

Ceremony: Radius Church

Reception: Springdale House

Hair: Salon M

Makeup: Alouette

Dress: The Dress, Mauldin SC

Flowers: American Floral