I always love it when the family of my previous clients uses me for their wedding. I know I’m doing great when I get repeat clients or referrals from family and friends. This wedding was for the sister of a previous bride, who also had her wedding at Wildhorse at Parker Farms in Longs, SC. I’m using my slow time to go back and highlight some weddings of the prior year, and this one was from last spring of 2024. When I arrived, I checked in with the bride and bridesmaids, who were getting ready in the little separate cottage on the property. She had eight bridesmaids, a flower girl, and her toddler with her.
Following some hair and makeup shots, I hung her dress in the barn doorway to photograph it and took some other detail shots of the rings and flowers. I also took photos of the rustic decorations, like the cigar bar setup on a plank of wood and barrels and other table details. While the bridesmaids were getting dressed, I took the groom and groomsmen out for some pictures in front of the field. I hoped the wild horses would come out for some of these pictures. But we only saw them that day when the owner called them out during the ceremony.
You have to love the ring security for the ceremony. The little ring bearer was looking cool for his pictures with his sunglasses and badge. He was getting into the role. The ceremony itself was beautiful. They called over all the horses right before, so they were in the background of many of the pictures. The bride’s baby daughter was tugging at her dress during the ceremony, and I got a couple of cute shots of that. After the ceremony, we took some fun pictures of the big wedding party and some portraits of the bride by herself as well. Since it was still pretty early, we held off on the bride and groom portraits until after their introductions, dances, and dinner.
I always love going to the marsh behind the barn at Wildhorse at Parker Farms. There are many ancient trees sticking up from the water. While there are many newer farm venues that are higher-end and more elegant close to Myrtle Beach, I haven’t seen one with this unique look of the sunset filtering through the trees and reflecting off the water.
The only thing we missed out on during their pictures was the horses. I got some super cute pictures at her sister’s wedding and another previous wedding of them petting and surrounded by the wild horses. I’m unsure why the horses seemed to hide so much that day. But I still got a lot of beautiful pictures of the wedding couple. I always enjoy going to Wildhorse at Parker Farms for weddings. They always seem to have a Southern style, with relaxed and casual affairs. If you are planning a wedding here, please let me know. I would be happy to give you more information.
Wedding dress hanging in the barn doors – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsRing macros – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsRing macros – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsRing macros – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsWedding bouquets – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBridesmaids before the ceremony – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsMom helping groom with boutonniere – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsCeremony location – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Groom with family – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsGroom portrait – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Fun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Fun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Fun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsRing security – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Fun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun pictures with the groom and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsCigar bar – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsCake and cupcakes – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsTable details – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBridesmaids helping with the dress – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBride putting earrings on in the mirror – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBridesmaids fluffing out the bride’s dress – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBridesmaids fluffing out the bride’s dress – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFirst look with bride and father – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsCigar bar – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsCigar bar – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsCigar bar – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsWedding party walking to the ceremony – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsWedding party walking to the ceremony – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsWedding party walking to the ceremony – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsRing bearer with security case and sunglasses – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsRing bearer with security case and sunglasses – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFlower girls – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsGroom waiting for the bride – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsGroom waiting for the bride – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBride walking down the aisle with her father – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBride walking down the aisle with her father – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFather giving away the bride – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBride’s daughter checking on the dress – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBeautiful ceremony with horses in the background – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsRing security giving away the rings – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsPutting on the rings – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsGroom giving his vows – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsLaughs during the ceremony – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFirst kiss – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsHappy couple after the ceremony – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsKiss under the wedding arch – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBig wedding party in front of the pasture – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBig wedding party in front of the pasture – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsDip with cheers from the wedding party – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun pictures with the bride and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun pictures with the bride and groomsmen – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsGroomsmen lifting bride into the air – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsGroom with the bridesmaids – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBridesmaids picking up the groom – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBridesmaids picking up the groom – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Individual portraits with bride and bridesmaids – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsIndividual portraits with bride and bridesmaids – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Individual portraits with bride and bridesmaids – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsPortraits of the bride by the pasture – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsPortraits of the bride by the pasture – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsPortraits of the bride by the pasture – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsPortraits with bride and bridesmaids – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsPortraits with bride and bridesmaids – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsIntroductions to the reception – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFirst dance – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFirst dance – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFirst dance – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFather daughter dance – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFather daughter dance – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsMother and son dance – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsMother and son dance – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBride and groom by the marsh – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsSunset filtering through the trees – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsGroom lifting up the bride in the sunset – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsKiss in the sunset – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsSmiles in the sunset – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBig smiles in the sunset – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsKiss in the sunset – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsSunset reflecting off the water – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsBride holding pictures of her mother – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Sunlight filtering through the trees – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsKiss with sunlight filtering through the trees – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
Kiss with the sunset filtering through the trees – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsKiss on the head – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsSunset by the fence – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsDip in the sunset – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsGroom lifting bride into the air – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsLaughs during the toasts – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsCake cutting – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsCake in the face – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsKiss after the cake cutting – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker FarmsFun dancing – Wildhorse at Parker Farms
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