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Hunter & Gately

Gold Everything at This Black Tie Wedding in Spartanburg, South Carolina Shot Entirely on 35mm Film

Spartanburg

South Carolina

November 7, 2020

Photographing an entire wedding on 35mm film, especially with minimal, late fall, daylight is a challenge. Looking back on these images, I can't imagine doing it any other way. Ben, the groom, was a mutual lover of 35mm film and when he initially approached me about his desire to have the entire wedding shot on 35mm, I didn't hesitate at the thought. The way kodak film renders golds and reds is truly something special - and really made Hunter's reception design shine. Did I mention that the bride designed all of this?? This was truly one of the most unique weddings I've ever photographed.

What to Know

Destination

Date

Location

THE DETAILS

November 7, 2020

Private Residence

Late fall ceremony and gilded reception at a private residence in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Spartanburg

South Carolina

A wide angle view, in grainy black and white film, of a wedding reception with giant, inflatable balls hanging from the ceiling of this custom wedding tent in Spartanburg, SC.

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A gilded, tented wedding reception at a Private Estate in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Captured entirely on 35mm film and featured in Bride's magazine, documentary style to complement the editorial feel of the wedding, by film wedding photographer, Smith Brian.

Bride and groom exchange vows at sunset, illuminated by a gold table full of candles behind them, during this late fall wedding in Spartanburg South Carolina.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00227-WEB.jpg

What to know about this fall, gold themed, Spartanburg, SC wedding - a ceremony at sunset in front of warm candle light and close friends before a tented, gilded wedding reception featuring a formal dinner, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dancing in front of a live band of close friends. Captured entirely on 35mm film, documentary style, by Smith Brian.

Bride and groom exchange vows at sunset, illuminated by a gold table full of candles behind them, during this late fall wedding in Spartanburg South Carolina.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00227-WEB.jpg

What to know about this fall, gold themed, Spartanburg, SC wedding - a ceremony at sunset in front of warm candle light and close friends before a tented, gilded wedding reception featuring a formal dinner, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dancing in front of a live band of close friends. Captured entirely on 35mm film, documentary style, by Smith Brian.

Bride and groom exchange vows at sunset, illuminated by a gold table full of candles behind them, during this late fall wedding in Spartanburg South Carolina.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00227-WEB.jpg

What to know about this fall, gold themed, Spartanburg, SC wedding - a ceremony at sunset in front of warm candle light and close friends before a tented, gilded wedding reception featuring a formal dinner, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dancing in front of a live band of close friends. Captured entirely on 35mm film, documentary style, by Smith Brian.

Bride and groom exchange vows at sunset, illuminated by a gold table full of candles behind them, during this late fall wedding in Spartanburg South Carolina.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00227-WEB.jpg

What to know about this fall, gold themed, Spartanburg, SC wedding - a ceremony at sunset in front of warm candle light and close friends before a tented, gilded wedding reception featuring a formal dinner, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dancing in front of a live band of close friends. Captured entirely on 35mm film, documentary style, by Smith Brian.

Bride and groom exchange vows at sunset, illuminated by a gold table full of candles behind them, during this late fall wedding in Spartanburg South Carolina.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00227-WEB.jpg

What to know about this fall, gold themed, Spartanburg, SC wedding - a ceremony at sunset in front of warm candle light and close friends before a tented, gilded wedding reception featuring a formal dinner, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dancing in front of a live band of close friends. Captured entirely on 35mm film, documentary style, by Smith Brian.

Bride and groom exchange vows at sunset, illuminated by a gold table full of candles behind them, during this late fall wedding in Spartanburg South Carolina.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00227-WEB.jpg

What to know about this fall, gold themed, Spartanburg, SC wedding - a ceremony at sunset in front of warm candle light and close friends before a tented, gilded wedding reception featuring a formal dinner, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dancing in front of a live band of close friends. Captured entirely on 35mm film, documentary style, by Smith Brian.

Bride and groom exchange vows at sunset, illuminated by a gold table full of candles behind them, during this late fall wedding in Spartanburg South Carolina.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00227-WEB.jpg

What to know about this fall, gold themed, Spartanburg, SC wedding - a ceremony at sunset in front of warm candle light and close friends before a tented, gilded wedding reception featuring a formal dinner, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dancing in front of a live band of close friends. Captured entirely on 35mm film, documentary style, by Smith Brian.

Bride and groom exchange vows at sunset, illuminated by a gold table full of candles behind them, during this late fall wedding in Spartanburg South Carolina.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00227-WEB.jpg

What to know about this fall, gold themed, Spartanburg, SC wedding - a ceremony at sunset in front of warm candle light and close friends before a tented, gilded wedding reception featuring a formal dinner, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, followed by dancing in front of a live band of close friends. Captured entirely on 35mm film, documentary style, by Smith Brian.

What to Wear

Fashion

COLORS

Black tie, formal dinner party

Gold, everything gold

A bride's mother helps her into her coutre, shimmering gold wedding dress before her South Carolina wedding ceremony. Photographed on 35mm film and lit by a small window from the bride's bedroom in her parents home.

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What to wear for this gold themed Spartanburg, SC wedding. Guests wear formal dinner attire, black tie and tuxedos, while the ladies dress in formal dresses of jewel and fall tones. The bride wears a coutre, gold, shimmering wedding dress.

What We Love About it

From the Editor,

This wedding will always have a special place in my heart. It was shot entirely on 35mm film, at the groom's request - late fall light and pushing the limits of film, where I think it truly shines

Grainy, black and white film candid of a bride and groom dancing on the patio of their private home wedding, as a small band of friends plays behind them.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00523-WEB.jpg

What we love from this private home, gold themed, black tie wedding in upstate South Carolina - The floors, the cake, the bride's dress, the ceremony amongst the trees, it was all adorned in gold for this fall wedding that felt more like a gala than a traditional wedding. Featured in Bride's magazine and photographed entirely on 35mm film, this wedding just oozed style, cutting edge design and sophistication.

Grainy, black and white film candid of a bride and groom dancing on the patio of their private home wedding, as a small band of friends plays behind them.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00523-WEB.jpg

What we love from this private home, gold themed, black tie wedding in upstate South Carolina - The floors, the cake, the bride's dress, the ceremony amongst the trees, it was all adorned in gold for this fall wedding that felt more like a gala than a traditional wedding. Featured in Bride's magazine and photographed entirely on 35mm film, this wedding just oozed style, cutting edge design and sophistication.

Grainy, black and white film candid of a bride and groom dancing on the patio of their private home wedding, as a small band of friends plays behind them.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00523-WEB.jpg

What we love from this private home, gold themed, black tie wedding in upstate South Carolina - The floors, the cake, the bride's dress, the ceremony amongst the trees, it was all adorned in gold for this fall wedding that felt more like a gala than a traditional wedding. Featured in Bride's magazine and photographed entirely on 35mm film, this wedding just oozed style, cutting edge design and sophistication.

Grainy, black and white film candid of a bride and groom dancing on the patio of their private home wedding, as a small band of friends plays behind them.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00523-WEB.jpg

What we love from this private home, gold themed, black tie wedding in upstate South Carolina - The floors, the cake, the bride's dress, the ceremony amongst the trees, it was all adorned in gold for this fall wedding that felt more like a gala than a traditional wedding. Featured in Bride's magazine and photographed entirely on 35mm film, this wedding just oozed style, cutting edge design and sophistication.

Grainy, black and white film candid of a bride and groom dancing on the patio of their private home wedding, as a small band of friends plays behind them.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00523-WEB.jpg

What we love from this private home, gold themed, black tie wedding in upstate South Carolina - The floors, the cake, the bride's dress, the ceremony amongst the trees, it was all adorned in gold for this fall wedding that felt more like a gala than a traditional wedding. Featured in Bride's magazine and photographed entirely on 35mm film, this wedding just oozed style, cutting edge design and sophistication.

Grainy, black and white film candid of a bride and groom dancing on the patio of their private home wedding, as a small band of friends plays behind them.

2011-ben-hunter-spartanburg-wedding-all-35mm-kodak-film-00523-WEB.jpg

What we love from this private home, gold themed, black tie wedding in upstate South Carolina - The floors, the cake, the bride's dress, the ceremony amongst the trees, it was all adorned in gold for this fall wedding that felt more like a gala than a traditional wedding. Featured in Bride's magazine and photographed entirely on 35mm film, this wedding just oozed style, cutting edge design and sophistication.

Your Wedding Vendors

Design | Hunter Ffloyd (the bride) | https://www.instagram.com/fhfloyd/

Coordination | https://gregoryblakesams.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/gregoryblakesamsevents/

Photography | Smith Brian | https://thesmithbrian.com | https://instagram.com/thesmithbrian

PUBLISHED IN BRIDE'S MAGAZINE

"The Bride Wore a Gold Wedding Dress for This Gilded Celebration in South Carolina"

https://www.brides.com/gilded-wedding-dress-south-carolina-6826590

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Gold themed wedding invitation suite from a Spartanburg, SC wedding featured in Bride's magazine.

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