Southern Cotton Mill Romantic Industrial Shoot - A Twist on the Classic Southern Wedding Styled Shoot at Providence Cotton Mill, Maiden, North Carolina
This Spring we had the opportunity to team up with a local group of North Carolina wedding professionals to collaborate on a unique and authentic styled shoot at Providence Cotton Mill in Maiden, NC...
When Kelly of A Bushel and A Peck Vintage Rentals came to us with her vision for the shoot, we knew it would be special and we were beyond excited to be a part of the project. Take a look at some highlights from our shoot...
For the concept and feel, and story of the shoot, we first and foremost wanted it to be "real", genuine and authentic, and in a sense "pure and simple", and so when selecting our models for the shoot, we wanted them to be a real-life couple with a beautiful story and great chemistry, and what a blessing it was to find our models, Saied and Jessica, who were absolute ROCK stars!
“God had arranged for everyone to come together and in all of this I hope you can experience the love that I feel from Saied and the unconditional love from Christ on a daily basis. What greater feeling can there be to know you are LOVED by the Almighty God, forever?”
For the design of the shoot and overall inspiration, we went for a "romantic industrial chic look, an edgy twist on classic Southern romance."
The Providence Cotton Mill is such an incredibly unique location. It has a bit of that "ancient ruins" charm that we are obsessed with. These guys were kind enough to allow us to use their beautiful venue for our shoot.
“The Providence Cotton Mill is a Historic open-air pavilion nestled between two creeks and surrounded by green fields and forest. The soaring 30 ft. ceiling allows sunlight to stream in through the two stories of open windows. The main hall is 10,000 sq.ft. with the ability to divide into ceremony and reception areas. The front of the mill, adorned with the large main tower, is the perfect backdrop for an outdoor wedding on the lawn. The perfect setting of old-world charm with an inviting, outdoor feel. Contact us today to discuss options for your special day.”





Kelly of A Bushel and a Peck Vintage Rentals and Hayley of Vintage Chic Rentals and Design collaborated with their design skills and their unique vintage pieces to give this shoot the romantic industrial look with a mix of old and new to create a spin on tradition. They, along with Jessica Isaacs styled and designed the shoot and brought everything together...
Kelly also provided the rentals, furniture, chairs and tables, and created the dress hanger for the shoot...
“A Bushel and a Peck Vintage Rentals offers antique, eclectic, reclaimed, rustic, shabby chic and vintage rental items for all of your event, photography and wedding needs. Our inventory includes upholstered furniture for lounge areas, mismatched chairs and china for an eclectic, one-of-a-kind feel, reclaimed wooden tables and benches to bring warmth and charm and everything in between. We are passionate about each piece in our inventory and we love when our finds add whimsy and romance to weddings and events in the High South and surrounding communities. Whether you desire a bushel of vintage or a peck of charm, we would love to be part of your next event! ”












“My mom started me out in this antiquing madness when I was little. Always going to yard sales, flea markets, stock sales, thrift stores, and antique malls. Always looking for the best deal. AND that is where the addiction to vintage anything started. ”
Hayley of Vintage Chic Rentals and Design supplied the tabletop pieces, which included classic white dinner and dessert plates, pink and brown goblets, silverware, cloth napkins, trays, candlestick holders, and really cook army loaf pans for the floral centerpieces...








Mossy greens, slate blues, grays and romantic blushes, greenery and wooden textures, and mixed with model metals....
Darleen of Wildflowers Floral Design in Taylorsville, NC created the plentiful floral arrangements for the shoot...
“As an owner and designer with over 25 years of experience in the business, I have pleased countless brides and clients with fresh flowers from all over the world as well as from local sustainable farms. I try to manage Wildflowers the way I live my life: based on the core values of integrity, responsibility, competence, and community service. These core values also define everything we do at Wildflowers. We never compromise quality.
We are a boutique floral and event design company located in Taylorsville, North Carolina, but we welcome contracts to travel across North and South Carolina for weddings and large events.”











The invitations, place cards, program, and scripture readings were beautifully handwritten by Leann of Alpine Paper Company...
“A small hand-lettering/modern calligraphy business located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.”









South's Specialty Clothiers in Boone, NC. We selected a beautiful gown for the shoot, "Marcia" designed by MoriLee. The groom wore Michael Kors in Steel Grey Ultra Slim and a thin black tie.
Ryan and Katherine Reynolds of Ordwright Rings handcrafted the wedding bands...














Hair + Makeup was provided by Casey Fisher Lail. She gave our model a loose topknot with a glowy dramatic look featuring some of those modern metallics...
“I’m a passionate Hair Stylist trained from Paul Mitchell & some of the best stylist in the business from over the globe! Find me at Mirror Mirror Salon!”





Erica of FOURK Restaurant in Hickory, NC supplied and designed the charcuterie, cheeses, fruits, breads and wines for the tablescape...








Lisa Fox of Nicole Lee Confections designed the wedding cake and the cookies for the plates... The wedding cake had coconut flakes, which is an old tradition, but the wider coconut flakes added a bit of a modern twist.




The foot washing ceremony was such a beautiful part of the shoot, representing humility, commitment, and Christ's love for us...





Nicole Holman of Nicole Holman Photography captured behind the scenes moments of the day so beautifully....
It has been so incredible collaborating with these talented folks, getting to know them on a deeper level... to be able to support and encourage one another in all of this has been such a blessing.
...and here's a little behind the scenes video we threw together with the GoPro with a few highlights from the day...
Participating Wedding Pros:
Sommer Sholtes-Goins, The Providence Cotton Mill IG: @theprovidencecottonmill
Jason and Heather Barr, Revival Photography IG: @revivalphotos
Kelly Williams, A Bushel and a Peck Vintage Rentals IG: @abushelandapeckvintagerentals
Jessica Isaacs IG: @isaacsjessie
Hayley Deal, Vintage Chic Rentals and Design IG: @vintagechicrentalsdesigns
LouElla South and Carolyn Brown, South’s Specialty Clothiers IG: @southsclothiers
Casey Fisher Lail, Casey Lail Hair Artist IG: @caseyfisherlail
Ryan and Katherine Reynolds, Ordwright Rings
Darleen Haun, Wildflowers Floral Design IG: @wildflowersflorals
Leann Waldron, Alpine Paper Company IG: @alpinepaperco
Erica Boustead, FOURK Restaurant
Lisa Fox, Nicole Lee Confections IG: @nicoleleeconfections
Nicole Holman, Nicole Holman Photography IG: @_nicoleholman