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Beautiful Pastel Wedding

Friday, October 28th, 2011

This beautiful wedding took place in the town of Mt. Laurel, which is a beautiful community in Birmingham, Alabama.  The town is so very charming and the perfect place for a wedding. The ceremony site was set up in the lush green grass, and the couple said their “I do’s”  under lights strung in the overhanging tree branches surrounded by friends and family.

The bride wore a beautiful Vera Wang ballgown with a blush bodice, and her groom wore a linen suit with a pastel striped tie.  The bridesmaids wore navy dresses, which looked so beautiful with the yellow, white, and blush floral bouquets that  they carried.

They looked perfect, the location was perfect, and everything about their special day was perfect. I want to give a special thanks to Miss Elizabeth Ann , I had so much fun shooting this wedding with her!  She is so sweet and such a great photographer.

Onto the photos…

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Nothing like a little star treatment and recognition for the bride when getting her coffee! :)

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Her dress by Vera Wang was so gorgeous hanging here, and even more beautiful when she put it on!

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

The flowers matched her dress so beautifully!

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

The first look!

They were SO excited to see each other that they could hardly contain it!

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

The bride and her father arrived to the ceremony on horse and carriage.
I can’t think of a more fitting way for her to make her entrance.  After all, she looked like a princess!

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

The reception details were gorgeous.
Nothing was overlooked when this event was being planned!

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

Birmingham, Alabama wedding photography in Mt. Laurel

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Amber + Brandon

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Last month, I had the distinct honor of photographing the marriage ceremony of Amber and Brandon.  I was so excited when she contacted me because I had never shot such an intimate ceremony before.
I just love weddings so much, regardless of the size.  Big weddings, small weddings… a commitment and expression of love like that deserves to be documented in a beautiful way!

After the ceremony, we headed downtown to take some great portraits to commemorate this day and for the the couple to treasure forever. :)

Love, love, love this next image! :)

 

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Kelli + Wesley

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

I am so excited to finally be able to share this wedding on the blog!

As you might remember, this wedding was recently featured on Brenda’s Wedding Blog.  Because wedding bloggers love exclusive content, this can often cause a delay in publishing the content to my own blog, but the wait is well worth it!  I always feel so honored to have my work published, and I get so excited for my brides and grooms because all of their hard work and planning gets to be shared with other engaged couples all over the world!

After meeting with Kelli several times for the initial consultation, engagements, and bridal session; we were fast friends  by the time the wedding rolled around!  I was so excited to be able to take part in their beautiful event at Sloss Furnaces! It was such a unique venue for a wedding, and I would recommend it any day of the week.  It definitely photographs beautifully and the coordinator, Joy Hullett, is AMAZING!  She will definitely help reduce stress and make sure everything runs smoothly.

The morning of the wedding, it looked like it was going to rain…. and, boy, did it!?  I met Kelli at the Halcyon Days Spa at the Summit while she got her make-up ready. While we were there, it started to pour like crazy!  Over at Sloss Furnaces, Joy was deciding whether to move the ceremony (which was already set up outdoors in front of the spray pond) into the open hangar area.  Luckily, the rain quit at the perfect time and the ceremony site did not have to  be moved!  (Just another reason to have a wedding coordinator… They will handle the stress and details while you get ready and enjoy your day!)

Bridal Prep at Halcyon Day Spa - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Bridal Prep at Halcyon Day Spa - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Bridal Prep at Halcyon Day Spa - Birmingham Wedding Photography

After make-up, we headed over to the historic Tutwiler Hotel downtown for Kelli to get dressed.

Bridal Prep at Tutwiler Hotel - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Kelli had every last detail planned!
She had 2 pairs of shoes (and a matching sash for each)….
black for the ceremony and red for the reception!

Bridal Prep at Tutwiler Hotel - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Bridal Prep at Tutwiler Hotel - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Bridal Prep at Tutwiler Hotel - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Bridal Prep at Tutwiler Hotel - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Over at Sloss Furnaces, Wesley was getting ready.

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

They chose to do a first look, which allowed them to share a few uninterrupted, private moments before seeing any guests, family, and friends.

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

This beautiful crystal bouquet was made by the bride herself!
She is awesome… I know!

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

The fantastic food was catered by the Fish Market!

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

Wedding at Sloss Furnaces - Birmingham Wedding Photography

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