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| January 4 2012 + fall engagement session – leslie + ben |

Leslie and Ben are getting married in just a few weeks, and we are so excited to see this couple finally tie the knot.  They have been dating since they met in high school, and Leslie remembers doodling her soon-to-be groom’s last name on her notebooks.  At the end of January, Leslie will no longer have to wonder what her high school sweetheart’s last name will sound like with her name.  Rob Ingram took these beautiful engagement photos of the couple in Highland Park near downtown Birmingham on a lovely fall day. Check back with us next month for a full wedding recap after these high school sweethearts say “I do.”

 

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| January 4 2012 + birmingham engagement session – lee + austin |

Austin and Lee met through a mutual friend at a kickball party, organized by Austin, Market Owner for Birmingham Kickball.  After a year of dating, Austin surprised Lee with a trip to Napa Valley where he proposed on a balcony overlooking a beautiful vineyard (guys, take notes…how romantic!) The couple hired Arden Ward, owner of Arden Photography, to capture their special day.  Arden took these fun and modern photos of the couple at locations around downtown Birmingham.  Check back with us later this Spring for photos from this couple’s fabulous April wedding at American Village.

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| January 2 2012 + engagement session – ashley + bobby |

Ashley and Bobby are two of the biggest Auburn fans we have ever met – so much so that they got engaged on the field at Jordan – Hare Stadium.  We are enjoying working with this sweet couple in planning their late summer 2012 wedding in Birmingham.  After our first consultation with Ashley, I knew the perfect photographer for her and Bobby – Stacy and Brandon Gresham with Simple Color Photography.  Their engagement photos turned out beautifully…we can’t wait to see the photos from their wedding day!

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| December 21 2011 + birmingham engagement session – leigh + taylor |

We adore this couple. Absolutely adore. Leigh and Taylor have been dating since Junior High, and their love for one another is infectious. They way they look at each other is simply heart-warming.  Leigh and Taylor are getting married next summer, and they are going to have quite the party at Avon Theatre! Their amazing photographer, Kelly Cummings of Spindle Photography took these incredible photos of the couple at various locations throughout downtown Birmingham. Check back with us later this summer for the rest of Leigh and Taylor’s love story!

 

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| December 20 2011 + chic birmingham engagement session – allison + alan |

This particular couple is pretty special to us as Alan is the younger brother to owner of M. Elizabeth Events, Meghan Cease.  Alan and Allison are getting married in April, and we are counting down the days.  When it came time to hire a photographer for this fabulous fete, we knew exactly who to call – Kelli and Daniel Taylor of Daniel Taylor Photography.

Kelli and Daniel took these beautiful, chic photos of Alan and Allison at the rustic  Swan Lake Stables. After they left Swan Lake Stables, they shed their boots and jeans and got gussied up for a night in Mountain Brook Village. This engagement session says so much about their personalities.  We cannot wait for the wedding…you’ll definitely want to stay tuned for some amazing photos!

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| December 19 2011 + alys beach wedding recap – emily + blane |

Emily and Blane will always hold a special place in our hearts. Just three months before Emily and Blane said “I Do”, Emily’s beloved father passed away suddenly. “Big Daddy” as we all knew him, had taken a very energetic role in planning his baby girl’s wedding.  Knowing that her father would want her to continue with her wedding plans, Emily and Blane decided to relocate their wedding from Auburn, Alabama to Alys Beach, Florida.

All the vendors that had originally planned on going to Auburn for Emily and Blane’s wedding happily made plans to spend the weekend in Alys Beach.  Andy Hopper, Head Designer for KG Designs and Kathy Mezrano, owner of Kathy G & Company worked relentlessly throughout the day, which was plagued by rain showers, but they were determined that Emily have everything she dreamed of. Before Emily’s father passed away, he had told Andy that the most important thing to him was that Emily have an all pink tulip bouquet as that was her favorite flower.  Since tulips are nearly impossible to find during the summer, Emily’s father even joked about flying Andy to the Netherlands to pick fresh tulips.  On her wedding day, Andy surprised Emily with the most stunning tulip bouquet, that brought every person in the room to tears.

Emily’s stunning letterpress invitation was from the Lily Pulitzer design suite. Owner of Weddings Etc, Melissa Hill, was extremely helpful in working with Emily in choosing the perfect invitation for her wedding. Thank you to the awesome Kelli and Daniel Taylor of Daniel Taylor Photography for providing us with these beautiful photos from a very memorable weekend!

Emily’s beautiful gown was purchased from Alfred Angelo Bridal Salon.  Emily and Blane had originally wanted to get married on the beach, but due to off and on rain storms, they were forced to move the ceremony to under a tent at the reception site, Fonville Press.  Luckily, there was a pause in the rain long enough for Emily and Blane to take some beautiful photos on the lovely Alys Beach Green and nearby beach.

After the ceremony, guests celebrated with the new husband and wife at Fonville Press, a wine bistro within the Alys Beach community. Emerald Coast Catering did a wonderful job catering the early evening, heavy hors d’ouevres reception. Guests enjoyed marinated shrimp and grape tomato cocktail forks displayed in colorful rock salt, chicken salad croissants, and a fabulous slider station among other things.

In lieu of a bride and groom’s cake, Emily and Blane opted for various mini cupcakes from Dreamcakes Bakery, which we brought down from Birmingham.  Throughout the evening, Auburn-sensation, Tim Tyler rocked out the piano and kept the dancefloor full.

At the end of the evening, Emily and Blane left through a tunnel of sparklers to a beautiful white Lexas stretch limousine.  Congratulations Emily and Blane! We love you!

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| December 16 2011 + reid chapel, the club wedding recap – kristen + david |

Kristen and David were married in late August in Birmingham.  The couple exchanged vows at Reid Chapel at Samford University.  Kristen wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier gown, purchased at Something New Bridal Salon in Mobile.  The incredible design team Janet Jackson and Ray Jordan from Flowerbuds created the beautiful florals to go with Kristen’s chosen color palette of green and smokey amethyst.  Photographer, Alisa Lynn, did a great job capturing Kristen’s natural beauty and the lovely details from the day.

After the ceremony, guests traveled to The Club to celebrate with the newlyweds.  Rare Transportation was responsible for shuttling the bridal party to and from the events on the wedding day – we love them!

The cakes were designed by Magic Muffin Bakery.  Kristen chose a 5-tier vanilla buttercreme cake that was personalized with a “P” for the couples new last name. David chose a traditional three-tier chocolate groom’s cake, adorned with chocolate covered strawberries.

The popular motown band, The Tip Tops kept the party going all night long.  Design Productions added beautiful string lighting to the terrace at The Club so that wedding guests could enjoy the Birmingham skyline.

Kristen and David departed the reception in a Rolls Royce from Coats Classic Cars. Congratulations Kristen and David! We truly enjoyed working with you and your families! We wish you all the happiness in the world!

 

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| November 23 2011 + the grand hotel, fairhope wedding recap – haynes + walker |

We spent Labor Day weekend at The Grand Hotel in Fairhope with not only our wonderful bride Haynes, but with Tropical Storm Lee. Even though the weekend was filled with torrential downpours and gusting winds, Haynes and Walker could not have been happier.  We were thrilled to work with Jason Norman Photography, and are thankful for the photos he took of this amazing event.

Haynes and Walker were married at St. Francis on The Point Episcopal Church. The talented team at Elizabeth’s Garden designed the stunning florals of soft whites and greens.

After Haynes and Walker said “I Do”, guests headed over the the ballroom at The Grand Hotel to celebrate with the happy couple.

The cakes were designed by Couture Cakes out of Daphne.  The groom’s cake showed his love for golf, while the bride’s cake was a traditional four-tier vanilla buttercream cake with fondant leaf appliques.

The guests danced the night away to one of our favorite bands, A-Town A-List.  From the moment the band took the stage, the dance floor was filled. Guests truly enjoyed the various genres of music this band played throughout the night.

Congratulations Haynes and Walker! We loved being apart of your special day!

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| November 22 2011 + atlanta engagement session – amanda + jason |

Amanda and Jason are getting married in early May in Auburn, Alabama, and we absolutely cannot wait for this fabulous weekend to begin. After Amanda hired M. Elizabeth Events to put together all the wonderful details for their beautiful wedding, we immediately began searching for the best photographers in the area.  We met with Rebecca Enslein, owner of The Studio B Photography, and Amanda knew she had found “the one.”

When it was time to schedule their engagement session in Atlanta, Amanda wanted an outdoor, rustic, and natural feel and Rebecca knew exactly where to take them – Vinewood, a private estate built in the 1830′s and situated on 10 acres of rolling hills. The photos turned out beautifully, and exactly what Amanda was envisioning.

Check back with us later next year for pictures from what is sure to be a jaw-dropping occasion!

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| October 31 2011 + tuscaloosa, alabama wedding recap – brittany + jason |

Brittany and Jason were married in late June in Tuscaloosa, where they met one another as students at The University of Alabama.  As soon as Brittany got engaged, she had a clear vision of what her wedding would look like, and the details she wants to incorporate.  With a color palette of yellow and white, Brittany wanted floral designer, Ray Taylor, to use only sunflowers.  Thank you to Lisa Marie Photography for providing us with these beautiful photos!

Passionate Alabama fans, it was important to Jason and Brittany that they have pictures taken all over the college campus.  This is one of our favorites of the groomsmen, sitting in front of Rama Jama’s…the famous restaurant that sits in the shadow of Bryan Denny Stadium.

The ceremony took place at Calvary Baptist Church.  The talented Lamb Family Musicians played the wonderful ceremony music.

After Brittany and Jason said “I DO”, their guests were invited to the Bryant Conference Center for their afternoon reception.  It Takes The Cake Catering created the delicious menu, which guests truly enjoyed.  The ballroom was transformed by lighting designed by Total Entertainment.

The beautiful cakes were designed by Barb Sullivan, owner of Barb’s Cakes. Brittany chose a traditional vanilla almond buttercream, adorned with fresh sunflowers.  Jason chose a three-tiered chocolate cake, drizzled with chocolate ganache and adorned with chocolate covered strawberries and football-shaped chocolates.

Congratulations Jason and Brittany! Thank you for letting us be apart of your special day!

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