The Baileys | Demopolis Alabama Wedding

I don’t know about you but I am a BIG FAN of reminiscing over photos from my very own Alabama wedding day. Today, Anna Ruth & Adam celebrate their FIRST anniversary as husband & wife!!!

On a spring day in late April, surrounded by their dearest families & friends they exchanged vows in Anna’s home church. Vows that meant they would weather all of life’s highs & lows together. I know they have lived this out in just the last 365 days.

I remember the buttons on her dress, the look on her brother’s face when he saw her for the first time (I cried), the laughter her girls so graciously gave me when I asked them to lean in a little bit closer, Adam’s hand that ever so softly lead her around throughout the day, the moment the church doors opened & my childhood best friend walked down the aisle, the smiles of Adam’s grandfather who couldn’t help but be proud to be a part of the day & the dance party that took place later that night.

Looking back through these portraits have brought my heart much joy today & I know they will do the same for you. Happy Anniversary to two of the kindest souls that I am honored to call my friends.

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Vendors:

Photography: Deborah Michelle Photography

Ceremony Venue: Gallion Baptist Church - Gallion, Alabama

Reception Venue: Demopolis Civic Center - Demopolis, Alabama

Bride’s Dress: Bella’s Bridal - Birmingham, Alabama

Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Jos A. Banks

Caterer: Evelyn Seale

Cake Artist: Shirley Boyd

DJ: Elevated Entertainment

New Town Newlywed | A Personal Post

Hey Auburn, Hey Auburn, there's a new girl in town...

Never in a million years would I have imagined that this Bama girl would be living in that other town. You see I grew up just south of Tuscaloosa & my t-shirts are crimson & white. But God sure does have a sense of humor because I fell in love with an Auburn boy.

Moving in general is a huge undertaking but moving a small business can be hard. For years you've worked to established yourself in an area & eventually became friends with the wedding professionals that you've worked alongside & now it's like the first day of kindergarten all over again. But if there's one thing I have learned, it's that you have to seek out community. And that's my number one goal as I move into my new town.

Meet my little family. Richard is my HUSBAND. *Goodness I like the sound of that. :) He is the kindest, gentlest soul that I've ever known & often teaches me to live in the moment. He is finishing up his PhD at Auburn University & I am so proud of him. I'll never forget the first conversation we had. I asked him where he lived & when he said Auburn I responded with "Oh I'm sorry!" Ha! Jokes on me because the loveliest village on the plains is now my new home as a newlywed. 

And our family wouldn't be complete without our four legged son, Elliot. He loves any adventure that we bring him along, especially if it ends in an ice cream cone from Sonic.

So far I am blown away by the hospitality shown by this town & have had the best time exploring new places. I have discovered all the coffee shops (of course) & love weekends spent with brunch at The Hound followed by a trip to Kiesel Park with Elliot.

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Hey thanks for reading this little personal post & following me along on this exciting new season of life as a newlywed.

If you are a fellow photographer or creative in the Auburn, Opelika, Columbus areas, let's grab coffee ASAP! (And maybe do a head-shot swap so my sweet husband doesn't have to next time. Bless it, he did so well didn't he?!) Seriously, I cannot wait to get to know you & work alongside you.

xoxo,

Debby Cullum

*Mobile, I am still your girl. I will forever travel to your Gulf Coast to capture your wedding days. So don't think I have abandoned you. My car knows I65 South real well.

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Our wedding was shot by the wonderful Elizabeth Gelineau - check out our blog here which was also recently featured on Southern Weddings! AHHH!

Collage pictures were shot with an iPhone X.