The Towerys | 11.11.17

Faithful You have been and faithful You will be
You pledge yourself to me and it's why I sing
Your praise will ever be on my lips, ever be on my lips

These words were sung out as an anthem at the beginning of Callie & Jordan's wedding ceremony on November 4th, 2017. The Lake at Oakhill in Ethel, Louisiana provided the most perfect backdrop for this sweet fall wedding.

From the moment I met Callie I knew we'd become friends. We shared a bond that only a few understand. And as we discussed her wedding day, she shared with me one special detail. A few years ago her father passed away & her grandmother had saved some of the roses & dried them. And she was going to have the flower girls drop those precious petals down the aisle. So this daddy's girl would still be walked down the aisle by her sweet dad.

The entire day was an act of worship. From the moment Jordan saw his bride standing in white at their first look to the ceremony performed by the bride's grandfather to the sweet fellowship of family & friends around fire pits at the reception making smores.

This love story was certainly a delight to capture. And I am reminded that I truly have been blessed with the best clients who trust me with their special memories. Enjoy a look back on Callie & Jordan's first day as husband & wife!

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This. This is one moment of the wedding day that I treasure. Most of the time you’re rushed from hair to makeup & your mind races with all the things that must come together. But this is a time where it’s just you & your momma. You are the bride in white & all of the planning is done. Take a deep breath sweet girl, you are about to see your groom.

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Their venue, The Lake at Oakhill, was the most perfect backdrop for their wedding day. I was slightly obsessed with this wall of windows. Keep scrolling for one of my favorite night photographs.

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When you plan your ceremony around golden hour & get that perfect glow for just married portraits. AH! Love, love, LOVE!

Yall, they had a doughnut cake. Need I say more???

Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Towery!

Thanks for asking me to capture your love story & be a part of your wedding day.

Shout out to all the awesome vendors who made this day happen!

Venue: The Lake at Oakhill - Ethel, Louisiana

Bride's Dress: Bliss Bridal - Fairhope, Alabama

Wedding Coordinator: Maggie Tenhundfeld with Moss & Lace Weddings & Events

Videographer: Wildfire Cinematography

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse

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Can't get over how ridiculously precious Callie & Jordan are?

Have no fear - click here to see their engagement session!

The Smileys | 11.4.17

'A Tale as Old as Time' played as the bride made her way down the aisle towards her prince who couldn't hold back the tears. 

Tale as old as time
True as it can be
Barely even friends
Then somebody bends
Unexpectedly

Just a little change
Small to say the least
Both a little scared
Neither one prepared

All your life you've heard, love will find you when you least expect it. And if you are anything like me you laughed. Until it happens to you. *So here is my public apology! I was wrong.

Same goes for Ariel & Mark. They quickly became friends & after a few dates decided to embark on an adventure together. It wasn't long until Mark asked his girl to marry him in the glow of Cinderella's Castle while on vacation at Disney World. Ariel remarked, "It was a dream come true for me." And their wedding day was nothing short of a modern day fairy tale filled with lots of sparkle & laughter.

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Brides, go for the veil. Every time. Trust me.

Ya'll if I could blog every single one of their bride & groom portraits I most certainly would. They are a stunning couple! Goodness!

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Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Smiley! And cheers to all the wonderful vendors, too!

Bride's Dress: Essense of Australia | Purchased at I Do Bridal & Formal in Mobile, Alabama

*Click here for the link to Ariel's Bridals taken at the beaufitul Bellingrath Gardens.

Venue: Azalea Manor

Caterer: Tyner's Catering

Second Shooter: Ashley Brooke Mason

Bride & Groom Cakes: Valerie Jackson

Videographer: Chase Smith

Makeup: Tabitha Johnson & Morgan Knotts

Rings: Hayes Jewlers

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Francia's Formal Affair

Draping & Lights: Sterling Event Design

Transportation: Carriages of Pensacola

Rentals: Mobile Popcorn
 

The Hills | November 19th, 2016

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"Where you go I will go, & where you stay I will stay." Ruth 1:16

Only God could make two souls so perfect for one another. Sarah Margaret is just as sweet as that smile of hers. And Chance is smitten by her in every way. I've known Chance & his family for some time & to be a part of such a special union was an honor for me. 

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SM & Chance share a love for horses & being outside. (Remember their proposal where Chance road up on a horse & got down on one knee?!) Well Chance just so happens to build barns for a living. So of course he built a barn to get married in! How stunning is Tachee Farms?!

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Ah! That just married feeling - can't wipe that smile off their faces! 

Congrats Mr & Mrs Hill! Excited to see how God uses your marriage for His glory!

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Vendors:

Bride's Dress: Bliss Bridal - Fairhope, Alabama 

Florist: The Rose Bud Flowers & Gifts - Chickasaw, Alabama

Cake: Cakes by Judi

Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: JC Penny

Invitations: Kristen Laraway with Fairhope Fine Paper 

Rings: Lou's Jewelry

The Nelsons | November 12th, 2016

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'You will forever be my always.'

Holly & Ray are two of the kindest, warmest souls that we've ever worked with. From the initial meeting over coffee to their Dauphin Island engagement adventure session to this special day, what a journey & honor it has been to capture their love story. 

The bride, Holly, & her entourage got ready at the Fort Conde Inn. Hair & makeup was provided by the lovely ladies at Salon Thirty-One. 

Ah! First looks with dads are so special & this one was no different. 

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Excuse me while I wipe the tears from my eyes! I love first looks especially theirs. <3

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Holly & Ray said their vows in the beautiful St. Catherine Siena Parish Catholic Church on Springhill Avenue, Mobile, AL. 

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The newlyweds danced the night away with their closest family & friends underneath the stars at the Mobile Botanical Gardens. 

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Vendors:

Bride's Dress: Holly's Mother's dress; alterations, remodeling: The Timeless Bride

Bridesmaids Dresses: David's Bridal, Vera Wang

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse

Florist: Belle Bouquet Florist

Cake: Cakes by Judi

Catering: Tyner's Catering Inc 

Transportation: Old Shell Trolley Club

Second Photographer: Caleb Scot Photo

Venues: Fort Conde Inn, St. Catherine's & Mobile Botanical Gardens

The Eubanks | November 5th, 2016

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Meg & Joseph were married on a beautiful November day. Flagstone Farms made for the perfect background to their wedding day. Family & friends gathered to watch these two become one. 

*Personal note: I've known the groom for several years. We laughed, we cried & we experienced life together thanks to one of Safe Haven Church's small groups. Those short 9 months spent in Tuscaloosa were life-changing.

Eventually we had to grow up. Got adult jobs & moved a part. Long story short, Joseph met the lovely Meg Mooneyham & asked her to be his bride. I met with her to discuss wedding photography & instantly knew we'd be the best of friends. And knew Joseph had found the best girl for him. 

Meg spent the morning sipping on mimosas & laughing with her closest girlfriends. *Hello lucious lashes!

And Joseph spent the morning as in any typical Saturday in the fall by watching football. 

Then it was time for the groom to see his bride for the first time all dressed in white.

And in the quite moments before she arrived he looked at me with tears in his eyes & said, "I'm getting married today!" "Yes, Joseph you are. And you found the best girl for you." It was a moment I will treasure forever. (AH! Love watching my friends get married.)

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One of my most favorite moments from a wedding day is the recessional. It's that "just married - ahhh" feeling. LOVE!

Ah - I simply love these two! So much. 

Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Eubanks! 

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Vendors:

Bride's Dress: First Avenue Bridals & Formals - Cullman, AL

Venue: Flagstone Farms - Vance, AL

Cake: Mary's Cakes & Pastries - Northport, AL

Catering: Have A Bite Catering - Warrior, AL

Bridesmaids Dress: David's Bridal

Groom & Groomsmen: Men's Wearhouse