Stephanie | Bella Sera Gardens Bridal Portraits

I don't know about you but when I was a little girl, I played dress up all the time. At my grandmother's house I would dig through her craft room for fabric scraps & piece together the fanciest of wedding gowns. And other times I would host slumber parties for my friends & we would sip tea while dolled up in my mother's dresses & high heel shoes. So I think it's only fitting that when it's your turn to be a bride that you play dress up one more time before your big day!

Stephanie was thrilled when she stumbled upon Bella Sera Gardens as the location of her bridal portraits. And so was I. Bella Sera Gardens is one of the Gulf Coast's newest wedding venues & it is gorgeous. I had the hardest time narrowing down my favorites from this session, so enjoy!

This swinging bed with that afternoon light. Oh. My. Goodness.

Shout out to Stephanie's maid of honor for creating the perfect veil toss! I may have to recruit her for future sessions.

I am so in love with these black & white portraits. So elegant & timeless.

Dress: Bliss Bridal - Fairhope, Alabama

Venue: Bella Sera Gardens - Loxley, Alabama

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!

Catherine | Bridals

I believe in ice cream after exercising. After all isn't life just about finding the right balance?

So many times we as women chase after this perfect image created from unrealistic expectations. And we all strive for what we don't have. Curly hair versus straight hair. Brunette or blonde.

Let me stop you right there. You are beautiful. Your curves are stunning. Your wrinkles show that you laugh with abandon. Your smile lights up the room. You, my friend, are lovely just the way you are. Emily Ley put it perfectly, "I will hold myself to a standard of grace not perfection." Amen sister. I will confess I am preaching to the choir here, but can we strive towards this? Let's start today.

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Now that I've gotten that little pep talk out of the way - let's celebrate this beautiful bride, Catherine.

I would describe Catherine as a Southern Cinderella. Her fiance proposed to her at Disney World & for her wedding day she desired to be a princess. Finding the perfect venue for her bridals wasn't hard. Somewhere elegant & classic where this bride could twirl around in her gown. (*Hint: you don't want to miss the last photo of this blog post!)

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One of my all time favorite bridal portraits!

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Bridal Portrait Venue: The Pillars of Mobile

Bride's Dress: Justin Alexander, Bliss Bridal

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