southern weddings

What is there to do in a small college town?  Not much but its apparently a great place to meet your future spouse!  It worked for Meg and I and it worked for Haley and Adam as well.  I can remember making a trip to Birmingham to meet this couple who had been referred to us (I love referrals) and thinking I wonder what they are going to be like and then I got that nervous feeling like I do before I talk to any couples that contact us(don't ask me why).  So, sitting in Panera Bread, butterflys buttering, and BA yelling from his stroller, in walks Haley and Adam and I was sure we were about to scare them off.  After seconds of meeting them, I knew we would fall in love with them and have!  Picking up the phone and calling Haley is like picking up the phone and talking to an old friend.  Adam, thanks for being such an awesome and patient guy even through the stifling heat.  Here's a big THANK YOU to you guys!  We hope you enjoy this preview and we look so forward to keeping up with you!

PS....If you are a bride to be in the Birmingham area and looking for a great venue and a great coordinator, you need to check out B&A Warehouse and give Haley a call.  Besides being our bride,  she is an event coordinator there, so give her a shout!

Catering: B&A Warehouse

Reception Venue: The American Village

Floral Designer: Andy Boyles

Cake Designer: Barb's Cakes

Band: Ready or Not

Who ever thought moving would be easy? The fam took a small step toward our dream by moving out of our apartment and out to our family property. We love it out there, so much land to roam. With small hilly ridges and tons of woods to run though, it is an outdoor lovers land (hiking and biking). Part of this past week though has been overwhelmed with the lack of internet. AT&T left me hanging for a week with two mess ups and a relationship that is loathed. Anyway on to Virgina and Paul...

Let's play word description! I think this is going to be the best way to describe Virgina and her family! Fun, Spunky, and Strong. I'm beginning to think that a running theme is that I fall in love with my couples families. When I first met them at Virginia's bridal session, they captured my heart. Paul, I don't want leave you out either, thanks for being so easy to work with, even through the heat this guy was so laid back. Not to mention Paul killed it during his quick portraits, (you can check those out in the gallery when they are up). Guys, thank you so much for allowing us this amazing opportunity, it was such an honor for us.

A quick thanks to Chris Dekmar as well for his awesome help and amazing eye. If you have a second, jump over to their site and check them out.

Flowers: Shea Ford

Reception Venue: RSA Plaza

Cake: Ligers Bakery

Band: Charlie C and the Cuzmatics

This past Saturday we headed over to Lake Martin for Meagan and Hunters wedding which was such a great day, hot, but still a wonderful day to get married.  I want to say thank you so much to the family, and all the bridal party.  You were simply amazing and made my time so enjoyable; I know Meagan and Hunter are blessed to have you in their lives.

Do you know what happened in 1886?  A pharmacist  by the name of John Pemberton invented a concoction that would change the world and make two colors (red and white) and a name known through it.  That concoction is known by the name of Coca Cola.  Over the years Coca Cola has become a company known for its solidarity, pride, never giving up.  I believe a company is a reflection of the people who build it, who pour so much of their character into it.  One such man who did this for Coca Cola was Meagan's grandfather.  A man who poured his character into not only the company he worked for but evidence that he did the same for his family all the way up to his passing.  For Meagan, Hunter and family, a way to honor him was to tie in pieces of what he enjoyed.  Through out the day there were reminders, from the flats that held the bouquets, the antique coolers, and even the first drink.

Another honor was the 1932 ford for Hunter's grandfather.  This blew me away!  To see a 1932 Ford restored and running great was amazing.  Not to get to far into the details, other than he fixed it up and did it the way he wanted to.  Much like life, not all the pieces are the way we want it or need it but we take them and make it work.

You have to check out these vendors, they worked amazingly hard to make this wedding what it was.

Florist- Marsha Carlisle

Caterer - White Wings Catering

Cakes - Cakes By Frankie

Band - Dr. Feel Good

Other facts from the wedding.... since I'm a huge bow tie fan and continue to add to my collection, I had to rep a couple of images on here.  (Bowties make smart people sometimes).  If you dip anything into the lake, it will smell like fish the next day, the eye piece to my camera did.  Lake Martin has about a bajillion roads that run in and out of the coves and it is super easy to get turned around...multiple times.  If you try to down a coke and have not eaten or drank anything in about 4 or 5 hours, well, let's just say its not the best thing in the world to do.

The next stop on the road show, the city of the 2011 NCAA National Champions and a couple that loves their Tigers.  Even though I never attended AU, it's always great when we get to roll through there and especially having the opportunity to shoot at the beautiful Julia Collins Art Museum.  For Will and Sharon it was a dream come true of being able to share the things they love and having them all in one place; family, friends and school.  I love how things work out on wedding days.  The ceremony was to be outside, why does that matter?  Because it rained, but the staff at the museum was amazing in accommodating the change of plans.  Even after the hard work and changes, the rain stopped, sun came out, and even had a rainbow make an appearance; the second in my photography career.  Another reason it was such a great day was that we got to celebrate not only a wedding but also Sharon's birthday!  Sharon, happy late birthday!  I hope this preview will be a great present!