We had the privilege of capturing Amy against the setting sun one evening…and we found the perfect places to illustrate the vision for her upcoming album release. Thanks Amy for letting us be a part of this, and we can’t wait to see it once it’s all packaged up! Hope you have loads of fun working on the project!
We can’t say thank you enough to our clients – past, present, and future – for letting us capture such magical moments. We appreciate the artistic freedom we are given, as well as all the happy praises we receive. (This past Saturday we were told we are “such sunshiney and wonderful ladies” and the grins still haven’t left our faces).
In the big, wide world of wedding blogs we are happy to be among the talents featured on Style Me Pretty…and we couldn’t be more excited! Steven and Mary Lee’s wedding definitely deserves the feature. With all of the time, effort, and love they put into every last detail it’s wonderful to see their ideas on the front page!
We also loved getting to take a break from the heat when we saw Adrienne and Sammy’s snowy white wedding featured on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings. We can still hear the good tunes spinnin’!
Well, color us infatuated!
We received a very enthusiastic email from Melanie after she glimpsed Mary Lee’s bridal session in her Google Reader (psst..have you added us to YOURS yet?) which basically said she was VERY interested in a bridal session. We were thrilled, because, as you are about to see, Melanie is gor-geoooous (yes, you have to drag out the letters when you say it out loud). Plus, bridal sessions are our second favorite way (engagement sessions are first) to get to know the bride pre-wedding.
We have a whole bunch of upcoming sessions and weddings (including Melanie and Jonathan’s, which we shot Saturday!) to share soon. We’re really excited and also incredibly thankful to ALL of our clients (past, present, and future), and all of the people we have met within the wedding industry, because everyone is so kind, thoughtful, and helpful. So, before I get weepy, here’s a big THANK YOU to…you!
Details & credits:
Bride: Melanie
Shoot location(s): Downtown Huntsville, Alabama
Dress: Bari Jay from Something Blue Shoppe (Hartselle, Alabama)
Hair: Noel of Salon Allure (Huntsville, Alabama)
Shoes: Charles David
Bracelet: Anthropologie
Feather Headpiece: Forever 21
Ring: Donnie’s Diamond Gallery
Yesterday marked the 4 year anniversary for me and Andy! I didn’t get a chance to work on the photo collages for this blog because I was busy finishing up our Four Year Playlist, which you can find/listen to right here on Hi-Fi Weddings. Andy and I decided to have some photos taken of us at our own home since that’s been such a labor of love for us. Thankfully Steph was available…and we now have such wonderful memories! From our homegrown fresh strawberries to some of our favorite vintage elements, this session truly captured who we are right now.
With the wedding season upon us blogs are EXPLODING with lovely content! We are so happy to be featured among other talented vendors on such wonderful sites!
Mary Lee’s Bridal Session was featured on Wedding Chicks!
And Sara & Jeremy’s super sweet wedding was featured on Whimsical Wonderland Weddings!
Mary Lee and Steven were married exactly one month ago today–April 17–at the Aldridge Gardens in Birmingham! So we thought it would be fun to celebrate their one month anniversary with a blog post dedicated to them and their sweet wedding splendor (though internet-savvy blog followerss may have noticed the sneak peek we posted on Wedding Chicks yesterday).
The wedding was INCREDIBLY detail-heavy, and you can read more about each feature of the day below the images.
Groom’s Cake: Cindy Gaffin (mother of the groom!)–Carrot cake is typically the Gaffin family Christmas tradition, but Cindy made an exception this year since it is Steven’s absolute favorite. The tartan and crest are symbols from the family clan, MacFie.
Wedding Cake: Julie Hendrick of Sweet Magnolia (Birmingham). The cake was cut with a Marshalltown trowel, an iconic symbol within the archaeological community.
The bottles are from the couple’s own collection that was recently started because of Mary Lee’s interest in historical archaeology and Steven’s interest in glass blowing.
Bridal Gown: David’s Bridal (Birmingham)
Tuxedos: Mr. Burch Formalwear (Hoover).
Bridesmaids and Flower Girl Dresses: Susan Glass (mother of the bride). Susan also crocheted Mary Lee’s garter (a pattern from the 1800s) and embroidered her name and wedding date on her handkerchief and bridal gown. A locket holding photos of the bride’s grandmothers was wrapped around her bouquet. Mary Lee was named for her grandmothers Marion and Leona.
First Look Quilt: Mabel Lane Glass, a cousin of the bride’s paternal grandfather, at least 40 years ago.
Wooden Printing Blocks, Guestbook, and Earrings: Etsy
Get Away Car: 1952 Ford Customline which was provided by George Brasher, a long-time friend of the bride’s family.
Signpost: The signpost was made by the couple and the bride’s parents the weekend before the wedding. Steven and Mary Lee salvaged wood for the signs from an old abandoned property. Most of the pieces came from an old fence and the “Welcome” sign was part of a drawer. Steven cut the wood to point at one end and painted them with a lime whitewash. Steven, Mary Lee, and her mother painted the different signs with black oil paint.
Hairstyling: Debbie Hertzfeldt of The Hair Saloon (Huntsville). Debbie also styled Mary Lee’s hair for her bridal portraits.
Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands: Bromberg’s (Birmingham)
Floral Design: Andy Hopper (of Kathy G and Company)
Catering: Natalie Andrews (of Kathy G and Company)
Instrumental Guitarist: Paul Hicks
Mary Lee! Oh, how we love you. We shot this bridal session a few weeks ago in downtown Huntsville. We started at Railroad Station Antiques and then moved to the historic Russel Erskine Hotel (the building has been turned into an apartment building).
Isn’t she GORGEOUS?! We think Mary Lee looks so much like Audrey Hepburn!
How classic is this shot? The ballroom at the Russel Erskine is absolutely breath-taking, and Mary Lee handled this piano like a pro!
If you’re a future bride debating about whether or not you should shoot a bridal session, I think that this session proves the answer is YES! 
Lou was quite enthusiastic when she first contacted us about featuring several sessions from us! It’s always exciting to see our work inspire others, and we couldn’t say ‘thank you’ enough to those who have featured us! Be sure to stop by Lou’s blog for tons of inspiration for your Big Day!
You can read all about Miranda and Rob’s feature here! Or re-visit their entire wedding on our blog!