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A cotton gin bridal AND a downtown engagement | Huntsville, Alabama lifestyle photography

July 23, 2010

We are a pair of lucky birds! When Beth and Chris booked us last summer, they opted for our wedding package that includes an engagement session and a bridal session, which means we got to hang with them pre-wedding twice (well, Beth twice and Chris once). We love getting to know our clients through photo sessions, and encourage multiple sessions (bridal, blush, engagement, etc.) before the big day. That way, when the wedding arrives, we’re all practically old friends.

Speaking of old friends, Beth and I (Stephanie) worked on the University of Alabama Huntsville’s newspaper, The Exponent, together! So we go back a few years. It was definitely fun to spend time with she and Chris, AND I think we were all very infatuated with the oodles of delicious light that abounded.

We shot the bridal session at the Limestone Co-op in our new favorite place, Belle Mina. Beth’s dad is actually in charge there, so we got to go all over the place and shoot to our heart’s content.

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A few days later, we journeyed downtown for Beth and Chris’s engagement session at 9am! It’s a bit early for some, but makes for sweet, lovey-dovey photos. One of the best parts of the engagement session was that Beth and Chris did not stop laughing the entire time!

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April and David’s Starlit SoirĂ©e | Bella Mina, Alabama wedding photography

July 5, 2010

April and David were married on June 5 at Mitchell Plantation in Bella Mina, Alabama. For those of you unfamiliar with the area, Belle Mina is a quaint little town sweetly tucked away between Decatur and Madison. Every time someone said “Mitchell Plantation”, I kept thinking of the author of Gone With the Wind, Margaret Mitchell! The house isn’t quite as impressive as Tara, but it is located on a 450 acre cotton plantation.

April and David tried something we don’t often see at weddings–they held their outdoor ceremony and reception at night! The two opted not to see one another before the exchanging of vows, so we spent our time pre-wedding shooting the individuals and groups (groomsmen and bridesmaids), and also dodging a pretty serious (and random!) rain shower. Luckily, the rain cleared up before guests were scheduled to arrive, and everyone got to glimpse a rainbow.


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Melanie and Jonathan’s Constitution Village Wedding | Huntsville Alabama Wedding Photographers

June 22, 2010

Melanie and Jonathan were married exactly one month ago today, and as usual, we want to celebrate by blogging their wedding!

The wedding took place at the Constitution Village in Huntsville, Alabama. For those of you unfamiliar with the area (I had never been!), Constitution Village is part of the Early Works Museum complex–this also includes the Huntsville Depot and the Children’s Museum. Side-note from Ashley: I actually went to Constitution Village on a school field trip and had a blast! I’ve been obsessed with the place ever since. I don’t think the 4th grade me would have even thought that the future would hold the thrill to capture such a lovely wedding there!

Constitution Village is truly historical in that, according to the website, it is here that “Forty-four delegates of the constitutional convention gathered here in a vacant cabinet shop on July 5, 1819, to organize Alabama as the 22nd state. John Boardman’s print shop, Clement Comer Clay’s law office, the Federal Land Surveyor’s office, a post office and sheriff Stephen Neal’s residence surround that cabinet shop.” So, as you can tell, this is a pretty cool place to have a wedding!

The reception took place at the Summit at Big Spring Park, which is also in downtown Huntsville, and WAS a place that neither Ashley or I had been to before. This group definitely brought the funk, flavor, and FUN to the party, and it made for a pretty stellar post-wedding celebration.

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You can also see MORE of Melanie and Jonathan’s wedding at this feature on Fabulously Wed!

Wedding credits and details:
Venue: Constitution Village
Officiant: Jim Norris
Flowers: Tropical “Hawaiian Feast” (red ginger, helicornia, palm and ti leaves, etc.) bouquets and bird of paradise stems from Costco.com (not in store.)
Floral Arrangement: Stephanie Griffin
Dress: Bari Jay from Something Blue Shoppe (Hartselle, AL)
Shoes: Charles by Charles David
Hair: Stacey Pinion-Penton at Bliss Salon & Spa
Hairpiece: custom designed by bridesmaid and designer, Christina Lammon
Bridesmaid’s Jewelery: Made by S.A.M. on Etsy
Groom & Groomsmen’s attire: Groomsmen wore their own dark suits. Jonathan got them coordinating ties from The Tie Bar and the striped and argyle socks were from Target.
Rings: Donny’s Diamond Gallery. Both engagement and wedding rings were custom made; Groom’s ring (custom made) Fabuluster on Etsy.
Ceremony music: Classical guitarist Phil Weaver
DJ: Matthew Schmitz with Room 3 Productions
Catering: Catering by Narvell
Guestbook: Reclaimed wood hand-carved for us with birds of paradise and ferns and our names and wedding date by lacunawork on Etsy

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Megan and Brent’s Old Town Engagement | Huntsville, Alabama photographers

June 14, 2010

Dear Internet: meet Megan and Brent!

Megan and Brent’s engagement session took place in the Old Town section of Huntsville. We literally spent most of our time on one single street (Pratt, for those of you that are Huntsville-savvy), as very nearly every local store and coffee shop on said street is fantastic. Ashley and I are both fans of all things local and off the beaten path, and Megan and Brent were pretty much down for anything we wanted to try.

The two brought along their gigantic rainbow umbrella, which has a sweet story to it–it was under this very umbrella that they were engaged! So check that out.

One of the store we stopped by was Five Point Books, which is where a certain plastic yellow-and-brown dinosaur roams a potted plant or two. Keep your eyes peeled!

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We ended the session at a playground right across from Megan and Brent’s home, which was perfect for us–a dash of where-you-are, while-you-are is a key ingredient to a magical White Rabbit Studios engagement session.

These two birds were married on May 29 at the Workplay Theater in Birmingham, and their (awesome, music-and-fun heavy) wedding will most definitely be blogged later this month–I’m thinking sometime around that ever-sweet one month anniversary.

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Melanie’s downtown Huntsville bridal | Vintage Wedding Photography

May 24, 2010

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.

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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

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Wedding: Mary Lee + Steven | Vintage Birmingham Wedding Photography

May 17, 2010

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.

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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

DJ: Chris “Fuzzy” Peters

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Mary Lee’s Vintage-inspired Bridal | Huntsville, Alabama Wedding Photography

May 8, 2010

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! ;)

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Engaged: April & David’s sweet playground adventure | Huntsville, Alabama wedding photography

April 29, 2010

April and David are getting married in June at the Mitchell Plantation, and we can’t wait! With their “under the stars” ceremony and infectious cheery dispositions, this wedding is looking like it will be an awesome experience.

The two were pretty lax about shoot locations, so Ashley and I dreamed up a session near and around Lincoln Elementary in Huntsville.

April is also a photographer, so we thought it would be fun if David snapped a few shots of her–on the OTHER side of the camera!

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Bridal: Mary Lee | Sneak Peek!

April 26, 2010

We shot Mary Lee’s sweeping bridal session in downtown Huntsville a two weeks ago, and it was glorious! First, we stopped at Railroad Antiques, and then moved to the historic Russel Erksine Hotel/Apartments.

Keep checking for the rest of the session, which will be up sometime in the next week! If you follow us on Twitter or Like us on Facebook, you’ll find out when we update right after it happens!

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Engaged: Billy + Katie | “Well, are you going to say yes?” Of course she did.

April 7, 2010

Billy and Katie are one of those effortlessly stunning couples–they are outwardly and inwardly beautiful, and very obviously deeply in love. They are getting married on May 8, and we could NOT be more enthusiastic about their impending vows–this is going to be one seriously lovely and loving wedding day!

They claimed to be nervous about the photo session, so I think these two must be naturals!

We began the session at Lowe Mill, starting in Beloved Community Bookstore and then migrated to Ashley and Andy’s recently relocated record store, Vertical House Records.

RIP, E.T. and Michael Jackson. Thank you for the poster!

And of course, our White Rabbit Studios staple shot!

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Billy and Katie live four (or so) hours apart, and have done throughout their relationship. One way they kept in touch was via fast and furious emails, and Ashley and I thought it would be cute to pay homage to their digital letter writing in an analogue fashion–at the post office, with a (working!) tin-can telephone!

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After leaving the post office, we migrated to Green Mountain. We didn’t know at the time, but Katie’s parents used to go on dates there.

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Katie’s parents used to bring a bucket of chicken and watch the sun set–exactly our plan!

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Would saying these two are “finger lickin’ good” be too cheesy? Yes? Can I say it anyway?

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If you are in the mood for a beautiful love, story, check out Katie and Billy’s story here, and the tale of their engagement here. We were going to try to re-tell it on our blog, but sometimes…the original is just better.

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