Archive for the ‘Wedding’ Category

While I feel eternally blessed to be able to witness and capture the love between so many incredible souls, there’s nothing like seeing one of your best friends saying “I do!” to the man of her dreams. It seems like only yesterday Kim and I were having slumber parties with our friends every weekend. Now we are scattered across the nation (and sometimes across the globe). However, it’s wonderful to have everyone come back together to celebrate such a happy time in Kim’s life. It was as if we were never separated, and the fun picked up right where it left off.

Kim and Kyle’s wedding took place in Mobile’s GORGEOUS Magnolia Manor, built in 1854. The historic home made my heart flutter with inspiration! The huge Oak trees on the property formed a delightful canopy and made for an exceptional backdrop to exchange vows. Although the day started with a few showers, by the time guests started to arrive the skies had cleared and everyone welcomed the sunshine! After celebrating well into the night with the two love birds, friends and family bid them a Happy Honeymoon as Kyle whisked Kim away to the beach!

Jackie and Mike are beyond precious (as you may remember from their Olde Towne engagement)! Their smiles, giggles, and fish face kisses were plentiful on their gorgeous wedding day! From the DIY details crafted by fantastic etsy artists (including Huntsville’s own Daisy Brains, who created the most gorgeous felt bouquets I’ve ever seen!)

Surrounded by their friends and family, Jackie and Mike tied the knot in the afternoon and celebrated with a rockin’ dance party. From fun group dances, to giddy sing-a-longs, to a circle of love during the final dance (friends gathered around and held hands and sang softly to the newlyweds). It was an incredible display pure happiness and joy. It’s beyond an honor to be able to document such marvelous moments.

Remember the gorgeous mountaintop engagement of Ame and Vijay? Well, their abridged Hindu wedding here in Huntsville was equally as beautiful and an absolute treat to capture! Surrounded by their friends and family, these two united with a Hindu ceremony at the HCCNA Temple followed by a traditional reception at the Westin. Bright colors, fun music, and lots of love shined through on Ame and Vijay’s special day. Their wedding marked the end of the 2011 season for us, so this is a nice peek back into the year of the rabbit.

Holly and Marty’s wedding was nothing short of extraordinary! I (Ashley) have known Holly since the late nineties, when LiveJournal was the biggest thing to hit the internet. Our friendship blossomed through 1s and 0s and I’ll never forget the first time we met in person. It was at a show in Madison, and I remember being a bit nervous. Who would have thought that some twelve years later I would have the privilege to capture Holly marry her best friend?! Stephanie and I were in awe at how much Holly and her friends poured themselves into the wedding, it was DIY galore!

Holly is still a blogger (only on a more current platform now) and she has shared so many of her projects! From the bridesmaids’ details, to the flower vases and flowers, to the pennants, every piece of that wedding came together with love! Stephanie and I are incredibly blessed to meet and photograph such wonderful souls! Holly and Marty’s wedding was packed full of enchantment, laughter, dancing, and a WILD Looking Glass (be sure to check out the video in the post)!

An English rose falls in love with a Southern cotton bloom and a wonderful story unfolds. Olly is the Rose, and Katherine is the cotton, and together they are an incredible force bursting with love. We spent the entire day with these two. From the early moments of getting dressed, to the lovely ceremony (that we couldn’t capture with our cameras, but witnessed with our hearts), to their family farm reception – smiles all around. Surrounded by their family and friends, Katherine and Olly celebrated their dreams coming true.

Along with the primary photography coverage, we set up The Looking Glass, which was a wild and crazy fun time (check out the video in the post). Katherine also wanted to have a “wishing line” in which we captured the guests with our instax cameras and the guests wrote the lovebirds well wishes and happy thoughts for their future together. It served as a wonderful alternative to the traditional guest book. Thanks to Dana, Suze, Sean, and Andy for making all of the extra photo magic possible since Stephanie and I can’t clone ourselves yet!

We were all so incredibly honored to witness their love, and now can’t wait to share it with you!