They’re so tiny, yet so wonderful. Ahh, candles. I’m not sure if I can say it enough, but when it comes to weddings I am all about cutting costs. One way I’ve seen brides cut costs in a very discrete way is by using candles to decorate their reception and even their ceremony. Lining the […]

Candles

She’s a librarian. He owns Rojo. Together they are the completely chill and super stylish couple, Rachel and Clark. When I first met Rachel I instantly loved her. She has an infectious smile and a warm presence that you can’t help but want to be around and her sense of humor isn’t bad, either. Throw […]

Rachel + Clark: Engaged! {Birmingham, Ala. engagement session with Mary Margaret Smith Photography}

The look on his face. The best part of a first look is the look on the groom’s face when he finally sees his bride. When the bride gets all dolled up and she’s ready to walk down the aisle, but first she lets her groom see her…it’s priceless. I love first looks for so many […]

First Look

To say that we all felt that this wedding was perfect is more or less saying that Shelby and Griffin are perfect. It is easy to see why they had 14 people each in their wedding party, why their ceremony at St. Dunstan’s downtown was standing room only, why their party at Moores Mill Club […]

Shelby + Griffin: An understated summer wedding with Kim Box Photography {Auburn, Alabama}

I’m all about the affordable lifestyle and when it comes to weddings sometimes it’s hard to stay in budget. One way I’ve seen couples cut costs yet keep their weddings adorable, is by making signs. You may be confused. Let me explain. I’ve seen welcome signs, signs with hashtags, signs for the guest book, you […]

{Sign}, Sealed, Delivered.

It’s wedding week for one of the cutest couples I have had the pleasure to be around! I don’t know how I can explain how much I have adored working with Ellen. If only you could experience the fun that is one of her emails. It’s pretty amazing. To celebrate this week, we are featuring their perfect […]

Ellen and Matt: Engaged! {Opelika, Ala.}

We’ve talked about gift ideas for the wedding party, now it’s time for the guest’s gifts! You know when you leave a wedding with a gift and the whole way home you’re thinking what a genuis idea for a gift! Well, this blog is for all the brides/future brides out there who need to get their creative juices flowing. […]

Goodies for the Guests

Holly and Andrew have a super fun story, and while I don’t want to spill all of the beans just yet, let’s just say these two are true high school sweethearts. When she told me they were going to do their engagement shoot not far from where we live (oh yeah, did I mention Holly’s […]

Holly + Andrew: Engaged! {Birmingham, Alabama engagement session with AL Weddings}

There are two vital parts that go into getting married. First, the boy has to ask. Second, the wedding and then…boom! Marriage. Quite often I get sucked into all the fun little aspects of the actual wedding. Yes, that is a huge part but what about the engagement?! The engagement is the giddy, no stress phase. […]

Engagements

Recently I have gotten the privilege of being a bridesmaid in some of my dearest friends weddings. Little did I know, the bride and groom usually buy the bridal party a gift. I always thought the gift was just being able to be a small part of their special day, but often there is more. I’ve seen […]

Wedding Party Gifts