Alabama Weddings Magazine | Behind the Scenes | 2012

Details, details, details! Every location topped the one before giving Jerrod Brown great images for the magazine (Alabama Weddings Magazine) and us fantastic behind the scenes footage. Elegant ideas for a wedding throughout and a little "Good ol' boys" thrown in for fun at the end during the credits so watch the entire thing!

Beverly Andrews with Engaging Celebrations kept the day organized and on track, while Carol Riley of Lillie's created beautiful works of art. Andy Tolar with Design Productions added touches of light creating just the right atmosphere.

Other vendors included:

Sweet Spot Confections
The White Room
Misty Smith
Bama Balloons
Double Oak Community Church
The Historic Pumping Station
Hart & Soul Cafe

And here is the youtube link, for those who prefer.

Tiffany + Craig: Palisades Church of Christ | Ted's Garage

Yesterday was our official 1st wedding of the year.  I say official because when you have a December 31st wedding, it really is like your last one of the year, but the first one too.  

 

Everything about the day was absolutely beautiful for bride Tiffany and her beau Craig. She couldn't have asked for better weather and a more perfect day.  Greg Hawkins with Studio G was in his element to say the least.  

 

We just fell in love with these two families.   I think when we get to film the rehearsal dinner it gives us a terrific insight into the family.  They were a very tight knit group with lots of babies everywhere!  I was in heaven.  

 

But it just wasn't because there were babies around that the wedding weekend was so great, it really was a combination of everything.  I have to give credit to Beverly Andrews with Engaging Celebrations.  Her weddings truly are amazing!  I don't think people realize how much they are missing out on when they don't hire an experienced wedding planner.  From the vendor side, it couldn't be a better day and to see (and film) the relaxed expressions on the bride and her mother, then I know how much better the wedding day is for them too.  

 

After a beautiful wedding ceremony at Palisades Church of Christ, the guests made their way over to one of our new favorite venues, Ted's Gargage.  Happy Catering had set up stations after stations of yummy food for the guests.  I loved how the band started the evening off with a dance for all of the fathers and daughters.  It really helped to get people to the dance floor and they stayed!

 

So the end of the night comes, the couple leaves in the bride's dad's restored Thunderbird.  Right after we run back in and get into a hiding spot.  No, we were not trying to stay at Ted's Garage all night, we were getting into place for a romantic proposal that was about to happen!!!  It was so exciting!  Take a look at the footage below.  The guitarist was the lead singer in the band, a groomsman, and the brother of the gal that is about to start planning her wedding! 

 

 

Jennifer + Phillip: Trinity UMC/Pine Tree CC

This couple - what a delight they both are to be around.  I fell in love with Jennifer the moment we met!  We were so honored to be a part of her wedding.  The day started at Trinity United Methodist Church and ended with a lively reception at Pine Tree County Club. 

The beautifully orchestrated day was the result of the months of planning and organizing by Catherine Franklin with Engaging Celebrations.  Gorgeous floral arrangements on all of the tables provided by Carol Riley of Lillies.  And the day wouldn't be complete without the photographers - Charles and Amber Ford, who always keep the day filled with laughter.  

Let's not forget Barnaby.  He served as the ring "bear"er that the flower girl escorted down the aisle. If you haven't already guessed, Barnaby is Jennifer stuffed bear that goes everywhere with her!  He even went on their honeymoon.  But no worries, he had his swimsuit packed.  A REAL bear wouldn't go to a tropical paradise in a tuxedo.  I mean, really. 

Leann + Alex: St. Marks/The Sonnet House

What a picture perfect day - well, kind of!  It definitely kept us on our toes!! From lighting strikes to heat strokes, you really never knew what was going to happen from one moment to the next.  But thankfully the day was under the direction of planner extraordinaire, Beverly Andrews with Engaging Celebrations so I wasn't worried!  And neither was Leann, who was as calm as she could be.  I really think she was having a great time as she should have been.  

 

My favorite memory of the day was right after the bride and groom saw each other for the first time on the side lawn of The Sonnet House.  Together with Jerrod Brown (Photographer), we were capturing this romantic, perfect time.  The groom was about to tell the bride how gorgeous she looked on the grounds of the Sonnet House when Beverly and her wonderful assistant, Catherine, both shout RRRRRUUUUUNNNNNNNNN!!!!  I look over my shoulder and see this huge rain cloud coming right toward us - you could actually see it come across the lawn in a line.  Crazy!  Beverly picks up Leann's silk dress and basically shoves her inside to safety and we all follow!  Nuts! I have a feeling that is one first look that no one will forget!

 

Other Wedding Professionals:  J Ross with Norton's Flowers, The A-Town A-List (Band), B & A Catering, Dreamcakes, Katie Moon (makeup).  Great wedding!

See the couple's wedding day highlights clip!

AliceAnne + Josh: Auburn, AL

AliceAnne and Josh's wedding was the most exquisite wedding I have ever seen!  From the sanctuary turned garden oasis at Auburn United Methodist Church to the beautifully decorated reception at Moore's Mill, every detail was perfect, thanks to wedding planner Beverly Andrews of Engaging Celebrations.  

 

Design Productions provided amazing uplighting for the tents, Diane Olexa made the largest bride's cake EVER, and we got to work with Jamie Burnett (photographer) for the 1st time.  We are so very fortunate to get to do what we love!