Abbie + Chris | The Sonnet House

I'm telling you - I am loving these afternoon weddings!  When you have a beautiful venue with a beautiful couple, you just can't go wrong.  Oh wait, add in fantastic photographers, and you really have it made!  Now of course, these screen shots can't compare to the Gresham's (Gresham Photography), but I hope that it will give you a glimpse into Abbie and Chris's wonderful wedding day!

A special thanks to Neillie Butler with Mairee Ami Wedding Planning on a job well done, Feel the Beat, Barb's Cakes, KG Designs and Kathy G Catering!  What a great team!

Karly + Garrett: The Sonnet House

On a beautiful Saturday in June, Karly exchanged wedding vows with her best friend, Garrett.  The Sonnet House was the gorgeous backdrop for this gorgeous bride.  Surrounded by their family and friends, the couple enjoyed perfect ceremony music by Cahaba River Strings and lively reception music by Total Entertainment.  

 

My favorite moment was when the bride's dog came up to the bridal suite to say hi.  He was in his tux!!!!  You can check out the photos from the day from Jessica Wright by clicking here.  

 

 

Other vendors to thank: The White Room, Mr. Burch Formal Wear, Fish Market, Dreamcakes, and Gloria Tipton (flowers).

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!

Meredith + Dale: The Sonnet House

You might recall last July for our anniversary trip, John hired the most amazing and beautiful makeup artist, Meredith Brown.  Well, Meredith is not only our friend now, but she first was our bride.  

 

We were excited about the wedding day for many reasons, but mainly because we were able to be a little out of the box.  We shot the entire day with our 1970s Super 8mm camera.  I can't wait to see how the footage turned out.  The film must be sent off to a lab for processing.  Now don't worry, we shot the ceremony with "real" video cameras too, just in case the 30 year old film missed a beat.

 

She and Dale had a beautiful wedding at The Sonnet House.  The food was great, flowers were beautiful, it was just a perfect day!

 

Planner: Molly Shook.  Photographer:  David Shirk with Unplugged Photography. Flowers: Carol Riley with Lillie's.  Catering: Kathy G. Cake: Dreamcakes.  Hair and Makeup: Jessica Lazarus and Kerri Bunn. Ceremony Music: Cahaba River Strings.

 

Great times!  

 

Here is a snippet of her vintage wedding film!