I think one of the best trends over the past few years has been on groom's cakes.  A little while back, I did a post about showing school spirit in the creating of a groom's cake, but sometimes we see that it goes so much further than that.  And it's fun!  Plus look at the talent and creativity right here in the South!

Here are my favorite (and off-beat) groom's cakes, in no particular order...

1 - A drum set by Barb's Cakes at a recent B & A Warehouse wedding.  

A photo posted by B&A Warehouse (@bawarehousebham) on Jul 15, 2016 at 9:27am PDT

2. Are you a world traveler?  Olexa's can make this fun cake for you!  Thanks B & A Warehouse!

A photo posted by B&A Warehouse (@bawarehousebham) on May 5, 2016 at 4:27pm PDT

3. Passion for fishing? This cake by Magnificent Cakes is perfect for you! Shared from The Sonnet House.

A photo posted by The Sonnet House (@thesonnethouse) on Mar 20, 2016 at 11:16am PDT

4. Whiskey anyone?  I can't locate the baker but Arden Photography at Windwood Equestrian was able to capture it before guests "drank" it! 

A photo posted by windwoodweddings (@windwoodweddings) on Jul 13, 2016 at 2:56pm PDT

5. Ok, this might be my favorite. I love Charlie!!! Thank you Ann Wade Photography for sharing. Cake made by The Frosted Affair!

A photo posted by Ann Wade Photography (@annwadephotography) on Sep 10, 2016 at 8:17pm PDT

Happy Planning! Angela S. Deaver Main Street Productions Bride Enthusiast e. angela@mainstreetav.com w. mainstreetav.com m. 205.612.9574

I think we could work at the Barn at Shady Lane every weekend and be perfectly content.  It's gorgeous. Of course when Rachael Grammer, with Two Hearts Weddings & Events is the planner, you know that every detail will be perfect.  

Birmingham Wedding Videographer: Chris Carr, Main Street Productions | Wedding Photographer: Ann Wade Photography | Birmingham Wedding Planner: Rachael Grammer with Two Hearts Weddings & Events | Ceremony Venue: The Barn at Shady Lane | Reception Venue: The Barn at Shady Lane | Catering: Happy Catering | Band: Nationwide Coverage | Wedding Flowers: Hot House Design Studio

Happy Planning! Angela S. Deaver Main Street Productions Bride Enthusiast e. angela@mainstreetav.com w. mainstreetav.com m. 205.612.9574

After bonding over the love of golf, Jordan and John were married this summer at Sylacauga, Alabama at the First Baptist Church with the reception held at the bride's parents' house. Their wedding day was filled with emotion, excitement and cute golfing-related details!  Thanks to John and Amanda for doing such a great job on this video!

Birmingham Wedding Videography: John Deaver, Main Street Productions | Birmingham Wedding Photographer: Ann Wade Photography | Ceremony location: First Baptist Church, Sylacauga | Wedding Reception Venue: Farmlinks/Pursell Farms | Music licensed through The Music Bed

Happy Planning! Angela S. Deaver Main Street Productions Bride Enthusiast e. angela@mainstreetav.com w. mainstreetav.com m. 205.612.9574

Main Street Productions will become Cinepear in January 2016.

So today is December 19, 2015 and it is a pretty special day around here.  Our Director of Awesome, Chris Carr, is getting married to his long-time girlfriend, Amy.  We are so happy for them!  What does this have to do with Liz and Chris' wedding film?  Well even though I asked our Chris not to stay up all night finishing this film, he did.  He wanted Liz to have her wedding film before he took a few days off for his honeymoon.  And he blew it out of the park too!  It's incredible.  That is why we call him our Director of Awesome. 

There is just something about Liz.  As soon as you meet her, you see it, you feel it.  After many years of dating, she and (her) Chris tied the knot late summer on Samford University's campus, at Reid Chapel.  It's gorgeous!  For their wedding reception, they traveled to The Club and had a blast dancing with the band all night, fabulous fireworks, and the cutest interactive father/daughter dance ever!  

Birmingham Wedding Videographer: Chris Carr, Main Street Productions | Wedding Photographer: Ann Wade Photography | Wedding Planner:  M. Elizabeth Weddings & Events | Ceremony Venue: Reid Chapel | Reception Venue: The Club | Florist: HotHouse Design Studio | Wedding Band: Black Jacket, Music Garden | Cakes: Jan O'Donnell | Transportation: Coats Classic Cars and Rare Transportation | Lighting: AG Lighting | Hair & Makeup: Melissa Moore Bogardus, Joyce's Formals | Wedding Dress: Heidi Elnora | Invitations: Annabelle's | Calligrapher: Jan Pruitt | Fireworks: Pyro Productions | Music: The Music Bed

Happy Planning! Angela S. Deaver Main Street Productions Bride Enthusiast e. angela@mainstreetav.com w. mainstreetav.com m. 205.612.9574