Several of our bride chose The American Heart Association.
Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association is saving lives through research and education. You can also contribute here.
Part 1/6 of the Giving Back blog series.
It's the time of year that people naturally think of others and how they might bless them. If you have read anything from me about this topic before, you know I feel strongly about this being a year-round mission. But that's for a different day.
As a company, for every bride that books with Main Street Productions, we give a portion of the money to their selected charity. Learn more. As 2016 comes to a close, I thought it would be neat to highlight 6 of the charities that our brides have chosen this year. (Yes we have given to more than 6 this year but this is just a weekly blog series.) Check back each day and maybe even get inspired to do a little last minute giving before the year ends!
Birmingham Wedding Videographer: Chris Carr, Main Street Productions | Wedding Photographer: Rachel Coffey | Reception Venue: Avon Theatre | Wedding Dress: Ivory & White | Men's Attire: Mr. Burch Formal Wear | Catering: Happy Catering Company | Cakes: Magic Muffins | Reception Entertainment: All in One Band | Hair and Makeup: Katina Carter
Maybe it's my need for cooler weather to (finally) arrive to Alabama, but there is just something about a S'Mores. I love that we are seeing them now at wedding receptions. We have searched Pinterest for the best ideas for a S'Mores bar for your wedding. Here are our top 5 loves!
1 - Love this display from Rustic Wedding Chic
2 - Need a DIY solution? Target has your answer! I think it's pretty cute, don't you?
3 - Need a great wedding favor for your Fall wedding? S'Mores it is! Lovely! Read more about it (along with 9 other great options) here.
4 - This might be my favorite. It could be because of the Reece Cups...
5 - We can't forget that we are Southern gals. Our grooms are basically REQUIRED to have a groom's cake. Why not make it a S'Mores cake! How fun (and delicious!) Found on Wedding Wire.
For S'more ideas, check out our Pinterest board, Tips for our Brides.
Last year, throughout the months of November and December, on each Tuesday we highlighted a Birmingham wedding vendor that gave back to their community. I loved this project. #GivingTuesday is a global movement, occurring the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Anyone that knows me, knows it is very near and dear to my heart. Giving back is something we all should do - here is Main Street's pledge.
Why does it only have to be two months of the year that we are conditioned to think of and give to others? I'm fairly certain that I wrote this same thing last year. (Edit: I did. Read the post here; it was a good one.) Regardless I do like to take advantage of people's giving nature, even if it is only during the holidays. So for the entire month of November and December, I will highlight someone or something that is making a difference in this life we are sharing. You can follow us along on Facebook for a post each day (not just on Tuesdays) to inspire you. Maybe you will be so inspired to give yourself. Don't worry, we will still post wedding videos, but I want to flood it with people making a difference. You can also check back on the blog to find vendors being highlighted for their giving back activities. Are you as excited as I am????
Birmingham Wedding Videographer: Chris Carr, Main Street Productions | Wedding Photographer: Colorbox | Bride's Dress: Diane's in Jasper | Men's Attire: Mr. Burch Formalwear | Florist: Jean Brown | Catering: Imperial Catering | Wedding Entertainment: Creativity
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Birmingham Wedding Videographer: Sam Armstrong, Main Street Productions | Ceremony Venue: First Baptist Church, Clanton, AL | Reception Venue: American Village
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Birmingham Wedding Videographer: Sam Armstrong, Main Street Productions | Bride's Dress: The Something Blue Shoppe | Men's Formal Wear: Mr. Burch Formal Wear | Flowers: Bloom & Petal | Catering: The Happy Catering Company | Wedding Photographer: Arden Photography | Music licensed by The Music Bed
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No words for this fabulous wedding. Wow!!! You know we love it when a bride smiles all day and that is just what Beaonica did! She and Brandon were surrounded by family and friends on this special day as the two started their life together.
Birmingham Wedding Videography: Chris Carr, Main Street Productions | Wedding Photographer: Elle Danielle | Wedding Planner: M. Elizabeth Wedding & Events | Getting Ready Hotel: Ross Bridge | Ceremony Venue: Sixth Avenue Baptist Church | Reception Venue: Renaissance Ross Bridge | Lighting: Design Productions | Flowers: HotHouse Design Studio with PropHouse props | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids | Formal Wear: Men's Warehouse | Entertainment: DJ Big Sweatt | Photo Booth: OMG Booth | Wedding Cake: The Cakerie | Groom's: Steel City Pops | Paper: PaperedWonders | Transportation: Rare Transportation and Coats Classic Cars | Hair and Makeup: Elace Minnifield and D'Andrea Shipman with Beauty Barr | Music licensed via The Music Bed
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Birmingham Wedding Videographer: Chris Carr, Main Street Productions | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Flagstone Farm | Music licensed through Song Freedom and Music Bed
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