Kip + Elizabeth │wedding photography in Dothan, Alabama

Photography of Kip + Elizabeth’s wedding day in Dothan Alabama.

vendors:

photography: Brooke/Colorbox Photography

planning: Kimberly Smith Events

florals: Rachel Barrentine

beauty: The Glow App

dress: Ivory & White Boutique

video: Steve Frank Films

cake: Debra West

ceremony: First United Methodist Church of Dothan

reception: Dothan Country Club

Pierson + Ellie │wedding photography │Selma, Alabama

Photography of Pierson and Ellie’s wedding in Selma, Alabama.

vendors:

Photography: Brooke/Colorbox Photography

Planner: Kalee Baker Events

Reception: Sturdivant Hall in Selma, Alabam

Video: Easton Film Co.

Dress: Anne Barge/The White Room Birmingham

Beauty: The Glow App

Florals: Bill Albritton

Paper + calligraphy: GilmPress and Jennifer Reynolds Calligraphy

Carter + Layton [6.24.23 wedding] Birmingham, Ala.

How did you two meet?

Layton: "We met in college (Carter’s sophomore year, my junior) while sitting at a table in the SGA office. We each had a friend that convinced us to join SGA that year, and the four of us sat at a table together (and did so a few more times that semester). We saw each other in passing throughout our time at Auburn, but didn’t have too many more interactions. Five years later, Carter happened to be on the phone catching up with one of those friends from that SGA table so many years ago. He asked her if she thought I’d say yes to a date with him, and she sent him my number. A few days later he called-- we picked right back up where we’d left off and the rest is history! 

I remember thinking Carter was sweet and easy to talk to-- and seemed like a big teddy bear. He was smiling every time I saw him. When he called me to ask me on a date five years later, my roommates were asking for all the details about him, and I just kept telling them, 'He’s just the kindest person in the whole world!' Turns out he’s that and a million wonderful things more."

Carter: “Sitting at the table with Layton, I thought there was no way she didn’t have a boyfriend-- she was sweet, kind, funny, talkative and smart. She had the curliest hair and cute freckles. What more could you ask for? A few years later, I decided to shoot my shot, and I’m so glad I did.”

How and when did Carter propose?
Layton: "About a year and a half after we started dating, Carter and his family told me that they had gotten his mom a family picture session for Mother’s Day, and they wanted me to be in them. I live right by Samford University, and they had 'planned' to have them there. Right before we were supposed to leave my house, he told me everyone was running a little late, but that he had left his Bible at church that morning (which is across the street from Samford), so we could grab that first and then everyone would be ready. I went along with it and when we pulled up to the sanctuary, he told me it should be on the front table. We walked in and the table was missing-- but when I looked down the aisle in the sanctuary, I could see the table all the way in the front, covered in flowers and our favorite pictures of us. He held my hand and walked me down the aisle (while I cried) and got down on one knee at the end. I said yes before he even finished asking, and our families all cheered from their hiding places in the balcony!"

Carter–– what’s one thing you admire most about Layton?
Carter: "I admire Layton's patience and love for others. She spends all day loving her second graders, and is still so joyful and happy when I come home to her every evening."

What was each of y’all’s favorite parts of the day?

Layton: "My favorite part was the 'in between' when we arrived at the reception after the ceremony-- the two of us were able to sit and relax and have a few minutes alone. It was so nice to just take a deep breath and eat our first meal together as husband and wife!"

Carter: "My favorite part was the first look. We had a whole year of planning leading up to that moment, and I was so happy to finally see Layton as my bride."

Layton— what’s one thing you admire most about Carter?
Layton: "I admire how hard Carter works. He puts his all into everything he does, and it’s so fun to get to see that up close now that we’re married!"

What’s next for you two?
Layton: "We are enjoying married life in Nashville with our fur babies, Winnie and MaeMae - and loving every second of finally living in the same city!"

vendors:

planning: @elizabethcarlisleevents 

dress: @heidielnoraatelier

florals: @paperpetalcollective

makeup: @styledxmackenzie

hair: @hairbylindseyh

reception + photo venue: @thebarnatshadylane

Cooper + Virginia [5.13.23 wedding] Selma, Ala.

How did you two meet?
Virginia: "It all started with a spontaneous setup at the country club in my hometown of Selma, Alabama during the summer of 2021!"

What are some things you two enjoy doing together? 
Virginia: "We just love being together! Spending time on the water whether it be the river, lake or ocean is a happy place for us!  We have enjoyed road trips together and look forward to many more of these! We also like cooking together and have even enjoyed working together to do home renovations! We love just being at home with our sweet little Boykin Spaniel, Lucy too!"

How and when did Cooper propose? 
Virginia: "Our first date in Birmingham was at the Diplomat Deli when Cooper drove all the way to Birmingham for dinner and back to Selma on that weeknight! Fast forward and on November 6th, 2022, we went back to the Diplomat Deli, but this time we got engaged!"

Cooper--what's one of the things you admire most about Virginia?
Cooper: "I admire Virignia's faith and how kind, caring and thoughtful she is."

Virginia--what's one of the things you admire most about Cooper?
Virginia: "I admire Cooper's honesty, work ethic and how encouraging he is."

What was each yall's favorite part of the wedding day?
Virginia: "We loved having the people we care about the most all in one place having fun together and sharing in our special day with us!"

What's next for you two? 
Virginia: "We want to take some fun trips together and then maybe even add a little travel buddy or 2 (kids) in the future."

vendors:
ceremony:  Church Street United Methodist Church 

reception:  Sturdivant Hall

hair and makeup: Lush Makeup Art

catering: Joyce’s Catering

groom’s cake: Flour Girl’s Bakery

flowers: Sheryl Perdue

dress: Ivory and White Botique

invitations, programs, koozies, and napkins: GilmPress

Josh + Virginia (5.6.23 wedding) Birmingham, Ala.

vendors:
planning: Handley Breaux Designs
makeup: The Glow App
Hair: Perfectly Undone Beauty
ceremony + reception Venue: Mountain Brook Club
florals: Marigold Design
dress: Ivory and White Boutique
cake: Barb Cakes
band: Ascension
invitations: The Scribbler
napkins + programs: Annabelle's

Landon + Mary Stuart [engagement] Birmingham, Ala.

How did you two meet?
Mary Stuart: "My first real memory of Landon was at Montgomery Country Club for our ninth grade dance. I had just had ACL surgery the week prior and was not able to really dance or get around easily. Landon was not my date, however, we ended up talking and taking some group pictures together before the dance. He went on to sit with me at a table the entire time of the dance and even helped me walk out to attempt to dance to one song. I remember feeling very special that he spent his entire night at our first dance to sit and talk with me. We continued to talk after that night, and eventually he asked me on our first date a few months later."

Landon: "The first time we met was at a high school dance at Montgomery Country Club. I knew who she was, but hadn’t had the opportunity to talk to her in person before. She recently had ACL surgery, so I sat down with her at her table, and she was kind of stuck with me since she couldn’t move around very easily. I spent most of the dance talking to her, and then we continued to stay in touch after that."

How and when did Landon propose?
Mary Stuart: "Landon and I had just closed on our first home together in January. We were going to see my parents in Huntsville for the weekend to celebrate our closing and to look at furniture for our house. We were supposed to be 'meeting my parents' for lunch at The Ledges. We walked out on the patio at the Ledges while we were 'waiting on my parents' and I heard my name, turned around and saw Landon getting down on one knee. I immediately started crying because I couldn't believe it was actually happening! We then went on to enjoy lunch with just the two of us at the Ledges which was special because that is where our wedding reception will be. We then went back to my parents' house to celebrate with family before our friends came to surprise us. It was the sweetest day, and we had the best night celebrating with the people we love so dearly!"

What are some things you two enjoy doing together?
Landon: "We enjoy cooking, boat rides, weekends at the farm and spending time with family."

Landon-- describe Mary Stuart in three words:
Landon: "Mary Stuart is caring, outgoing and hardworking."

Mary Stuart-- describe Landon in three words:
Mary Stuart: "Landon is steadfast, determined, and has an enlightening presence."