THIS IS A RECORD-BREAKING BLOG POST! I lost count of how many pictures I chose. Sit back, grab a cup of coffee, and enjoy the beautiful story of Wes & MB's wedding. Mary Beth, Wes, and I are all from the same hometown. I met Mary Beth so long ago that I can't really remember for sure. At least 15 years ago, maybe more. Although we're only five years apart in age, at the time she was just the cute little neice of my best friend. Wes and I went to highschool together. Do you remember that kid in highschool that was really annoying and you just wanted to strangle them? Yeah, that was me. Sorry Wes. LOL However, years later when he proposed to Mary Beth, I was so honored, thrilled and touched that they chose me to photograph their day. This was THE wedding of weddings. Wes & MB got married in Point Clear, Al at The Grand Hotel. The bride wore a beautiful ivory, v-neck lace gown and the groom sported a cool beige linen suit. The amazing floral were courtesy of Daisies Florist in Thorsby, Al. THORSBY, people! Do not underestimate the abilities of these ladies! This gorgeous couple gave me AN ENTIRE HOUR of time for portraits of JUST THE TWO OF THEM!! A photographer's dream come true! A couple who loves pictures as much as I do! Here are a fewa whole bunch of my favorites. Also, click here to see the entire gallery. Every single detail of this wedding was meaningful. From the bride's grandmother's brooch on the bouquet...
...to the pink flamingo in the father of the bride's bout, every item had a story.
The couple decided to do a sneak-peek and see each other prior to the ceremony so we arranged a very special moment for just the two of them. There was a beautiful spot just outside the hotel where two paths came together as one. Not only was it a beautiful spot with beautiful light, I thought it represented what was happening today so perfectly...two paths becoming one. :)
Their reactions were so real...full of love and emotion.
It's so obvious how much Wes loves Mary Beth. I absolutely adore the look in his eyes when he looks her. He literally LIGHTS UP!
The wedding colors were champagne and brown which created the perfect canvas for the bold florals and the lush surroundings at The Grand.
Wes placed a delicate calla lily in the chair where his mother would have been seated. Sunlight spilled through the oak trees literally bathing the entire ceremony in beautiful, soft afternoon light. I can't help but believe that JoAnn was there watching over us.
Each groomsman handed Wes a gummy bear as they walked down the aisle into the ceremony...who knows why, but it created a really cute photo op later in the day :)
The sun set over the water as the guests arrived at the reception.
The bride's cake topper was yet another of those incredibly sentimental touches that made this wedding so unique. This topper has been on every family wedding cake for over 60 years. Yes, SIXTY YEARS.
As evening set in, Mary Beth wore her grandmother's mink stole as she and Wes made their entrance into the cool night air.
We quietly slipped away from the reception to capture the incredible evening light on the pier.
Mary Beth, Wes, Rhonda, & Sibley: Thank you so much for choosing me to share your day. I am so very honored to have been invited to witness this most special of occasions. Special thanks to Rebekah Weldon for second shooting with me. She did an amazing job. Thank you so very much.
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