The Club southern elegant wedding for Kelli and Robert

Kelli had been dreaming of this day all of her life and was so excited to get started planning her wedding day the first day we met!  Her color selections were a very distinct and specific teal blue and sunny yellow and together, this color combination was absolutely stunning!

Kelli's precious Aunt Sue did an amazing job making all of the florals for this special day and Andy Tolar of Design Productions LLC made everything just pop with blue up-lighting and elegant draping over the dance floor at the reception held at The Club in Birmingham.  Kelli's gorgeous wedding gown was personally designed by dress designer Heidi Elnora.  Laura Eason did a fabulous job with make up for our bride.  Diane Olexa of Olexa's Cafe made the most delicious bride and groom's cakes and James Coats of Coats Classic Cars drove Kelli and Robert in style with Rolls Royce "Elizabeth" as their transportation for the day.   John and Angela Deaver with Main Street Productions were on site with us all day to put all these precious memories on film and a very special thank you to David Shirk and Arianna Shirk of Unplugged Photography for capturing every moment with these gorgeous images!

A first look at his gorgeous bride for Robert as he waits with anticipation

A fabulous view from the building across the street of our bride, groom and their bridal party in front of Dawson Memorial Baptist Church

A little flower girl dressed in sweet yellow holds a white basket of sunny yellow rose petals with pearl handles to match her sweet little pearl bracelet 

Guests sign the guest book as they enter the church

One of my very favorite moments right before a bride walks down the aisle

One last look from daddy

Two little flower girls float down the aisle... I love their sweet little bare feet!

That's the look the says "we're married!!!"

Coats Classic Cars "Elizabeth" was ready and waiting to take Kelli and Robert to their reception

A first dance together

A dance with daddy to "My Girl"

Arrived at the Tutwiler Hotel with Coats Classic Car's "Elizabeth" 

Thank you to this fabulous team of vendors who made Kelli and Robert's very special day run so smoothly!  I hope you enjoyed these beautiful images from David Shirk of Unplugged Photography 

Blessings!

Anita

Ak Brides - Wedding Planning Services

Ross Bridge Romance and Wedding Day Elegance

The Elegant Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa has been host to several romantic weddings in the Birmingham Alabama area and I have had the distinct pleasure in planning and coordinating so many of these weddings and events.  This picturesque venue has also been the site of Birmingham's largest celebrity wedding where Anita Kanellis and AK Brides-Wedding Planning Services had the honor of planning and choreographing this wedding with some of the biggest names in Hollywood, the biggest names in the Music industry as well as some of the top wedding industry professionals in the country.  I have to say I was truly blessed to have had this experience and learned never to doubt my own abilities as a wedding planner and working with members of this entire team, security and staff, I know I can encounter and handle just about anything. 

The resort is so impressive with it's stately appearance

So many photo opportunities in and around the property

Bride Lindey looks gorgeous as she makes her way into the resort after her ceremony.....  This gorgeous image is courtesy of Daniel Taylor Photography in Birmingham Alabama

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Gorgeous bridal gown hangs in the window of one of the hospitality suites at Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa......  Thank you to David Shirk of Unplugged photography for this beautiful image

I love this image of bride Amy's Jimmy Cho Shoes with Ross Bridge in the back drop..  Thanks to David Shirk of Unplugged Photography for this great shot

A first look for Christina and Phillip right off the golf course...  Thank you to Frank Carnaggio Photography

Bride Kelly and her groom enjoy a moment on the terrace overlooking the pool....  Thank you Studio G Photography 

Lindey and Marcus strolling on the gorgeous golf course.

Thank you Daniel Taylor Photography

Also on the terrace....Amy and Derrick say "I Do"!    Thank you David Shirk of Unplugged Photography

Every night at sun down you will hear the bag pipes play beautifully over the hill on the property of Ross Bridge, welcoming evening festivities.

A dramatic front foyer to Ross Bridge, beautiful bridesmaids and the bride

Frank Carnaggio Photography

A precious moment on the steps leading down to the Hoover ballroom.

Thank you to Daniel Taylor Photography

One of the many gorgeous wedding cakes displayed through out the years in the Hoover Ballroom

Thank you Shannon Pardo with  Sweet Spot Confections and Frank Carnaggio Photography

A dramatic and absolutely gorgeous cake display in the ballroom for Christina and Phillip.

This beautiful cake was created by Jan O'Donnell of Birmingham Alabama and gorgeously displayed by Andy Hopper of KG Designs

A centerpiece for a seated/plated dinner for Amy and Derrick.

Thank you Carol Riley of Lillies and David Shirk of Unplugged Photography

Between dinner courses, a refreshing Sorbet to cleanse the palet.

Dramatic lighting by Andy Tolar with Design Productions LLC and beautiful linens and centerpieces by KG Designs

Fabulous draping and lighting design by Andy Tolar with Design Productions LLC

Another beautiful design of lighting and draping by Andy Tolar with Design Productions LLC.

Frank Carnaggio Photography

David Shirk of Unplugged Photography

Frank Carnaggio Photography

I have had the honor and pleasure of planning and working many many weddings at the fabulous Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa.  This was also the venue of choice for one of my most infamous weddings and the largest celebrity wedding Birmingham has ever seen and been host to!  Superior service, delicious cuisine and luxury accommodations for all brides as well as guests.  This is by far, one of my most favorite properties to plan, choreograph and execute a fabulous wedding day!

Thank you to all my vendors whose work is shown here, including Frank Carnaggio Photography, David Shirk of Unplugged Photography, Kelly and Daniel Taylor of Daniel Taylor Photography, Studio G photography, Carol Riley of Lillies, Andy Hopper of KG Designs, Jan O'Donnell, Sweet Spot Confections and Andy Tolar of Design Productions LLC, 

Rave reviews from AK Brides - Wedding Planning Services for being an outstanding venue for our brides and their families!  Thank you for taking a tour of Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa with me!

Blessings,

Anita

AK Brides - Wedding Planning Services