Allison and Taylor's Samford University and The Club Gorgeous Southern Wedding

Beautiful bride Allison married the love of her life at Samford University where both bride and groom attended college, at Reid Chapel on a gorgeous June evening.   Brandon Gresham of Simple-Color Photography took all of these stunning images of their enchanting Southern wedding day!



Bride Allison, along with her Bridesmaids all wearing white over-sized monogrammed shirts while having hair and make up done and enjoying each other's company

Finally putting on her gorgeous wedding gown from Ivory and White Bridal Shop, the girls are so excited to see their bride

Bridesmaids and Bride Allison are ready to take pictures on the campus of Samford University

 Gorgeous floral design created by Carol Harris of Lillie Jane's in Birmingham Alabama

Allison absolutely loved bows and wanted all the girls to have a bow just like the bow on her own gown....  Gorgeous!

Each bridesmaid hold a very dear place in bride Allison's heart and each girl holds a sign indicating their relationship with their sweet bride

In front of Reid Chapel on the campus of Samford University

Daddy gets to see his daughter as a bride for the very first time....  One of my all time favorite moments!!

Brother of the bride gets very emotional when he sees his sister for the first time as a bride as well.... so sweet!

Almost time for the ceremony and bride Allison watches out the window as guests begin to arrive

So cute - 4 little flower girls surrounding our one ring bearer

A quick touch of the hand behind the door of the bride's dressing room right before they say "I Do"

.....and a prayer together

A proud Mother of the Bride and a last glance before her daughter is married

Daddy about to walk his daughter down the aisle

Allison and Taylor get a nice ride from James Coats with Coats Classic Cars riding in a black Buick names "Jack"

Guests are greeted at the reception held at The Club in Birmingham Alabama with a glorious sunset outside on the terrace and beautiful fresh florals inside in silver vases created by Carol Harris of Lillie Jane's 

The outside terrace is beautifully enhanced with lighting design by Andy Tolar of Design Productions LLC  

Guests enjoy a refreshing signature drink of Arnold Palmers served in silver mint julep cups

Gorgeous bride's wedding cake by Diane Olexa of Olexa's Cakes and Cafe 

A first dance for the bride and groom...

....And a dance with the bride and her Daddy

Time to have a party!!

Sorority Sisters serenade our Bride.....

Terrace lighting design after sundown created by Andy Tolar of Design Productions LLC 

Time for bride Allison to toss her bouquet!!

Groom Taylor is ready to throw the garter!

One last view of the gorgeous city lights on the terrace....

Bride Allison is off with her Groom Taylor for a wonderful honeymoon!  

I think I say this about all of the weddings I plan, but this was one of my most favorite couples and families!!!  I love how my relationships with the families and bride and groom continues even after the wedding day...  Truly so rewarding for me!  

Many thank you's to this team of professionals who worked so hard making sure every detail was covered including The Club, Carol Harris of Lillie Jane's for the beautiful floral design, Andy Tolar of Design Productions LLC for the gorgeous lighting design, Diane Olexa with Olexa's Cakes and Cafe,  Ivory and White Bridal Shop,  A fabulous band with Music Garden - Black Jacket,  James Coats with Coats Classic Cars,  Lance Holloway of Holloway Productions and of course the fabulous Brandon Gresham of Simple-Color Photography for all of these absolutely gorgeous images!

Blessings!

Anita

AK Brides - Wedding Planning Services