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Here’s another treat for couples planning a wedding in Alabama. If you don’t have your ceremony or reception venues picked out, check out these gorgeous locations.

1. B&A Warehouse

1531 1st Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35233
(205) 326-4220

2. Carraway-Davie House

4465 Old Overton Road
Birmingham, AL 35210

(205) 956-4472

3. EarlyWorks Museum

404 Madison St SE

Huntsville, AL 35801

(256) 564-8106

4. Gabrella Manor

8912 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35206

(205) 833-9754

5. Gorham’s Bluff

101 Gorham Drive
Pisgah, Alabama 35765

(256) 451-8439

6. Hillcrest Manor Bed and Breakfast

1632 S. Court St

Montgomery AL 36104
(334) 264-8253

7. Huntsville Botanical Garden

4747 Bob Wallace Avenue

Huntsville, Alabama 35805
(256) 830-4447

8. Pine Tree Country Club

5100 Pine Whispers Drive

Birmingham, Alabama 35210

9. Summit Club

Regions-Harbert Plaza 1901

6th Avenue North Suite 3100
Birmingham, AL 35203

(205) 252-0088

10. The Beach Club

925 Beach Club Trail
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542

(888) 260-7263

11. The Historic Donnelly House & Gardens

2838 Highland Avenue South
Birmingham, Alabama 35205

(205) 271-8231

12. The Sonnet House

1487 Montevallo Road

Leeds, Alabama 35094

(205) 699-7490

13. The Sweet House

1830 Arlington Ave
Bessemer, Alabama 35020
(205) 428-4888

14. The Tutwiler Hotel

2021 Park Place North

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

(205) 322-2100

15. The Wynfrey Hotel

1000 Riverchase Galleria

Birmingham, Alabama

(205) 987-1600

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I’m loving the third Alabama wedding of the week. The setting is absolutely beautiful and the photography by Claire Drummond is amazing. The couple, Leigh Ann and Chris, got married at The Beach Club in Fort Morgan. I hope you enjoy these captivating pictures as much as I did.

Thank you to Claire for answering our questions, so we could get to know you a little better:

When did you shoot your first wedding?  My first wedding was in the summer of 2005.  A former co-worker had a friend who was getting married, and couldn’t afford a “real” wedding photographer.  At this point I had only been shooting children and families, and I was crazy scared that I would miss some important part of the couple’s big day.  I made sure she realized I had never done a wedding before and she still wanted me.  Lucky me, because I discovered that weddings were where I wanted to be! 

How many weddings do you shoot a year?  Around 20.  It’s important to me to not become so busy that I have no time for my family. 

What does a typical package include and cost?  My most popular package is one that includes a custom monogram, an engagement session, and an 8-hour wedding day for $1600.  All of my packages come with shared copyright and full printing rights to all images. 

Can you tell me about one of your favorite wedding location to shoot?  I think Jasmine Hills Gardens (http://www.jasminehill.org/) in Wetumpka is my favorite wedding location.  It’s absolutely gorgeous, and there are so many different places to shoot there that give completely different looks.  I also really love Fountainview Mansion in Auburn.

I want to give a big thank you to Leigh Ann and Chris for sharing their special day with us and to Claire Drummond for these charming pictures. Check out Claire’s website and blog to see more of her inspiring photography.

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Amber and Kyle had their ceremony and reception at the Historic Donnelly House and Gardens located in Birmingham, Alabama and the beautiful photography is from Lisette Price Photography.

 Lisette was a kind enough to take a few minutes to answer these questions, so we could get to know her a little better:

When did you shoot your first wedding? 

I have been shooting professionally since October 2007. I second shot weddings for about 5 months prior to shooting one solo. I felt it was extremely important to learn all I could before jumping in head first on my own!

How many weddings do you shoot a year?

I am into my second official year in business and I have 15 weddings on the calendar thus far. I have been blessed with amazing clients! I also love to second shoot with friends any time I get the chance.

What does a typical package include and cost?

Wedding collections start at $2500 and include 6 hours of coverage, a high-resolution disk of the images, online proofing, and a slideshow. Wedding collections with an album start at $4000.

Can you tell me about one of your favorite wedding locations to shoot?

I do not have one location that I prefer over another. However I absolutely adore outdoor evening ceremonies. When it is just a few hours prior to sunset, the light is gorgeous!

Thanks to Amber and Kyle for sharing your special day with us and to the extremely talented Lisette for sending us the pictures of this fantastic celebration! Check out her website and blog for more inspiring pictures.

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I’m so excited to share the first real Alabama wedding of this week! This couple is adorable and their incredibly talented wedding photographer, Jessica Messer, did an amazing job. Check out her website and her blog to see more pictures from weddings she has shot.

 Ashlyn & Tyler were married on August 8, 2008 at Mt. Laurel’s Bryson Square with their reception at the TownHouse at Mt. Laurel.

I asked Jessica a few questions, so you could get to know her a little better. She was gracious enough to spend some time to answer. Here’s a peak into Jessica’s photography business:

When did you shoot your first wedding? I photographed my very first wedding in 2001 completely by accident. I’d never even considered wedding photography as a career… or a hobby. I had taken a photography course while enrolled at the University of Montevallo and a man saw one of my class photos and asked me to be his wedding photographer. I answered with a big fat “no” because I was not prepared for the responsibility of photographing such a huge event in someone’s life. But he was very persistent, so we agreed that he’d hire a “real pro” and have me come along for fun shots. It was great. I really loved the whole process so much I decided to start my wedding photography business.

How many weddings do you shoot a year? I feel that it is really important to be able to provide my clients with a certain level of customer service, so I limit my commissions to 25 weddings per year.

Can you tell me about one of your favorite wedding locations to shoot? Recently, I’ve had several at-home weddings and they are quickly becoming my new favorite. Imagine getting dressed in the same bedroom where years ago, you dreamed of being a bride or having your portrait made on the porch swing where your daddy used to sit with you on warm summer days. These weddings are always so touching and full of genuine emotion. And, since you won’t be spending as much money on venue fees, you can really go over the top with the decorations and details.

I want to give a big thanks to Ashlyn and Tyler for allowing us to have a little window in your perfect day and of course, to Jessica for making our hearts skip a beat with these gorgeous pictures!

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Dress: J Crew; Image from the knot

If you’re a bride living in Alabama, you probably need to find a place to get your wedding dress altered. Here are 10 options. Leave a comment if you know of others!

Alison Anne Bridal Alterations

5510 Highway 53, # D
Harvest, AL 35749

256-852-2878

Brides by Penolia

1935 Mulberry Street,
Montgomery, AL 36106

334-262-8624

Carriage House Weddings

1901 Oxmoor Road
Birmingham, AL 35209

205-871-7759

David’s Bridal

1480 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216

205-979-7726

David’s Bridal

3342 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36606

251-476-2275

DeRie

2840 Bankhead Highway
Winfield, AL 35594

205-487-5337

Kim Lien’s Alterations

2031 Valleydale Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244

205-733-1800

Madison Town and Country

211 Hughes Road
Madison, AL 35758

256-772-8938

Martha’s Tailoring

4013 Crosshaven Dr
Birmingham, AL 35243

205-967-6968

Seams to Fit

6920 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608

251-345-3335

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Dress: David’s Bridal; Image from Brides

If you’re an Alabama bride looking for a wedding dress, here is a list of 12 bridal shops in Alabama. Do you know about one not listed? Have you had a great experience or bad experience with one of these bridal stores? Leave a comment.

Bella’s Bridal

2691 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124

205-685-5999

Carriage House Weddings

1901 Oxmoor Road
Birmingham, AL 35209

205-871-7759

Coleman’s Bridal Shop

1970 Bessemer Road
Birmingham, AL 35208

205-786-4992

David’s Bridal

1480 Montgomery Hwy
Birmingham, AL 35216

205-979-7726

David’s Bridal

6241 University Dr. NW
Huntsville, AL 35806

256-922-0444

David’s Bridal

3342 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36606

251-476-2275

Diane’s Formal Affair

1608 5th Avenue
Jasper, AL

205-221-3570

Jessica McClintock

2000 Riverchase Galleria
Space #285
Birmingham, AL 35244

205-982-9513

June’s Brides

1853 Montgomery Hwy, Suite 107
Birmingham, AL 35244

205-987-1888

Mr. Burch Tuxedo/Bridal

5880 Trussville Crossing Blvd
Kohl’s Shopping Center
Trussville AL 35235

205-661-3330

Something New Bridal

4467 Old Shell Rd.
Mobile, AL 36608

251-345-0860

The White Room

3871 Helena Rd
Helena, AL 35080

205-620-3905

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I have a special announcement for all the brides planning their weddings in Alabama. Beginning tomorrow on Stylish Events and lasting until Friday, I’ll be focusing daily posts on resources for Alabama brides. I’ll be featuring some AMAZING photographers with real weddings they shot in Alabama, and I’ll make sure that you have the information to contact them if you love their photography skills as much as I do. Here is a sneak peek of tomorrow’s real Alabama wedding:

Photography by Jessica Messer

Come back tomorrow to see more pictures from Ashlyn and Tyler’s gorgeous wedding. And don’t worry if you’re a loyal reader from another area, because I’ll still be posting my regular posts. These Alabama related posts are just extra in my attempt to help more brides find resources in their locale. I’m going to try to cover many locations over time, so hopefully I’ll get to your city/state with time!

And if you’re an Alabama bride that has her own resources and vendor recommendations, please send them my way or leave a comment to help out your fellow brides. Alabama wedding vendors are also welcome to contact me with their information!

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Image from Cynthia Convey

Yeah, I said FREE! A very talented photographer, Cynthia Convey, contacted me because she is offering free engagement sessions to celebrate Valentine’s Day!!! New York couples can take advantage of this AMAZING offer by contacting Cynthia at cynthia@conveyphotography.com. To learn more about this great offer check out her blog post: Free Engagement Sessions! 

Thank you Cynthia for looking out for my readers!

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Copyright © 2009 Leffand Studio

I just want to give a huge thanks to Lenny of Leffand Studio, because he has supplied me with a ton of beautiful wedding photos that you’ll have the pleasure of viewing over the next few months!

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Images from Karen Wise Photography

I don’t think I can say enough good things about this amazing, brillant photographer. You have to visit her website and check out her wedding pictures. They will definitely inspire you. In 2008 she was named one of the top ten wedding photographers in the world by America Photo Magazine, and she’s had publications in The New York Times, New York Magazine Weddings, Martha Stewart Weddings, Modern Bride, The Knot, and Elegant Bride. Need I say more about this creative genius?  

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Images from Jen Huang Photography….If you want more information about this photographer, see the New York Photographers section under Local Vendors or click on the name to be taken directly to the website.

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On January 19th, Kleinfeld is having a sale where brides can find sample wedding dresses at 70% off. Call (646) 633-4300 to make an appointment for your sample sale appointment. YAY for Martin Luther King Jr. wedding dress sale!!! Let me know if you get your dress at this sale.

Photograph by Spud at http://flickr.com/photos/shaun/2990172006/

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