Happy One Year Anniversary | Arden Photography

Wendy and Shane were married one year ago on a perfect day at First Lutheran Church. The couple's simple and classic style was perfect for the June wedding day, and the timeless feel of the day was accompanied by an intimate ceremony full of close family and friends. 

They adorable couple danced and dined at Windwood Equestrian for their reception, where guests enjoyed a surprise appearance of "Phoenix", the farm's miniature pony! Congratulations Shane and Wendy!! We wish you a lifetime of happiness and laughter from Arden Photography! 

Jeannie & Ryan's Wedding | Arden Photography

Jeannie and Ryan were wed on a gorgeous spring day at the farm. The weather could not have been more perfect, and Jeannie looked absolutely stunning. Jeannie and Ryan exchanged vows at the school barn in front of their closest friends and family. As soon as they were pronounced husband and wife, we took some priceless photos of just the two of them of their first couple minutes as a married couple! The couple and their guests spent the rest of the night dancing the night away with Feel the Beat Entertainment. Guests enjoyed a delicious menu from Happy Catering, and my personal favorite part of the night... the cake! Jan O'Donnell provided two gorgeous cakes for the couple and they were delicious! 

Congratulations Jeannie and Ryan! We loved being a part of your day and wish you all the best from Arden Photography! 

Happy One Month Lauren and Graham | Arden Photography

It has been one month since this beautiful couple tied the knot at Windwood Equestrian, and we can't help but reminisce on this gorgeous day and wish this couple a happy one month! The farm looked more beautiful than ever. Thorne & Thistle decorated the farm beautifully! The couple exchanged vows under the trees in the field surrounded by their close family and friends. Lauren and Graham spent their first few minutes together as husband and wife taking some special shots as the sun went down! The timing could not have been more perfect! Guests danced the night away after enjoying Savoie's, delicious dinner! The day went perfectly thanks to Handley McCrory and her team! 

Congratulations, Lauren and Graham! We loved being apart of your special day! 

Happy Wedding Anniversary | Arden Photography

Happy one year of marriage to Hollace and J.R.!  For the beautiful couple's wedding day, Hollace could not have chosen a more gorgeous color palette! It made shooting their wedding so easy! With a Moroccan rug aisle, and peony accents the farm was looking better than ever! 

The couple was all smiles throughout the day, and we loved being a part of it. Congratulations Hollace and J.R., we wish you a lifetime of joy from Arden photography! 

 

Abbie and Dawson: Arden Photography

Happy 1 month anniversary (plus a couple days) to Abbie and Dawson! They wed on the most beautiful April day at one of our favorite Birmingham Church's Altadena Valley Presbyterian Church. Over the years we have grown closer to the newlyweds and we could not help but look back and share some favorite highlights from their special day. Abbie's dress from Ivory & White portrayed her style perfectly for her special day. Lillie Jane's gorgeous flowers were the perfect touch to this chic bride's style. The reception at the Birmingham Country Club provided guests with delicious food, and lively entertainment from Nationwide Coverage. Every wedding we look forward to trying to the cake, and Magic Muffins did not disappoint. As always, it was delicious and provided guests with the perfect sweet treat for the evening. We were so thrilled to be apart of the Abbie and Dawson's day, and we wish them a very happily ever after! 

Amanda & Bryan: Arden Photography

Amanda and Bryan were married on a beautiful day at Windwood Equestrian.  We met Amanda last year during the beginning planning stages of her wedding.  I remember thinking how gorgeous her eyes were and how I couldn't wait to see her as a bride!  The wedding took place at the School Barn where family and friends gathered to watch this adorable couple exchange vows.  I remember asking Amanda to describe Bryan to me.  She mentioned that he loved the outdoors and that definitely showed with his choice for a groom's cake.  The couple welcomed guests into the reception where they wined, dined and partied the night away.  I can truly say that Amanda and I will be friends for years to come!  We grew extremely close during the planning process and  I can't wait to see what the future holds for this couple!  Congratulations and thank you for choosing Arden Photography to share this amazing day with you!

Emily & Joey: Arden Photography

I remember the first time I met Emily and Joey.  I immediately began to think about how tall and gorgeous their kids are going to be! This is probably one of the sweetest and most beautiful couples that I've ever met!  Their wedding seemed to get here overnight!  It seemed like yesterday when we photographed their engagement portraits and now their officially married!  We absolutely love all of our brides and Emily is no exception!  She was the picture perfect bride and the entire wedding party couldn't have been more fun! Thanks to the team at M. Elizabeth Events, we had a fantastic day!  Emily and Joey's Windwood wedding was the party of the decade!  The weather was amazing, the guests were awesome and our couple of the day stole the show!  All eyes were on this gorgeous pair as they danced the night away!  Congratulations to Joey and Emily!  We wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

Katie & Lacy: The Knot

We absolutely love when we have weddings that are featured on different blogs and publications.  This week ,we're excited to announce that Katie and Lacy's Spring wedding is featured on The Knot!  Amazing vendors and a wonderful  bridal party are always the key factors in having a featured wedding!  It really does take a team effort to make sure the day is perfect in every aspect of the word.  From florals to photography, all vendors play a huge role in assuring that the entire planning process is a success.  There are so many different things to think about when the planning starts but at the end of the day we all provide the best service possible and we hope for moments like this.  Congratulations to Katie and Lacy and to every team member that made this wedding a success!  Be sure to check the link below to see more from this spectacular day!

https://www.theknot.com/real-weddings/a-flower-filled-spring-wedding-at-windwood-equestrian-in-pelham-alabama-album

Lyndal & Daniel: Wedding Chicks Feature

We love it when our weddings are published!  We would like to take this time to congratulate Lyndal and Daniel on their Wedding Chick feature!  This was one amazing wedding with an overflow of glamour and southern sophistication!  With a bridal party decked out in all white, who wouldn't love this wedding!  We would like to thank our amazing vendors to contributed their time and ideas in making this wedding a huge success!  Mariee Ami did an excellent job in planning and making sure no details were spared! Be sure to check the link below to view the gallery and congratulations again to this deserving couple!

http://www.weddingchicks.com/2016/04/08/southern-white-and-green-wedding/

Borrowed and Blue Feature: Meagan & Bly!

Congratulations to a fabulous team for their amazing work and because of it, we have a Borrowed and Blue feature!  I couldn't think of a better way to start the Spring season than a feature on a fabulous blog!  We are so excited to share this wedding with you.  This was surely one of the most spectacular events held at Windwood.  The sweetest couple, the perfect vendors and a great team effort is always the best combination for a great feature.  Congratulations again to Meagan & Bly!  The link to view this awesome wedding is below!

http://www.borrowedandblue.com/birmingham/weddings/meagan-bly




Wedding Wire Feature: Emily and Rustin!

Emily and Rustin's awesome Fall wedding was just featured on Wedding Wire!  Wedding Wire has featured so many of our weddings and we absolutely love working with them.  Emily and Rustin were married at St. Marks and the reception was held at Windwood Equestrian.  Thanks to Handley Breaux Designs, this wedding had some of the most amazing details ever!  We're always eager to share photos from the couple's big day and now we have the opportunity to share more!  We hope you love the feature as much as we do and thanks again Wedding Wire!

https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-photos/real-weddings/elegant-fall-alabama-wedding/i/291408f523654f95-68469f977df9a595

Sneak Peek: Emily & Jason

Don't you just love a sneak peek?  Well, so do we!  We couldn't wait to share some photos from this weekend's amazing wedding!  After a threatening Winter storm on Friday, the weather was all smiles on Saturday for Jason and Emily's big day.  The sky was blue, the temperature was a bit nippy, but that wasn't anything a fur coat couldn't handle.  The wedding took place at one of our favorite churches' in Birmingham, The Cathedral Church of the Advent.  After the couple exchanged vows, everyone headed to the reception at Vestavia Country Club where Emily was the life of the party!  Everyone danced, twirled and sang along to some of her favorite songs including her custom playlists.  Check back for more photos from this awesome wedding and congratulations to Emily & Jason!

Look Who's Going to the Chapel! Arden Photography

Dylan popped the question, and now Aimee is a beautiful bride-to-be! The happy couple made it official on a perfect autumn day, and we had so much fun capturing the moment. Aimee was serenaded by musicians as she followed a trail of love notes left by Dylan, until she found him, ready and waiting, on one knee! It was such a special day for the happy couple. It is obvious that the two are head over heels for each other! We wish Dylan and Aimee all the best as they prepare for their upcoming wedding and their future lives together. 

Mo's Photo of the Week: Arden Photography

The first look has always been one of my favorite photographs of the entire day.  They're always a little unpredictable; I mean, some brides run into the arms of their groom, some grooms leap with excitement and then you have moments like this.  These are the moments photographers live for- a groom so overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of his bride that he is literally brought to tears.  This is my photo of the week for obvious reasons and for many more.  Sarah and Jeremy are one of the sweetest couple's I've known.  From the initial shoot during the engagement portraits, I absolutely fell in love with this couple.  Sarah has the sweetest voice and I noticed how attentive Jeremy was throughout the day. So, I actually wasn't surprised by Jeremy's reaction to seeing Sarah for the first time because his response was also my response.  You did it Sarah! You were so beautiful that you moved us all to tears!  What a privilege to be apart of such an amazing day!


Lyndal & Daniel: Arden Photography

I can't believe Summer is officially over!  We've had such an amazing Summer wedding season and we're ending it on the highest note possible with Lyndal & Daniel's all white affair!  Birmingham Country Club provided the perfect backdrop for  beautiful pre-ceremony photos and Lyndal opposed tradition by allowing her bridesmaids to wear flowing white dresses that resulted in some of the most breath-taken photos all Summer. Elegant florals by Leah Hazzard and the team at Mariee Ami, truly made this wedding an event to remember. After the ceremony at Church of the Highlands, guests were invited back to the Country Club for a wonderful night of dancing.  Congratulations Lyndal & Daniel!  


Mo's Photo of the Week: Arden Photography

This past weekend, Meagan and Bly  exchanged vows in Cullman, AL.  After the wedding, the bridal party and guests continued the celebration at Windwood Equestrian.  Meagan looked absolutely stunning in a custom Heidi Elnora gown.  Hothouse Designs , M. Elizabeth Events and D'Armond Catering were some of the amazing vendor's who contributed to Megan and Bly's picture perfect day.  The rain held off and we were able to shoot some of our favorite images in the field at Windwood.   It was the perfect location for the perfect photo!  We are so excited to share this sneak peek with you and please be sure to check the blog soon for more photos from this awesome wedding!  Congratulations to Bly for simply choosing the "most beautiful girl in the world"! 

A Look Back at 2014: Arden Photography

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

2014 was a big, big year for Arden Photography; so many exciting things, beautiful weddings, the Equus collection. It was filled over with such gorgeous imagery, smiling couples, close friends, and new chapters that we are beyond excited for the new beginnings in 2015. We are so very lucky to have such a wonderful and embracing community and many friendships. We hope you are as ecstatic about 2015 as we are! We cannot wait to take you along for the ride next to us, and to allow us to capture all of your beautiful memories and stories for 2015! In the meantime, here is a look-back at a few of our personal favorite images from 2014.