Happy Wedding Anniversary RANDY & LAUREN! | Arden Photography

Arden Photography would like to wish Randy and Lauren a very happy wedding anniversary! We had the opportunity to photograph this heartwarming wedding filled with sweet smiles, precious moments, and beautiful details. Lauren's bouquet of all white consisted of many beautiful flowers, including white roses, which complemented her lovely engagement ring. Though this is just a glimpse, we relished in the opportunity to photograph such a delightful and elegant wedding!

Happy Anniversary Randy and Lauren, may 2018 be filled with love an laughter!

Endearing Smiles | Arden Photography 2018

2017 was an exciting year for Arden Photography! We photographed many weddings at multiple locations, but there is no doubt we are thrilled to be heading into 2018 with Blake Jefferson and his finance Katie Merkl! Their wedding will be in October of this year and we can't wait to be a part of their big day. The couples intimate engagement session was filled with endearing smiles and loving embraces. Just seeing the visible romance between the two makes us want to snuggle up and enjoy a relaxing evening with the ones we love. We are so excited to be heading into 2018 with such fun and warm hearted couples! 

Happy Tuesday and be sure to stick with us through 2018 so you don't miss out on the chance to see what beautiful moments this year has to offer! 

The Best Of | Arden Photography 2017 | Bridesmaids

When the big day finally comes and everything is falling into place, it is reassuring to know that there is a loving group of bridesmaids there to wipe away any tears that you may have and make you smile until your cheeks are sore. At Arden Photography 2017 was filled with smiling faces and new beginnings but we know there is nothing like the times shared between close friends. Our Best Of 2017 Bridesmaids showcases groups large and small gathering together to celebrate new chapters and reminiscing on cherished past times. We hope you will check back with us soon for Arden Photography's next Best Of 2017 post! Share with us a comment about a memory you share with your bridesmaids! 

Through the Years: Arden Photography

It has been two years, and a few days, since Sarah and Jeremy were wed on a gorgeous summer night at Windwood Equestrian, and it seems like it was yesterday! These two could not have been more picture perfect, and we could not get enough of Sarah's lace gown! Not to mention, Sarah's shoes, which were my absolute favorite! The couple also brought along the most energetic wedding party and crowd to celebrate their marriage. Everyone gathered at the school barn for Sarah and Jeremy's vows, and then danced the night away in celebration. The two were the sweetest couple, and it was a magical day. Happy Anniversary Sarah and Jeremy! We wish you many more to come! 

All About the Details

Mondays are better with rings and something blue. The details are the best parts to pick out with your future spouse, and make the day all your own! 

Jessie and John Cameron's Wedding

We can not believe it has been one month since Jessie and John Cameron's wedding! Jessie and John Cameron were one of those couples you could just tell they were meant to be together. They were inseparable, and when they looked at each other you knew they were in love. They were married at Windwood on a gorgeous June day, and it was the perfect day for a wedding. The farm was looking more beautiful than ever thanks to Susan Huff and Beth Jordan who provided the gorgeous floral arrangements. Jessie and J.C. had an intimate ceremony at the school barn and a reception to follow up at the courtyard where guests enjoyed music and dancing for the night. Guests snapped photos all night in the photo booth, and the cake from Joe's Italian was, of course, one of our personal favorites of the night! Happy one month of marriage from Arden Photography! We wish you all the best!

Hollace and J.R.'s Wedding: Arden Photography

There are some weddings that rainy days just can not dampen, and this was one of them! The rain stopped just in time for Hollace and J.R.'s ceremony at the school barn, and it could not have been more perfect. We loved getting to know this couple throughout our time with them! Hollace and J.R.'s beautiful day was full of all the gorgeous details thanks to Hothouse Design Studio! We love a day full of pastels and lanterns, and that is just what Hollace and J.R.'s day was! Thanks to our friends at HotHouse Design Studio, Windwood was looking even more beautiful with all of the beautiful centerpieces and decor! Kathy G. Catering never disappoints, of course, and the guests could not stop raving! Hollace and J.R., thank you for allowing us to be apart of such a special day, we wish you all the best!

Photo of the Week: Arden Photography

Every little girl dreams of the perfect wedding dress. The one that twirls just the right way while you dance the night away. Growing up my mom and I would always watch 'Say Yes to the Dress' and loved seeing what dress each blissful bride chose for her day. The classic "saying yes to the dress" has now stuck and is here to stay. We love to see what each bride says, "YES!" to, and how it reflects her personal style. This lighting was perfect for this bride's farm wedding, and she was stunning in her dress!

Photo of the Week: Arden Photography

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but everyone knows that a great pair of shoes are the next best thing. You know your friendship with someone is a match made in heaven when you discover you wear the same shoe size, and we just made me asking to borrow these from Kaci! These feminine pumps were the perfect addition to her spring wedding, and showcased her personality perfectly. Treat yourself to a fun pair of shoes! 

Carrie & Brett: Arden Photography

My colors aren't pink and pink, they're blush and bashful!  That's probably one of my favorite lines from Steel Magnolias and this is probably one of my favorite weddings to date!  I love color, especial when that color is pink!  Carrie and Brett sprayed the city of Birmingham pink, pink and more pink for their amazing wedding!  The ceremony took place at St. Pauls and reception followed at The Club.  Thanks to the lovely ladies of Mariee Ami and a stylish mother of the bride, this wedding was one for the books!  Carrie looked absolutely beautiful in a lace and beaded Monique Lhuillier gown!  I had a preview of her dress during her bridal portraits and I didn't think she could look more beautiful.  I was wrong, she was simply stunning and even more beautiful than I could have imagined!  This wedding has been the talk of the town!  Over 600 guests were invited to be apart of Carrie and Brett's special day.  Here are a few of our favorite photos and thanks to this amazing couple for letting us share this time with them!

A Family Affair: Arden Photography

It's always a pleasure photographing a wedding when you have personal connections to the couple.  Well, there isn't anything more personal than photographing the wedding day of one of your cousins!  What an amazing honor it was to shoot my cousin, Victoria's wedding.  The intimate ceremony took place in the presence of family at Windwood Equestrian.  Before the ceremony, we took advantage of our Equestrian surroundings by taking a few photos of Victoria with our beautiful white horses.  It was such an ethereal moment!  The bride, adorned with a  rose-filled flower crown was simply radiant as she exchanged vows with her husband Kingsley.  Congratulations Victoria and Kingsley!  May the rest of your lives be as magical as your wedding day!

Karen & Michael: Arden Photography

Such a fun wedding to shoot! Rustic and charming details adorned this ceremony from the pine branches gracing the wedding aisle to the orange daisies and apple crates. Karen was breath-taking as the veil whipped about her in the wind, and you could see how proud Michael was to call her his!

Julie & Paul: Arden Photography

Julie and Paul was one of the sweetest couples we had the privilege of meeting and photographing with this year. Their wedding had just the right amount of small sweet details like the jam and marmalade bar. They said their vows on the patio at Windwood Equestrian with a floral splay of color on the fireplace mantle. Then they made their exit in a grand fashion aboard a helicopter, charting them off to their new life together! 

Laura & Brooks Engagement: Arden Photography

Southern winters are characterized by rain, fog, and long nights. As photographers, this is not such a bad thing. Clearly exemplified by these absolutely beautiful and intimate engagement portraits we shot in Selma, Alabama. This is their family property which is obviously a wonderful setting for photos, but what make these favorites is the soft, quiet romance so visible between these two - aren't you just daydreaming of cuddling up on a rainy Sunday, coffee in hand, bundled up in a blanket with lake views now? Who better for this stylish couple to be represented by than Mariée Ami Wedding Planning? Maybe rainy winter days aren't the absolute worst after all? 

Harrison & Matt: Arden Photography

Harrison and Matt had a gorgeous wedding day, perfect conditions for some of my very favorite wedding photos. St. Mary's Church is architecturally divine, and the ivy crawling up the walls is reminiscent of Oxford. This didn't feel like a Birmingham wedding, but, rather, one fit for the royal family. Mariée Ami Wedding Planning Studio was the perfect choice for such an elegant affair. The reception was held at The Club with stunning Birmingham city views and an explosive display of fireworks resulting in dazzling images of the newlyweds. Such a rapturous event to be part of! 

Casey & Matt: Arden Photography

Casey and Matt's wedding day was one filled with small details that made the event so big. From the strand of pearls, to the bouquets hanging beneath the altar, and the wine glass center pieces, nothing was amiss. While the ceremony was classic and beautiful, don't let that fool you! This couple was one that knew how to have fun as well! Their reception, with all its beautiful touches, was also filled with dancing, laughter, and bottles of champagne bubbles! 

Stephanie & Eric: Arden Photography

You will be seeing more of this adorable couple soon, as they are one of the THREE (!) weddings we are shooting tomorrow! Very excited to be part of this big day for Stephanie and Eric

Claire & John: Arden Photography

Weddings are celebrations, parties filled with laughter, dancing, and love. Each couple is different though, and they all celebrate in different ways. Claire and John? They were party animals! And wow - was this one fun wedding and reception! There was never any doubt about that though as this couple was one for the books: sweet, kind, and a whole lot of good time! Claire had incorporated many beautiful details from the rich red bouquet, the garland wreath above their nuptials, the deer antlers on the groom's cake, and of course, the glow stick accessories at the reception! DJ CoCo played house music, they inflated a giant whale pool toy, brought out the broomsticks turned make-shift guitars - add it all up, and it makes for one unforgettable wedding! 

Morgan & Patrick: Arden Photography

Morgan and Patrick walked hand in hand the entire time we shot their engagement portraits at Windwood Equestrian. They are another one of those couples who are just so happy in love and cannot wait to be married to one another - our favorite kind of course! Windwood has become quite the popular engagement shoot location, which is easy to understand - it is such a beautiful location with a multitude of different backdrops for your portraits! 2015 really is shaping up to be our favorite wedding season yet!

Erin & Josh: Arden Photography

Erin and Josh aren't tying the knot until June, 2015. But as you can tell, they are incredibly excited to spend the rest of their lives together! Newly engaged couples are so easy to photograph - they are practically glowing and so sweet on each other, this couple specifically though. It might have something to do with the fact that Josh had been away in the military and now Erin is finishing school in Memphis. No wonder they couldn't let go of each other! Now we are already looking forward to next summer's weddings! Congratulations you two!