Jamie and Alex were married at Windwood Farm on a spring day in May. The couple was giddy and all smiles throughout the day, and they were absolutely adorable! Here's a sneak peak into their special day!
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!
It's wedding weekend for Abigail and Matthew! We are so excited to photograph this adorable couple! We can't wait for big day tomorrow!
We just couldn't help ourselves...we had to share some of our favorite moments from Lauren and Graham's wedding day! We have loved reliving the day, and know that you will too!
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!
Some of our favorite wedding photos to shoot are the ring images. Probably has something to do with all the sparkly bling, right? There are so many interesting and unique details personal to each wedding, and we love to incorporate those into the shot. While the rings speak for themselves in beauty and value, it is often those small details that really make the image! Often times, the ring photo says everything about the wedding ceremony - classic, elegant, whimsical, rustic, charming - you can see that in the details!
Tell us what you think! Do you like the simplicity of the rings by themselves, with the bouquet or flowers, or showing off one of your favorite (and often overlooked) features of the day - like the shoes? Got any ideas for beautiful ring detail shots? Let us know!
Spring of 2018 has finally arrived and Arden Photography is welcoming it with open arms. Spring of 2017 was a blast for us, it was filled with bright beautiful colors and fun loving couples. These are some of our favorites from Spring of last year. We are so excited to embark on new journeys this year filled with such loving couples. Like Lao Tzu said "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."
"The relationship between husband and wife should be one of closest friends." -B. R. Ambedkar
Arden Photography would like to wish the Batten's a very happy wedding anniversary! We had so much fun photographing this winsome wedding! We photograph many weddings, but the Batten's wedding was one to remember with all the smiles and sweet memories! Amber's bouquet was filled with an assortment of vivd colors and the lace detailing on her dress looked stunning!
Cheers to the two of you! We hope that 2018 brings you both joy and laughter!
Heading into March of 2018, it only seemed fitting for this weeks Best Of post to be a Best Of March 2017! March of last year was an exciting month at Arden Photography. We had the opportunity to photograph beautiful weddings and have some fun while we were at it! We had a blast getting to know these awesome couples and being there to celebrate the new chapters unfolding in their lives. We are so thrilled to be heading into 2018 with more fun loving couples and we can't wait to see what else the new year has planned for us! We hope you enjoy! Happy March!
Photographing The Pointe Ball is always a highlight at Arden Photography! After all, we can always count on there to be some amazing dance moves. Alabama Ballet held its annual Pointe Ball at The Club and we were thrilled to be included in such a beautiful event. The room was sprinkled with feathers and gorgeous white florals by Ray Jordan. The Alabama Ballet treated its guests to elegant performances by the company. After indulging in the show, guests moved to a room more suitable for dining and dancing! This event is always one we look forward to and is always a blast to attend! We are counting down the days until next years. We hope you enjoy the photos!
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!
My mother used to say that a real woman needs a signature scent, something she can always be recognized by, a fragrance that will remind people of her, even if someone else is wearing the scent.
I love this ideology. It is so reminiscent of Old Hollywood, when women never left the house without a good shade of lipstick, their heels, and a beautiful fabric hat. This was the dawning of the era of the celebrity fragrance endorsement.
No one can forget the infamous words of the iconic Marilyn Monroe when after being asked what she wore to bed, giggled, smiled demurely and whispered in her breathy voice, "Why, only Chanel No. 5 of course!" No doubt that was the chart topping Christmas gift that year. The unforgettable Elizabeth Taylor created the fragrance White Diamonds though it is rumored that her personal signature scent was actually Bal A Versailles by Jean Desprez.
A few of my favorite scents are Un Jardin en Mediterranée by Hermès, Cleopatra by Tocca and Vintage Gardenia by Jo Malone (click the links to find out more information).
Tips to Leave Your Scent Lingering:
Spray your scent on your bed pillows, or your man's so he is reminded of you and will drift to sleep with sweet dreams of the two of you. Spritz any cards, letters, or invites you are sending out. Your friends and family will begin to relate the scent to you without even realizing it! Spray the perfume in your hair when you are getting ready in the morning. The scent will stay with you all day, and will linger in your wake as you walk away!
Need some help discovering what your signature scent should be? Try this quiz to find out which fragrance tones suit you best: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/beauty/best-perfume-scent-quiz
Ellen Hunter, designer and creator of Ellen Hunter NYC, specializes in unique one-of-a-kind hair accessories. Reminiscent of ancient Greece, the flexible wreathes, combs, and headbands have become celebrity and fashionista favorites across the globe. Beyoncé, Carrie Underwood, Nicole Richie, and Nicky Hilton have all been spotted featuring pieces from the collection. Several of our brides here at Arden Photography have displayed the designs as they walked down the aisle.
Ellen Hunter got her start close to our home here, at the University of Alabama where she studied apparel design. She began creating the pieces in her dorm room for friends and family. Upon graduating, Ellen moved to Manhattan to work in the fashion and wedding industry at Nicole Miller. “While I loved what I was doing there, I still felt the need to create,” comments Hunter. She struck out on her own, and Ellen Hunter NYC was born.
Her company has since expanded, and will be offering new products in 2015 featuring jewelry, beaded sashes, and belts. Ellen’s passion of working with clients to create unique and meaningful pieces is on going. She can be spotted at the prestigious retailers where her product is launched in stores like Bergdorf Goodman, Kleinfeld Bridal, and Gus Mayer where we caught up with her to try on the exclusive pieces for ourselves.
Ellen gave us a one-on-one demonstration and tutorial on how to style her Mollie combs, personal favorites of ours!
After seeing all the quick and easy ways to style these combs, I had to get them!
Be sure to check out her website www.ellenhunternyc.com - they make for beautiful Christmas gifts or as an addition to your New Year's party dress!
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!
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!
We may be heading into the second month of 2018, but we are still in love with 2017's shoes! Take a peek at Arden Photography's best of 2017 shoes! We love a good pair of decked out sneakers, but you can never go wrong with a glamorous pair of classic high heels. You are sure to find some inspiration from these stylish picks to walk you down the aisle on your big day. Be sure to stay with us for more of our 2017 Best Of posts.
Like Marilyn Monroe said, "Give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she can conquer the world." We hope you enjoy our top selections; let us know which pair, or pairs caught your eye in the comments!
Take it from Christian Louboutin, "I would say that a good shoe is exactly like a good wine. These shoes are going to stay and last for a long time."
Whether your first dance as newly weds is slow and romantic or you're breaking it down on the dance floor, it is a memory that will last a life time. We wanted to share some of our top picks from our 2017 weddings. Take a moment to check out our best of first dance photos. At Arden Photography we see many first dances but these are sure to melt your heart and sweep you off your feet. Also be sure to check back in for our next 2017 best of post coming soon! If you see something you like, please share it with us in the comment section.
Happy February and may 2018 be filled with sweet memories and great dance moves!
I would like to wish my sweet sister and her husband a very Happy Anniversary. We photograph a variety of beautiful weddings but I have had the privilege to not only photograph my little sister's wedding but also to help plan her big day.
Emma and Joel were married Jan 28, 2017 in North Carolina. Emma was ahead of the Pantone color palette and selected "ultra violet" for her 2017 wedding before the color scheme was announced as the Pantone color of 2018. Emma's wedding dress was from one of our favorite wedding dress shops in Birmingham, Carriage House Weddings.
Cheers to the two of you and may 2018 be as fun and exciting as your wedding day!
2017 was one of our best years! At Arden Photography we photographed many weddings and in lots of locations. As many of you have heard usually straight from my mouth, "I'm a cake connoisseur". Over the 19 and 1/2 years I've been photographing weddings I have tried countless wedding cake slices, in 2014 I stopped counting at 1600 slices. My favorite for years was vanilla buttercream but, for the last five years or more I have turned to all chocolate.
Take a look at Arden Photography's best of 2017 cakes. We will do a "best of" category every week in Jan and Feb. Be sure to stop by for weekly inspiration. If you would like to see something in particular please leave a comment. Southern weddings are known for great hospitality but all Southern Weddings have an amazing cake, we certainly know how to feed our guests.
Happy New Year! We are glad to be back in the office after a chilly Christmas and holiday season in general.
I think 2017's most popular cake was the deconstructed cake! What do you think?
A good wedding has a great reception. After a day filled with laughter and love and to dance with your closest friends and one does just that a reception. It's a party to celebrate the bride and groom but it is also a time celebrate everyone around them. The couple is surrounded by their closest friends and family so it's no wonder why receptions are so fun. A lot can happen at a reception and we were glad we caught some amazing moments and moments where everyone was on their feet and dancing with the couple.
