Bride and groom kissing at a private moment after the wedding

10 Jul Lou Ellen + Christian | Birmingham Wedding at Avon Theater

I’m always excited to share a wedding, but Lou Ellen and Christian’s day was one that I’ll always look back on fondly. Lou Ellen had been a bridesmaid a few times already and knew exactly what she wanted, more importantly what she didn’t want, for her wedding day. She realized that with her work schedule and her mom being out of town that they would need to go with full planning wedding services in order to really enjoy the planning experience. Lou Ellen’s definitive views on most details made our planning decisions go very quickly. Which I loved! The sessions were always a treat for me too because her mom usually showed up with goodies for me and our vendors from their hometown, Decatur. Y’all that town can make some treats!

From the beginning it was clear to me that their marriage was to be very Christ-centered. This was due to the role God had played in bringing these two together and the importance of His presence in the life they want to have with one another. Two ministers from Lou Ellen’s hometown church were invited to guide them through their ceremony and the service included multiple songs and hymns performed by the worship pastor from their church here in Birmingham. Being a music lover at heart, I love to see music play such a big role and this ceremony will always be a beautiful memory for me.

Some of the things I loved about this wedding… the gorgeous calligraphy on the invitations, the pockets on Lou Ellen’s wedding dress, her hand-made cathedral veil that was made to bustle along with her dress (I had not seen this before and was so excited to bustle both before the reception), all the lush greenery used through out the church, the stunning florals in the bouquets, and the cross used throughout the wedding design including the wreaths we repurposed to pillows for the couple’s new home together.

Laura of Jett Walker Photography really captured the love and beauty surrounding this day. I hope you enjoy!

Traditional wedding invitations Lea Ann Belter Wedding Dress Bride shoes Bride and bridesmaids getting ready before wedding Bride hair updo and makeup session Bride with her bridesmaids getting ready Bridal bouquet closeupSt. Stephens Episcopal Church door decor and entrance greenery Bride in her Lea Ann Belter Wedding Dress Bride and her mother getting ready Bride putting on her wedding shoes Bride in her Lea Ann Belter Wedding Dress and veil from The White Room Alabama Father Daughter wedding day moments Bride's reveal to bridesmaids Groom getting ready in his Mr. Burch Formal Wear tuxedo Groom closeup Bride and groom's first look Bride and groom's first look and kiss Bride and groom's first look Closeup of the back of a bride in her Lea Ann Belter wedding dress Bride and groom wedding portraits Closeup of bride and bridesmaids bouquets Bride with her bridesmaids portraits Groom with his groomsmen Wedding party portrait Closeup of bride putting on wedding shoes Bride praying with her bridesmaids before the wedding ceremony Seating of the grandmothers and mothers at the wedding ceremony Bride's entrance at St. Stephens Episcopal Church Wedding ceremony at St. Stephens Episcopal Church You may kiss the bride moment at St. Stephens Episcopal Church Bride and groom recessing up the aisle after the wedding Bride and groom kissing at a private moment after the wedding Floral decor at St. Stephens Episcopal Church Pew and railing at church with greenery garland and hydrangea and candle decor at the altar Wedding attendants floral bracelets as an alternative to corsages Wedding party riding on a bus from the ceremony to the reception Entrance to Avon Theater for wedding reception Entrance at Avon Theater for wedding reception Reception setup at Avon Theater Reception setup at Avon Theater Closeup photos of the naked wedding cake and naked groom's cake Bride and groom with their first look Bride and groom with their first dance Bride and groom first dance with dip Bar setup at wedding reception at Avon Theater Floral centerpiece at Avon Theater Food setup at Avon Theater Father daughter and mother son dances at Avon Theater Bride and groom cutting wedding cakes Guests dancing at wedding reception at Avon Theater Guests dancing at wedding reception at Avon Theater Guests dancing at wedding reception at Avon Theater Bouquet toss at wedding Garter toss at wedding Bride and groom grand exit with sparklers and leaving in a vintage car Bride and groom's final photo of the night in a vintage car

Planner: Two Hearts Weddings  | Bridesmaids: BHLDN | Bride’s Attire: The White Room + Lea-Ann Belter (designer)Cakes: Olexa’s Calligraphy: Deb Warnat Designs Catering: Kathy G & CoEntertainment: Just A Few CatsFlorals & Decor: Hothouse Design Studio Groom’s Attire: Mr. Burch Formal Wear | Lighting & Draping: Amerson Events | Photography: Jett Walker Photography | Rentals: Event Rentals UnlimitedStationery & Programs: Fine PaperworkStylists: Beauty by Jess | Transportation: Rare Transportation + Apex Valet + Coats Classic CarsVenue: St. Stephens Episcopal Church + Avon Theater | Videography: Kinora Films

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