The Henderlights | Harvest Hollow Huntsville, Alabama Winter Wedding

Family & friends traveled from all over to celebrate these two as they became Mr. & Mrs. Henderlight. And goodness it was perfect. Absolutely perfect. ⁣⁣Trust me, ya’ll aren’t 👏🏼 even ready 👏🏼for these 👏🏼 portraits.

One year ago today, the best celebration Harvest Hollow has ever seen took place (*not fact, I totally made that up. But it’s probably true). It was unbelievably cold, but these two & their bridal party were troopers. This wedding was held right before masks were worn & everything got tilted on its side.

I’ll forever treasure dancing with them on the dance floor & soaking up every bit of daylight January left us with for bride & groom portraits. *P.S. Abbie’s “something borrowed” was my very own veil! What a treat to share something so special with one of my dear brides.

Happy First Anniversary Abbie & Jacob! What a year to be quarantined with your favorite person. Enjoy a recap of their lovely winter wedding day in Huntsville, Alabama.

Vendors who made Abbie & Jacob’s Wedding Day possible:

Photography: Deborah Michelle Photography

Second Photography: Hannah Tharp

Bride’s Dress: Bella’s Bridal & Formal - Birmingham, Alabama

Bride’s Hair: Ellen Hunter Darty

Bride’s Makeup: Olivia Robinson

Florist: Matthew Jimmerson, Athen's Florist and Gifts

Venue: Harvest Hollow Venue & Farm - Toney, Alabama

Reception DJ: Elijah Gold Music

Special Musician for First Dance: Josiah Pruett, Isaac Pruett, Nathaniel Pruett, Elijah Gibson

Cake Artist: Carla Brock

Wedding Day-of Coordinator: Ellen Hunter Darty

Rings: Lou’s Jewelry - Mobile, Alabama

Videographer: Rovi Lopez, RL Films

The Crawfords | An Uptown Birmingham Alabama Elopement

Overlooking their hometown of Birmingham, Jen & Stanley exchanged their personal vows during an intimate ceremony with just their parents & siblings in attendance. It was exactly what the bride, my sweet friend, had always dreamed of. ⁣⁣

Who knew that a year later, small intimate weddings would be what most brides would turn to in light of COVID19. And I must confess, I am a big fan! A year ago, Jen chose to get ready at her favorite hotel in the downtown Birmingham area, the Tutwiler, & it made for the best backdrop for their special first look.

Their ceremony was held at Vestavia Temple of Sibyl followed by a reception at the Southern Kitchen & Bar in Uptown. There they were introduced for the first time as husband & wife as their family & friends cheered. What a sweet celebration indeed. Happy First Anniversary to the Crawfords! 🎉

Vendors for the Crawford Wedding

Photography: Deborah Michelle Photography

Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal

Bride’s Hair & Makeup: Christi Hall with Boulevard Salon

Bride’s Greenery Bouquet: Debby Cullum

Getting Ready, First Look Venue: Tutwiler Hotel

Ceremony Venue: Vestavia Temple of Sibyl

Ceremony Musician: Blake Creel

Reception Venue & Caterer: Southern Kitchen & Bar

Cake Artist: Donna Clements

The Sessions | Mobile Alabama Wedding

Oh what joy is was to be a witness to this union of two high school sweethearts last June in Mobile, Alabama.

Shelby & Bryan were married in their home church of Christ United Methodist Church. If you’re from the Gulf Coast area, you know that afternoon rain showers will happen in the summer. They also say it’s good luck if it rains on your wedding day, so I’d say these two are all set! But the little rain didn’t damper the mood, instead they decided to roll with the punches & as a photographer, I was thankful they trusted my portrait locations.

There were many touches that made Shelby & Bryan’s wedding day special much like her bouquet filled of sunflowers, her favorite, with a charm of her great-grandparents who got married on June 8 seventy-two years prior. And the baseball inspired cake displayed at the reception that share their love of the sport.

Enjoy a look back at this sweet June wedding day as they celebrate their first anniversary this year!

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Happy First Anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Sessions!

Photography: Deborah Michelle Photography

Photographer’s Assistant: Ellen Talbot

Venue: Christ United Methodist Church Mobile, Alabama

Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

Bride’s Hair: Taylor at Whairhouse Salon

DJ: Bryan Waters with Down South DJ

Caterer: Cafe Catering

The Baileys | Demopolis Alabama Wedding

I don’t know about you but I am a BIG FAN of reminiscing over photos from my very own Alabama wedding day. Today, Anna Ruth & Adam celebrate their FIRST anniversary as husband & wife!!!

On a spring day in late April, surrounded by their dearest families & friends they exchanged vows in Anna’s home church. Vows that meant they would weather all of life’s highs & lows together. I know they have lived this out in just the last 365 days.

I remember the buttons on her dress, the look on her brother’s face when he saw her for the first time (I cried), the laughter her girls so graciously gave me when I asked them to lean in a little bit closer, Adam’s hand that ever so softly lead her around throughout the day, the moment the church doors opened & my childhood best friend walked down the aisle, the smiles of Adam’s grandfather who couldn’t help but be proud to be a part of the day & the dance party that took place later that night.

Looking back through these portraits have brought my heart much joy today & I know they will do the same for you. Happy Anniversary to two of the kindest souls that I am honored to call my friends.

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Vendors:

Photography: Deborah Michelle Photography

Ceremony Venue: Gallion Baptist Church - Gallion, Alabama

Reception Venue: Demopolis Civic Center - Demopolis, Alabama

Bride’s Dress: Bella’s Bridal - Birmingham, Alabama

Groom & Groomsmen’s Attire: Jos A. Banks

Caterer: Evelyn Seale

Cake Artist: Shirley Boyd

DJ: Elevated Entertainment

The Rowells | Hermitage-Rippy Estate Mobile, Alabama Wedding

Two high school sweethearts tied the knot on a lovely spring Saturday in Mobile, Alabama. The Hermitage-Rippy Estate served as the perfect host to their out of town guests with its Southern charm, grande oaks and blooming azaleas.

Kaileigh & Blake simply wanted to share their wedding day with those closest to them. From the moment he watched her walk down the aisle to the end of the night as he twirled her around on the dance floor, their dreams came true. Congratulations to two of the sweetest people I’ve been able to work with. Enjoy your new adventure as husband & wife!

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Loved this moment between the bride & her mother.

Ah! One of my favorite portraits from the entire day!

*Also LOVED the soft color palette that Kaileigh chose for her bridesmaids dresses & bouquets.

Story behind the cake: Blake recalls meeting Kaileigh one day at school. She was dressed up as a pirate & some flirting was involved. How cute to include that “meet-cue” in their wedding day?!

Vendors who made this wedding day a dream come true for the Rowells:

Photography: Deborah Michelle Photography

Photographer’s Assistant: Ellen Talbot

Venue: Hermitage-Rippy Estate

Cake: Ginny Blackburn Parker

The Davidsons | Greensboro Alabama Wedding

Katie’s dream was to walk down the center aisle with her dad by her side in the church she grew up in. And sweet Katie got that dream on a Friday evening in October. Surrounded by their closest friends & family, Katie & Brandon tied the knot.

I, too, grew up at Greensboro Baptist Church in Greensboro, Alabama & have known Katie for years. When she asked me to be her photographer, I was delighted. I knew the man who hold stolen her heart would be special indeed. Brandon brings out the crinkles in her nose every time she laughs. I have never seen a bride so smitten.

Katie & Brandon’s wedding day brought me back to my hometown & made me feel like part of the family. It’s funny how coming home will do just that. I loved every moment of this wedding day from the first look in a local coffee shop’s courtyard to sweet momma zipping up her gown in the most fabulous white walled bathroom to dancing to jazz music at their Beauty & The Beast themed reception, it was the day every little girl dreams about.

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Ya’ll won’t believe that these getting ready images were taken in a bathroom! Yes, you heard that correctly. A bathroom, ugly toilet & all. See my Instagram post to see what it looked like without a blushing bride involved.

The sweetest first look! I was in tears too!

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Shout out to The Stable for allowing us to crash their beautiful courtyard for these portraits.

Katie framed pictures of their grandparents who are no longer with them & I absolutely loved that idea.

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Vendors who made Katie & Brandon’s wedding day a dream come true.

Photographer: Deborah Michelle Photography

Photographer’s Assistant: Ashley Mason

Wedding Ceremony Venue: Greensboro Baptist Church - Greensboro, Alabama

Getting Ready & Wedding Reception Venue: Martin Stewart Building - Greensboro, Alabama

Bride’s Dress: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

Hair & Makeup: Brittney Johnson

Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Cake: Kelley Whatley

Caterer: Evelyn Seale

First Look Venue: The Sable - Greensboro, Alabama