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

Brittany & Cooper | Downtown Birmingham, Alabama Engagement Portrait Session

This Alabama bride-to-be was one of my first contacts to make in Birmingham, Alabama a year ago & we had an instant connection. We’re both dog MOMS - both to two adorably handsome Cavalier King Charles Cocker Spaniels.

Brittany works for an incredible non-profit here in our community, Hand-in-Paw, & she trusted me to photograph several of their events last year (*shameless plug, sign up for the Mutt Strut - it’s such a blast). Last year she got engaged to the best dog dad for Chester & asked me to photograph one of the most special days in her life. I about fell out of my chair with excitement!

Brittany & Cooper are two of the chillest people that I’ve ever met. They’re the type of friends who I could call that would always be down to grab a drink at one of Birmingham’s local breweries after work or meet up for dinner with the pups in toe. Their entire engagement session was so laid back & effortless as the they simply enjoyed being together.

Brittany chose the first location, Shoppe Bham. And I must return. It was the cutest little spot for some cozy, laidback engagement portraits.

Brittany is incorporating succulents into her wedding decor, so this detail shot of her ring is perfect!

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Next stop, downtown Birmingham at the Elyton Hotel. If you think these portraits are great, just wait until you see the rooftop ones! >insert heart eyes<

I’m in love with all things rooftop. Such a gorgeous view of downtown Birmingham, wouldn’t you agree?!

Cheers to this sweet season of planning my friends! Literally cannot wait to capture your 2020 wedding day!

Venues: The Shoppe & Moon Shine Elyton Hotel