Catherine | Bridals

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Catherine Bridal Portraits The Pillars of Mobile Alabama

I believe in ice cream after exercising. After all isn't life just about finding the right balance?

So many times we as women chase after this perfect image created from unrealistic expectations. And we all strive for what we don't have. Curly hair versus straight hair. Brunette or blonde.

Let me stop you right there. You are beautiful. Your curves are stunning. Your wrinkles show that you laugh with abandon. Your smile lights up the room. You, my friend, are lovely just the way you are. Emily Ley put it perfectly, "I will hold myself to a standard of grace not perfection." Amen sister. I will confess I am preaching to the choir here, but can we strive towards this? Let's start today.

Now that I've gotten that little pep talk out of the way - let's celebrate this beautiful bride, Catherine.

I would describe Catherine as a Southern Cinderella. Her fiance proposed to her at Disney World & for her wedding day she desired to be a princess. Finding the perfect venue for her bridals wasn't hard. Somewhere elegant & classic where this bride could twirl around in her gown. (*Hint: you don't want to miss the last photo of this blog post!)

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One of my all time favorite bridal portraits!

Catherine Bridal Portraits The Pillars of Mobile Alabama

Bridal Portrait Venue: The Pillars of Mobile

Bride's Dress: Justin Alexander, Bliss Bridal

Kayla | Bridals

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Kayla Bridals Swift Cole Historic Home Alabama Gulf Coast Weddings

I was talking to a friend earlier this week about how my first year of business I basically did everything I could to keep afloat. And this second year I have really tried to find my voice, my tribe & serve them the best I can. I can honestly say that Kayla is one of those precious finds. We have laughed & laughed together. From dreaming about the choir in busting out in "Hey Ya" during her wedding ceremony to sending gifs back & forth via text, she gets me.

Kayla trusted me when it came to picking a spot for her bridals. So being the hopeless romantic Southern gal that I am, I decided upon one of my favorite best kept secrets in Baldwin County - the Swift-Cole Historic Home in Bon Secour, Alabama. *We just so happened to pick out the most humid day known to man to adorn a wedding gown & walk around. Between the sticky Gulf Coast humidity, gnats & sweat, she rocked it.

This girl put in countless hours at the gym with her personal trainer, Rita, & it shows. Hello tiny waist & curves!! Nothing like feeling your absolute best for your wedding day. You get it girl! You are absolutely stunning! 

Kayla Bridals Swift Cole Historic Home Alabama Gulf Coast Bride

Tracy | Bridals

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Tracy is a Southern bride through & through. She is as sweet as that smile on her face. But don't let that distract you from the fact that she is a triathlete. That's right - when she's not all dressed in white she can be found hitting the pavement in her running shoes or on her road bike. You go girl!

The dress she found at I Do Bridal & Formal in Mobile was absolute perfection. Lace graced her collarbone, revealing a sweetheart neckline while the rest of her dress hugged every curve before flaring out at the bottom.

I loved playing dress up with Tracy & her maid of honor a few weeks before her wedding day for this lovely session. Give me a gorgeous Southern bride in lace & an avenue of old oak trees & I am in heaven! Enjoy a view of my favorites from her Springhill bridal session.

Oooooh girl.

Bride's Dress - I Do Bridal & Formal Mobile, Alabama

Florist - Belle Bouquet Saraland, Alabama

Ring - Gold Art

Olivia | Bridals

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"So this is love, so this is what makes life divine." - Cinderella

Olivia reminded me of a Disney princess with her elegance & stunning gown. She married her prince charming on March 25th, so now I can share these images - aaahh finally!

I'm just in love with this Japanese Magnolia. Aren't you?! Thank you spring for your sweet buds.

*Special thanks to the The University of Alabama Arboretum for the most lovely background to compliment this bridal session.

Hair & Makeup: Joanna at Phenix Salon Suites - Tuscaloosa, AL

Holly | Bridals

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Bridal sessions - it's a love/hate relationship. They are normally taken a month out from the wedding date & are kept secret until then. And that's just not fair. Not one bit. 

Holly's session was breathtaking. We decided upon using their wedding venue, Mobile Botanical Gardens, as the backdrop & it was perfect. 

The Timeless Bride redesigned Holly's mother's dress from the eighties. Isn't that incredible?!

Congrats Mrs. Nelson! More from their wedding day coming soon!

Venue: Mobile Botanical Gardens | Hair & Makeup: Salon Thirty One | Dress: The Timeless Bride