I think one of the best trends over the past few years has been on groom's cakes. A little while back, I did a post about showing school spirit in the creating of a groom's cake, but sometimes we see that it goes so much further than that. And it's fun! Plus look at the talent and creativity right here in the South!
Here are my favorite (and off-beat) groom's cakes, in no particular order...
"It’s a beginning and an ending, it’s glorious and sad, and it’s intimate and public. In your lifetime there will be few milestones that will change the course of your future more than your wedding day. Main Street Productions understands and believes in the emotions of life. We bring these emotions to our art and look forward to presenting you a glimpse into your own past." - John Deaver, Main Street Productions
Imagine the most perfect a wedding weekend could be and you would have Kim and Brendan's wedding. Sure, being a destination wedding at the beach has its advantages, but these two families are what makes everything so special. The bride's family was from Birmingham, the groom's family from Connecticut, the couple met in LA and then moved to NYC. Needless to say, a destination wedding was the way to go! Guests were from all over to support this couple. They are fun, goofy and so down to earth! And you can see the love they have for each other!
Vendors - Bentley's by the Bay, Norton's Florist, Arden Photography
"It’s a beginning and an ending, it’s glorious and sad, and it’s intimate and public. In your lifetime
there will be few milestones that will change the course of your future more than your wedding day. Main Street Productions understands and believes in the emotions of life. We bring these emotions to our art and look forward to presenting you a glimpse into your own past." - John Deaver, Main Street Productions
Rain, rain go away! It is a good thing that it is considered good luck if it rains on your wedding day!
Under the amazing direction of Ms. Alene Gamel, I Do, I Do!, and surrounded by all of their family and friends, Amanda and Hurell were joined together in matrimony at the beautiful South Highland Presbyterian Church. Afterwards, the guests traveled the short distance to the Historic Rucker Place for the reception. Arden Ward did an amazing job on the photography. I can't wait to see the pictures!
It was a packed house for the reception. It was beautifully decorated - simple, but elegant! The Rucker Place is naturally so beautiful anyway and throw in a beautiful bride and it is just spectacular!
I hope the couple had a relaxing time at the beach! No one ever invites the videographer...
The minute that I spoke to Mrs. Pettus, I felt that I was part of their family. She was just so warm, even on the phone. When I drove down to meet she and her BEAUTIFUL daughter, Lauren, I knew it was a customer relationship that was going to last. BTW, I know where Lauren gets her looks!! Trey is a lucky man!
The wedding was to take place in a very old and beautiful church in downtown Montgomery. The First Baptist Church was established in the 1800s (I believe). It was an amazing cathedral-looking church with so many little details everywhere.
The bride looked fabulous in her new gown from Bella Couture. Both the mom of the bride and mom of the groom didn’t look half bad themselves! (I see beautiful grandbabies in their future)
We had worked with Arden Photography several times so it was fun to be able to work with her again. She is very talented and her pictures always come out great!
It was a beautiful ceremony! Elegant, classic, romantic. I am not sure that the Pettus family realized so many people were going to be in attendance. It was standing room only in the balcony too! We did a 4 camera setup for the ceremony. We were lucky that the kneeling bench had a little tiny cubbyhole for our camera to be placed so that we could get an amazing shot of the bride walking down the aisle with her father. As videographers, we don’t like to move during the ceremony, but getting that shot can be tricky, especially in a church. BUT WE GOT IT! That might have been my favorite part of the day.
After the ceremony, we went to the new venue in Montgomery, Alley Station. I think we were the 3rd wedding reception since they opened. It still smelled like new paint. It might be my new favorite reception location. It had wonderful light (even around the band), several floors so if you didn’t want to hear the band, you could be on another floor, and very hip décor. There was a rooftop area where we were able to get some incredible shots.
The amazing day had to come to an end. I might have even caught Lauren yawning right before the reception ended! After a unique sendoff, Lauren and Trey left for the evening to go to their new home. And then onto the honeymoon on Sunday! We wish the newlyweds all the best in life and love!
We arrived that morning to begin getting ready coverage for the bride and groom. Doing all day coverage is our favorite – sure we are tired because it is a long day of shooting, but we love to be able to be with the family and capture everything that happens on the wedding day. And my favorite is capturing when the bride and groom 1st see each other that day!!! Priceless!
