The Wedding of Laura & Duke!

What a day! Laura & Duke's wedding came together perfectly this past weekend in Tuscaloosa. Their original plan for the wedding and reception was to be held at her parents home, but despite the forecast, it had to be moved to Smith Hall, the field museum on the campus of the University of Alabama. Every detail, flower, lighting, everything was in place to bring the formal and fun garden party inside!

I love weddings with sentimental touches - my favorite was the fact that Laura wore her mother's wedding dress, but reconstructed (sleeves to strapless, lengthened, etc) - she looked gorgeous! Their initials and wedding dates were monogrammed in the hem of the dress (see above photo). I'll let the images tell the story - we had soooo many, you're getting an extra long blog - special thanks to Michelle White from Atlanta for helping capture Laura and Duke's day!

Laura before heading to Smith Hall...beautiful!

Laura's dad sees her for the first time in the dress just outside the steps of their home. He smiled and laughed in every photo we snapped of him!

Laura & Duke did a First Look inside the hall on the landing of the staircase...after the formals, we went outside with just the two of them for a few shots.

The wedding ceremony...a shot before she walks down the aisle as Duke awaits!

The party is rockin'!

The first accidental out-of-focus shot I've ever liked! It's Fine Art, not out-of-focus, lol!

And so the party came to an end and Laura & Duke are off in the islands... the gallery will be posted early next week with Laura's maiden last name for the password, if you're looking for it!

Thank you to all of the family and vendors who participated, it was a glamorous afternoon and evening and so much fun! Both families are truly family! Thanks also to Emily, the events coordinator - fabulous! And of course, thank you so much Laura & Duke for having Michelle and I welcomed and able to capture this special day in your life and the beginning to so much more! Congratulations!