Kari Dawson Photography

I spent my day with Chad and Elena on Saturday as they shared their love and their wedding day with me. Chad and Elena, your love is unspoken. Everyone can see it in the way you look at each other, the way you laugh together, the fun you share, and the way you hold her. Congratulations and thank you so very much for trusting me with the best day of your life!

We got things started at Chad and Elena’s gorgeous Birmingham home.

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Elena’s sister was her Matron of Honor and only attendee. She’s gorgeous.

Elena you’re stunning!

And we’re off to the Royal Park Hotel and who doesn’t love a slight sprinkle for good luck?!?

Adorable flower girl and most dapper ring bearer who each nearly burned a whole in the dance floor later.

The kiss!

They’re hitched!

We headed out to the lakefront for some groomals.

LOVED her shoes!

And back inside before we got the party started the ladies had to get that gorgeous train off the floor.

Sorry Chad but I have to admit I just laughed so hard at your entrance. I just love the way you strut in like a politician!

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The toast was hysterical! Which reminds me, I need to back and check out match.com and see if Chad and Elena really are couple of the year.

First dance

Lookn’ good ladies! Courtest of Rick.

The rest of the night Chad and Elena enjoyed each other

And their party, friends, and family

Rick’s shot of the dance floor

And Rick’s shot of a traditional Romanian dance

Chad and his ring bearer who is his little brother bust a move together. Here’s Rick’s angle.

And… back to each other. I’ve never seen a couple enjoy their reception as much as Chad and Elena which ensured their guests were moving all night too so I highly recommend you brides and grooms enjoy the party you planned

Carolynn is a girl after my own heart. Her wedding day was full of bling, glamour, and BEST of all… pink! I started my afternoon with Carolynn and the rest of the ladies in Mike and Carolynn’s suite at the amazing Royal Park Hotel.

Carolynn’s dress… one word… stunning!

OOOOOOH! And don’t even get me started on her shoes! To die for!

Carolynn’s bracelets and when you get to the bottom, check out her cake that mimics the same design. LOVE!

One of my favorites of the day.

Um, yeah… he went to Jared! Mike sent up a lil’ something something for his bride.

Yes, yes Carolynn did get the guys to wear pink on her wedding day and yes, yes I did harass each of them for it

Thank you to Nicole of Emerald City Designs who did the coordinating, design, and all the florals for the day. Nicole is a rock star and made sure her bride and groom had everything they needed and made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be when they were supposed to be there. I got to work and left the coordinating to Nicole and she rocked it out! Thanks Nicole!

The conservatory at the Royal Park Hotel is amazing!

I’m all about a good first kiss and even more for this image, check out the bridesmaids! I heart you ladies!

They’re hitched!

You got that swagga Mr. Mosey!

Carolynn… you’re stunning! nuff said.

So Nicole and Carolynn, when I renew my vows I’m going to have to call upon you both to help a girl out. The candles, the pink, the bling, the light, the bling. It was all so divine!

Not to offend any of my other brides but this might be my favorite cake ever.

The first dance and a little off-camera flash to rock my own personal world.

Can you tell they have little boys?

Mike and Carolynn posed for some pics for their friends and I caught what was goin’ down behind the scenes.

The bride and groom stealing a few minutes alone at their party.

And the rest is fun, fun, fun… the pair of you entertained me all night. Tell me you’re not stoked to be on the blog!

Note the lil’ flirty leg flip that I just barely captured and LOVE her heels in his back pocket!