Sharnell and David's Engagement

On May 1, 2015 I was finally able to meet the fabulous David. Sharnell and I had met a few times before for the wedding consultation and clicked instantly. She's such a laid back bride to be and was a blast to sit and chat with over coffee.

The setting was a country field in Mobile, Alabama, sun setting through the trees and the overgrown field glowing in the background. I envisioned something traditional but fun to show their personalities. David is a huge teddy bear full of laughs and has the most amazing smile ever. You can't help but laugh when he laughs and smile when he smiles.

Sharnell and David

Sharnell is sweet, laid back... the perfect compliment to David and it was evident from the first moment I saw them together. We laughed and joked around throughout the entire session and I felt like I had known them for years. I am so excited to be photographing their wedding in June and I know the big day is going to be just fabulous!

© Lyn Taylor Photography / Mobile Alabama Photographer

Kayla & Brandon's Wedding Day

Boy what a whirl wind of a wedding day! With many guests, vendors and bridal party coming from Mobile to Malbis, it was quite hectic with it being Memorial Day weekend. Traffic was backed up for miles down the interstate. Luckily we were able to reroute guests and family to be able to make it to the ceremony on time.

It started at 9:00 in the morning at a salon in Daphne. The girls arrived in a steady stream to get their make up done as the bride was pampered with mimosas and fresh fruits.


Click play to listen to the song while viewing the photos as it was Kayla and Brandon's first dance :)

  

After everyone was finished with their makeup it was off to the ceremony/reception site. The historic Malbis Nursery where Brandon and Kayla would exchange their vows under the vine-covered arbors surrounded by friends and family.

Brandon and Kayla decided to do their first look before the ceremony and gracious, I have to admit I was in tears trying to photograph it. One of the most emotional experiences ever. The love you see between these two is absolutely breath taking.

Poor Brandon had the tears flowing before he even turned around to see Kayla

And then she stepped out and that was all she wrote. There was no way to hold the tears back at this point. Any control he had over his emotions was gone, swept away in the moment of seeing his bride for the first time...

There were a few people peeping...including the bride's sister. We all cried...evidence was on her face after just having paid to have her makeup professionally done.

 After the first look it was time to get moving with the detail shots, a few formals, and resting before the ceremony...

...and now time for the ceremony!

Poor Brandon was in tears before he even got to the alter. 

Here comes the bride!!!!

I'm pretty sure I was full out sobbing at this point.

Brandon saying his vows and putting Kayla's ring on her.

Kayla saying her vows and putting Brandon's ring on him.

The knot tying ceremony

YOU MAY NOW KISS YOUR BRIDE!!!!!