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Wedding in Birmingham, Ala. at Rucker Place: Mattie and George

December 6, 2011 Posted inWedding photography,Wedding Vendors,Wedding Venues

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Rucker Place's garden was our favorite spot for a romantic photo of the bride and groom after the wedding. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography in Birmingham, Alabama.

 

Daniel Taylor Photography  was pleased to photograph another Birmingham wedding at Rucker Place in the fall. Lawyers in love, Mattie and George, tied the knot in a picturesque outdoor ceremony at the historic Southern home.

UPDATE: This dreamy Southern garden wedding was also featured on the national wedding blog Every Last Detail on March 26, 2012.

These two were so adorable, so in love, it was nothing but a pleasure to photograph them, their families, and their awesome wedding party.

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Zipping up Mattie's wedding dress at Rucker Place in Birmingham, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Mattie catches her breath in the bride's room at Rucker Place before the wedding. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

 

Rucker Place’s wedding director, Jeannene, always keeps everything running smoothly and we’re so grateful for her professionalism. The beautiful vibrant florals were by Laure Friedman of LSL Event Design and everyone went back for seconds thanks to Savoie Catering. Our dear friends from Dreamcakes Bakery created the wonderful wedding cake.

Mattie and George have awesome taste in music. The ceremony and reception sounds were by one of our new favorite wedding groups, the bluegrass musical team Act of Congress. They have a fantastic mix of original music, as well as great interpret ions of expected artists, like Michael Jackson.

Mattie and George’s vintage getaway car was from Coats Classic Cars, driven by one of our favorite chauffeurs, Diana.

Check out their beautiful engagement photos at Sloss Furnaces, too!

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A lovely yellow and white bride's bouquet and yellow and purple bridesmaid's bouquet. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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A collection of pretty tied ribbons make a wonderful curtain in the bride's room at Rucker Place in Birmingham, Ala. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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George, the groom, in a classic black tux and yellow boutonniere at Rucker Place in Birmingham, Ala. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride looks into the garden at Rucker Place in Birmingham. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Bride Mattie on the porch of Rucker Place in Birmingham, Ala., by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The pretty, eco-friendly wedding table centerpieces had slices of tree trunk and small vintage bottles repurposed as bud vases, with a mix of blue, pink and lavender flowers. Photo by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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This driftwood garland was so charming draped along the porch railings. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The hanging candles were a great touch in the ceremony gazebo at Rucker Place. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride in a dreamy strapless dress, and carrying a bouquet of white and yellow flowers. Photographed at Rucker Place by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The groomsmen in elegant black tuxes, outside Rucker Place in Birmingham, Ala. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride and groom's first look before the wedding, by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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A closer look at the yellow wedding bouquet and boutonniere. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The hem of the bride's dress on the shadows of the porch railings. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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A new trend: thumbprint guestbook trees. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Grandmother looks at the wedding musicians before the ceremony at Rucker Place in Birmingham. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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A close-up of the mandolin player before the wedding ceremony. Daniel Taylor Photography.
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The bride and groom toast after the wedding at Rucker Place. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The wedding cake through the front porch window at Rucker Place in Birmingham, Ala. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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A Southern favorite: fried green tomatoes cooked in an iron skillet. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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In black and white: The first dance at the wedding reception. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride and groom's first dance, by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Hanging wedding tea lights by night at Rucker Place. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

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The bride and groom with their Coats Classic Cars getaway vehicle, parked in front of Rucker Place in Birmingham. By Daniel Taylor Photography.

 

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Wedding photo on new Riverchase United Methodist wedding web page

November 17, 2011 Posted inPublished,Wedding Venues

 

We were so excited to hear from Shana at Riverchase United Methodist Church this week, who found one of blog posts about Lindsay and Justin’s Birmingham wedding and Selma farm engagement.

She wanted to feature a great photo of a 2010 bride, Lindsay, on their new wedding page of the Riverchase United Methodist Church site. We’re thrilled to be part of it and we’re especially honored when venues and others who can take their pick of wedding professionals decide to choose Daniel Taylor Photography. Here’s the featured photo:

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Daniel Taylor Photography bride Lindsay on the new Riverchase United Methodist Church weddings page.

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Wedding Planner Anita Kanellis features us on her new site

November 4, 2011 Posted inWedding Vendors

Wedding planners and vendors have their choice of wedding photographers when they want their own photos taken. They have first-had experience with the best and see all the behind-the-scenes nuances of working with each photographer.

We are truly thrilled when a great planner like Anita Kanellis, of AK Brides  in Birmingham, would choose Daniel Taylor Photography for her personal photos on her newly spruced up wedding website, along with highlights from a blog post I wrote about her a little while back. Anita’s brides love that she’s a friend and an expert resource. Her California-casual, West-Coast background comes through in all her weddings, from formal to the most intimate and relaxed. Anita never dominates, steamrolls or takes over a wedding. You hear nightmares about planners who seize an event, turning it into something impersonal and cookie-cutter that could be for anyone. Anita is a true collaborator with a professional, polished touch.

Check it out our photos on Anita’s updated site, taken at historic Woodrow Hall event venue in Birmingham:

And you can read the excerpt from our blog on Anita’s wedding site. And if you missed them the first time, here are her beautiful images.

 

 

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Engagement Photos at Birmingham Botanical Gardens: Alex and Ben

September 21, 2011 Posted inEngagement photography
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Engagement photography in Birmingham by Daniel Taylor Photography, Alex and Ben.

Alex and Ben were two of the most camera-ready engaged people Daniel Taylor Photography has seen in a while. We knew immediately that their engagement photo session at Birmingham Botanical Gardens was going to be terrific. Alex read our engagement tip sheet from start to finish and gave Ben the highlights. They were dressed beautifully and they even brought an adorable birdhouse they are going to incorporate into their wedding next year at American Village. We love personal touches on our engagement photos!

A big thank you to wedding planner Alene Gamel of I Do! I Do! for sending this fun couple our way.

These med students expressed to us what most of our other couples do: “We can’t POSSIBLY be as relaxed and natural in front of the camera as all those other engaged people on your web site!” It’s all about being comfortable with your photographers, by connecting with wedding professionals who are a natural fit for you. We can see what looks forced or staged or cheesy. Alex despises cheesy and so do we. Judge for yourself, blog readers. We think they look more than at home in front of the lens!

We had found out that on the day Ben proposed, these two visited the Top of the World lookout point in Mountain Brook. We couldn’t resist surprising them by going back for a few more photographs. Check out the butterfly–they were out in full force.

A big thank you to wedding planner Alene Gamel of I Do! I Do! for sending this fun couple our way. We always know with Alene that everything will run on time and everyone will have terrific memories from the wedding day.

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Alex's bright floral dress was perfect for an engagement photo session at Bham Botanical Gardens by Daniel Taylor Photography. Alex and Ben.

engagement photographers birmingham Alex brought along a bird house for her engagement photo session with Ben at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, by Daniel Taylor Photography.
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Engagement photography in Birmingham by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Alex and Ben share a kiss during their engagement photo session in Birmingham by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Engagement photography at the Botanical Gardens in Birmingham by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Candid moments make for some of the best engagement photos. Daniel Taylor Photography, Alex and Ben.

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A highlight of Alex and Ben's engagement photo session was in the bamboo forest of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Daniel Taylor Photography, Alex and Ben.

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Engagement photography in Birmingham by Daniel Taylor Photography, Alex and Ben.

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Engagement photography in Birmingham at the Top of the World lookout in Mountain Brook, by Daniel Taylor Photography, Alex and Ben.

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Engagement photography in Birmingham by Daniel Taylor Photography. Alex and Ben.

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Alex loved the orange butterflies at the Top of the World in Mountain Brook. by Daniel Taylor Photography.

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Engagement photography in Birmingham by Daniel Taylor Photography, Alex and Ben.

 

 

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