Wedding Day Full of Tears | B&A Warehouse Birmingham
Venue | B & A Warehouse
Getting Ready | Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Photographer | Eleanor Stenner
Videography | Abundant Co.
Planner | Dana Baswell of Southern Styled Events
Venue Coordinator | Haley Roebuck
Rentals (Draping and Furniture) | D4 Events
Florist | Marnie Birdsong
Bridal Shop | Bella's Bridal and Formal
Hair & Makeup | Tess love & Holly Craft
Groom's Tux | Jos A. Bank
Invitations | Carlson and Craft
Caterer | B & A Warehouse
Cakes & Desserts | Christian Terrell of Pen & Pastry
Band | Groove Factor
Soundtrack | After the Storm by Tony Anderson + Dancing in the Street by Stephen Day via MusicBed
Tears of joy, happiness, excitement, sentiment, hopefulness, and awe filled this sweet wedding day. There were tears while exchanging gifts with the bride, mother, and grandmother. There were tears while reading letters. There were tears during the first looks. There were tears while walking and waiting down the aisle. All these tears were the effects of everyone’s hearts being so full of love for Emily and Joe.
At the cottage house of Emily’s home-church, she and her friends and family gathered to get ready for the big day. Emily’s bridesmaids were so enthusiastic and over-the-moon for Emily and Joe getting married. Emily shined in her beautiful wedding gown. Everyone was so thrilled when they saw her in it. First looks with her bridesmaids and father were just as sweet as Emily herself
In downtown Birmingham, B&A Warehouse was to be the destination for the wedding and reception. Right across the street in full Birmingham style, Railroad Park was to be the destination for the big first look between Emily and Joe. Joe was cool, calm, and collected on the outside, but full of emotion on the inside. As he turned around to see his bride for the first time in her wedding attire, both cried tears of joy, relief, and love. They were finally together. They could take a moment to savor their day, their hopeful future, and their incredible love for one another before the busyness of the day got going. After the first look, there were fewer tears but more easiness and comfort. The tall tan grasses and striking purple eastern redbud trees were a beautiful and unique backdrop for portraits.
The large railroad lights and trains were also an interesting backdrop for the bridal party and family portraits. The ceremony at B&A Warehouse was beautifully decorated with a large wooden cross with gorgeous floral arrangements in center stage. Emily and Joe’s ceremony was filled with reminders of Christ’s overpowering and unconditional love for them as they become one together.
The reception did not disappoint. Fun foods like chicken tenders, fries, and tater tots were served along with BBQ sandwiches and vegetables. The band was entertaining and got everyone out on the dance floor. Emily and her father choreographed their special dance and she and Joe later got on stage to perform a song together that thrilled everyone! The celebration was a perfect closing of an even more perfect day. Emily and Joe along with their pup were sent off by the lights of sparklers to begin their lives together.
Emily and Joe were married on March 13, 2021, at B&A Warehouse in Birmingham, Alabama.
***The photos above are screenshots from the film. Photos (not seen here) of this wedding day were taken by Eleanor Stenner. See her site for the photos from this wonderful day.