Decatur Alabama Wedding at Sykes Place // Savannah & Jason
It is such a treat to share photographs from Savannah and Jason’s Decatur, Alabama wedding. As an Alabama wedding photographer, I travel all over the state celebrating with some amazing couples. I met Savannah last spring while photographing her sister, Meghan’s wedding. In the fall, I was excited to hear about Savannah’s engagement. And I was absolutely thrilled when she contacted me about wedding photography. We were soon busy planning their wedding photography vision and picking an engagement session date. You can see their snow-filled Tuscaloosa engagement session here.
When I first arrived at Savannah’s hotel room, I could tell it was going to be a special day. The crisp, winter day was beautiful with full sunshine and blue skies. The bride and groom were full of so much happiness and joy. Their joy radiated from the entire wedding party as they prepared for Savannah and Jason’s big day.It was a day of laughter, happy tears, and immense joy.
The ceremony took place at Vintage Faith Church in Decatur, Alabama. The couple chose this location for its historic and vintage appeal. The Church has dark wooden pews and wooden arches stretching to the ceiling. The couple stood in front of a stone altar as they made their vows to one another.
Later that evening, the reception was held at Sykes Place on Bank. This location also fit the couple’s quaint and classic style. Sykes Place is located in historic downtown Decatur. During the reception, DJ Jammin’ Jeff kept the hits and dance floor moving. Savannah and Jason even planned a parade for their guests. Well not really, but it’s fun to think of it that way. Just before the first dance, Decatur’s Mardi Gras celebration rolled through town. Wedding festivities paused so everyone could enjoy the revelry outside. Such a fun memory from the day.
A big thank you again to Savannah and Jason for inviting me into your family for the weekend. Y’all are so amazing. Here are some of the captured moments of the wedding celebration.
The bride her hair styled for her big day.
The bridesmaids share laughter and joy as they get ready for the day’s events.The bride and her bridesmaids pose for the camera in their beautiful robes.The bride’s sisters share a selfie photo to commemorate the day’s event.The groom’s father assists his son with his boutonniere. Lille Belle Weddings did a great job with all of the flowers for the day. The boutonnieres were made with simple cotton stems.Jason is all smiles as he anxiously awaits his bride on their wedding day.The groom and his groomsmen are all smiles as they arrive at the church.The groom and his groomsmen pose for the camera outside the church.These guys surprised me with a lot of laughter.The bride radiated with happiness and joy in the pre-wedding festivities. The light coming from behind was just absolutely perfect.The bride and her maids beam for the camera.The bride and her flower girl pose for the camera.The bride and groom did not want to see each other prior to the start of the wedding, but they wanted to share a prayer together. Admist all of the activity going on, the two paused, put on blindfolds, and enjoyed this sweet moment together.The historic Decatur church welcomes Jason and Savannah’s family and friends to celebrate in the couple’s nuptials.Family and friends look on as the couple stands before the altar.The groom gazes upon his beautiful bride as she approaches the altar with her father. I really do have one of the best seats in the house.The bride and groom hold hands at the altar.The bride’s face is perfectly sweet as she gazes upon her groom.The sign says it all.Jason and Savannah walk down the aisle as husband and wife!The bridal party celebrates while the bride and groom exchange a kiss.The sun was quickly fading, but I got a few moments with the newly married couple. The newlyweds beam with happiness and joy.Family and friends are all smiles as the newlyweds are officially introduced at the reception.Guests look on as the couple shares their first dance as husband and wife.Look at those groomsmen singing along in the background. I told you they were fun.The cake sat in the tall window display at Sykes Place. The newlyweds enjoy the Mardi Gras festivities that took place right outside their reception venue.The Mardi Gras parade is an added bonus for this special day.Always a great to see the kids getting in on the dance action. The dance floor is a lively place as the guests celebrate the joyous event.The crowd looks on as the groom removes the wedding garter.The guests release lanterns for the send-off.The bride participates in the release of one of the lanterns.The release of the lanterns is one of the couple’s most anticipated moments for their wedding day.The couple gazes lovingly at each other from the stairwell outside the reception venue.The newlyweds share a quiet, blissful moment away from all the action of the reception.
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