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Gabby and Will were married on a very hot Saturday in June. It was a lovely day though compared to when we did her bridals when it rained cats and dogs. Throughout the day there were lots of reasons for Gabby to be stressed but she handled it awesomely. She and Will both are super down to earth and calm. If she was stressed you sure couldn’t tell as she was all smiles all day!

These first two images are my second shooters images. I was a fan of these over my own. Maxine is awesome.

I really enjoyed the Rosedown Plantation. It had a ton of interesting rooms to go through and they all had awesome, antique beds and furniture in it. I think the coolest thing about it was the “bachelors house” except for the decor inside it. I think they should to some updating to it to make it more “man friendly” but I really liked that. Plus the owners were nice, that’s always a plus.

Also, that second dress photo, Maxine’s I couldn’t resist blogging that awesome flare!This cake from The Cakery in Selma was probably the best cake Ive had in a while. I was a bit hesitant to try it because of the fondant but Nikki worked her magic and it was scrumptious!

Her flowers for the wedding were magnolias so I thought it fitting to have the rings on it. None of the ones blooming were that pretty so I figured the bud would work out just fine.

When you entered the reception space it smelled like grape koolaid. What a GREAT idea for coloring the water!? This next one is Maxine’s.

Will wrote Gabby a letter.Gabby read it.All the girls wore magnolias in their hair

Gabby’s favorite part of the day was actually getting to marry her best friend.

favorite photo from the whole wedding is next!

Max’s shot. I need to get me a good wide angle lens. Its next on the list.

Gabby’s advice for the future bride: Dooooon’t worry about stressing out over every detail. Hire good vendors, give them a general ideas and kind let them do their thing. they are the professionals. Also, if you are feeling a little iffy about a vendor, don’t hire them to cross them of your list. Pick people that fit you, and a palm pilot never killed anyone :)

You guys rock. I hope you had a blasty blast in Europe.

Makeup artist: Nikki Mauldin

Wedding dress: David’s Bridal

Florist: Selma Flower Shop

Ceremony venue: Rosedown Plantation

Reception venue: Rosedown Plantation

Ceremony music: Molly Olah and her strings

Caterer: Catering By Design

Cake: The Cakery