Who:

Valerie + Ryan

What:

Wedding

When:

October 13, 2007

Where:

Huntsville, AL | Huntsville Botanical Garden

Huntsville, AL has been recognized by various money magazines as one of the best places in the country to live & work. Valerie + Ryan thought it was the best place in the country to get hitched! Here are a few images from their wedding day!

~ Charles

I started my morning with Ryan & the boys.

Meg joined us at the Huntsville Botanical Garden to photograph the crew together…just a few moments before Valerie + Ryan had their first glance!

The giant lilypads made for amazing scenery!

Valerie with her girls.

After we wrapped up the formals, it was time to head over to the church.

Check out these next two shots that Meg grabbed just before the ceremony. I love the first shot on its own…the nervous anticipation from Ryan’s mom is so sweet! But if you look inthe background…can you see what was happening?

Ryan & his brother were having a word just before the ceremony. Same moment…two completely seperate & amazing story lines.

Valerie & a proud papa escorting her down the aisle.

All these stunning images…and wouldn’t you know that Valerie stole the show with this shot! Priceless!

I loved this little moment during the first dance.

I love this shot that Meg grabbed at the reception…this is one of those perfect images that becomes an “instant classic”!

Some wicked air guitar going on here.

Who:

Valerie + Ryan

What:

Rehearsal Dinner

When:

October 12, 2007

Where:

Huntsville, AL

Valerie + Ryan drove over to Pensacola for their engagement session where Valerie schooled Ryan in a mean game of mini golf. Here they are kicking off their wedding weekend festivities in Hunstville, AL!

~ Charles

Valerie & the girls enjoyed a nice luncheon overlooking a beautiful golf course:

Pictures from Valerie’s youth were incorporated into the centerpieces.

I liked this shot of Valerie’s grandmother holding her hand as Valerie welcomed her guests.

And what is a good luncheon without some hilarious roasts?

And touching toasts…

Cake charms have been all the rage at our recent weddings:

Ryan & the boys pretended to golf after a quick lunch at BW3. (kidding, Ryan)

Cotton was growing all around the perimeter of the course - I don’t think I’d ever seen cotton growing up close before that day:

four.

In the brush:

After the luncheon, Meg made a quick stop at Valerie’s house. She had the privelage of meeting Captain (Ryan’s dog). Captain would best be described as…what I am looking for…hyper?

The party continued later that evening at Rosie’s Cantina.

Rosie’s has a cool mariachi band made of welded metal. We lit it up!