Pack your bags because we’re headed to Alabama! Back in November, we jumped in the car and made the trek to Mobile, Alabama for Josh and Katie’s destination wedding.

We first met Katie at her adorable AirBnB to capture her and her girls getting ready.

Bridal detail collage with lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Invitation suite at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Invitation suite at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Bridal detail collage with lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Bride putting on earrings wearing lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Bride and mom candid with lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Bride with lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
First look of Bride with Bridesmaids with lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
First look of Bride with Bridesmaids with lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Bride in lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Black and White of Bride in lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL

From there, we went to the three-acre park that features lush greenery, sculptures, and a picturesque view of the ship traffic along with the busy port at Cooper Riverside Park for bridal party photos and Josh and Katie’s first look!

Brunette Bride in lace gown at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Collage of Bride with each Bridesmaid in multicolored dresses at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Collage of Bride with Bridesmaids in multicolored dresses at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Posed photos of Groom with Groomsmen at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Collage of Groom with each Groomsman at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Collage of Bride and Groom's first look at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Bride and Groom first look at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Posed photo of bride and groom at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Collage of Bride and Groom at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Candids of Bride and Groom at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL
Bridal Party at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL

Then it was off to the gorgeous Kirk House and Gardens, where Katie and Josh tied the knot among beautiful landscape around the historic home with ivy growing up the sides.

Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Bride in lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Bride in lace gown at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Collage of Groom at Cooper Riverside Park in Mobile, AL

Every colorful detail had been planned out perfectly, so when it was time to walk down the aisle, Katie and Josh were calm and relaxed and ready to say their “I Dos”

Wedding ceremony at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding ceremony at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding ceremony at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding exit at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL

…and then they partied!

Bride and groom first dance at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding reception details at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Cake cutting at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Champagne toast at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding reception at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding reception at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding reception at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding reception at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Wedding reception at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL
Sparklers Reception Exit at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL

It was definitely a celebration to remember.

📋 Grace Ann Hodnette

🍗 Cracker Barrel (OH, you read that right!)

🍰 Publix Bakery

🍾 Jocelyn Sapp

📹 Ashton Smith Videography

🎹 Carol Evers

💐 Kukka Flowers

💄 Preslie Gifford

🏡 Kirk House and Gardens 

🪑 Mobile Popcorn and Party Rentals

💒 Tony Jeck & Dave Rhodes (the Bride’s dad)

If you would like more information about our wedding packages for local and destination weddings, or to see more of our work in Georgia as Atlanta Wedding Photographers, check us out at afocusedlifephotography.com 

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Destination Wedding | Atlanta Wedding Photographer | Josh & Katie

January 6, 2021

Bridal wedding ring set at Kirk House and Gardens in Mobile, AL

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