A military wedding at the Bragg Mitchell Mansion in Mobile, Alabama

Before Lucas had even popped the question, Amanda spotted the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion during a drive through Mobile, and knew that was where she wanted to get married: bragg mitchell mansion wedding in mobile centerpieces at a bragg mitchell mansion wedding
She wasn’t as sure about the Tara Keely by Lazaro gown though. In fact, she HATED it when she saw it on the mannequin. Luckily, her smart and sneaky bridesmaids knew better and had it put in her dressing room anyway. 🙂 And I just have to say – as much as I love fancy, glitzy, sky-high, make-Carrie-Bradshaw-drool shoes, I love a bride that is willing to buck the typical satin-y bridal shoe trend and wear a cute pair of Tom’s under her floofy gown. Points for originality! tara keely by lazaro gown at a mobile wedding toms shoes at a mobile alabama wedding
Lucas was supposed to return from his deployment in Afghanistan only about a month before the wedding, so there was a little concern that he might not make it back in time if he ran into any delays. But he came in right on schedule and brought his sense of humor with him:
Their bridal party was hysterical. If you know me, then you know I love people who can make fun of themselves, even if it’s a little politically incorrect. Let’s just say this racially diverse group had NO problem doing just that!
Pretty sure either the bride or the groom licked the other’s face just before this shot. I’m guessing Lucas was the guilty party judging by the completely grossed out reaction of his sister!
The reception featured Georgia Roussos Catering, and a cake by The Little Cake Shop. The Ginger Babies cake topper was custom made to look like the bride and groom, down to the dress and the uniform.
When it came time for the bouquet toss, it seemed to go like it normally does, and the sweet girl in the seafoam green dress was going to walk away with the prize…
…until The Great Bouquet Snatching of 2013. I had to give it a name because it was THAT EPIC. Seriously, it was like a wedding drive-by.
Amanda & Lucas: thank you for everything and here’s to many years of happiness and never having strangers pick up your packages again!