December was an exciting month for us. We had corporate parties, private parties, and a wonderful, fun wedding at American Village in Montevallo, AL.
Kristie Schavey and Adam Gentry had already booked their venue before I was hired to be their coordinator. Since I had never worked an event at American Village, I was somewhat apprehensive and concerned. Those worries were immediately put to rest when I met the staff there and saw the beautiful new ballroom and the chapel, both designed to coincide with the revolutionary period of the entire Village. The grounds are amazing, as you can see from the photographs, providing wonderful photo opps and memories for this special couple.
Kristie was a bride who said from the beginning that she did not want a "Christmas" wedding. But, as their day got close, there was no way around having decor that reflected the season. The chapel and ballroom were both decorated with wreaths and garlands as is traditional at the Village. But, there were no red poinsettias, holly or Christmas trees. The gold, bronze and copper were amazing with Kristie's favorite color -- pink. It was an exquisite blend of the season and the bride's personality.
Take a look at the pictures that follow, which were shot by Brendan Pinola. The decor was designed by Carol Riley of Lily's Florals, and catering was by Kathy G's. Danny Brewer from Feel The Beat provided entertainment for the evening. The happy couple left in one of Ron Marko's amazing vintage cars for their first evening together as husband and wife at the historic Tutwiler Hotel.
