Last year I had the absolute privilege of traveling to Mississippi to spend time with my pal, Peyton, and photograph her bridal portraits in preparation before her New Albany wedding day! In true southern fashion, these elegant summer bridal portraits taken at a family member’s gorgeous estate & made for the perfect backdrop for this session. Between the gardens in full bloom, a magnificent white home, Peyton’s long train and beautiful gown, and of course this sweet bride’s smile, this day was beautiful in every sense of the word. 

One special fun fact about this bridal session was that Peyton surprised her now husband Alex with a photo of she and her puppy Samson! I remember Peyton showing Alex one of the photos of his pup and his bride on their wedding day and his wedding entire face lit up! What a special surprise it was for him!

I’m so thankful that I got to spend this time with Peyton before her incredible October wedding day. While photographing her bridal session I got to see her heart gather increasing excitement for her upcoming big day where she would finally be a bride, and marry the love of her life! As you can see, her flawless smile reminds all of us of the butterfly flutters that come from the pure joy of waiting for one’s wedding day. 

From a Charleston proposal, Nashville engagement photos, this bridal session, and lastly her wedding day, Peyton has been the focus of my camera for many frames now and I am so thankful for those memories! I love you sweet Pey and I am so thankful for our friendship!

Bride | Peyton Neal Photography

Dress Designer | L’Amour by Calla Blanche

Bridal Gown | It’s a Date Starkville

Make Up/Hair Artist | Hair – Gracen Maxey Make Up – Olivia Goode