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Anna Filly Photography

Roanoke, Virginia Wedding Photographer specializing in timeless wedding, engagement and lifestyle photos.

Carmelite Monastery Catholic Wedding – Paul + Karina

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Carmelite Monastery Catholic Wedding

Paul + Karina

Paul and Karina are such a special couple.  When I photographed their engagement session last Fall, I got to hear their dreams for their wedding day.  From the royal blue details, to the incredible blessing of being the first couple to get marred at the Carmelite Monastery in Mobile, Alabama- these two were giddy with joy to wed!

When I look back on Paul and Karina’s Wedding, I’m sure that there will always be three things that will stand out to me.  The first, is how much they both truly love the Lord.  Their faith in Him and their love for the Carmelite Monastery in Mobile, Alabama is what brought them together.  The second would be how much they loved each other.  Time and time again their beautiful Carmelite Monastery Catholic Wedding held intimate moments of joy and sweet selflessness.  Their first look was absolutely precious, and Paul could not contain his excitement to see sweet Karina.  The third thing that I know I’ll never forget is how much their friends and family loved them.  It was so sweet to watch Paul with his flower girls (scroll down for more!) and oh how they love him!  It was so beautiful to watch each individual guest celebrate with joy for Paul and Karina as they celebrated their marriage.

Carmelite Monastery Catholic Wedding

From the quaint details, to their precious First Look, to the beautiful Mass and their bubble exit, Paul and Karina’s wedding was like no other.   It has been such a delight watching them prepare for their wedding day!  Thank you a hundred times over to the Carmelite Monastery and the nuns of the Carmelite Monastery!  You made Karina’s dreams come true!  Gold accent-floral-invitaions-details-something blue-pearl bridal jewelry-white rose detailsIsn’t Karina’s ring gorgeous?    Details are so much fun to start a wedding day with... I loved that Karina got ready with her sweet momma… Pearl bridal jewelry-pearls and diamonds-bracelet-wedding jewelry-bridal details lace wedding dress-scallops-beaded pearl detailing-wedding dress with puffy sleeves-mother daughter wedding moment-dressing the bride navy wedding shoes-rhinestone wedding shoes-strappy wedding shoes-summer wedding shoes Carmelite Monastery Catholic Wedding   Princess cut wedding ring-white gold engagement ring-bride and groom ring shot-pearl wedding details-one carrot wedding rings SO precious…  Every princess needs a tiara!  mature groom-groom with white bowtie- white rose corsage-groom corsage Paul was SO excited to see his bride, he couldn’t contain his joy! He was amazed by her…. ! So beautiful… wedding dress-scallop neckline-bridal tiara-mature bride and groom wedding dress with puffy sleeves-pearl beading-rose corsage-bride and groom Carmelite Monastery Catholic Wedding daddy daughter-first look-wedding dress-scalloped neckline Carmelite Monastery-Mobile Alabama-Alabama wedding venues-Catholic Wedding-blue tulle-catholic church-religious wedding-high ceilings young flower girl-white rose-flower crown-flower basket-white dress Carmelite Monastery Catholic Wedding wedding china-formal place setting-navy blue china with rose gold detail-gold detail on rim-diamond patterned wedding china light blue wedding cake detail-wedding cake cascading flowers-three tier wedding cake-3 tier

xoxo Anna Filly

To view Paul + Karina’s Engagement Session, Click here!

VENDORS

Invitations + Paperie : Invitations by Dawn

Hair+ Makeup : Becca Townley of Allure Studio Mobile, AL

Florist : The Nuns of the Carmelite Monastery

Photography : Anna Filly Photography

Ceremony Venue : The Carmelite Monastery

Reception Venue : The Carmelite Monastery

 Wedding Cake: Flour Girls Bakery 

DJ + Music : Southern Aire DJs

Catering : Michel Terrell -Personal Fine Dining

Filed Under: Weddings Tagged With: Catholic wedding, Mobile Alabama, quaint wedding

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  1. Rochelle says

    May 19, 2018 at 5:53 am

    Tears of joy-filled happiness for Paul & Karina; I praise and give thanks to God for their love and joy! Anna Filly captured their bountiful love for God in one another! Exquisite photos!!!

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    • AnnaFilly says

      May 21, 2018 at 3:21 pm

      It was such a joy photographing their wedding! Thank you so much, Rochelle!

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