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Amy + Liam: A Joyful Birmingham Engagement in the Gardens

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Amy and Liam walking hand in hand past the marble columns of the Federal Building in downtown Birmingham, Alabama

Amy and Liam, y’all brought the JOY. Their engagement session had a little bit of everything I love about this city: grand old architecture downtown, the most iconic marquee in town, and a golden evening at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Add a ruffled floral dress and a champagne pop, and WOW.

Marble Columns and Marquee Lights in Downtown Birmingham

We started at the historic Federal Building, where towering marble columns and arched windows make everything feel timeless. Amy’s flowy dress against all that white stone? Chef’s kiss.

Engaged couple laughing as they walk beneath arched windows at the Federal Building in Birmingham

Liam kissing Amy's cheek as she smiles over her shoulder at the Federal Building in Birmingham

Close-up portrait of Amy and Liam cheek to cheek outside the Federal Building in downtown Birmingham

Those marble steps, brass railings, and vintage lampposts gave us SO many spots to play with, and these two made every single one feel easy.

Engaged couple sitting on the marble steps of the Federal Building with brass railings in Birmingham

Close-up of Amy's oval diamond engagement ring resting on Liam's knee

Liam hugging Amy from behind beside a vintage lamppost on the Federal Building steps

Liam twirling Amy beside the marble Federal Building in downtown Birmingham

Liam kissing Amy's cheek beside an ornate lamppost and brass railings at the Federal Building

Then we wandered over to the Alabama Theatre, the Showplace of the South, and Amy could not stop laughing as Liam pulled her across the street beneath that glowing marquee.

Amy and Liam crossing the street beside a ginkgo tree and the marble Federal Building in downtown Birmingham

Amy smiling as Liam hugs her beneath the Alabama Theatre sign in downtown Birmingham

Black and white photo of an engaged couple walking toward the Alabama Theatre sign

Amy laughing over her shoulder as Liam leads her across the street under the Alabama Theatre marquee

Golden Hour at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Next up, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens! We began in the rose garden, where Liam stole kisses under the vine-covered pergola and I snuck in close-ups of that gorgeous ring and Amy’s petal earrings. Fear not, the details always get their moment.

Amy and Liam kissing beneath a stone pergola in the rose garden at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Engaged couple embracing among blooming roses at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Close-up of Amy smiling and showing her engagement ring during her Birmingham Botanical Gardens engagement photos

Detail of white petal and pearl drop earrings with a floral halter dress

Amy and Liam walking arm in arm past purple salvia in front of the conservatory at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

As the sun dipped behind the conservatory, things got playful. Twirls, dips, and Liam sweeping Amy right off her feet while she laughed the entire time. These are the moments I live for: real, unposed, and full of joy.

Liam twirling Amy on the lawn beside the glass conservatory at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Liam carrying Amy and laughing on the lawn at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Black and white photo of Amy shrieking with laughter as Liam dips her at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Black and white photo of an engaged couple sitting on the grass in front of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens conservatory

Oval diamond engagement ring resting among green leaves at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

And of course, we wrapped up with a champagne pop by the fountain. What better way to celebrate?

Liam spraying champagne as Amy laughs beside the pond and fountain at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Amy and Liam, thank you for the laughs, the trust, and the best kind of chaos. I cannot WAIT for everything ahead of you two!

Dreaming of your own Birmingham engagement session? From downtown landmarks to golden hour in the gardens, I would love to help you plan it.

Locations: Federal Building and Alabama Theatre, downtown Birmingham, and Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham, Alabama
Photography: Krista Suzanne Photography

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