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A Gulf Coast Love Story

April 2025

The Wedding of Ellie Marie Scott & Brandon Charles Alumbaugh

By Morgan Power | Photos by Kayla Rashelle Photography

Growing up in Pensacola, Florida, Ellie Marie Scott and Brandon Charles Alumbaugh met in high school in 2016. Brandon had a crush on Ellie from afar and eventually discovered that the feeling was mutual. She was drawn to Brandon’s confidence, kind heart, and classic style. Their simple yet heartfelt first date—sharing oysters and walking along the beach in Pensacola—unknowingly set the tone for the sweet relationship that would grow stronger over time.

The couple became even fonder of one another through laughter, adventures, and a shared love for life on the Gulf Coast. After high school, Brandon attended Florida State University to study finance, while Ellie remained in Pensacola to pursue her creative career. Long-distance was challenging, but many weekend trips and meaningful conversations kept them close. “When we reunited on 30A after college, it felt like coming home to each other,” Ellie recalls.

In 2022, the couple relocated to Austin, Texas, with their rescue cats, Alys and Austin. After reuniting, they decided to start the next chapter of their lives in a new city. Brandon proposed to Ellie in the Sculpture Garden at a city park in New Orleans—one of Ellie’s favorite cities—on her 25th birthday. Surrounded by their closest friends, the proposal marked the perfect beginning to their next chapter together.

Ellie and Brandon chose to hold their wedding at Little Point Clear Suites & Space in Fairhope, Alabama, a venue filled with special memories for both. Ellie fell in love with the place after attending her cousin’s wedding there. “I loved the hotel’s timeless charm and light-filled spaces, and I stored it away in my mind as the perfect location for my future wedding,” she says. For Brandon, Fairhope evokes cherished childhood memories, as his grandparents lived there, and it was the site of many family holidays. It was the ideal setting to blend their pasts and create new memories.

The wedding planning process was an exciting journey for Ellie. As a creative, she invested her heart into designing every detail to reflect her style and vision for the big day. Robin’s egg blue became her main color inspiration, symbolizing good luck and connecting to the Southern tradition of blue porch ceilings. Paired with pink peonies and roses, the venue was beautifully decorated with personal and playful touches, just as the couple envisioned. One of Ellie’s best decisions was hiring Jena White Dickerson as her wedding coordinator. She trusted Jena to manage all the details, allowing her to enjoy the planning process fully.

When the wedding day finally arrived, it was filled with moments Ellie would forever cherish. She recalls, “There are so many moments and memories I wish I could relive.”

Our wedding day was intimate, joyful, and authentic, reflecting our story beautifully.

Brandon and his groomsmen prepared at a stunning, architecturally rich home in Downtown Fairhope, while Ellie and her bridal party got ready at The Polo Bunk at Little Point Clear. The ceremony occurred in the beautiful new chapel, where Ellie’s mom walked her down the aisle, and Brandon’s childhood pastor officiated. One of their favorite aspects was the “church mouse” behind the altar. Ellie wore the exquisite “Selene” gown by Kyha Studios, completing her look with a Swarovski crystal veil and earrings. The ceremony perfectly blended curated detail and personal touch, embodying everything the couple envisioned.

After the ceremony, Ellie and Brandon shared a private dinner, savoring their first moments as a married couple before joining their guests. Ellie shares, “The reception flowed seamlessly between the indoor and outdoor spaces. French doors opened onto a courtyard where the outdoor bar, decorated with disco balls, created a lively and festive atmosphere. Our guests danced and mingled under the stars; the weather was perfect.”

At the wedding reception, Ellie changed into a stunning second look. This dress was the “Alina” gown by Kyha Studios, and the couple added a special touch by bringing in a beignet truck to celebrate their New Orleans engagement.

“As a nod to our New Orleans engagement, we brought in a beignet truck that served fresh desserts and café au lait—it was such a hit! Another personal touch was the custom portraits created by fashion illustrator Brook Taylor, who sketched each guest. It offered a fresh, personalized take on wedding favors everyone loved.”

The night concluded with a joyful send-off in a retro Mercury car named “Rita,” closing their perfect day. Instead of a honeymoon, the newlyweds retreated to The Grand Hotel in Point Clear for a relaxing mini-moon, cherishing their first moments as a married couple. They plan to embark on a more adventurous honeymoon during the summer of 2025.

Ellie is deeply grateful to everyone who helped make their day so special, from her family to the team at Little Point Clear. Their efforts ensured that everything went flawlessly. It was a day that exceeded all of their dreams and visions, one that they will cherish together forever. Congratulations to the Alumbaughs!

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Special Thanks

Florals: Sourced from Afloral, arranged by Ellie Scott, Dan Deanda, Kathy Sutton, and Kathleen Anderson

Wedding Photographer: Kayla Rashelle

Welcome Party Photographer: Bud Lavoy

Wedding Coordinator: Jena White Dickerson

Welcome Party Venue: Provision Fairhope

Ceremony Venue: The Little Chapel at Little Point Clear Suites & Space

Reception Venue: Little Point Clear Suites & Space

Invitations: Designed by Ellie Scott

Reception Caterer: Hot Spot Barbecue

Decorator: Harley Flaherty