January 3, 2026 // Ceremony and reception at Crown Hall
Julianne and Ben’s wedding day saw the culmination of eight years together in one perfect weekend in Mobile. The celebration was sprinkled with moments just for the couple, from a private meal after the ceremony, a completely private first look and the final dance for just the two of them before their exit. The couple took their wedding pictures in front of the fountain in Bienville Square, the same place they took photographs on their first date to homecoming in their sophomore year of high school. Young cousins served as junior bridesmaids, usher, flower girl and ring bearer for the ceremony as family and friends gathered at Crown Hall for the festivities; theirs was the first wedding to take place after the venue’s move to St. Louis Street.
During the reception, spring rolls and Thai chicken were served alongside pork tenderloin and macaroni and cheese for a fusion of Asian and Southern cuisines in honor of the husband and wife’s backgrounds. Dancing commenced and lasted for hours before the couple’s exit through white shakers
Family
Parents Of The Bride Mr. and Mrs. Mark Stevens Berte
Grandparents of the Bride Dr. and Mrs. Neal Richard Berte, Mrs. Susan Litwiller Rains and Mr. Kenneth Earl Peters
Parents Of The Groom Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bailey
Grandparents of the Groom Mr. and Mrs. Dong Nguyen, Mr. and Mrs. Bailey
Vendors
Photographer Farren North Photography
Wedding Dress Bella’s Bridal (Birmingham, AL)
Hair/Makeup Jessica Price
Caterer Bay Gourmet
Bakery Courtney Thompson, Cosplay Cakes
Florals Glen Jenkins, The Shade Tree
String Quartet Gulf Coast Strings
Band/DJÂ Brandon Dunn, Well Dunn Entertainment
Wedding Planner/Coordinator Tori Oetken, Bella Victoria Event Planning
Lighting Showbiz Theatricals
