A Burritt on the Mountain Wedding: Derek & Emily’s Sunset Ceremony

Derek and Emily married at Burritt on the Mountain in Huntsville on 5 October 2025, with the valley below them and the sun going down right behind their first kiss. It’s one of the most cinematic days I’ve filmed. Burritt sits on top of Round Top Mountain, its main ceremony spaces face west over the city, and in early October the sun sets at about 6:24 pm, so the timing can put golden hour exactly where you want it.

I’m Korbin, the photographer and videographer behind KDH Weddings. I’m based on the Gulf Coast in Pensacola, but I travel for days like this one. Here’s how their day went, and what I’d tell any couple considering Burritt.

Burritt on the Mountain at a glance

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Their day

Getting ready

Emily and her bridesmaids started the morning in matching pink robes, and the mood stayed relaxed and happy all morning. Across the property, Derek was doing his best to keep it together before seeing his bride, and mostly failing.

The ceremony

With the valley stretched out below and the October sun dropping low, Derek and Emily exchanged traditional vows and rings. One line from their vows has stayed with me: “With all that I have, all that I am, and all that I will ever be.”

The sunset first kiss

This is the moment Burritt is built for. Golden hour arrived right as the officiant pronounced them husband and wife, and their first kiss was framed by one of the best Alabama sunsets I’ve filmed. On 5 October the sun set at about 6:24 pm, with the warmest light in the half hour before that. That’s why I push Burritt couples to set the ceremony time from the sunset, not the other way round.

The celebration

At Baron’s Bluff, Emily paused the party for a tearful bouquet dedication to her father. Then the couple were introduced for the first time as Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Derek Eubanks II, and the dance floor took over. After dark, the city lights come up in the valley below the overlook. Step outside for five minutes for a night portrait, because it’s worth it.

Vendors

• Venue: Burritt on the Mountain
• Flowers: 333 Designs (@333designs)
• Wedding film: KDH Weddings (Korbin Henderson)

Burritt’s ceremony spaces, from a videographer’s point of view

• The View. The newly renovated overlook, with the valley and the city behind you. It’s the space most couples book Burritt for. It faces west, so an early-evening ceremony means warm light on your faces and a glowing sky behind you. For a midday ceremony, expect bright, hard light and squinting guests.
• The Gazebo. Just steps from The View, framed by the mansion and its grounds. It’s a classic, softer backdrop, with an easy walk to the overlook for portraits afterwards.
• The Church. A small historic church on the grounds, with white walls, hardwood floors and pews. It’s perfect for an intimate ceremony, and it’s the natural rain plan. The light inside is soft but low, so plan on a little added light for the processional.
• The Mansion steps. Dr. Burritt’s white stone mansion from the 1930s, with its unusual X-shaped layout. It’s a formal, symmetrical backdrop that looks great in a wide shot.

For portraits, the options are endless: the mansion, the overlook, tree-lined paths, garden corners and the rustic wooden buildings of the historic park. At sunset, the overlook wins every time.

Why early October at Burritt works so well

• The weather. Cooler temperatures and lower humidity than summer, so an outdoor ceremony is comfortable for everyone.
• The color. The mountain starts turning, so you get a natural backdrop that doesn’t need extra décor.
• The light. The sun sets earlier and lower. You can have a ceremony at golden hour and still have the whole evening for the reception.
• The view. The ceremony spaces look west, straight into the sunset.

A little history

Burritt on the Mountain isn’t just a wedding venue. It’s a Huntsville landmark. Dr. William Henry Burritt built his home on Round Top Mountain in the 1930s. The first house burned before he ever spent a night in it, and the X-shaped mansion there today is its replacement. With no heirs, Dr. Burritt left the property to the City of Huntsville, and it became the city’s first museum. Today it’s a living history museum and one of the most sought-after wedding venues in North Alabama.

Planning a Burritt wedding: what I’d ask on your tour

1. Which ceremony space is my rain plan? The Church is the obvious answer for smaller weddings. Ask what happens for larger ones.
2. What time is sunset on my date? Then set the ceremony about 45 to 60 minutes before it, so you can have portraits on the overlook in the last light.
3. How does the 10 am to 11 pm window work for my vendors? Rehearsal time is included, and the date depends on availability.
4. What’s the price for my day of the week? Burritt prices its package by day, so a Friday or Sunday can make a real difference.

Planning a wedding in Huntsville or across the South-east?

KDH Weddings is based in Pensacola, and I travel for weddings like Derek and Emily’s. I cover the Gulf Coast from Mobile to Destin and travel well beyond it, from Huntsville to Birmingham (Jacob & Samantha at Avenue D, Birmingham). Coverage is 3, 6 or 9 hours ($1,500, $3,000 or $4,500), the same for photo and video, with 10% off when you book both for the same hours. There’s no travel fee anywhere I work, Huntsville included.

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