I love, love, love Fall weddings… there’s just something about the combination of my favorite season and a bundle of wedding goodness that sends my heart into a pitter-patter every.single.time. So, it should come as no surprise that these charming Fort Valley nuptials by Jess Fouts Photography have me completely smitten… and in a big way. How could I not be madly in love with the sweet as can be venue, natural color palette, stunning lace gown and gorgeous florals by Sandra Morgan? Not to mention that every last detail of this charming affair was a labor of love by the bride and groom, plus friends and family. If that doesn’t just warm your heart with happy, I don’t know what will. Click here for even more!
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From the Bride… I am so excited to share our fall 2010 wedding with you, and I hope you enjoy all the handmade details. We were very lucky to have most of the elements of our wedding prepared by friends and family who designed everything according to our specific wishes and limited budget. Our wedding was full of traditional Southern details, and we were inspired by many things: my love for woodsy florals and peacock feathers (my childhood home had peacocks that roosted in the pine trees), my husband’s love for Doctor Who and vintage books (he collects first editions), traditional Southern details, and past family weddings. The entire affair was captured perfectly by Atlanta-based photographer Jess Fouts. She worked tirelessly to get every beautiful shot, and we could not be more thrilled with her work.
We were married on November 13, 2010 at Pineola Farm in Fort Valley, Georgia. The 12 acre pecan farm includes a renovated cotton barn built in 1930, formal English-style gardens, a pecan orchard, and the historic Victorian plantation home. The owners were an absolute dream to work with. Delise and Paul Knight worked so hard to give us our perfect day, and we loved many of Delise’s special touches, like the lighting and burlap accents in the cotton barn and the wraps set out for ladies to use for the evening. We decided to have our afternoon ceremony in-the-round in one of the gardens on the property. It was so special to be surrounded by the love of our family and friends while we said our vows. After photos, we had cocktail hour on the front porch of the barn, and the seated dinner and reception followed inside the barn and tent.
I knew early on that I wanted my mom’s best friend Sandra Morgan, who is not a professional florist, to do all of our flowers and centerpieces. I knew that her talent would shine through and that I could trust her to design the flowers to my specifications: woodsy colors (lots of greenery and brown berries mixed with white hydrangeas and a few feathers) with a pop of lime green from the tiny mums, to bring out the green from our peacock feathers. We spent hours at the venue trying different centerpieces, linens, and table settings and finally settled on the champagne linens with short centerpieces on top of stacks of antique books. Our bouquets were made from traditional white hydrangeas, but were a bit more woodsy and casual with the addition of brown and green elements. My bouquet was wrapped in a beautiful lace-trimmed handkerchief that was given to me when I was born. Sandra also arranged the charming boutonnieres, the stunning tall centerpiece with peacock feathers for our table, and the hydrangeas and mums that topped the wedding cake.
We coordinated with our caterer Michelle Allen, another close family friend, to use glass dinnerware and vintage champagne coupes. She prepared an appetizer display with soft cheeses, pecans, and fruit for guests to enjoy during happy hour, and we had a seated dinner with butternut squash soup, honey pecan chicken, pork tenderloin, roasted green beans, and mashed potatoes. My husband had insisted on having a hearty meal served to our guests, and we were thrilled with Michelle’s elegantly served Southern comfort food. Michelle also set up a coffee bar for our guests to enjoy after dinner. It included flavored syrups and cream, cinnamon and cocoa powder, and some of our favorite candies to enjoy with the coffee. Our favors were a local seasonal treat, small packages of praline pecans from Pearson Farm.
Our cakes were made by our multi-talented friend Ruth Masciarelli who also made my jewelry and hairpiece. Like our floral designer, Ruth is not a professional, but she did a fabulous job. I was adamant that I did not want fondant on my cakes, only her exquisite buttercream frosting to top the classic vanilla almond wedding cake. The wedding cake was our collaboration, inspired by traditional designs and the champagne and ivory colors of my wedding dress. She surprised me with my grandparents’ wedding cake topper, refurbished with a new veil and repainted to resemble us. The groom’s cake was a special surprise for my husband who loves the British sci-fi show Doctor Who. Ruth created a amazing 3D rendering of the Doctor’s Tardis, using moist chocolate cake with more buttercream frosting.
We were so happy with our perfect wedding day and so thankful for all the help we received from family and friends. Their special contributions and projects truly made our day unique and helped us to stick to our budget.
Wedding Venue: Pineola Farm / Wedding Photography: Jess Fouts Photography / Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal / Bride’s Shoes: Mia / Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal / Hair, Make-up + Nails: Seasons Spa & Salon / Bridesmaid Gifts: Plum Pretty Sugar Loungerie (robes) / Groom + Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse / Favors: Pearson Farm / Table Settings + Food: Michelle Allen Catering / Flowers + Decor: Sandra Morgan / Cakes, Bride’s Jewelry + Hairpiece: Ruth Masciarelli
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What a simple and elegant wedding - I love the ring "cushion." The photos are gorgeous; Jess Fouts is an amazing photographer, and the spirit of the wedding and the couple are captured beautifully.
What a talented photographer. Ms. Fours captures the personality of the couple, and unique shots of the special day that define the memories you hold into for a lifetime.
Love the photos of this beautiful wedding by Jess Fouts! They really highlight the beautiful details so well!
Love the theme! Great centerpieces
Gorgeous pics!! Jess Fouts has been our family photographer for two years now. She has this amazing gift of capturing the spirit of the event, whether it is a huge formal wedding or some family photos by an old barn. I also love the way her photos display my children's funny personalities - AND she is sooo easy to work with! Way to go Jess!
What a beautiful wedding. Jess Fouts did an amazing job if capturing the small details that reflect the couple's style. I'm sure the memories captured in these photos will be treasured for generations to come!
These are beautiful pictures!! Great photographs. Jess has a unique eye for detail. Amazing.
Absolutely gorgeous pictures! Jess Fouts has such an amazing talent in capturing the couple's love and all the little details that show their personalities. As Jess Fouts shot my own wedding, I know how much the couple featured will treasure their photos for years and years to come.
Another fabulous job by Jess Fouts. She is amazingly talented and a joy to work with! I cannot say enough good things about her work or her! Gorgeous wedding captured beautifully!
Beautifully captured wedding by Jess Fouts. She is extremely talented, not only with her ability to amplify the beauty of a wedding capturing the moments but she is phenomenal with children and families. I have many of her clients and my patients' photos displayed in my office. Families always are amazed with the creativity and beauty of the pictures. She also did my wedding and my oldest child's senior portrait session, all are treasured by our family.
Jess' amazing skill shines in every photo. She has an uncanny ability to catch that "something special," that characterizerizes her work and makes it stand out. I am blessed to have many of her photos hanging in my office, as well as to have Jess shoot our family pictures for the last two years (Jess even agreed to do our extended family photo shoot with about 30 crazy folks froms 6month old to great grand parent!)
What a unique wedding! I love how you can get a real sense of the couples style through the beautiful photographs taken by Jess Fouts Photography. It is obvious through the vivid photographs and different perspectives that JF did an amazing job of capturing details and memories from this special day. I know the beautiful bride and family will cherish these pictures for many years to come.
Jess Fouts always does a fantastic job of capturing the mood and spirit of a wedding. All of her photos are glorious and I was delighted to have her shoot my wedding!
Jess, great job as usual! This couple was lucky like I was to experience your amazing work. Thanks for doing the small things perfect.
What amazing photos! Jess Fouts is able to catch the atmosphere of any wedding or occasion, and these photos are no different! Everything is stunning! The bride looks beautiful! WOnderful photos Jess Fouts!
This unique wedding was captured by Jess Fouts in such a stunning way. She really is amazing. What a blessing to have all the beautiful memories to enjoy forever. Great job, Jess!
It is amazing what Jess can capture in a photo, depth and beauty. She is a true talent!
OH MY LOOK AT HOW BEAUTIFUL THESE PHOTOGRAPHS ARE!! GUESS WHO'S GOING TO BE MY WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER?!?!?!
Jess is fantastic! These pics are beautiful and I wish she would have done my wedding pics 5 years ago. Since I love her work, she is the chosen photographer of shoots for my two children. Everything she does is fabulous!!
Jess is amazing photographer! She can capture so much in a still photo...keep checking out her blog for her latest releases.
what kind of linens are those?
Jess has an amazing talent for capturing the theme and style of the wedding participants. Truly a grifted professional.
Jess saves those sweet moments for us and turns our special memories into lifetime keepsakes that are as beautiful as our memories.
Hi Erin! I am not 100% positive on the fabric type of the linens because they were part of our package with Pineola, but they were honey colored with a satiny finish. Hope that helps!
You give significant trust to your photographer to capture the special moments of your wedding day. With Jess, you can breathe easy that the results will be fantastic. She captured our daughter’s wedding impeccably, with the special insights into great shots we saw in her previous work. You cannot do better than to have Jess capture your day.
I love Jess Fouts Photography! She has one of the "keenest" eyes I have ever seen. She captures all the important details of your big day and she does it with style. I think that anyone who wishes to have stylish and exceptional photos, should choose Jess.
Laura
Amazing photos!!!! Jess is so talented at what she does. This wedding photography looks like a feature in a wedding magazine. Jess has such an artistic vision.