This super awesome loft wedding by B. Moore Events is the perfect Atlanta celebration. Urban and modern, romantic and whimsical, it captures the very essence of a contemporary, southern soiree. Lucky + Lovely adorned the chic space with beautiful, berry-hued details, fun paper goods and charming floral arrangements in mismatched bottles taking this fresh fête to a whole new level of gorgeous! Something Pretty Photography definitely captured all the pretty here! See it all in the full gallery!
And don’t miss this lovely film by Artworks Wedding Cinema!
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From the Bride… Not only are “Back to the Future” and “Sex and the City” our favorite movies, they are also an awesome description of Wayne and I. Classic, laid-back and conservative meets eclectic, modern, perfectionist! I knew that our wedding had to reflect our styles. After my idea of a dream wedding (eloping in Las Vegas) was vetoed, I knew I needed to find a venue that would match our art gallery theme and that would give our out-of-town guests a true feeling that they were in Atlanta. When I stepped into the modern, loft located two blocks from the Georgia Dome, I knew I had found our venue.
Melanie Hernquist with Lucky and Lovely transformed the loft into a sophisticated and vibrant gallery, including floral design, signage and personal photos of Wayne and me. After shooting my bridal shower pole dancing class, I was confidant Erin Brauer of Something Pretty Photography had the talent and creativity to capture our wedding perfectly. Shaundra Anderson with B. Moore Events did an outstanding job keeping my many vendors organized and keeping my inner bridezilla contained.
The day was exquisite — we started our first look photographs at the W Midtown. I still have butterflies reminiscing about the moment Wayne turned to see me for the first time in my wedding dress. Before the ceremony, we were able to sneak away for more pictures at one of our favorite places in Atlanta: Piedmont Park. I remain overwhelmed with love remembering all of our closet friends and family in one room to celebrate our romantic and intimate wedding ceremony. Following the ceremony, guests dined on butler-passed tapas, several stations prepared by Chef Mark at the Loft at Castleberry Hill and a decadent dessert bar courtesy of Highland Bakery. One of my favorite memories of the night was looking into Wayne’s eyes during our first dance to Chrisette Michele’s “Love is You” as he gently kissed my forehead. It’s amazing how I can still feel the warmth and love that surrounded us as I look at our wedding pictures — simply precious.
Wedding Photography: Something Pretty Photography / Wedding Venue: LOFT at Castleberry Hill in Atlanta, Georgia / Wedding Coordination: Shaundra Anderson of B. Moore Events / Decor: Lucky + Lovely / Wedding Cinematography: Artworks Wedding Cinema / Catering: LOFT at Castleberry Hill / Wedding Cake: Cakes by La’Meeka / Dessert Bar: Highland Bakery / Wedding Invitations: Sandi Spells Design / DJ: Fonix Entertainment / Band: Daysahead / Transportation: Atlantic Limousine & Transportation / Photo Booth: OMG Booth / Wedding Dress: Mori Lee
We’re wrapping up another pretty week here at SMP Georgia with this super sweet vintage photo shoot by Claudia McDade Photography. It seems you just can’t go wrong when you combine vintage finds with pretty farms and horses…add a bright twist with some lemons and brightly colored florals and you’ve got yourself one stunning shoot. Click here for even more!
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From Claudia McDade Photography… This photo shoot was collaboration between a numbers of very talented wedding vendors in the Atlanta area. The inspiration came from the bright colors of spring flowers and the vintage dresses we used for the shoot. We wanted to mix happy colors with a vintage touch in a rustic and relaxed setting. Everyone involved in this shoot has a very distinct style and offers something unique. The wedding dresses are a showcase of some of the new designs and accessories provided by Taylor Clarke Bridals, where they specialize in providing exclusive and unique heirloom/vintage dresses, They use the very best fabrics from around the world, their laces are hand finished and beaded in France. These dresses truly reflect the individual personality in every bride. Four Inch Fold Rentals provided the vintage decor — Mao (the owner) has an amazing variety of vintage decor and furniture collected from different places around the country. Parasol Vintage Clothing provided the bridesmaids’ dresses and groom’s outfit. The bridesmaids wore original lace vintage dresses from the ’50s. Makeup and hair was done by the talented and very professional Saj Von Mack, who provides expert makeup and hair services. Sabrina Roeback, who besides creating gorgeous custom stationery designs is also a phenomenal wedding planner, provided the beautiful stationary. Buckhead Bakehouse provided the cake. They make fine wedding and special occasion cakes. All cakes are hand-crafted from start to finish and personally customized.
Photography: Claudia McDade Photography / Location: A Barn in Alpharetta, Georgia / Stationery: Sabrina Roeback of Dreamaker Events / Wedding Cake: Buckhead Bakehouse / Vintage Rentals: Four Inch Fold / Wedding Dresses: Taylor Clarke Bridals / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Vintage via Parasol Vintage Clothing / Hair + Makeup: Saj Mack
Barnsley Gardens Resort is setting the stage this morning for the beautiful wedding of two lovebirds, and I have a feeling you’ll be thanking LibbyPhoto by the end of this post for bringing us so much pretty. Ashley Baber Weddings made sure every little detail was covered making for a beautiful day for two beautiful people - and you can see more of this pretty party in the full gallery of images!
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From the Groom… I knew that I loved Laurine the night she approached me through a crowd to introduce herself. Although we didn’t start dating officially for 4 months, I knew I wanted to be with her, and very soon after we started dating, I knew I was going to marry her. I have a bit of a traditional streak within me, so I wanted to ask Laurine’s father for his blessing before I “officially” asked her to marry me. The challenge with that was he literally lives on the other side of the planet in Taipei, Taiwan! So I began the process of planning a trip to Taiwan to meet the man who would become my BaBa. I found the ring design and began THAT process, which is it’s own special challenge. Laurine is quite picky, so prayer was the key. I trusted Spirit to lead me to the perfect ring for her, and it did! I then made the trip to Taiwan, and met my new family-to-be. My BaBa to be (seemed) to avoid me for almost the whole time I was there, and finally two nights before I left, he made time to have a conversation with me. I am not sure if it was so much of a conversation as an inquisition, which lasted for an hour and a half and was quite intense. But in the end I was given his blessing. My Love for Laurine is unwavering, so I knew nothing was going to stand in the way. No obstacles, just opportunities!
I had been carrying the ring around in my pocket for a week, and I wanted the right opportunity to ask her to marry me! I felt pressured with time, and now it was my last day in Taiwan. Before we went out to spend some time in Taipei, I asked Spirit to show me the right and perfect place to ask her to be my wife. We were at the Chang Hei Shek memorial hall having a conversation sitting on the grass under a tree. She was worried that the time I had spent with BaBa was too much for me and that maybe I was having second thoughts. I told of course I wasn’t and she asked if I loved her. I said yes, and asked her if she really needed to know that I loved her. She said yes, and then I asked her again, and she replied louder with another yes this time. I asked her once more, and she practically screamed at me YES! I then dropped to my knee, pulled out the ring and asked her to marry me. She said “Oh my God, are you asking me right now?!” I replied yes, and then she said “Yes, I will marry you! ” Then came the real challenge. Planning a multi-continental wedding in two months. We had family coming from China, Taiwan and Los Angeles! The first few weeks were a lot of fun actually, and then it became stressful. We had Ashley Baber from Ashley Baber weddings as the lead, but we still did a lot. Ashley did an amazing job and was so wonderful on the wedding day that I just can’t say how thankful I am for her. I did a lot of the planning and negotiating personally, which was fun. I think that if the IT thing doesn’t work out I can be a wedding planner (not really).
From the Bride… How do I even begin to describe Scott and our relationship?! We have great connections, wonderful and authentic communications. He is one I know I will learn and grow with; one has the determination and capability to overcome hardships and create an extraordinary life with me; one who makes my heart swell with love, happiness, innocence, butterflies and laughter; one who Sees me, challenges me to evolve and inspires me to love! I feel grounded, supported, special and very loved when I’m with him. The way Scott treats me and our relationship has made me believing in true love again! My heart is filled with gratitude for the universe to have brought Scott into my life. I am very happy, excited, and grateful to have found such a wonderful partner to be walking the path and spending the rest of my life with! : )
Wedding Photography: LibbyPhoto / Wedding Venue + Catering: Barnsley Gardens Resort in Atlanta, Georgia / Wedding Planning: Ashley Baber of Ashley Baber Weddings / Floral Design: Twelve / Wedding Invitations: Paper Daisies Stationery / Wedding Cake: Baker’s Man Inc. / Music: Lou Guzzo of Spectrum Entertainment / Wedding Dress: Sophia (A Wedding Dress Store in Taipei, Taiwan) / Hair + Makeup: The Moore Agency / Groom’s Suit: Hugo Boss
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