Georgia Wedding Ideas and Inspiration

A Cheerful Spring Forward Wedding in Georgia at Greenfield Farms

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”] One thing Emily knew she wanted for her wedding day was color! As much as she loved the timeless white wedding, she was ready to include lots of vibrance in her wedding day design. She has always been a “pink girl” and luckily Zubin supported her including as much as she wanted. The color palette began with a pairing of pink and blue and evolved into added pops of yellow and orange.[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Emily and Zubin had always dreamed of a Spring garden party vibe – romantic, fun, and full of joy. She wanted the colors, flowers, and decor to be reminiscent of a beautiful Spring day. The couple chose Greenfield Farms wedding venue for its sprawling outdoor spaces. They planned for an outdoor ceremony site as well as a patio cocktail hour to really embrace the garden party vision. And when it was time to bring the party inside, the guests were greeted by lively floral centerpieces and Springy linens.
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[field title=”Proposal Story”]Zubin proposed on a crisp Fall day. He had told Emily they were meeting his family for lunch at an Italian restaurant in their neighborhood. He convinced Emily they should walk and take a detour through the park since it was such a nice day. In the middle of the park he had flowers and champagne waiting on them. Emily recounts that it was the easiest yes she had ever said. After the proposal they spent the afternoon soaking in all of the joy. They later celebrated at dinner with both of their families and drinks with close friends.
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]Emily knew she wanted something more modern with an interesting detail, whether it be sparkles, lace, applique, etc. When she started dress shopping, she had her mind set on a fitted gown and had tried on over ten of them. She had even narrowed it down to one dress when she happened to mention to a Lovely Bride associate that she wanted to try on Tara Lauren’s Kismet gown. As soon as she had it on and looked in the mirror she knew it was perfect. She loved the corded lace and rose motif. The A line organza gown was romantic but also quite striking with the high slit detail. It felt like the very best balance of modern and fun without being too trendy.
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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]Emily asked her bridesmaids to choose a blush or peach, floor length gown in either a solid or pattern. She trusted they would all choose gorgeous gowns and she couldn’t wait for the pop of color it would bring to the ceremony. As each bridesmaid chose her dress, it came together more and more and Emily enjoyed watching her bridesmaids be a part of creating such an important piece of the aesthetic of the day. The final assortment of dresses was stunning!
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[field title=”Groomsman Attire”]For the groomsmen, Zubin wanted classic fitted black tuxes. Emily wanted him as the groom to stand out from the groomsmen a bit. So, they customized a tux for him with a navy jacket to give him a pop of color against the groomsmen.
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]As guests arrived, they were greeted with a glass of champagne. Emily and Zubin wanted them to enjoy the wedding experience from start to finish. After the ceremony, the couple went into cocktail hour with signature cocktails of moscow mules and margaritas. Guests enjoyed District Events Catering passed hors d’oeuvres including goat cheese phyllo triangles, chicken chipotle empanadas, and steak “frites” on a waffle chip. In the reception space, there were preset berry salads and bread baskets at the tables. Dinner was a served buffet with grilled asparagus, roasted potatoes, chicken roulade, and churrasco skirt steak. The couple had a full, open bar all night and at 9pm, they had passed espresso martinis as a special cocktail for their guests.

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”] The talented Soiree Southern events created a bridal bouquet in a “fresh picked” shape, tied with the fabric of Emily’s bridal gown. It was full of roses, peonies, and ranunculus in the couple’s chosen colors of whites, pinks, yellows, oranges, blues and plenty of greenery. The bridesmaids’ bouquets were more prominently white with pops of color. For the ceremony flowers, there were two pedestals on either side of the aisle with two large, asymmetrical arrangements on the inner pedestals and two smaller arrangements on the outer pedestals. Lush arrangements were also placed on the mantle at cocktail hour and the reception space.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]The cake, by Acuna’s custom cakes, was slightly off-white with light dusty blue palette-knife florals and small white pearls. It was a three-tier cake with the bottom tier being white cake with almond and raspberry icing. The smaller two tiers were chocolate cake with dulce de leche icing. Why choose one flavor when you can have two?!
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[field title=”Readings, Ceremony Music, Reception Songs”]It was very important to Emily and Zubin that they write their our own vows. They wanted the wedding to feel personal and for all of their guests to understand how important this moment was to them. Hearing each other’s vows was their favorite part of the wedding. To make it even more special, the ceremony was officiated by Emily’s grandfather. It was incredibly special to have him there to marry them.
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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]Passed espresso martinis at nine o’clock. It was the perfect break from the dance floor and all their guests still rave to them about that moment of the evening. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]After spending time browsing invitations, Emily wasn’t finding anything that felt quite right. She decided to put her graphic design background to work by designing the invitation suite herself. It was a labor of love that Emily felt so proud to see come to fruition. [/field]
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Heartfelt Spring Garden Wedding At Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

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Serenity Blue, Lady Blush, Peach, Lilac, Greenery, Vintage Gold Accents

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When Maddie asked Karen of Pop + Fizz, “Can we channel Bridgerton vibes?”, she knew exactly what to do. (Read: All of her Netflix “training” prepared her for this moment.) She and her team filled Callanwolde’s iconic circular garden with lush pastel-colored blooms and built a custom-welded gazebo to sit atop the estate table and set the stage for the Reception by bringing the gardens indoors. Guests were welcomed with parasols, hand fans, and harp music floating through the air. It was ethereal and perfectly representative of Spring in Atlanta. Incorporating lots of vibrant tones and sentimental touches. Maddie and Gabe’s love story is a tale of serendipity and international romance. Their paths crossed in London while Maddie was studying abroad in Barcelona and Gabe was backpacking through Europe. Their journey led them to a sweet proposal in Costa Rica and culminated in a stunning Jewish wedding with nods to Gabe’s Mexican heritage. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, known for its breathtaking beauty, became the backdrop for their wedding. The venue was adorned with vibrant florals for the ceremony and wedding party, creating a lively and joyous atmosphere. The rest of the decor was elegantly styled to incorporate kisses of color intentionally and thoughtfully.

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We met in London while visiting friends. Gabe was backpacking through Europe before his Sophomore year of college and Maddie was studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain for that summer. Both of us had friends that were doing a work-study program in London together and we happened to visit those friends on the same weekend. Our friends had class or work on Saturday and suggested that we hang out for the day. Maddie was not into hanging out with a stranger all day but then she walked into her friend’s flat and saw Gabe for the first time and changed her mind right away haha. On Saturday, we spent the day walking around London, eating street food and getting to know each other. Maddie was immediately smitten and texted her mom that day that she had met someone. In classic Gabe fashion, he was totally oblivious and had no idea Maddie was into him. We both went to school at the University of Florida and when we got back for the fall semester, Maddie made up any excuse to text Gabe. Gabe eventually asked Maddie to go on a date function with him and we’ve been together ever since. We hadn’t been out of the country in over two years because of Covid and had both been dying to go to Costa Rica. Gabe (our official travel agent haha) planned the most amazing trip in January of 2022. One of our stops was to Tulemar Beach and Gabe suggested that we do an early morning breakfast at the beach. Maddie was a little suspicious but went along with it. Turns out that Maddie’s suspicions were right – Gabe proposed that morning on the beach and had a photographer hiding and taking pictures.

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The wedding dress designer is Sareh Nouri, featuring a beautiful lace bodice and incorporated throughout the skirt. It was purchased at Mandi Jackson Bridal in Atlanta.

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The bridesmaids’ dresses were from Dessy in a beautiful light blue color to lend to the spring aesthetic.

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The groomsman attire was from The Modern Gent.

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The food and drink was provided by Endive.

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Luxe and Bloom provided florals and created a gorgeous installation on the stairs with lots of greenery. Colorful blooms were scattered throughout the bridesmaid bouquets and ceremony.

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Confection Perfection made the cake and it was a gorgeous natural aesthetic.

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The reception was a lively affair, highlighted by the Hora dance, a popular and joyous Jewish wedding tradition. Guests lifted the couple on chairs, dancing in circles, and celebrating the union with unbridled happiness and communal spirit. Maddie and Gabe’s wedding was not just a union of two hearts but also a celebration of culture, tradition, and love’s journey across continents. It was a day filled with beautiful traditions, vibrant colors, and the warmth of family and friends, all set against the stunning backdrop of Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]The couple displayed their parents’ and grandparents’ Ketubahs (alongside their wedding photos) as a part of the Ketubah signing and ceremony. This happened before the full wedding ceremony outdoors.[/field]
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I will be changing in my mom’s dress and my mom’s veil during the reception. It is important to me to get pictures in my mom’s dress and veil and to get detail shots of the veil. My mom hand-stitched hundreds of little pearls into her veil and I am so excited about it.

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[field title=”Special Detail #3″]Wedding Ceremony Traditions
Seven Circles
The bride circles the groom seven times during the ceremony.
At the end of the ceremony, the groom steps on a glass inside a cloth bag to shatter it.

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Hora Dance – Chair Lifts
During the reception, the bride and groom are lifted on chairs during the hora. Usually, the bride and groom’s parents are also lifted on chairs at some point.
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A Modern Whimsical Floral-Filled Editorial That Wows

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[field title=”The Inspiration”]Fall florals and modern accents came together to create this editorial that will inspire any couple looking for a trendy twist on a classic wedding design.[/field]
[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Plum, Mauve, Mustard, Sage Green[/field]
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The iconic Atlanta History Center was the perfect setting for this dreamy editorial.

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[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Lush florals in shades of burgundy, mauve, blush, plum, and mustard were key to creating a warm, romantic and soft atmosphere.[/field]
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This Wedding Was Bejewled With Bold Colors

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The wedding colors were emerald, fuchsia, gold, and poppy.

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[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]Divya and David’s wedding was full of bold colors, cultural elements, and lush florals around every corner! The pair embraced a traditional ceremony and paired that with a luxe reception including an all-night dance party to create the perfect atmosphere for celebrating this fun duo. Vibrant shades of red, emerald, fuschia, and orange meshed together for a fun aesthetic we can’t get enough of![/field]
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]A combination of seasonal fall cuisine and Indian cuisine were served up to guests.[/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]Bold, vibrant colors were woven throughout the florals and decor to create a striking aesthetic. [/field]
[field title=”Wedding Cake”]A classic white cake topped with bold and colorful florals was the perfect sweet treat![/field]
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A ‘London Tea Party’ Wedding Brought to Life in Savannah!

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[field title=”Wedding Colors”]Dusty blue, sage, blush, lavender, butter[/field]
[field title=”Design / Vibe / Vision”]When we first met Olivia about design, she came to us with a vision of a retro London Tea Party. We were excited to put together a design with lots of patterns and colors, while still looking timeless.

With her hand drawn custom invitations, guests got a sneak peek of what was to come. By adding special details in the sketch of actual florals that were going to be used, The Ford rice barrel, her puppy and wildlife native to the Savannah area.

Her venue backdrop is gorgeous on its own, so we wanted to make sure to design each space to accented the . Ceremony was designed with wood chairs and a structure at the altar adorned with florals. As guests transitioned to the back for The Ford home, they were greeted with mini cocktails and quaint hor d’oeuvres. With a setting of the Ogeechee river, we played with colors to compliment the outdoor space and let the view be the focal point.

We created her reception with a clear top tent and turf flooring, then added a simple lighting pattern, to be functional yet intentional with design, and brought the outside in with trees and garden inspired florals.

We adored the blue and white patterned linens and leaf patterned napkins. Tables were created with beautiful layers of patterns and texture to bring her vision of an elegant tea party to life.

Her design was accented with intentional details and surprises wherever you looked. From the hand painted candles, to the decal of their puppy Henry to the custom colors of her bars + stage and the matching snake sketch on her cake we wanted her design tailored to her.[/field]
[field title=”Proposal Story”]From the bride, Olivia: We were in Montauk for the weekend for a trip Sean planned for Olivia’s birthday. It was our first trip away since getting our puppy (Henry) and were so excited for a weekend of relaxation and sleeping in. Sean planned a fabulous weekend and went to some of my favorite spots on the island. On Saturday morning, Olivia (I) as usual was up at the crack of dawn so I woke Sean up and we went to the beach for a walk. Once we were at the beach, we were sitting taking in the morning, when Sean turned around and pulled out the most gorgeous ring. He said the most beautiful thing to me and then asked me to be his wife! I couldn’t believe it! [/field]
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[field title=”Wedding Gown”]From bride: I got my dress at the White Dress by the Shore. When I first went shopping, I had a very clear style in mind, but when it came to trying on, I didn’t feel comfortable or like myself in anything I thought I would. Who knew there were so many different types of fabrics! I found the ‘Elliot’ after describing my vision; timeless, silently elegant, and most of all comfortable. I feel in love with the square neckline – a personal style staple – and the mid back versus a very low back. I loved that you could almost dress it up and down depending on the accessories and became a canvas for my coveted headband by Jennifer Behr. Also – my bustle, done by the amazing https://www.demelisatelier.com/ was a combination of a French and Ballgown bustle. Allowing the dress to keep its intended shape on the bottom!
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[field title=”Bridesmaid Dresses”]From bride: When searching for bridesmaids’ dresses, I wanted something that reflected the design inspiration of the wedding; a 60’s garden party with a splash of French Parisian, and a pop of chinoiserie – and something my girls could and would want to wear again. The V Chapman Lily Dress in sage was the perfect fit! With a feminine and retro ruffle silk details, but a more modern silhouette I feel in love instantly! The sage complimented the colorful and unique flowers and linens. We paired them with the Shashi Botanique Earrings for a flirty but elegant statement piece.
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[field title=”Food & Drink”]From Bride: We wanted to combine the authentic cuisine of the low country and tie in some of our favorites but remaining on theme. Elegant, bite sized hors d’oeuvres and of course a flirty cocktail for the ladies and a classic for the grooms signature cocktail. Our hanky panky featured edible flowers, and the pink of the paloma popped against backdrop. Henry’s Way was an ode to our pup, and Henry Ford’s home who we so enjoyed![/field]
[field title=”Florals & Decor”]From Florist, Andrea – Olivia’s flowers were a florist’s dream. The best of Spring and definitely not afraid of color. For her bouquet, we incorporated poppies, sweet pea, allium, ranunculus, spirea, and phlox together to create a light and ethereal design. Her bouquet was tied with a floral embroidered ribbon. The bridesmaids carried similar petite bouquets tied with wide lilac colored silk ribbons.

For the ceremony, we made a wooden a-frame backdrop that we adorned with bursts of pastel colored blooms. The entrance to the aisle was designed with similar blooms and felt like the ceremony was nestled amongst a lush garden.
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[field title=”Wedding Cake”]From Bride: Cake / Talk about some inspiration behind what you wanted for your wedding cake. We wanted our cake to be a vignette of our entire affair, and it was spot on. Elegant, unique, and full of surprises! With the natural elements of the Georgia peaches and flowers varietals from my bouquet, and ceremony, to the rattan riser it was on, it was perfect. Too beautiful to eat. I think one of the first times I cried that day was when I first saw my cake. Not only was it beyond gorgeous, it was incredible. We also did le peite pastries to finish out the evening which was a hit!

Throughout my entire wedding, I left a bunch of easter eggs – which fun when someone realized them. In our invitations, hidden in the design were odes to the low country, Georgia, and some of our favorite things. My headband was called the Meadow, which is my niece’s name. The bridesmaids earrings were called the Botanique which is a nursery for unique botanicals, which Gray Harper absolutely delivered on. Henry popped up a few times (cake, dance floor etc). The cake also featured the snakes from the paper designs, and the butterflies were throughout the evening!

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[field title=”Special Detail #1″]One of our favorite features was the recessed bar at cocktail hour. We placed vibrant Spring blooms inside this shape to create a true focal point for this portion of the reception. The dancing purple allium flowers made the design feel so playful.[/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #2″]Guests were greeted at the entrance of the tent by billowing baskets of blooms and lush Spring trees. The reception bar featured two dutch master style arrangements with tulips and hyacinths overflowing out of the vase. [/field]
[field title=”Special Detail #3″]There were two different styles of guests tables featured at the reception. An estate table with meadow style arrangements running down the center of the tables, and square tables featuring a lush round arrangement full of blooms. We paid attention to including small details such as the moss colored ribbed taper candles on each table. The pillar candles at the sweetheart table also featured a hexagonal design. Chandeliers and tent poles were even draped in vine-like greenery.

Following the ceremony, the aisle meadow arrangements were repurposed on the stage giving them a whole new life at the reception.
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Southern Provencal Garden Wedding With Bunny Mellon Touches

Where do we even begin when it comes to this stunning Savannah affair? Runway-worthy fashion statements, Bunny Mellon inspired design and whimsical floral arrangements filled with allium, sweet pea and antique roses from Blossom Events… these are just a few of the insanely special details you’ll find at the full gallery by Julie Livingston Photography. The darling couple acquired the help of Reagan Events to bring their wedding dreams to reality, and boy did they deliver! To say we’re obsessed is the understatement of the century.

From the bride, Miranda… Having each spent time living in many cities around the country before meeting in Dallas in 2020, Scott and I were lucky to have made such wonderful friends across numerous states who we knew we’d be asking to travel to celebrate our big day. We wanted to pick a destination that would allow everyone the opportunity to enjoy exploring in between our wedding events, so we began our search in Charleston, where I’d always dreamed of a quintessential low country wedding (and thankfully my Milwaukee-raised then future husband agreed). After striking out with available dates at most of our preferred venues, our planner, Reagan of Reagan Events, suggested the perfect “plan B” and ultimately lead us to Savannah and the idyllic Ford Field and River Club—it was love at first sight and we immediately set the date for Memorial Day weekend 2022!

So much of the appeal of Savannah for us was in its eclectic mix of culture, history and of course breathtaking nature! We wanted to fully embrace all of those ideals in the design concept of our whole weekend, so we created a vision board that felt like a southern adaptation of The Secret Garden with a touch of Provençal interior design influence: overgrown florals and abundant greenery, grand garden gates and egret motifs, antique collectibles and silver mixed with rattan and wicker pieces, all under a sailcloth tent! My mom, sister and I all share a forever love of purple flowers, so we special requested allium, sweet pea and antique roses all in purple hues as the standout blooms in our table arrangements. Paired back to sage green as the primary color in our design palate, plus touches of soft peach, dusty rose and periwinkle, our all-star vendor team created a space that truly felt as if you were cocktail-ing, eating and dancing on a warm, candle lit summer night in a garden in full bloom.

One of my favorite aspects of our wedding design process was working with the immensely talented Julie King Studio. She created not only our entire wedding paper suite, but also designed the art work for our band stage backdrop, circular cocktail bar dance floor AND fun takeaways like match books, maps of Savannah and our late-night snack bags. I’ve long loved hand painted wall murals and wallpaper for interiors, so she played off of a few of my favorite saved images to create a unique garden design featuring budding trees, butterflies and an egret that became a fixed little motif across all our wedding designs!

Finding the dress(es) was one of the—thankfully—easiest and most special parts of the planning process. For my gown, I knew I wanted something strapless, column shaped and with a bow on the back, based off an inspiration photo I’d saved nearly a decade ago from an Alber Elbaz-era Lanvin bridal collection. I took my mom and sister to shop with me, and on our second stop of the day, we walked into the Carolina Herrera salon in Dallas and found exactly what I had been hoping for and then some! They graciously made a few tweaks to make the bow fuller and visible from the front, and it was more special (and comfortable!) than I could’ve ever imagined. I initially hadn’t planned to find a second change reception dress, but when an appointment spot opened up at Happy Isles salon in LA, I booked a flight on a whim in hopes of finding something to change my mind! I was elated to find just that in a silver fringe-beaded taupe hued dress that immediately reminded me of a ballgown worn by Audrey Hepburn’s Eliza Doolittle character in the film My Fair Lady. It ended up making for the perfect sparkly party dress!

From the rehearsal dinner to our post-wedding Bloody Mary’s + Biscuits goodbye brunch, our weekend was the biggest blur of pure joy, love and sweet moments we’ll cherish forever surrounded by all of our very favorite people who’ve walked us through so many stages of our lives, separately and together. As our guests moved from cocktail hour to the tent for dinner and dancing on our wedding day, we took a moment to ourselves on the lawn to watch the sun go down and take it all in together. The overwhelming feeling of love and gratitude is something I’ll never forget—for any future brides reading this, take a moment away with your husband to soak in all the happiness. You’ll never remember what goes right or wrong, but you’ll never forget those first few married moments of pure wedding day bliss!

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This Couple’s Museum of Natural History Wedding Was Complete with Ring Pops and Dinosaurs

Ready for a roaring good time? Christie and Brian got married at the Fernbank Natural History Museum amongst real dinosaur fossils! Brianne McMullan Events planned the modern romantic day, filled with centerpieces inside acrylic boxes that looked like they could’ve been an exhibit at the museum themselves! Lindsay Coletta brightened the space with bright pops of beautiful flowers, and Laura Watson artfully captured every magical moment. Fall in love with every chic second inside the full gallery.

From Laura Watson… Christie and Brian strayed from traditional southern clichés and played into the modern lines and motifs of Fernbank Natural History Museum in Atlanta throughout their wedding design – from their paper to their florals. Their design showcased the romantic colors of the season, but the pair leaned into the museum aesthetic by placing their centerpieces in delicate acrylic boxes as if on display in a gallery.

They also added sparks of their personality throughout. When Brian proposed, he initially used a ring pop, so they made sure their guests could take part in the romance at their reception with a basket full of Ring Pops at the ready.

Christie chose her brother as her “Man of Honor,” and he fashionably rocked the title in a burgundy suit. And if you’re getting married in a dinosaur museum, you must have dinosaurs at the reception, right?

Romantic Summer Editorial at Atlanta’s Swan House

Luxury pairs with unexpected elements for a twist of intrigue at this Swan House editorial shoot. Whitewood Events designed the endlessly romantic wedding day, with a champagne tower for a touch of fun, while autumn-inspired florals by Lindsay Coletta enhanced the elegance. Imagery by Tanya Menoni will have you feeling as if you’ve walked into the prettiest of fairytales. See every single photo in the full gallery.

From Tanya Menoni… This editorial showcases one of Atlanta’s most beautiful wedding venues –Swan House at the Atlanta History Center.

Designed by Whitewood Events, this shoot paired luxurious touches including the cascading tulle Millia London gown with unexpected elements like striped linens and autumn-inspired florals.

Soft and romantic, the gown was the perfect complement to the architectural details of Swan House. The shoot ended with a champagne tower, which serves as inspiration for couples to include fun elements such as this one at their weddings!

Elevate the Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic With This Feminine Jekyll Island Wedding!

Inspired by the hues of a salt marsh just steps away from the Jekyll Island Club Resort, this native-Georgian bride planned her dream wedding day in pale blues, greens, and neutrals – a feminine take on the Coastal Grandmother aesthetic! Take notes because we can’t stop obsessing over the stand-out details of the day – the black and white dance floor and the oyster shell escort display, handmade by the bride’s father, to name a few. Kati Mallory Photo Design captured this elevated classic to perfection, ‘sea’ for yourself in the full gallery!

Jacqueline and Ryan’s wedding took place in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Just a short drive away from Jacqueline’s hometown of Saint Simon Island, Jekyll Island was the perfect place to have their friends and family gather to celebrate the beginning of their marriage. Miraculously, the couple did not use an official wedding planner and instead designed this stunning affair with Jacqueline’s impeccable taste.

The wedding color palette was inspired by the colors of the salt marsh – pale blues, greens, tans and golds – which is located only steps away from Crane Cottage where the ceremony and reception were held. Guests got to experience sunshine and the breeze coming in from the marsh as Jacqueline & Ryan exchanged vows under the Spanish moss blowing in the trees above.

Their reception, held in the gardens of the cottage, featured a classic black and white dance floor and greenery, along with an escort card wall, designed and built by the bride’s father and showcasing oyster shells, that helped guests find their seats before the plated dinner service began.

Overall it was a beautiful spring day on the Georgia coast!

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Floral-Centric Inspiration in Full Bloom at Savannah’s Historic Bellwether House

Refined and timeless with a hint of the ‘unexpected’ was the creative direction for this styled shoot at Savannah’s historic Bellwether House. Allison Event Design expressed the feeling of abundant romance with garden-inspired patterns. From the bride’s hand-painted floral gown and her cascading white rose bouquet by Jardinière Events to the curated tablescape, this real couple’s love story was surrounded by blooms. Watch love blossom in the full gallery, all captured by The Happy Bloom!

From Allison Event Design… When dreaming up this photoshoot, I wanted to pull together the ‘unexpected’ elements. Overall, we aimed to curate a look that was abundant and romantic, while also being refined and timeless. We love that couples are opening themselves up to making their day their own and truly about themselves. At Allison Event Design, we love working with couples that enjoy adding in
traditions and details about their love story, to fully bring it to life.

Here we have a gorgeous bride in a hand-painted dress and embroidered veil full of life and color. She is celebrating their love and not afraid to show their closest family and friends her boldness. We’ve paired it with a traditional white and green bouquet, but large and draping to add to the dramatics. Her groom is in a classic tux adding to the elegance and timelessness of the evening. They are happy throughout the photos, laughing and excited for this next chapter of their lives together.

The design tells the story of how their love started simple. The front steps have the added touch of florals but are simply stating that love is starting here at home. In the back courtyard, the table is lush and full. Their love has grown over time through the simple, delicate details and moments. Inspired by some of the most beautiful gardens in the world, we played with a layering of colors, textures and patterns to bring an organic yet refined feel to the tablescape. Bringing the sense of design and intentionality to the shoot was paramount to ensure their blossoming love story was conveyed and consistent, just as we are with all our couples’ stories.

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Luxurious Secret Garden Inspired Wedding at The Cloister

Today’s Sea Island wedding planned by Bella Sposa Events is nothing short of a fairytale. An explosion of all-white blooms by Vine Garden Market complete with hundreds of English roses brought the couple’s secret garden vision to life. The bride looked like an actual Disney princess in a romantic Ines Di Santo ballgown and matching tiara. Dying to see the details? Watch the magic unfold at the full gallery of inspiration – all taken by Kristen Weaver Photography!

From Kristen Weaver Photography… Kate and Justin were married at the historic Cloister at Sea Island GA in a luxury secret garden inspired wedding. Full of lush floral pieces with classic white English roses and snapdragons, they created beautiful enchanting pieces to see their vision come to life.

A large floral arch, floral chandelier and floral entrance to their tented reception – which sat on the dunes of Sea Island – greeted guests for every event. Their outdoor cocktail hour showcased custom bars and a beautifully designed floral decor escort card display.

Music is incredibly important to the couple – so they made sure to have musicians at every stop – including a Bagpipe-lead champagne walk between their garden ceremony to their ocean-front cocktail hour. Custom-stamped ice cubes for their drinks and butler-passed hors d’oeuvres greeted guests at cocktail hour.

They also included their Frenchie – naming the bars with beautiful acrylic signage “Lulu’s Bar” – and featuring his and hers signature drinks (Red Hand for him, and White Linen for her). Every detail was meticulously planned and executed to perfection – and they ended the reception with a firework display before heading to their after-party!

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High School Sweethearts Get Married At A Classic Green And White Wedding

Chic and fresh, what’s not to love about a crisp green and white color palette. For their wedding, high school sweethearts Cameron and Mariana teamed up with We Tie The Knots to bring their vision of a timeless and romantic Atlanta wedding to life. Filled with fabulous touches, floral designs by Andy Beach are both organic and elegant all at once. Madeline Trent beautifully captured all of the happy moments in her artful imagery, see them all in the full gallery.

From Madeline Trent… Cameron and Mariana are high school sweethearts who were married in a romantic, rain-filled ceremony at the Swan House in Atlanta, Georgia. After getting ready at the nearby St. Regis Hotel, Mariana met her father downstairs and rode with him in a Rolls Royce to the Swan House where Cameron was waiting for her in the gardens for a first look.

After a joy-filled and exciting first look, the couple exchanged personal vows under the willows before taking pictures with their respective wedding parties. When it started to rain they decided to move forward with an outdoor ceremony and all the guests were happy to join them- rain or shine.

The wedding reception was a fun-filled evening with a live band, rose petal send-off, and goodnight kiss in front of family and friends before setting off to St. Lucia for their honeymoon!

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An Intimate Georgia Garden Party Filled With Relaxed Elegance

This Georgia wedding is relaxed, understated elegance at its finest. Brianne McMullan Events planned a wedding that’s done to the nines, but with an intimate, non-fussy vibe we can’t get enough of. Florals from Lindsay Coletta gave the garden party a whimsical and organic feel that’s filled with fun. All of the magical moments were beautifully captured in the imagery by Laura Watson Photography, you can fawn over every detail in the full gallery.

From Laura Watson Photography… Xylina and Greg chose their quiet hometown of Monroe, Georgia for their Spring Wedding. They had always dreamed up an intimate, multi-event weekend for their wedding, which was perfect amidst the pandemic.

They were able to keep everyone safe with a small, mostly outdoor event. The couple wanted the opportunity to blend the groom’s Southern roots with the bride’s Dominican culture, and bring family together from all over the East coast for an unforgettable and unique Southern experience.

The bride’s family comes from Brooklyn, New York, so it was an awesome opportunity for a small group from many different backgrounds to come together to celebrate.

Black and White Wedding Elegance With a Dress That Would Make Carrie Bradshaw Proud

If you’re anything like us, there’s a good chance you’re obsessing over the Sex and The City reboot updates generating some major buzz all over social media at the moment. And after seeing today’s stunning editorial, we couldn’t help but wonder… is this one of the most incredibly chic dress moments we’ve ever seen on SMP?! We’re pretty sure miss Carrie Bradshaw herself would agree that the answer is a resounding yesss! Every fashionista has to see the full gallery of details from this day – brought to life by Greychic Wedding, with floral design by Dinara Almenova and photos from Yulia Galygina!

From Photographer Yulia Galygina… This wedding shoot was a part of Tamara Gigola Workshop. We were surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of Georgia and beautiful Vazisubani Estate. Creating this shoot the organizer GreyChic Wedding drew inspiration from the history of the Vazisubannin estate. Style, elegance and modern trends come together in the actual moment. A simple idea, so close in reality or in dreams, for many of us, in my opinion, will not leave anyone indifferent.

The photographer Yulia Galygina was able to convey all this in an amazing way through her shots. A large team is working for this, stories, poses, shots, and style are carefully thought out for a long time. And all these stages bring great pleasure, especially when we see the result. In the 1800s, this splendid estate belonged to a renowned nobleman Sulkhan Chavchavadze. A pioneer in winemaking back in the days, Chavchavadze built the estate and vineyards in 1891. His contribution to the cultural and educational development in Georgia, particularly Kakheti, is paramount. With time Chavchavadze’s once-prosperous palace and vineyards deteriorated.

In 2013 the visionaries behind Vazisubani Estate took it in their hands to revive the derelict estate and transform it into an iconic destination – one rooted in its rich history, uninterrupted winemaking tradition, exceptional cuisine, and outstanding hospitality. With that in mind, the vineyards were replanted and an old wine cellar restored. The palace was renovated and now is a 19 room exquisite boutique hotel. Two looks were chosen for the bride. The first image and dress from the designer Murashka Wedding Atelier is simpler and more concise, emphasizing the modernity and natural beauty of the girl. The second one is bold and with an emphasis on the large voluminous sleeve of the dress from the designer Katya Kutz. The decoration and color scheme of the table was very simple, but quite relevant and modern. Florist Dinara Almenova was able to highlight the elegance and color scheme of the Vazisubanni estate.

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This Flower Forward Georgia Wedding Has Love In Full Bloom

This classic and elegant Swan House wedding is sure to stand the test of time. Krissy Campbell worked closely with our couple to design a day that not only dazzles but also shows their deepest appreciation to family and friends for celebrating with them. The invitations and day of stationery were designed and calligraphed by the bride herself, a truly personal touch as the couple wrote each guest an individualized note placed at each seat along with the dinner menu. From the fountain cascading with blooms to the reception covered in an abundance of fabulous flowers, Thorne and Thistle Designs created magic at every turn. You can feel the love bursting out of the artful imagery by Bonphotage. Visit the full gallery to fall in love.

From Krissy Campbell… After hearing about Ariel and Jordan’s love for nature, travel, history, and architecture, we knew it would be fitting to start with a neutral color palette, keeping in line with their timeless taste. It was also extremely important to them to create original moments, integrate their families, ensure their guests felt personally appreciated, and to find space alone for the two of them that day. All of this gave us a wonderful foundation to work with as we designed the experience alongside them.

We worked with talented floral designer, Thorne and Thistle, to create stunning floral vignettes that flowed naturally throughout each space at the Swan House – from cascading arrangements down the fountain to flowing pops of greens and softly colored florals and candles through cocktails and dinner tables.

As you can see through the beautifully captured photos and video from the Bonphotage team, Ariel and Jordan were incredibly thoughtful as they chose each detail of their celebration from beginning to end. The aesthetic and beauty was only heightened by the intimate moments between them and the intentional touches added for their loved ones.

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This Couple’s Savannah Fête Will Charm You with Its Formal Meets Fun Festivities!

Bethany and Jesse’s wedding fête was filled with festivities, endearing touches, and a show-stealing furry ring bearer in Savannah, GA — the city that stole the couple’s hearts! The talents of Design Studio South and Gray Harper Florals’ muted arrangements with pops of burgundy accentuated the natural beauty of the intimate garden where the couple tied the knot. After the ceremony, a soulful, New Orleans-inspired parade kicked off a lively night at the Mansion on Forsyth Park complete with a bourbon and cigar bar. Relive the mesmerizing charm and romance of this formal yet fun celebration in the full gallery, vividly shot by Kati Rosado.

From Kati Rosado… Bethany and Jesse’s destination wedding highlighted the charm and romance of Savannah, Georgia – a location with both family ties and precious vacation memories, like visiting every Christmas, that quickly stole the hearts of this couple. The historic and natural beauty of this city set the most perfect backdrop for this couple to say “I do!”. Although the couple initially planned to have the ceremony at Forsyth Park, a quick pivot was made to a nearby private garden due to COVID restrictions.

The private garden screamed romance with its natural awe and wonder. To make sure we accentuated rather than transform this incredible space, we chose soft colors + patterns with subtle pops of bold burgundy flowers in the Gray Harper Florals’s arrangements to keep the party going. A bold floral design wasn’t all this couple had in mind for a party. This couple celebrated “tying the knot” with a second line band (@Equinoxorchestra), giving off a New Orleans vibe, that led a parade featuring the newlyweds through the streets of Savannah back to Forsyth Park for a final round of celebration at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. We wanted to carry the intimacy from the private garden inside and push the formal romantic vibe through to the reception space while continuing to keep the fun atmosphere which included a bourbon and cigar bar! To accomplish the romantic vibe at the reception, we canvassed the venue with subtle pink linens, plenty of lit candles, gold metals, and deep red/pink tones in the table arrangements.

We valued the intimacy in this COVID restricted, destination wedding and ensured that personal details of the couple were scattered throughout the ceremony. A handmade quilt honored the bride’s mother, and a pot of pansies signified their shared sorority. Every detail in this wedding shared more and more about this darling couple. The star of the show, however, was undoubtedly the couple’s fur baby who appeared dressed to the nines in his very own tux. This sweet pup carried several roles as both the inspiration of a specialty cocktail at the reception and as a featured ring bearer during the ceremony.

The romance and fun felt on the wedding day was enough to carry us to the moon! Despite the challenges faced planning a wedding during COVID, Bethany and Jesse made sure every touch remained intimate, personal, and full of vibrant celebration. We were thrilled to partner beside them to make sure the whole show went down without a hitch and fulfilled their wildest destination dreams!

A Modern Atlanta Wedding Complete With One Wow-Worthy Floral Chandelier

Ready to see a totally swoon-worthy wedding that’s classic yet modern to its core? Well, here it is! A dream team of vendors brought this perfect spring day to life, including expert planner Blush Pink Weddings and artistically talented floral designer Righteous Oaks Floral. When it comes to wedding style, there’s no denying this lovely couple wins the award for best dressed bride and groom. I mean, can we take a moment to appreciate that gorgeous dress?! There’s so much more pretty to see in the full gallery, authentically documented by the talented Eve Yarbrough!

From the photographer Eve Yarbrough… Kiersten and Will’s spring wedding day was the perfect balance of classic and modern, yet fun and whimsical. From the dramatic floral installation hanging above the reception space, to the bride’s blushing pink bouquet, and sleek black bridesmaids dresses to match the groom’s classic tux, no detail was overlooked by this stylish couple.

From the bride… Our vision for our wedding day was a chapel-like feel in the space of our warehouse venue, with a modern color palette of black and white, softened with pale neutrals and blush. My dad, with some help, made a 10 ft cross out of cedar that was delicately draped with flowers and greenery.

My favorite moment of our wedding day was definitely the first look, as it allowed allowed us to have some alone time, and decreased our nerves throughout the rest of the day. We got ready and shared our first look at my childhood home, which was a special and personal touch. Our florist exceeded our expectations, and utilized the high ceilings and exposed beams of our industrial style venue to design a stunning hanging floral chandelier, one of my favorite details of the day. My advice to brides-to-be would be to find a vendor team that understands your vision. Our vendors made all the difference, and it was worth the time to find a team that you trust!

The All White Floral Wall At This Georgia Wedding Wows

After traveling the world together, Janella and Khalid envisioned an old-world European-inspired wedding. They took to Georgia’s rolling foothills to throw a celebration at Chateau Elan that brought all their wedding dreams to life. Jade Lee Events planned a day filled with showstopping details to bring magic to every moment. From the all-white floral wall to the reception table that looks as if a European garden is growing around it, you’ll love the flowers by Jim White Designs. You can feel the love of the day in the artful imagery by The Willetts. Don’t miss a single breathtaking moment in the full gallery.

From The Willetts… Opting for a small celebration to include their closest family, high school sweethearts Janella and Khalid celebrated in the most old-world European way they could, at a French inspired Chateau outside of Atlanta.

Jade from Jade Lee Events brought the entire evening to life. After traveling the world together, both find the European feel of the Chateau together with the soft and elaborate florals tied their entire vision together.

It was so special for the couple to celebrate their love with all of their closest friends and family. The day will forever be cherished in their hearts and remembered by all.

How to Incorporate Old World Elegance at Your Micro Wedding

The historic elements of Georgia’s Swan House make for the ideal location for a dreamy wedding shoot, and that’s why these images are simply stunning. Using the European feel of the venue, Storybook Weddings & Events perfectly incorporated organic, wild details into their design. We’re head over heels for the earthy color palette and luscious floral installation by The Perfect Posey. From taper candles to rose gold vases and a classic tux, this day is the epitome of Old World elegance. Fill your heart with joy by viewing the full gallery of graceful images, captured by Sarah Sunstrom Photography.

From Sarah Sunstrom Photography… This stunning editorial was inspired by the ambiance of the Atlanta Historical Society iconic venue, Swan House. With its old world details and chateau centric feel, it makes for the ideal location for a romantic wedding celebration.

We wanted to use a very earthy palette with a luscious floral installation for the ceremony altar. With the use of all shades of taupe, cappuccino, blush, rust, wheat, soft whites and muted green hues, we had a bloom heavy asymmetric altar feature. The floral combination of a variety of lush garden roses and white oversized chrysanthemums were woven together into the large design using ruscus and dramatic pampas grass to make an impressive backdrop against the water fountains on the estate.

The bride wore two different Mistrelli House of Design gowns. The first featured an ostrich feather cape overlay that is the essence of breathtaking. Whimsical yet fierce this look was captured in gardens of the estate alongside a classic black tuxedo from The Knot Standard. The second Mistrelli look was a classic gown with incredible beading work along the neck and bust as well with a shimmer all throughout the dress. The final look was a Berta collection lace gown that hugged Natalie’s curves..

The cake was a showstopper with all of the elegant and intricate sugar work from the incredibly talented Elaine Drouin Cakes. The three tier cake featured a feather technique in blush and white tipped in gold. The top two tiers had beautiful floral textures reminiscent of the gowns worn.

For the tablescape at our reception table, we had an eclectic grouping of floral cups and taper candles. The floral elements were in rose gold vases with organic arrangements of ranunculus, garden roses, dalias, and ruscus. The place settings were french inspired with soft lines and complemented with hand calligraphed place settings and personalized menus from Sugared Fig Paperie.

This 1928 mansion in the heart of Buckhead is frozen in time and continues to be the inspiration of romance and aesthetic for black tie affairs including weddings today. Creating an emotion with the use of so many beautiful pieces coming together to create a moment in time that no one will forget is what a wedding and marriage is all about. The environment provides a sensory experience that no one can define but it is filled with joy and warmth that we are all still enjoying today.

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A Fairy Tale Wedding at Swan House Complete With a 50-Foot Chiffon Draped Cabana

Just one look at this Atlanta wedding and you’ll know dreams really do come true. For Danielle & Yannic’s special day Wright & Co Events created a fairytale experience, from the ethereal flowers to the bridal party table set inside a 50-foot chiffon draped cabana. The romance in Tanya Menoni’s imagery will have you falling in love with love. For a closer look at all the magic of the day visit the full gallery.

From Wright & Co. Events… Our design team drew inspiration from the architectural details of the Atlanta History Center for Danielle & Yannic’s southern late summer wedding.

After the ceremony at Peachtree Road United Methodist Church guests were shuttled over to the Swan House to sip the signature “Dukes Raspberry Mojito (named after the couple’s dog) & enjoy hors d’oeuvres in the gardens. Our designs featured organic and loosely arranged flora, and an abundance of unique textural elements that highlighted the space.

We set the estate table for the bridal party under a cream-colored 50 ft chiffon draped cabana which served as the perfect focal point. One moment that will be a lasting memory for our team was the reception reveal for this special couple. Witnessing their happy tears as they saw their vision come together on the day of as they took in all the details was such a cherished moment as a designer.