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Classic Four Seasons Atlanta Wedding from Robin Nathan Photography

From the Bride… Rob and I met in NYC almost 5 years ago, and we knew from those first few minutes that our lives would never be the same again. Two days later he flew back home to Los Angeles. We talked on the phone every day for three months, until I packed my bags and stepped on a plane bound for LAX. Being that we’re best friends, we haven’t been apart since. Rob’s work in the film industry brought us to Atlanta almost three years ago and we fell absolutely in love with the charm and hospitality of the South. When Rob proposed on a crisp and bright February morning, it quickly became clear that a beautiful destination wedding would be just the right thing to connect our friends on both coasts and to introduce them to our Atlanta home. We envisioned an intimate magical wedding filled with dancing, singing, and love.

I wish it was easy to pick our favorite part of the day, but there are just so many highlights that stand out. My mom has been my biggest supporter my entire life, so it was incredible to be able to hold on to her as she walked me down the aisle. I must say that I when I saw Rob in his tuxedo, I almost lost it right there and then. Thankfully at that moment, my gorgeous cathedral length silk tulle veil- beaded by the fabulous Nicholas Kniel- got stuck behind me. I couldn’t help cracking a smile after that! Right before Rob stepped on the wedding glass (as per Jewish custom), our Rabbi looked thoughtfully at him and said “Well, I guess this is the last time you’ll get to put your foot down…it’s a little sexist, but ehhh, I’m going with it!” Our ceremony was filled with laughter, meaning and warmth, and at the end of our vows, the best piece of advice we received was “don’t forget to say ‘I Love You’ every single day”.

The moment we first saw our reception ballroom, covered in flowers, I teared up a little. We love flowers and I had asked our florist to bring a garden inside, and he did just that. It was like stepping into a dream. Garlands of greenery with ivory roses and candles…oh my. We chose an old Russian pop song for our first dance called “A Million Red Roses”. Both being romantics at heart, we fell in love with the lyrics that tell the story of a man so in love with a beautiful actress that he sells everything he owns to buy her a million roses as a symbol of his devotion.

As the libations flowed and our guests partook in the delicious meals that SIMB cooked, the dance floor opened up and it was only a matter of time before our amazing friends and family performed some of the best dancing (and singing!) outside of a pop concert. The evening could not have gone off as perfectly as it did without the help of our coordinator, Amy. She kept us sane and on track through the whole wedding planning process, her calmness and professionalism was above and beyond. Seeing the photos that Kate and Matt Altmix took brought the memory of the whole evening flooding back, their work is really something special. The night goes by so quickly, and they were able to capture of the beauty and joy of it so well in their photographs. It was truly a magical night.

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Have I mentioned just how much I love a classic wedding? Because sharing this gem of a day captured by Robin Nathan seems like the perfect time to repeat myself. I’m talking sophisticated details, gorgeous bridesmaid frocks (hello Jenny Yoo) and a seriously stunning bride and groom filling our galleries with pretty and teaching us just how awesome a traditional (with a twist) wedding can be. Dive into all of the amazingness right here in the full gallery.

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Starrsville Plantation Fall Wedding from Holly L. Robbins Photography

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From the Bride… Tyler and I wanted our wedding to exude classic elegance with a dramatic edge. We looked to incorporate our Jewish traditions in a way that fit with that vision, such as our huppah, which featured floating candles, flowers and my maternal grandfather’s tallis.

It was important to me to find a dress that mirrored the décor: dramatic and edgy but also classic and tasteful. I pulled a lot of inspiration from architectural and structural designs, as seen in my dress and the wedding cake. My dress made the whole vision come together for me. I was excited when I found my bridesmaids dresses at Jenny Yoo because they followed that same inspiration and looked amazing on my girls.

The heart charm on my bouquet was worn by my grandmother on her bouquet when she got married 64 years ago as well as by my sister on her wedding.

We took special care with the hospitality bags as our DIY project. We brought together our favorite items from my home, Atlanta, and Tyler’s, Minnesota. We also gave our out of town guests a taste of the South with fried chicken and waffles at our after party.

My sister and I planned our weddings at the same time. She was married in June in Atlanta. We are very similar so we worked hard to define our own styles and keep them distinct. We shared a veil to honor how close we are.

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You know what I love? A bride who isn’t afraid of a little DIY. A bride who will craft the heck out of every last detail of her big day, all with the help of amazing friends and family. A pretty little lady like this one, who styled a drop-dead gorgeous wedding chock-full of love-filled moments and personality. See all of the pretty captured by Holly L Robbins in the full gallery.

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From Holly L Robbins… A very beautiful fall day for one of the sweetest couples I know… Kelly and Will’s Starrsville Plantation wedding had their guests in awe! Their ceremony showcased their love story and had us all in tears (yes, even me!).

Kelly worked especially hard on her DIY projects that made her wedding country chic. She and her bridesmaids rocked cowgirl boots and light teal dresses. Her flowers, a beautiful mix of elegance and whimsy. Kelly and her friends and family transformed the barn by adding decor to every square inch and drenching it with lights.

Such an honor to have been a part of this very special day. Congratulations Kelly and Will!

Photography: Holly L. Robbins | Floral Design: Bouquet by Betty | Wedding Venue: Starrsville Plantation

Atlanta Goat Farm Arts Center Wedding from Justin Demutiis Photography

This wedding at the The Goat Farm Arts Center surprised me in the best possible way. Just when I thought I found the prettiest possible moment of this couples’ big day, I would discover an even more gorgeous layer planned by Jade Lee Events, I couldn’t help but drool over. With each image snapped up by Justin DeMutiis, I fell deeper in love with this fête, and you can do the same right here in the full gallery of images.

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Buckhead Wedding at the Ritz Carlton from Engaging Events + Kristin Leigh

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Our Story… We met nine years ago in Israel while both studying at Tel Aviv University. Michal was still in college and decided to spend the year studying abroad while living with her father in Israel. Jordan had just finished up a year working at the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC and came to Israel to learn Hebrew and work on a few projects. It took Jordan a week after arriving to arrange to get a cell phone, but the first call he made was to Michal, whose number he had scribbled on his notebook in class. (Okay, his first call was most likely to his grandmother who lived in Israel, but still…) We became close friends that year. We didn’t, however, start a romance. After school, we both moved to the US, but it wasn’t until four years later that our lives intersected again and sparks began.

At first, we made several trips to visit each other between Atlanta, Washington DC and then, after Jordan finished law school, to New York. Eventually, Michal moved to New York. This past February 9th, on Michal’s 30th birthday, she came home to a polished apartment filled with flowers and birthday gifts. Jordan insisted that she open his gift first. While she opened that tiny box, he asked–in Hebrew–if she would marry him! (At first, she was too shocked to answer, in any language.)

Over the past several years, we have traveled back to Israel, Jordan taught Michal how to ski and we have gone as far as Zermatt, Switzerland on winter vacation. We’ve enjoyed several camping trips, and have traveled to see and meet each other’s friends and families.

From the Bride… We wanted our wedding to feel different from so many wedding’s we’d been to that seemed to follow a template. I don’t think we looked at one hotel ballroom when we were considering venues, and as soon as I heard about The Goat Farm, I was pretty much sold. After visiting the venue I recognized it’s challenges, but had already fallen in love with the room – the high wood beams, the limitless light dynamic, what photos we’d be able to capture, and the overall vibe (we are big on “vibe”, whether its our own living room, a restaurant, and especially our wedding). From having attended a few weddings in Israel, where I’m from and where we met, we knew we wanted to adopt the custom of guests standing up during the ceremony. There is something about this being an active portion of the night that we were really drawn to, and in play, it really worked. With the huppah situated in the center of the room and our guests standing close and all around us, our ceremony felt like a big hug with us its core. Our parents and family, of course, were nearest to us, but close friends were also able to get close and take part of our intimate ceremony. We didn’t emphasize very much on traditional elements, such as a long walk down the aisle – we are not into the regality of traditional ceremonies and wanted the music that played us down the isle to feel lively, warm, and a reflection into the night to come. We had carefully selected the entertainment and guests had a ball. The oversized dance floor was packed all night long.

This wedding from Kristin Leigh Photography plays out like a fairytale. With he stunning Ritz Carlton setting draped in lovely florals and perfect details by the oh-so talented Engaging Events, a show-stopper of a gown, and a couple who couldn’t be more in love if they tried – this gallery has once upon a time written all over it. See it all here.

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Maypole Inspiration from Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio + Paperlily Photography

From Engaging Events… Sarah and Chris chose to go more traditional in style with her ceremony in the beautiful Peachtree Road United Methodist Church and reception at the stunning Ritz Carlton in Buckhead. This was a very special wedding for us as it was the second wedding we coordinated for Sarah’s family. We also coordinated her sister’s wedding a couple of years ago in Charleston.

Pink was the color of choice for Sarah- she really wanted a romantic look and her fairtale style gown really helped set the tone. We used pinks, peaches, ivorys, and champagne for her color palette– while her Save the Date, Wedding and Program had a vintage look on beautiful cotton paper, with the invitation being letterpressed by Sixpence Press.

One of our favorite design elements was the monogram that we had made for the dance floor. The cake, created by the groom’s grandmother, covered up the monogram during guest arrival- as the Sarah and Chris were introduced onto the dance floor- they immediately cut the cake- we then surprised the crowd by rolling the cake away and revealing the spot lit monogram on the dance floor- what a wow factor!

In a perfect world, I would live inside this photo shoot. I would frolic in the gorgeous fields, rock a beautiful gown from Ivy and Aster and surround myself with lush (+ gorgeous) blooms from Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio for every second of every day. Because this, my friends, is the kind of wonderland you sort of dream about, with every last mesmerizing moment captured in beyond perfect images by Paperlily Photography. See them all right here in the full gallery.

And a beautiful film from Anchor Heart Films? Yes, please.

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A Vintage Wedding + Tablescape Ideas from Southern Vintage

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From Sherry Donnelly of Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio… Everyone has a dream, a vision, something magical that runs around in their brain. I decided to bring mine to life in a styled shoot with the incredible talent of Paperlily Photography. Growing up in the southeastern part of the country, I was raised with the Maypole tradition. That of lovely girls in white dresses, dancing around the Maypole, and weaving the colorful ribbons in and out until they were braided. This event normally takes place in the spring time, so I put a twist on it and created an Autumn Maypole themed shoot. Adding the rich tones and textures in the ribbons, floral crowns, organic necklaces, and table settings, gave it a lush, yet natural feel. The concept was for the ladies to gather their own flowers, create their own wearable designs, and dance the afternoon away around the Maypole. The Ivy and Aster dresses were perfect for the storyline. My dream came to life through the lense of Paperlily Photography and even more so in the magical video Teejay Heaslip of Anchor Heart Films created of the day.

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Vintage-loving brides! We’ve got just the feature for y’all today. It’s a sweet southern wedding complete with some of the loveliest vintage details, thanks to our friends at Southern Vintage, who will be breaking down some of our favorite highlights. Most of all, we love the personal touch that incorporating vintage goodies adds to a wedding and we want to know how to pull it off! Keep reading for the breakdown & tips and then join us in the gallery!

From Southern Vintage… For table numbers the bride and groom chose vintage postcards that reflected them—vintage West Point soldiers (groom West Point Army officer) and vintage Florida and Gators (the bride is from Florida and a University of Florida graduate). The post cards were displayed on wire stands on vintage door knobs and lids from Southern Vintage. The linens, vintage napkins and doily runners on the tables were vintage also.

The gift table and guest book table were set side by side on vintage wood tables. The bride wanted a vintage treasure for the guests to place cards in that was unique to let them know how important she felt their gifts were. She selected a Southern Vintage 6 drawer tool crate. The bride made the scrabble welcome sign and painted the M for Myers. The bride loves succculents so they were incorporated on to these two tables in milk glass vessels rented from Southern Vintage. The guest book was a large (huge) wood slab from the brides back yard. The guests signed their names on the slab and the groom is going to make a coffee table out of the wood slab. They rented a vintage wood table to place the slab on and a chalk board sign to instruct the guests. It was a unique guest book that all the guests had fun signing.

Tip: Pick a guest book that incorporates your style and that you will enjoy for years and even for life!

The bride and groom wanted a fun cocktail hour. They didn’t want their guests waiting in long lines, So two separate bars were created with vintage barrels with antique doors across the top for back and front bars. The back bars were created for the bar tenders to have a work area so the front bar stayed clean and pretty. Next to the two bars were unique displays with vintage stemware for the guests or bartenders to chose the appropriate stemware. Their was washi tape and markers for naming of glasses for the night. One display was a vintage garden cart and the other an oak dresser. Both had chalk board signs with the bar options and signature drinks.

Tip: Functional as well as lovely displays are important for the guests to have a good time. No one wants to wait on an hour line for a drink no matter how pretty the bar is!

The important elements the bride wanted on the table settings were vintage china, stemware, silver flatware, napkins and lace. Her florals were baby’s breath for a romantic breathy feel with other soft and pretty flowers in vintage milk glass and silver vessels, with a pop of blue and pink here and there. She chose all the elements and the day of coordinators styled the tables with all the Southern Vintage table ware on the day. The vintage floral vessels were given to the florist days before the wedding. Smaller wood boxes, rusty keys and small bird figurines were added to continue the rustic and romantic style.

Tip: Vintage table settings can get very busy in a hurray. Each piece is unique and lovely but if you overcrowd the table your guests can’t appreciate the loveliness through the clutter. So don’t send more to the venue than you want placed on the tables or it will all get set out.

Later in the evening, the dancers were given a sweet cool treat. The ice cream bar was very important to the bride because she and her dad loves ice cream. The used vintage treasures to create the ice cream bar, milk glass compotes, depression glass cookie jars, wood cheese crates, scales and ice cream churns all placed on a vintage farm table. Our vintage hoosier cabinet was used place vintage sherbet cups and spoons for the self serve ice cream bar.

The most important tip we have learned from our vintage weddings is that it’s to communicate your inspiration, style and details that are essential with the day of coordinators. We have brides that come to us to rent the vintage treasures with a clear vision in mind. On the day of the wedding, the bride should be primping and relaxing so it is essential that the day of coordinator knows her bride and her vision. Some brides are very detail oriented and some are not so make sure you pick a coordinator that fits your style and personality so all your months or years of planning are not lost on your big day! Congrats to Callie and Billy!

From Southern Vintage… Callie and Billy vision for their wedding was a romantic vintage rustic wedding, a relaxed and happy celebration of their love and their love of their family and friends. On May 3, 2013, Billy and Callie had their beautiful wedding at the Inn at Serenbe. They had a long and obstacle ridden path to their wedding. After the wedding, Billy said the wedding was amazing and worth the two year wait! Some of the obstacles they faced were: postponement of the their first planned ceremony in March 2012 until after Billys return from deployment to Afghanistan (First Lieutenant in US Army), a stylist that promised a “deserving couple wedding, since Callie a special education teacher and Billy soldier in Army, only to steal money from them and the unexpected change of venue five days before the wedding! Flexibility and perseverance were much needed by the couple and her parents to continue to create the vision. Thanks to good friends, family and gracious vendors that went above and beyond, Callie and Billy had their magically romantic vintage wedding. The Inn at Serenbe was so gracious to allow us to have the wedding at their beautiful venue with less than a weeks notice. The beautiful venue so complimented their style and vision for the wedding. In the end, it was that love of family and friends, one of the key ingredients in the vision they had for their wedding, that made it all possible!

The style of romantic vintage was created using vintage treasures from Southern Vintage and all Callies DIY projects that kept her busy while Billy was in Afghanistan. The color palette was filled with vintage hues but mostly white, ivory, blush, gray and a touch of tiffany blue. The brides dress with its flowing chiffon and a tiny bit of bling was perfect for romantic vintage wedding. Her mother adapted her veil from her 1983 wedding using lace from her dress and bling from Callies belt (that she didnt want on the belt) to create a less 80s headpiece. Callies love of children was evident in the amount of children in the ceremony and dancing at the reception. The couples puppy, Molly, a swiss mountain dog was the most special flower girl. The grooms cake was a delicious replica of Molly. The guest book was a huge slice of an old oak tree from the brides backyard that they will use to create a coffee table. The escort cards were attached to a vintage key on very old shutters. The table numbers were on very old postcards of West Point and other important places to the bride and groom. The ice cream bar later in the night for dancers to cool off, which was also the Father of bride’s favorite food. Lastly, the send off was lavender tossed at the couple from little muslin sachets.

Art Deco Wedding Inspiration from Sean and Amanda

The best part of Baz Luhrmann’s newest rendition of The Great Gatsby? Well, other than the obvious fact that I have yet another reason to love Leonardo DiCaprio? The drop-dead gorgeous wedding inspiration it has managed to inspire. Wedding inspiration like this stunning shoot captured by Sean and Amanda, a session that manages to mix all of the glamour of the Roaring 20’s with the perfect dash of modern stylings without skipping a beat. I guess that’s what happens when a dream team of Georgia vendors gets together to inspire… a day of non-stop beauty. See it all here in the full gallery.

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From Sean and Amanda… A sweet southern interpretation of a modern Art Deco wedding. With the recent remake of F.Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” we, along with talented vendors, created an inspirational shoot featuring a mix of old and new. Our model’s hair and makeup were done in roaring twenties fashion while their styling and clothing are modern pieces. Our decor showcases a lovely mix of blush, ivory and metallics. A true gramophone from the era adorns the table alongside a swag of aromatic botanicals. Each place setting uses a unique mix-match of vintage English china. The paper products were designed especially for an art deco celebration and the cake follows suit. There is no more perfect venue for this than the Atlanta History centers, Swan Coach house which was built in 1928 for the Edward H. Inman family, heirs to a cotton brokerage fortune.

We imagine our couple as lord and lady of this fine mansion sitting down to a formal dinner followed by some dancing on the lawn.

Behind the Scenes: Chaviano Couture

Last week we had the chance to peek behind the scenes of an adorable ceramic studio, and this week we’re doing a 180 and focusing on all things lace and lovely. Miss Annette of Chaviano Couture has become somewhat of a legend when it comes to beautiful bridal gowns. And her studio is as sweet as you would have imagined. Captured by Buffy Dekmar, there’s a full gallery right here for you to peek at.

SMP: How did you get your start in the wedding industry?
7 years ago I could not find the gown of my dreams while shopping for my own wedding. I thus decided to design my own gown. From there the dream for Chaviano Couture was born and in the Spring of 2009 I launched the company. It has been a true blessing ever since!

SMP: What matters to you most as a wedding dress designer?
To be true to my design aesthetic. I love gowns that are romantic, full of movement, and sophisticated.

SMP: Do you have any predictions in upcoming dress trends?
It seems as though trends tend to come and go like the wind. I like to inspire my brides to create their own trend and wear something that feels beautiful to them and is true to their personality.

SMP: The biggest mistake brides make when selecting their dress?
Not trying on every style of gown. Many times a bride will have a vision of what she wants and will not give other options a try. I always encourage brides to try on the gown they’re sure they won’t love as you might be surprised in the end.

SMP: The best part about your job?
Seeing my brides happy and making some amazing friends in this industry!

SMP: The worst?
I get really nervous when I do a first fitting because I really, really want the bride to love her gown. I invest a lot of heart into them and the possibility of rejection can be a bit stressful at times.

SMP: Three things every bride should know when choosing her dress?
Comfort, quality, and color.
Comfort- wear a gown that you feel beautiful in yet able to move and be yourself in. If it’s too tight, or showing off too much, you ultimately will not feel happy about your gown.
Quality- Sometimes spending a little more on a gown is worth it. You can customize elements of the gown, get fabrics that breathe and move better, and even have a completely custom gown made to you.
Color- Not everyone looks good in white. Let me clarify. <ost people don’t look good in the traditional bright white color of a wedding gown. Go for shades of ivory, champagne and even nude. It will complement your skin tone so much better, and really help you shine on your wedding day!

SMP: The greatest lesson in business you ever learned?
Always, always be true to yourself. Do not emulate someone else or their brand. Be authentic and go that extra mile for your clients. It will pay off, trust me.

Photography: Buffy Dekmar Photography | Bridal Gowns: Chaviano Couture

Jacquelyn Clark

Atlanta Engagement from Elton Anderson

When you meet in Atlanta, fall in love in Atlanta and plan to build your home in Atlanta, making your favorite city a huge part of your engagement session is pretty much a no-brainer. Especially since Atlanta happens to be chock-full of amazing (+ breathtaking) backdrops seriously perfect for those pre-wedding snapshots. Case in point? This darling sesh captured by Elton Anderson, aka, a love-filled ode to The ATL with two seriously stunning sweeties taking center stage. See it all in the full gallery.

From the Bride… We first met at a lounge in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael and I currently live in the heart of the city in Midtown Atlanta, so of course we would took our engagement photos here. We wanted to capture all the different aspects that we love about Midtown, i.e., city backdrops, parks, restaurants and shopping. The look we were going for is fun and classic. We met in Atlanta, fell in love in Atlanta and are now planning our Spring 2014 wedding celebration in Atlanta! Our photographer, Elton with Elton Anderson Photography, captured perfectly our happiness and excitement for our upcoming nuptials.

Photographer: Elton Anderson

Garden Wedding from It Takes Two Events + The Long Farewell

I may have mentioned a time or two that I am completely obsessed with all things British, but now feels like the perfect opportunity to repeat the sentiments. Because this, my friends, is an English garden-inspired masterpiece planned to perfection by It Takes Two Events with colorful DIY details, an extra dash of romance courtesy of a little drizzle and a beyond beautiful Cator Woolford Gardens setting. See it all captured by The Long Farewell right here in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… We are known by our group of friends to throw dinner parties and get-togethers, and this was the ultimate dinner party for me. I’m a DIY’er by heart (my friends call me Asian Martha Stewart), so I knew I wanted our wedding to reflect both my DIY aesthetic and Richard’s English heritage because I, too, am an Anglophile. To incorporate this vision, we had an America versus England corn hole game that Richard built and I painted by hand, created fun directional signage that showed everywhere our out of country guest were traveling from and how far they had come, painted chalkboard signage for our signature drinks – Mine a Pimm’s Cup and His a Myerita, and of course we had rain, pure English, but not handmade by me. I dyed our ombre linen napkins, painting our gold dipped wine glasses, assembling our tissue photobooth backdrop, creating our pinwheel desert table art installation, cutting and stringing together our bunting and poms, making our save the dates and wedding invites and hand stamping the seating chart. If it was at our wedding, I probably created some part of it and that makes me smile.

I got my amazing MARISA dress (another unique brand that I knew no one else would have and at the time they didn’t even show their dresses on their website, so no one saw my dress until the day of) from Bridals by Lori. My dress was a full lace mermaid gown, perfect for an English garden wedding. The cream Chantilly lace was vintage inspired with a cafe underlay, buttons down the back that lead to a French kick pleat. My aunt sewed my belt. When I tried on my dress, Montie “jacked me up” as they say with a gorgeous Lazaro belt that was above what we budgeted for the dress, so I started my search for the perfect belt. After a trip to another country and countless hours on Pinterest, I finally came across an appliqué on Etsy and purchased some ribbon from a local paperie store – Samflax, my aunt sewed them together and voila! My veil was Italian lace and came from Korea along with my fascinator that I wore at the reception… I know, Italian lace from Korea, what? But it was beautiful and ended up being my favorite piece. And with the perfect dress, perfect belt and favorite veil, I needed THE shoes, right? Well, I didn’t get my shoes until the week before the wedding.

Our wedding was inspired by a vintage English Garden. Although it rained, no poured, we were still able to create the perfect English aesthetic with our garden florals and potted table seating herbs (pronounce the H if you’re English), clean white table settings, bunting, and a Union Jack here and there. Everything at our wedding had a purpose, every little detail related to a point or part of Richard’s and my relationship, whether it was evident to our guests or not, we were able to take in, enjoy, and smile because we knew.

Our vendors were AMAZING. Since I was the last one of my friends to get married, I was determined to use vendors that no one else had… I wanted our wedding to be unique, special and create an atmosphere that no one else had experienced before. We carefully handpicked our vendors and had a connection with each of them. For example: our videographer’s wife is Korean and has the same name as my aunt; one of our photographer’s is half Korean too; Richard saw our acoustic guitarist play once with friends years before and I could go on and on with the connections, but the main point is that we were connected to these vendors as they were a part of our family and friends and we loved that and hope we made as much of an impact on them as they did us.

I only recently discovered my love for the color lavender. It’s such a soft alternative to pink and SO romantic. So when you cover a gorgeous venue like Barnsley Garden Resort in this sweet color, needless to say, you’ve got my attention. The Studio B Photography captured the day – the gardens, the love, and the beautiful bride (who looks phenomenal thanks to Brushworx) – and we’ve packed it up nice and pretty for you right here!

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Atlanta Wedding from Caroline Fontenot Photographer

Erica and Wes were married at Barnsley Gardens, one of the most gorgeous wedding venues in all of Georgia. Instead of doing a first look, Wes and Erica exchanged gifts from opposite sides of the front door to her cottage. It was a great alternative to avoiding each other completely, because they still got to chat and laugh together before the ceremony began.

Their ceremony featured a very special ring bearer, their son Clayton! He charmed all the guests and had a wonderful time throughout the day. The couple honored their relatives who had passed away with two beautiful floral installations created to “come alive” out of the ruins.

The clear tent that was used for the reception literally allowed the guests to spend their evening dancing beneath the stars.

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One thing I know for certain about this darling Atlanta duo: they really know how to have a good time. From their epically awesome First Look to their smile-filled ceremony to their seriously fun (+ seriously beautiful) reception held at the amazing Monday Night Brewing, you can tell these two really know how to throw a party. Even better? They do it all with a love that seriously bursts from the computer screen. See it all captured by Caroline Fontenot right here in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… Jeff is from Indiana, I’m from Texas, but Atlanta has meant a great deal to each of us, so we knew we wanted to have the wedding in Atlanta. Monday Night in particular, was the most obvious choice. The owners are our good friends and some of the first people we each met when we moved to Atlanta. The three guys all started out going to the same church Jeff and I were members of there. Monday Night beer is probably responsible for most of Jeff’s friendships and many of mine…in many ways…Plus, the beer’s really great!

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Monique Lhuillier

Monique Lhuillier Bridal Fall 2015

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Romona Keveza

Romona Keveza Luxe Bridal

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Atlanta Biltmore Ballrooms Wedding from Artstar by Laura Stone

There is something so magical about a ballroom wedding. Don’t you agree? The gowns, the chandeliers, the elegance – it all tends to make me swoon. So when I come across a wedding like this one by Artstar by Laura Stone, I feel like I’ve hit the wedding jackpot. Because not only is it filled to the brim with lovely, but it’s also overflowing with love…and it doesn’t get better than that. See every gorgeous moment here.

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Atlanta Rehearsal Dinner by Bre Sessions for Scobey Photography

From the Bride… We met at a mutual friend’s house at a party back in 2009, and then a couple of days later at a concert– where he said we would marry one day. I, of course laughed it off, and said he was crazy! We had a our first date at a Braves game, where again he got on one knee and had a mock proposal. We have been inseparable ever since.

Colby proposed on Christmas day 2011. We had talked about getting married earlier that year, and went and looked at rings a few times. Christmas came around and I thought it maybe would happen on or around Christmas. Christmas day came and we visited both sides of the family and soon it was ten o’clock at night (I was thinking, “Maybe next year.”) I went into our room to unpack our things because we were just settling into a new house. When I came out he had all the lights out and candles lit. He had a 3 Musketeers bar on the table, and I said, “What the heck is this? I am confused?” He started to talk about our lives together, and one of the first times of us meeting how he asked me to marry him, how “he meant it then and means it now”. The 3 Musketeers bar represented the movie, which had marry me on the back. The Holiday-our favorite movie at the time, which we watched ALL the time. Jude Law told his family that they are the 3 musketeers. “We are in our first home and soon our first child. I want us to be the three musketeers”. Of course I said yes.

Colby is very rare. He is the kindest person I have ever met. He tells me I am beautiful every day, even when I am not acting that way. We welcomed our first child in April of 2012. It was not easy having a newborn, going to school, and planning a wedding at the same time. Luckily I found an angel, my wedding planner, Nicole Fantz. She was a dream, and so was everyone who was part of our special day.

When we first looked at the Biltmore Ballrooms, we thought it was gorgeous — the architecture was amazing! I wanted a glamorous, white/clean, romantic feel for our wedding. I happened to spend a lot of time on Style Me Pretty, Etsy, and Pinterest. That is how I came across Style Me Pretty. I spent a lot of time on the web due to school and the baby…..and the fact that I was all the way in Phenix City.

We had a lot of special touches. I couldn’t even begin to say which one was my favorite! I LOVED the thank you note that we placed on every charger at each table setting. Loved our monogrammed “book signing” and our advice box-both from Etsy. My brother walking our son down the aisle in his Army Blues, and the dedication we had to all of the family members we have lost. Our food was amazing and we had Cake Pops wrapped in cellophane for our guests. Everyone that we worked with just played such a big part in all if it. I think they put in their special touches and made it what it was.

My favorite memory is probably how calm the whole weekend was. How you hear that all you see when you walk down the aisle is your future husband, and how very true that is. How unbelievably gorgeous the day was-flowers, lighting. THE BAND!!! Honestly, EVERYTHING continues to be a vivid memory from that day because of how absolutely beautiful and wonderful it was. I am still amazed. My favorite photos are the reception photos of Colby and me and our son. I really loved all of the detailed pictures as well. The slide show that Laura, our photographer made, was amazing. She really captured the whole day and night very well, enough to make the slide show as good as any video. I cry every time I watch it.

Photography: Artstar by Laura Stone | Event Planning: Peachtree Weddings & Events | Floral Design: Blossoms Atlanta | Cake Pops: Sweet Sensations | Wedding Location: Georgian Ballroom

I love rehearsal dinners. The air is full of excitement and everyone wears smiles as if it is their most prized accessory. So when I come across such a dinner like this one snapped up by Bre Sessions, Scobey Photography, I get a little giddy. Ok a lot giddy. Because when you combine happiness and prettiness, it doesn’t get any better to me. See it all here.

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From Bre Sessions… This exquisite rehearsal dinner that took place at the amazing Restaurant Eugene in Atlanta. I could tell the moment I walked in the door and saw all the beautiful tablescapes that it was going to a spectacular night. An adorable couple, surrounded by their closest family and friends, and dining on some of the best cuisine Atlanta has to offer! It doesn’t get much better than that.

Photography: Scobey Photography | Floral Design: Le Jardin Fracais | Location: Restaurant Eugene

Peachtree City Wedding from Claudia McDade Photography

You know why I love Georgia weddings? This darling Peachtree wedding right here, aka, the perfect example of Southern awesomeness all wrapped up in beautiful imagery by Claudia McDade Photography. Because this is the kind of wedding that just screams Georgia elegance with lush florals from Sheridan’s Designs and a Flat Creek Country Club setting that will literally make your heart sing. Oh, and the darling “can’t stop smiling” sweeties? They’re amazing. See so much more in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… My husband Patrick and I met at Presbyterian College in small Clinton, South Carolina. We are both so proud to call ourself Blue Hose! Some of our fondest memories will always be playing college basketball and volleyball. After college we moved to Augusta, Georgia to pursue our masters degrees and continue to find Gods plan for our lives. Once we both finished school Pat finally popped the question and I couldn’t wait to start planning my dream wedding.

We decided to have a Spring wedding on a beautiful golf course in my home town of Peachtree City, Georgia. I have always wanted an outdoor wedding and after visiting the country club we both knew this was our venue. We loved the intimate feeling of the beautiful veranda over looking the golf course and the party to follow in the club house. Our wedding was a classic style with purples, pinks and grays. I was so blessed to have amazing vendors, and my talented mother, to help me make my dream wedding come to life.

Saturday was finally here! The weather was absolutely perfect, we could not have asked for anything better. The white wisteria hung over the venue and set the stage for a beautiful ceremony. Our family and wedding coordinators made the day go by so smoothly, it was stress free, and allowed us to take in every moment and focus on our love and commitment. Our families traveled from all over the country for our big day, so it was very special to have such a great celebration with everyone. We both had the best times of our lives, we wish we could do it over and over!

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Atlanta Ballroom Wedding from Belle of the Ball Events + Matt Yung Photography

I want to live inside this wedding. Like cozy on up forever just so I can spend every single day soaking in every fabulous detail planned to perfection by Belle of the Ball Events. And I am not kidding. Because this is the kind of wedding that is sooo amazing and sooo full of beautiful moments, it deserves its very own virtual dance party. One we’re starting right here, right now in the full gallery captured by Matt Yung Photography. Join us there for all of the pretty.

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Fernbank Museum of Natural History Wedding from Drew Newman

From Belle of the Ball Events… With the expertise of Atlanta-based planner, Eva Clark (Belle of the Ball Events), Pennsylvania residents, Monique and Dan, spared no attention to detail: gracefully syncing their deep-rooted traditions with their charismatic, yet poised, dispositions and style. The end result being a special keepsake, not only for themselves but the guests, who were fortunate to experience such a lovely affair.

The Georgian Terrace, a setting rich with history, modern refinements and romantic details proved the perfect atmosphere for Monique and Dan’s fun and lavish Jewish wedding. A night rich with tradition and sincerity easily transformed into a night of celebration for all. There’s was a deep, palpable affection between these two, providing intimacy and allure. This kind of love is the cornerstone of any great wedding.

The happy newlyweds traveled to South Africa, the bride’s home, the following weekend, for an intimate, outdoor Christian ceremony.

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You know what’s sweeter than a Southern-inspired (+ drop-dead gorgeous) wedding? A Southern-inspired wedding held at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History with a cuter than cute dinosaur theme. That’s what we call sweet and then some, and when it’s all paired up with lush blooms from Petal’s Edge Floral, fab paper goods from Simply Honest and J.Crew bridesmaid frocks in the loveliest of navy blue hues, it takes it to entirely new level of pretty. See it all captured by Drew Newman in the full gallery.

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Atlanta Wedding from Amy Arrington Photography

From the Bride… We met at Georgia Tech in 2010, and started dating after a trip to New Orleans together, so it only made sense that he would take me back there to propose. We got engaged in August 2011, and set our date for June 2012. Fernbank was the perfect venue for us as it had that unique science/engineering touch that really resonated with us. It inspired us to use a subtle dinosaur theme in a few places, especially our paper goods, which are my favorite detail.

My something old was my pearls, which belonged to my great grandmother. They are one of my most treasured possessions. My something borrowed was my diamond bracelet, borrowed from my aunt who also gave me the center stone for my engagement ring.

My bridesmaids processed to a string arrangement of “I’m Yours,” while I processed to Wagner’s “Bridal March.” After a short-but-sweet Methodist ceremony, we recessed to a string arrangement of “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”

I loved everything about my flowers. I adore hydrangeas and peonies, and wanted a just-picked kind of look. For dinner, we had slightly upscale Southern fare – the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and roasted red pepper aioli were my favorite! After dinner, toasts, and parent dances, we partied the night away until our sparkler exit where the Ramblin’ Wreck picked us up. Riding to our hotel in the Wreck was one of the coolest experiences of our lives.

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Photography: Drew Newman Photographers | Bride’s Dress: Priscilla of Boston | Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka | Flowers: Laura Southern of Petal’s Edge Floral | Cake: Gabriel’s Desserts | Location: Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta, GA | Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J.Crew | Hair: Shannon Lang (shannonvanityhair@gmail.com) | Makeup: Kristy of The Moore Agency | Catering: Steve Moore of A Divine Event | Getaway Car: Ramblin’ Wreck via Georgia Tech Alumni Association | DJ: Jay Page of D Street Entertainment | String Trio: Kazanetti (kazanetti@mindspring.com) | Programs + Escort Cards + Menues + Save-the-Dates: Kelsey Blevins of Simply Honest | Day-of Coordination: Allison Giddens of Weddings Imagined | Invitations: Paper Source | Jewelry: Bride’s Own | Wedding Bands: Blue Nile

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It’s not the first time (and it won’t be the last), but this breathtaking Atalanta affair is blowing my mind. That probably has a little something to do with the beyond beautiful images of Amy Arrington Photography, which are like one mesmerizing moment after another, all gathered in one seriously awesome gallery. Also blowing my mind? The gorgeous location that is the The Trolley Barn, a historic meets garden party paradise perfect for marrying. See it all right here in the full gallery.

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