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From Godwink Art Photography… Dayne and Elizabeth’s wedding took place on a 300 acre farm out in Tallapoosa, Georgia. I believe this was the second wedding that the venue has had since opening for events. It is such a beautiful, isolated place. Down a dirt road and over creeks on one lane bridges. You’d never find it without specific directions. Our gps was even lost! But it was so worth it. There was so many DYI details that the bride spent so much time on. Even her bridesmaids pitched in and made signs and corn hole boards for her. And it was all so sweet and classy. Everything was magical, right down to the 1951 Hudson Hornet that a friend of the venue owners allowed Elizabeth & Dayne to borrow.

From the Bride… As you can see through our photographs, everything from the most minute detail to the most grand event was brought together in a harmonious blend of vintage style and glorious natural and earthy elements. We wanted southern charm and grace to exude in all our details and plans. Our selection of Sweet Meadow Farms was a no brainer once we arrived on the property. Melanie and her husband have created a sprawling paradise on the 300 acre farm in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Our families are very down to earth and have always shared a deep appreciation for natural scapes where we share much of our time together. The many treasures found on the property include multiple ponds, willows, bridges, rolling pastures, large oaks, wildflowers everywhere, gardens, fountains, barns, a beautiful farm house, and so much more. It was absolutely a dream venue. The owners of Sweet Meadow Farms were warm, welcoming, and most accommodating.

Located inside the farmhouse is the bridal suite and the groom’s suite with great care and detail taken to create the ambiance of the beginning of our special day to be everything we dreamed. The groom’s suite was so very masculine while preserving elegance from yesteryear. The Bridal Suite mirrored the same ambiance found in the groom’s suite, yet in the most feminine and charming fashion. Melanie has made sure that every detail is covered and that her clients will be catered to the upmost extent.

Melanie and her husband made provisions to drive me in the 1951 Hudson Hornet to the ceremony site in a nearby pasture where I made my walk down the aisle to meet my love under the wise 100 year old oak. It was such a kind gesture and yet another detail that this wonderful couple provided for us. As the entire ceremony and all our guests were beautifully mirrored in the still water of the pond, the quiet spring breeze blew and I gave my heart to the man of my dreams. It was pure magic.

Some of the DIY details that we included were the corn hole game, the hand painted pallet signs with various quotes that we love on them, and the grooms cake (baked by his mother) with the banner, the guest favors that included flower seeds and the sparklers for our exit. I purchased all the vintage style birdcages and the other table decor that our florist, Yona, then filled to the brim with the most gorgeous floral arrangements. We purchased a template off Etsy and printed and put together our invites for the event. Additionally, the groom, groomsmen, and doggy all sported hand crafted ties and suspenders made by the lovely ladies at E.W. McCall.

As the reception was held in the beautiful barn, at Sweet Meadow Farm, we included old wine barrels, church pews, antique side tables, and a southern style buffet catered by Gabe’s Downtown. The sweet tea flowed while Frank Sinatra sang his way through the night. It was all amazing. [dotted]

Barnsley Gardens Wedding from Katelyn James Photography

This beauty of a wedding not only celebrates the marriage of two adorable lovebirds, but also the marriage of two fabulous styles – rustic and glamour. The result? Perfection. It’s a bit of sparkle and a bit of that laid back Georgia style, mixing and mingling beautifully before our very eyes at Barnsley Gardens. Katelyn James Photography captured every last gorgeous, rustic glam detail – so be sure set aside some time to soak it all in right here.

And before you head into the full gallery, spend a few minutes enjoying their beautiful and loving vows in this highlight film from Ryan Lindsay of Imagine Video Productions !

Amanda + Josh from Imagine Video Productions on Vimeo.

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From Katelyn James… Josh and Amanda have been waiting a long time for this day. Everything about their rustic/glam wedding was stunning. The weather, the venue, the atmosphere, it was all perfect. They were married at the Ruins at Barnsley Gardens Adairsville, Georgia. This unfinished plantation home was the perfect spot for their small, intimate wedding. Josh and Amanda were surrounded by 40 family and friends as they danced the night away. Enjoy this gorgeous spring wedding!

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Kingsland, Georgia Wedding from Whitney Huynh Photography

The perfect way to infuse your Big Day with bundles upon bundles of personality? Craft every last moment yourself… with the help of a fab team of vendors and your devoted friends and family, of course. And this darling Kingsland duo? Well, they did just that, calling upon some uber-talented friends for florals and decor (Gardenia Floral Design), paper goods and live entertainment (Damion Suomi and the Minor Prophets), all while using their own talents to pull off one seriously epic wedding. See every last moment captured by Whitney Huynh in the full gallery.

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Savannah, Georgia Wedding from LeeAnn Ritch Photography

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From Whitney Huynh Photography… I love Dawn and Samuel, their wedding and their family! They invited us into their wedding with open arms. We felt so welcome. We made so many new friends and so many new memories.

Several months ago Dawn had contacted me about doing their engagement session… at the Brave’s Stadium. Just what I needed to break the rut of shooting at the same spots around town. We had a blast, and the images are still some of my very favorite.

Dawn and her parents practically planned this entire wedding by themselves with the help of a few vendor friends. I must say, it was everything Dawn and Samuel had imagined and dreamed of.

From the Bride… Samuel is from the furthest Northeast county of Georgia (Rabun) and I’m from the furthest Southeast county (Camden). When we first got engaged, we were lucky enough to have the beautiful mountains or the low country as our options for a wedding location. We decided on my hometown in the end, because of budget and being able to enlist my parent’s help. I know most people think of St. Simons and Jekyll Island when they imagine Georgia low country, but I wanted to show our friends and his family the gorgeous county I call home, which includes places like Cumberland Island and St. Marys. The Shell Cracker House was the perfect venue for the vision we had of a Southern vintage wedding on the St. Marys River.

The most important thing for us was to have a wedding and celebration that was fun and a community effort, like a true traditional wedding. One of the groomsmen designed and letterpressed our invitations, our officiant was a childhood friend, a close friend with a successful floral business did the flowers and decor and the band was that of Samuel’s former roommate. Since I grew up “junking” with my parents, I’ve always loved vintage and antique things, so the entire style of our wedding reflected a romantic, vintage vibe. A lot of the details were either made by hand or refinished by us, including the furniture and peach boxes used to hold our programs and escort cards.

The day came together better than we could have ever imagined. Both our families, immediate and extended, and even random strangers who lived near the venue helped set everything up. The weather was perfect, everyone was smiling with happy tears streaming down their faces, and Samuel and I had a beautiful and personal ceremony that we wrote together. The handkerchiefs we provided definitely came in handy! The party was just as personal with it being kicked off with a Braves tomahawk chop as soon as we were announced; Samuel and I are the biggest Braves fans. We danced and sang the night away with one of our most beloved live bands and celebrated the start of our life together to the fullest. We could not have had the wedding day of our dreams if it wasn’t for the people we love coming together to help us. Our families, friends, vendors and random strangers put together an amazing day that we will talk about for the rest of our lives.

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There’s a little somethin’ special about a Southern wedding that can’t be duplicated elsewhere and that somethin’ special is called “Southern Charm.” It’s a downright prettiness that exudes from every single wedding we feature – and the exact reason these two sweeties chose the breathtaking city of Savannah for their destination soiree. A soiree that was chock-full of Southern loveliness, from the lush florals from A to Zinnias to the fab stylings of Dairing Events to the downright magical images captured by LeeAnn Ritch Photography. See them all in the full gallery.

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Georgia Riverfront Wedding from Buffy Dekmar Photography

From the Bride… Savannah, Georgia was the perfect choice for Ryan and me. An April wedding with the season’s new blooms, the cobblestone streets, historic homes, old-world charm and romance at every turn… one can only feel at home and yet this was our destination wedding.

Together with our family and closest friends we exchanged our vows in the ballroom of the historic and beautiful Mansion on Forsyth. The graciousness and Southern hospitality of the staff made the occasion that much more special. As the doors to the ballroom opened and I made my way with my brother down the aisle, carrying my father’s class ring pinned to my bouquet, I felt nothing but surrounded by love. That was by far the best moment of my life.

We especially appreciated how beautiful Forsyth Park was for our photo session and time for reflection. The majestic oak trees with their hanging spanish moss were the reason why we fell in love with the city.

As the sun began to set, our family and friends gathered on our wedding trolley, that would take them to our reception at the Harper Fowlkes house. The venue was intimate and romantic, just as we had planned for. Each place setting was set with a thank you to our friends and family and a fresh peach adorned with a name scroll, a hand made personal touch from the bride, me. Our wedding coordinator, Adair, did an amazing job executing the vision we had planned for our wedding. From our floral arrangements, to the bowls of overflowing peaches scenting the air, the candle light against the crisp white linens and chevron napkins, our signature truly shined through and I saw my dream become a reality.

Dining and dancing with our loved ones continued well into the evening and then the fireworks (well at least they felt like fireworks). Actually large hand held sparklers held by all of our loved ones lined the entire street and made an archway as we dashed hand in hand towards the waiting car, blew a kiss and began our journey together as one.

Oh and by the way, did I mention it was our five-year anniversary?

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There is a LOT I love about the gorgeous state of Georgia, but what I love the most is the untouchable style it seems to possess. It’s that dash of old-southern charm, that sprinkle of lace and that perfectly timeless way the fine residents of that state seem to approach any soiree. It’s how all of those things come seamlessly together to create a flawless fête like this one designed by Weddings & Whimsy by Jodie and captured by Buffy Dekmar Photography at Rivermill Event Centre. Where the prettiness tries to take center stage, but it’s the love and family that beats it to it. See the entire day here.

And there is more gorgeous Georgia goodness sitting pretty in this film from Dekmar Films…

Kendall + Zach | Super 8mm Wedding by the River from Chris Dekmar on Vimeo.

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From Buffy Dekmar… Kendall and Zach’s wedding was a beautifully simple, southern affair, set beside an historic Georgia mill on the river (Rivermille Event Centre in Columbus, Georgia). The theme was subtly rustic, infused with soft pinks and bright spring greens. The bride and groom wanted to keep the vibe very relaxed and fun, and they accomplished that goal with a fancy rendition of barbeque, a s’mores bar, and a DJ that knew how to have a good time. The bride’s parents surprised the couple with a big, spherical lantern that rose behind the trees at dusk and slowly went higher in the sky as the night went on, like moonlight through the pines.

From the Bride…Zach and I were introduced by a mutual friend the first semester of our first year in college on a blind date. From the first minute I met him, he had me laughing and smiling; after two weeks, I knew he was the man I was going to marry. Within a year of dating, he proposed to me at a get together at our mutual friends’ house. We held off on getting married for 3 years so I could finish up school, so, needless to say, I had plenty of time to plan the wedding and research (AKA Pinterest) little details I wanted to make our wedding “ours”.

Zach and I had always agreed on having an outdoor wedding with a rustic, homey, Southern feel to it. After everything was said and done, we wanted our guests to come to a celebration of our love, rather than a wedding. We wanted to incorporate all the things into our celebration that we felt made for a great Southern night with friends: great company, tasty food, awesome music, and, of course, a good fire or two. We made sure that every aspect of our wedding would contribute to the feel we aimed to achieve.

I would love to say that I came up with every idea that was made into reality for our wedding, but I would do my Mother and our wedding planner, Jodi, a disservice to take any of the credit. I communicated everything I mentioned above to Jodi and my Mother, and they took all of my ideas and turned them into a gorgeous affair that I couldn’t even dreamed of putting together by myself (especially with finishing up college, working, etc!). And, I would be doing Zach a disservice if I didn’t mention that the fire-pits with rocking chairs and s’mores were his idea. We kept the simplicity that we wanted and costs low by using mason jars, lanterns, and candles as smaller centerpieces with lower-cost flowers that made a big statement. I actually picked Zach and his groomsmens’ boutineers out of a field at our farm. And, instead of sending out elaborate invitations, we kept them simple and plain, so we could direct more of our budget towards food, drinks, the venue, and photography (the things that people remember after the wedding is over).

The best decision we made in planning the wedding was definitely hiring Jodi, our wedding planner. Jodi took care of EVERYTHING, and the day of the wedding, my Mother and I were able to relax and take in the day without having to worry about little things. If anything went wrong on our wedding day, the whole wedding party was completely unaware of it, because Jodi had it taken care of. The second best decision we made was choosing a venue that included a wedding coordinator, food, drinks, tables, chairs, etc in their options, as well as an inside option just in case the weather didn’t cooperate. It cut down on a lot of leg work, and definitely made planning the wedding easier. The third best decision we made was arranging for Zach and I to have a private 15 minute meal immediately after the ceremony. We were able to relish the moment, eat the fabulous food we had picked out, and spend some alone time with just the two of us before we joined the ceremony and spoke with all our guests.

Our entire wedding day was everything that we wanted it to be and more, so it is difficult to pick just one favorite memory from our day. I personally would have to say my favorite memory from the day was dancing with my new husband, all our best friends, and family the entire reception. I love to dance at weddings, so I made sure to make a point to do plenty of dancing at my own wedding!
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When rustic meets romantic at the breathtaking Pineola Farms, it’s cause for an all-out celebration here on SMP Georgia. A celebration in honor of stunningly beautiful details, heartwarming moments (see: tying the knot… literally) and a cute-as-can-be duo joining together for all eternity. Basically, a full day’s worth of amazing, all captured in lovely images by We Do…Wedding Photography. Ready to dive into all of the festivities? Join me in the gallery for sooo much more.

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From We Do…Wedding Photography… A wonderfully romantic wedding. The groom and his father made the engraved stumps at the end of the aisle. The bridesmaids each wore a different dress that they personally chose. The bride and groom decided to tie the knot-literally. Each had a rope and tied a knot instead of sand or a unity candle.

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Photography: We Do…Wedding Photography | Venue: The Cotton Barn at Pineola Farms | Makeup: Sarah Elisabeth Makeup Artistry

Fall Wedding in Georgia from Rustic White Photography

Some people wake up and need a big, steaming cup of coffee before they can really start their day. I wake up and need a good dose of pretty. And today? We are getting that dose by way of this seriously stunning Georgia soiree from Rustic White Photography. With a Bride so lovely she doesn’t look real, in a gown so gorgeous, it looks like it was made just for her – each image has me more in love with this wedding than the one before, so get your extra dose of pretty this morning right here.

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Auburn, Georgia Wedding from Julie Anne, Wedding Photographer

From the Bride… We had a sunny afternoon wedding in November, with a reception at an historic Southern home, so I wanted to take advantage of the beautiful colors and textures of the season; hence our eggplant, crimson and yellow color scheme and burlap table runners. Because it was in the afternoon, I hoped to create a casual but elegant atmosphere. My gown and my bridesmaids’ dresses were long, soft and flowing, but not overly formal. I developed a bird theme, which was mostly inspired by our favors, which I found on Pinterest before we got engaged! They were homemade bird feeders made by my mom, mother-in-law, myself and my grandmothers. We also had a bird-nest on our cake, head table, and bird table number holders. Distressed bird houses found at a fabric store and miss-matched antique vases in our color scheme scavenged by my mom and me from local antique markets (and our basement) gave our reception a rustic and colorful look.

Many of my ideas came from Pinterest, including our favors, our advice tree (a bare tree where people could hang notes or marriage advice), my cake, putting pictures of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents’ weddings around our reception, many of our favorite photographs, and my dress. All of the bridal and bridesmaid/mother jewelry was purchased from Etsy.com. Each bridesmaid wore a necklace with a silver bird charm, a pearl, and her birthstone. Much of my bridal ensemble was made by my mom and myself. I was inspired by a beautiful but expensive designer gown on Pinterest and decided to mimic it. I found a soft, simple dress and designed sheer cap sleeves with Swarvoski pearls and rhinestones which my mom was able to make for me! Each stone was sewn lovingly by hand. I made my garter and my headpiece, and my mom made me a simple veil for the ceremony that could detach from my headpiece. My mom also had a very special handkerchief made for me; it was one of my great-grandmother’s hand-made hankies with the name of every woman in my family tree, as far back as we could find, embroidered on it. I wrapped it around my bouquet.

Traditionally, groomsmen match the bridesmaids and the groom matches the bride, but we went for neutral (black) vests for all of the men, but gave my husband a purple tie, while the groomsmen and dads were in champagne and silver. My husband’s pop of color looks great in pictures! The groomsmen also got an extra dose of nerdiness and humor with another Pinterest-inspired idea of wearing super-hero t-shirts under their suits, making for some entertaining pictures.

Some of my favorite memories were the dances I did with my husband and father. Both were very nervous about their moments in the spotlight, so only about a week before the wedding, I choreographed both dances. Having choreographed steps made both guys less nervous and they ended up having a blast! Not to mention our guests loved the personal touch of the dances.

One of our money-savers was the fact that we used bird houses and a small bud arrangement on every other table instead of large bouquets on each table; we also used the bridesmaid bouquets to decorate the head table. We found the burlap for 40% off at JoAnn fabrics, and my mother cut all the runners herself. We also used an antique Hudson, a car rebuilt and owned by my bridesmaid’s father, as our getaway car, and her dad was kind enough to be our chauffeur!

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Wedding Photography: Rustic White Photography | Cinematography: Brody Bearden Films | Floral Design: Findlay Rowe Designs | Ceremony Venue: Catholic Church of St. Ann | Reception Venue: Roswell Founder’s Hall | Wedding Dress: Alfred Angelo (customized by Bride’s Mother)

These two are adorable. We knew that from the very second we spotted their kissing booth engagement session last June. Yes, I said a kissing booth engagement session… sooo cute. So when the oh-so-talented Julie Anne, Wedding Photographer sent along their stunning Auburn wedding, well, we couldn’t wait to share it all with you. A breathtaking day literally bursting with romantic touches, it’s mesmerizing florals from Twolips Boutique meets a stunning Carl House setting meets all kinds of crazy gorgeous pink hues. See every last love-filled moment right here.

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From Julie Anne, Wedding Photographer… Samantha and Jared had a beautiful pink and sage wedding at Carl House in Auburn, Georgia. Their wedding featured harmonious couplings of romantic blooms from antique hydrangeas adorned with a rose petal aisle to the perfect pairing of a ranunculus & scabiosa pod boutonniere. The focal point of the ceremony, second only to the bride and groom themselves, was the custom-made rustic trellis dripping from splinter to nail head with floral graced garland. The motif encapsulated romantic whimsy by featuring soft pink lisianthus and pale ivory stock that molded into the brick backdrop to the point where you couldn’t tell where one stopped and the other began. The bouquets were truly something to swoon over with the pinks, whites, and ivories that little girls the globe over dream for on their wedding day. Crowned with the always lovely silvery green softness of dusty miller and lambs ear, the bridal bouquet was a masterpiece in and of itself. To keep the wedding feeling intimate, they decided on a smaller bridal party. Sam’s Maid Of Honor was dressed to the 9s in her sage J.Crew chiffon dress.

The Carl House is one of the most picturesque venues and is just outside of Atlanta. Regardless of the time of year, everywhere you look is just another moment waiting to be captured. Built in 1903, Carl House is situated on four manicured acres that are surrounded by over 30 acres of the original pasture land property giving Carl House a plantation atmosphere. The bride and groom’s favorite part was the rustic barn for which Sam begged for an image with the beautiful horses.

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St. Simons, Georgia Wedding from LeeAnn Ritch Photography

I’m a true believer that a little dusting of rain makes any wedding day just that much better. A bit more dreamy, a bit more cozy and a bit more romantic. Not that these two St. Simons sweeties need any help in the romance department, because after literally growing up together (they met at the age of 10) and spending their teens and early 20’s as “just friends,” they realized that the “comfort” they had always felt with one another was more than that… it was true love, instead. And to celebrate their meant-to-be? Well, they enlisted the help of Darryl Wiseman Flowers, EastCoast Entertainment and LeeAnn Ritch Photography, a team sure to take any dreams and turn them into reality. See it all in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… Nick and I met at the age of 10 when our families moved into the same neighborhood. Through middle school and high school we had the same group of friends, but it wasn’t until our best friends started dating each other that were we “forced” to be together more. Though we went to different colleges (I attended Ole Miss and he attended LSU), we remained friends and saw each other every summer when we would come home from school.

It wasn’t until after college, once I had moved to New York to start a career, did Nick and I started looking at each other as more than friends. It was a very natural progression, made slowly over time, as we were in different cities. There was something comforting and very natural about falling in love with an old friend. After three years in the Big Apple, I returned to Georgia, our hometown, to be back with my friends, family… and Nick. Our families blended immediately – made easier by the fact our parents were already friends within the community. It just fit.

On the day of our wedding, we had 14 of our best friends standing next to us – 12 of whom had attended school with us both since the age of 10. Needless to say, it was impossible to have a “bride” or “groom” side at the church, as many of our guests had known us both since grade school. It seems weird to say ‘I have already know my husband for 19 years,’ and still feel so young. Looking back, there was always a comfort I felt around Nick – even as a child, before I understood what it meant, I knew somehow that we would end up together.

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Three ingredients that guarantee a stop-you-in-your-tracks wedding: a stunning St. Simons Island location, a plethora of fab DIY details and an adorable bride and groom. And this beautiful seaside celebration? Well, it has all three. Set against a breathtaking backdrop of sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, it’s fun-filled moments (beach balls, anyone?) meets a whole lot of Southern sweetness meets some seriously lovely blue hues. Care to kick off your weekend in the full gallery captured by Lyndi J. Photography? Yep, me, too.

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Augusta, Georgia Wedding from Ashley Seawell Photography

From Lyndi J. Photography… A private residence overlooking the marsh on St. Simons Island, GA is where this entire day’s beauty unfolded. In the true form of Southern hospitality, every detail was thoroughly thought out, all the way down to the Sweet Tea. Kelly, the bride, spent countless hours creating all the DIY details – from aisle decorations, to menus, to boutonnieres. In lieu of a formal favor, Kelly and her groom, Jared, adopted a sea turtle, Gracias, from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Instead of bubbles or rice, beach balls were tossed in the air as the bride and groom walked back down the aisle. Every aspect of the day was a reflection of the couple and their love of family and the ocean.

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I’m a girl who loves tradition. It warms my heart, and is one of the many reasons classic weddings like this beauty captured by Ashley Seawell Photography make me weak in the knees. It’s timeless perfection – with the Bride’s gorgeous lace veil and elegant bridal style – and it perfectly proves why a classic soiree will always hold a big spot in my wedding-loving heart. See it all here.

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From Ashley Seawell… Rebekah and John invited their guests to celebrate in the bride’s hometown of Augusta. Their meaningful ceremony took place in her home church and a lovely reception followed at the Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art (the bride was actually their director at the time of her marriage). This art museum was the perfect choice for their desire of a thoughtful and intimate reception. Peonies and garden roses were used throughout the day. After the couple’s engagement, Rebekah’s family collected vintage dessert plates. They were a beautiful addition to the cake table and will continue to serve as an heirloom for their family. [dotted]

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Savannah Wedding from Something Pretty Photography

Sometimes the simplest, most intimate of weddings speak the most to me. I absolutely love the idea of them. Where the meaning of every thoughtful touch can be explained to your guests across the dinner table, where toasts turn into lovely conversation involving everyone and where each of your guest feels like the most important guest. Something Pretty Photography brought just such a fête with this sweet Savannah soiree, and it’s safe to say, I’m smitten. See why here.

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From Something Pretty Photography… Lauren and Adam’s wedding was a second wedding, and it was a very intimate small family affair that was just perfect. I loved how almost everything had traces of her grandmother throughout the entire day–she wore her jewelry and her fur (which was monogrammed inside with her initials), she had a beautiful painting at the wedding that her grandmother had painted and we went after the ceremony to shoot portraits at her grandparents old house in Savannah where she had spent a lot of time as a child. It was really perfect..a simple, sweet family affair that was classically beautiful.

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Covington Plantation Engagement Session from Holly L. Robbins Photography

Sometimes you meet the love of your life on a blind date, sometimes you meet them standing in line at Starbucks and sometimes, like these two sweeties, you meet them in the fourth grade. Yep, the fourth grade. That’s what we call a pretty amazing love story and what began back in elementary school will soon cap off with the wedding of a lifetime at Starrsville Plantation, which also happens to be the stunning locale of their drop-dead gorgeous e-session capture by Holly L. Robbins Photography. It’s a day filled with love, laughter and some seriously stellar scenery and you can see it all in the full gallery.

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Savannah Wedding from Jade + Matthew Take Pictures

From Holly L. Robbins Photography… I met Kelly and Will at the gorgeous Starrsville Plantation in Covington, Georgia for a sweet Love Struck Engagement Session. The weather was perfection and the sunset was glorious! When discussing ideas for their engagement session I asked Kelly to bring her fave props. Her reply, “Really my fave prop is the sunset!” AND it’s mine too!

Kelly and Will have a very interesting, sweet relationship that dates back to the fourth grade. There were each other’s first love in elementary school and will now be each other’s last. They lost touch for a bit and years later Cinco de Mayo brought them together again. They will become husband and wife on September 28th, 2013 at Starrsville Plantation.

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Wedding Photography: Holly L. Robbins Photography | Venue: Starrsville Plantation in Covington, Georgia

These Savannah nuptials? They’re like a crazy-gorgeous combination of all of my favorite things. Floral hair wreath? Check. Simple + sophisticated J.Crew gown? Check. Farm tables lined with beautiful blooms? Check, check, check. And, believe it or not, that’s just the beginning. From the laid-back meets elegant vibe to the dapper groom in bow tie, there’s not a moment that doesn’t have me seriously drooling. Oh, and the breathtaking images from Jade + Matthew Take Pictures? Simply stunning. Join me in the gallery for all of the pretty.

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From Jade + Matthew Take Pictures… Charlie and Teddy wanted an easy-going wedding, so that all their family and friends could share in the joy of their big day. They were married in the church Teddy grew up in and had a low-key reception at Fort Jackson. They had lots of entertainment for the kids from fun props to tents to even light sabers! They had an interactive guest table where they asked their guests to put on the map where all they traveled from, as well as questions about them, love, and marriage. Teddy wore her grandmother’s veil which had been worn by several other family members. She put her twist on the lace veil by adding a halo of flowers. Teddy is a graphic designer and loves simple, classic, beautiful designs. You can tell by her choice of her J.Crew bridal gown that her friends picked out for her right after she met Charlie. As well as her blue converse she had waiting for her at the reception. Their day matched their personalities to a tee; it was easy-going and filled with a lot of love!

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Marietta, Georgia Engagement Shoot from Enver Fisher Photography

Two things that make any engagement session shine – an adorable duo (but of course) and a bundle of colorful balloons. Together, they make for one crazy gorgeous shoot. And this Marietta session? Well, it has both, plus a beautiful rustic setting, smiles for miles and a whole lot of l.o.v.e. See every picture perfect moment captured by Enver Fisher in the full gallery. It’s stunning.

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Surprise Engagement from Evie Perez Photography

From Enver Fisher Photography… Eric and Jordan were looking for a rustic and natural location for their engagement shoot. They were so excited and had so many ideas. We took them to this great location in Marietta, Georgia. The shoot was full of lots of giggles, hugs and kisses. We look forward to their wedding day!

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Photography: Enver Fisher Photography

You know what I love most about engagements? No matter the time or place, it’s always one of the most incredible moments you will ever experience. Whether it’s over chinese food in your PJ’s or on a trip to the Mediterranean, in that space and time, there is only you, your honey and the love you to have for each other… and no one else in the world matters. So when I get the opportunity to actually see a proposal happen, it makes my heart weak, especially when it’s preceded by one seriously cute love story. Don’t miss a single word of this sweet duo’s description below and then join me for full gallery of pretty captured by Evie Perez Photography. It’s amazing.

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Savannah, Georgia Wedding from Kelli Boyd Photography

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From the Bride… Ben and I first met at Berry College in 2008 when we both attended school there for our undergraduate, but the sparks did not start to fly until Mountain Day (alumni weekend) in 2012. After Mountain Day, we began to casually talk and became closer friends. On Thanksgiving of that same year, his father (who is my mentor) invited me to Thanksgiving festivities at their house on Berry’s Campus. Ben states, “when I saw her again on Thanksgiving, I instantly gravitated towards her and knew I needed to get to know this girl.” A few weeks later, he flew down from Baltimore, Maryland to take me to a Dave Matthews Concert, and we have been inseparable ever since. Our love of music, life, love and caramel apples have brought us together.

From Evie Perez Photography… Ben and Katie weren’t officially engaged yet, but started planning a little bit of their wedding. They live in two different states, Ben in Maryland and Katie in Georgia. Because they live in two different states, Ben hadn’t officially asked Katie to be his bride. Katie wanted to go ahead and schedule an engagement session since this was the only time they had and the only weekend the would be together. When I arrived at the engagement session, Ben told me that he was going to go ahead and ask Katie to be his lifelong partner. She had no idea this was going to happen! I was truly happy that they asked me to be a part of this special moment and was there to document a moment in time that they would remember forever!

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Wedding Photography: Evie Perez Photography

Pairing two high school sweethearts with the breathtaking backdrop that is Savannah, Georgia is kind of like wedding gold. That’s because Savannah only hosts drop-dead gorgeous weddings (fact) and high school sweethearts happen to be the cutest thing ever (also fact). So, this darling day captured by Kelli Boyd Photography? Taking our breath away. And it happens to be overflowing with Southern charm. Prepare for a whole lot of pretty and join us in the gallery for more.

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University of Georgia Engagement Session from Morning Light by Michelle Landreau

From the Bride… Bobby and I met my freshman year in high school. We soon became best friends and two years after that we started dating. We dated for five years before we got engaged my senior year of college at Florida State University. He proposed to me during my fashion internship at Bleubelle Boutique in Savannah, Georgia. He’s been the best thing that’s ever happened to me since I was 15-years old.

After we were engaged he was deployed to Afghanistan. I stayed in Savannah to continue working at BleuBelle Bridal. I did most of the wedding planning myself, with the help of my coworkers, my family and our amazing photographer. I knew from the beginning that I wanted our wedding to reflect my very “girly” style– with a romantic Southern feel. Our wedding colors were easy to choose because it’s my favorite color combo — blush and grey.

Bobby and I chose Forsyth Park because it was one of our very first memories we had together when I moved to Savannah. The park is absolutely beautiful and I knew this would be a location we would always visit, even if we move away from Savannah. Our reception spot, Vic’s On The River, was the perfect way to show all of our guests just how beautiful and historic Savannah truly is. The venue has a very old-school feel to it. The balconies face beautiful River Street and our guests loved it.

My sister-in-law (Maid of Honor) and brother moved to Savannah a few months before the wedding and were a huge help. We made all of the chalkboard frames, and spray painted all the frames. My monogrammed guestbook was one of my favorite touches. I’m completely obsessed with monograms and it was a fun way to show off my personality and to have something to hang in our first home together. I got a lot of ideas off of Pinterest and other wedding sites. The chair signs and table numbers were done by a fantastic calligrapher in Savannah, Low Country Calligraphy. Our “thank you” cards were made by our photographer, Kelli Boyd. I had seen something similar on Pinterest and really loved the idea — a way to thank our guests for traveling to Savannah for our special day. We had koozies, designed by totallypromotional.com as favors. Our guests loved them and so did my husband!

At the reception, we chose to serve heavy hors d’oeuvres because the selection of food at Vic’s was just fantastic and very Southern. We had a shrimp and grits station and macaroni and cheese bites that our guests raved about. We chose “Savannah Sweet Tea” as our signature drink — sipping out of mason jars through blush and grey striped straws.

My favorite part of the whole day was the songs our DJ played! When we sent out our invitations, we had included a place for our guests to request a song for the reception. The DJ played almost every single request– all the guests were so enthusiastic and ran to the dance floor every time their song was played!

I know every girl probably says this, but my wedding was truly a dream come true. Our wedding was so intimate and special. It was the type of wedding that you looked around and knew every single person in the room. I married my best friend with my very best friends and family by my side in one of the most beautiful places imaginable!

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Bow ties, monograms and pretty pink hues – that’s what preppy photo shoot dreams are made of. It’s true, and those dreams are coming to life today through the light-filled images from Morning Light by Michelle Landreau. And with a couple that couldn’t be sweeter in the center of all the preppy Georgia goodness, it goes without saying this one is a must see. Do so right here.

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Athens, Georgia Wedding from Melissa Pepin Photography

From Morning Light by Michelle Landreau… Last fall, I had the pleasure of shooting a preppy engagement session at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. Brittany & Greg are both alums of the school and actually met through College Republicans while attending the university. Locations include the arch, Founder’s Garden, and the coffee shop where they went on their first date, Two Story Coffeehouse. There, they re-enacted part of this date by playing the Game of Life. Greg later told Brittany that he wanted her to be the girl in his car! We were so lucky with the light that day; it really accentuated the bright colors of their wardrobe. I hope you enjoy the little details such as his L.L.Bean monogrammed shirt and bow tie!

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Wedding Photography: Morning Light by Michelle Landreau | Location: North Campus of the University of Georgia + Two-Story Coffeehouse both in Athens, Georgia | Groom’s Shirt + Bow-tie: L.L.Bean

For those of you just dying to see Pantone’s Color of the Year in action, look no further than this sweet Athens affair from Melissa Pepin Photography, which is literally bursting with the pretty little Emerald color from every nook and cranny. I’m talking the bridesmaid gowns, the beautiful florals from European Floral Design and even the candy bar, all drenched in gorgeous green goodness. Carry Your Heart Events styled every last moment to absolute perfection and the gallery is a colorful must-see. Join me there for all of the pretty.

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