Georgia Weddings

Georgia has the charm thing down, don’t you think? It certainly sets the bar for me with its love-filled fêtes and southern style-filled soirees. Well, Laura Barnes sent along another stunner that fits oh-so-nicely in that charming category with its bountiful fall-inspired blooms from Buds & Blossoms Florist and adorable new Mr. & Mrs. It’s lovely and then some, and it’s all waiting for you right here.

From Laura Barnes Photo… Meredith and Allen had a gorgeous wedding in the North Georgia mountains. October weather can be a little unpredictable in Georgia, but their day had such beautiful fall colors and a cool breeze. Huge win! The wedding reception took place at a private airplane hanger’s resort. It was completely surrounded by a wall of windows that showed off the mountains and fall colors. These two were such a dream to work with. Meredith is very organized, and it was a huge help in making sure their day went as perfectly as possible. I’m so glad to have watched them become husband and wife!

Wedding Photography: Laura Barnes Photo / Ceremony: Clayton Baptist Church in Clayton, Georgia / Reception: Heaven’s Landing in Clayton, Georgia / Floral Design: Buds & Blossoms Florist / Catering + Wedding Cake: Valley Café / DJ: Keeping It Clean DJ Service / Wedding Dress: Netbride.com /  Hair: Meagan DuPriest / Men’s Tuxedos: Squire Shop

Six years + two adorable kids after their courthouse wedding, this sweet couple decided it was time to renew their vows and plan the “real wedding” of their dreams! The bride (who also happens to be the creative genius behind Fine and Fleurie) and a few super talented vendor friends transformed Atlanta’s Sumerour Studio into a stunning wedding wonderland. You can see the whole gorgeous thing right here, thanks to The Studio B Photography. 

And don’t forget to watch the heartfelt ceremony in the amazing highlight video from White Dress Media!

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From The Studio B Photography… The bride is Jessica Gallo, the creative mind behind Fine & Fleurie, a line of custom bridal accessories. She and her husband Vito got married 6 years ago at the courthouse and have two adorable sons. They had been dreaming of renewing their vows and having a “wedding” for years until a group of Atlanta wedding professionals came together to make the dream a reality. The event took place at Summerour Studio, an amazing venue in Atlanta reminiscent of an Italian villa. Jessica really wanted to use pink as a part of her color palette, so the vendors did a muted color palette made up of blush, cream and white with touches of a vibrant pink for a little bit of drama. Jessica walked down the aisle to the sweet sounds of acclaimed singer Emily Hearn and renewed her vows with Vito in front of their closest family and friends. Sun in My Belly created a fantastic menu for the evening. To add to the intimate gathering, a delicious dinner was served family-style.

Wedding Photography: The Studio B Photography / Wedding Venue: Summerour Studio in Atlanta, Georgia / Wedding Planning: Atlanta Event Studio / Floral Design: Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio / Wedding Cinematography: White Dress Media / Catering: Sun in My Belly Catering / Wedding Cake: Blooming Flour Bakery / Wedding Stationery: Julia’s Poppies Design / Signs: Liddabits Design Shop / Ceremony Music: Emily Hearn / Furniture Rentals: Settee Event Decor / Drapery: Event Drapery / Linens: I Do Linens / Chandeliers: The Funky Shack Art Studio / Wedding Dress: Jenny Yoo via Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta / Bride’s Accessories: Fine & Fleurie (Owned by the Bride) / Hair + Makeup: Claudia Mejerle / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Nordstrom

I must admit, I’ve got a bit of a crush on this sweet-as-pie bride + groom and their stunning Georgia Club wedding. With a totally classic Southern vibe, gorgeous orchid and lilly bouquets by Gardenia Floral Design and perfect pictures by Buffy Deckmar? Well, consider me head-over-heels. See every.last.image for yourself in the full gallery!

From Buffy Dekmar Photography… Caroline and Peter’s wedding was such a sweet affair. They were married May 11, 2012, at the Georgia Club in the garden terrace, and then they danced the night away to the Moxie Band’s fabulous tunes. My favorite elements of this event were the orchid and lily bouquets, the gorgeous lace gown that Caroline wore, and the radiant happiness shared by the couple and their friends and family!

Wedding Photography: Buffy Dekmar Photography / Wedding Venue + Catering: The Georgia Club in Athens, Georgia / Floral Design: Becky Kim of Gardenia Floral Design / Wedding Coordination: Dawn Kibbles / Wedding Cake: Bee’s Knees Bakery & Gifts / Entertainment: The Moxie Band / Wedding Dress: Pronovias via Dimitra’s Bridal Couture / Hair + Makeup: Tammy Polston of Hair Motif / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Dessy by Vivian Diamond via Patty Oropeza of I Do, I Do Bridal Boutique

In my four years spent in the wonderful city that is Savannah, GA, I somehow never got to see the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and after looking through this completely adorable wedding from Morgan Gallo Events at this gem of a location, I am kicking myself. Kicking. Myself. Because it’s absolutely darling in every way and oh, these lovebirds? Just the cutest things ever. And the images from Nate Henderson Photography? Captivating. They’re filled with the prettiest palettes and darling details that embody the true spirit of Savannah, and you can see them all right here.

From Morgan Gallo Events… Sara and Andreas got married in September in one of Savannah’s most historic and beautiful gardens. Their bright and cheerful wedding was full of personality and individual touches. Savannah Pralines were favors for guests.

Wedding Photography: Nate Henderson Photography / Wedding Venue: Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah, Georgia / Wedding Planning: Morgan Gallo Events / Floral Design: A to Zinnias / Catering: Cape Creations Catering / Bakery: TIER Luxury Cakes / Rentals: Ranco Tent Rentals / Lighting: JLK Events

This preppy wedding is a breath of summery loveliness with its clean lines and bright colors. The bride and groom did a top-notch job incorporating fun surprises for their guests, such as late-night fast food and custom beer glasses, with the sweetness and tradition that’s always done so perfectly in southern weddings. The photos by VUE photography are simply gorgeous, so go get a cup of tea and sit down to browse the full gallery! You don’t want to miss this one.

From VUE photography… Lauren and Ryals are an adorable southern couple who met on New Years of 2008 and were introduced by friends. When it came to be time for the wedding, they chose Barnsley Gardens! It was full of warm colors, sunshine and bow ties. The color palette was an array of coral and red tones with all the bridesmaids in different shades. The groom was the first ever to request a black bow tie from the company Brier & Moss, soooo the company named it after groom himself! The “Ryals” has a nice ring to it. Lauren and Ryals also did customized beer glasses with their logo on them for gift baskets, along with our favorite Sweetwater beers and peanuts from a plantation in Ryals’ hometown. The “midnight snack” was from The Varsity — hats and all! The historic Atlanta spot is one of the couple’s favorites. The groom’s cake had their dog on top, along with their Georgia colors.

Wedding Photography: VUE photography / Wedding Venue: Barnsley Gardens Resort in Atlanta, Georgia / Floral Design: Paula Fuller / Wedding Cake: HoneyMoon Bakery / Wedding Invitations: Megan Quinn of Sweet Lemon Paper / Band: The Answer Band via Crescent Moon Entertainment / Wedding Dress: Paloma Blanca / Bride’s Shoes: Nina / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: J.Crew / Groomsmen’s Bow Ties: Brier & Moss

After three months of dating, he popped the question because as the bride said, “When you know-you know!” This sweet-as-can-be e-session from Ben & Colleen has me waiting with baited breath to see this adorable couple’s big day! Check out the full gallery for so much more from this Atlanta shoot.

From the Bride-to-Be… Tyler and I met in April of last year. And when you know, you know! We got engaged three months later in July, underneath the willows at Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia. We even had our own private drum circle to provide the romantic background music (okay, it wasn’t part of the plan, but it certainly did add some humor to our memories). He proposed with the ring that his father, who passed away when Tyler was very young, gave to his mother 28 years ago. Soon after, we set our wedding date for April 5, 2013, exactly one year from the day we met. We can’t thank our wonderful photographers, Ben Massey and Colleen McCreary, enough for capturing how much love we have for each other. April 2013 can’t get here soon enough!

Photography: Ben & Colleen / Locations: Little Five Points + Criminal Records, Both in Atlanta, Georgia / Bride’s Blue Dress: Free People / Vintage Engagement Ring: From the Groom’s Mother

This lovely wedding has a little bit of everything. A bit of traditional elegance in their stunning venue, Greystone at Piedmont Park. Some whimsical fun in the bride and groom’s glow stick exit and the bride’s amazing gown. Rustic beauty from the raw cotton bolls used for the donation favors. A hint of modern from some beautiful patterned table runners. And their gorgeous mercury glass pieces sit right at the intersection of DIY and vintage — the bride actually painted them herself! Add in the adorable bride and groom, and this wedding is just about perfect. from the hip did a fantastic shooting all of the photos, and you can see them all right here in the gallery!

From the Bride… Nathan and I met at the University of Georgia when we were sophomores. I had noticed him as a freshman while he was running on campus :) and had always hoped that we would “accidentally” run in to each other and hit it off. I just knew there was something special about him! It wasn’t until the infamous University of Georgia/University of Florida game that we truly met and had the “ah ha!” moment that I was hoping for! We have been together ever since, seven years and counting! We got engaged in October of 2011. We had been through four years of undergraduate school, two graduate school programs, one big move to the city and two houses — we knew we were ready! We picked Greystone at Piedmont Park because it was the loveliest venue that we had ever seen. It is right in the heart of our favorite park and a place where we have spent many sunny afternoons since moving to Atlanta. We just knew we had to find a way to get married on the steps of the park — they are beautiful, overlook the skyline of the city that we love and were the place where Nathan asked me to marry him. For us it was a no brainer! October 20, 2012 was also our perfect date — it was exactly a year from the day we got engaged.

It was very important to us that our ceremony reflected who we are as a couple and the things that are truly important to us. We had an nontraditional ceremony that officiated by our good friend Josh. In lieu of a traditional “homily,” he had all of our family members send him their prayers for our marriage and future — he compiled those prayers and made them into one big “family prayer.” He read that out loud to us for the first time during our ceremony, and Nathan and I couldn’t hide the emotion that came from words filled with so much love. We also wrote our vows together before the wedding. We wanted to make sure that what we said up there was a reflection of what we both want for our marriage. It was the most amazing and emotional part of our ceremony for me. We both had tears in our eyes even though we had read those words to each other many times before. We had two of the most important people in our lives give readings during our ceremony. One was an excerpt from one of our favorite books, “Still Life With Woodpecker” by Tom Robbins, and one was a poem called “Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten.”We wanted our reception to continue the theme of our ceremony — personal, sweet and fun. Sun In My Belly provided beautiful appetizers at cocktail hour and a delicious dinner in the dinner hall. My uncle and his band mate played the acoustic guitar and sang during cocktail hour, and we continued our favorite songs throughout dinner. We wanted our guests to have plenty of drinks, food and entertainment!

The inspiration for our entire wedding (the colors, the feeling, the aesthetic) came from a painting that Nathan and I bought at a local art festival. When we were trying to figure out what we wanted our wedding to look like and feel like, we were sitting across from that painting. We just decided that if we could make our wedding look like that painting, it would be beautiful! Our colors were dove gray, winter white, gray-blue and blush. We used mercury glass of all shapes and sizes, lanterns, crystal votives and birch vases to get the look we were going for. Instead of sparklers, we opted to use glow sticks for our grand exit. It was Nathan’s idea and I love the way that the pictures turned out! Also, our photo booth was a huge hit! We spent the year collecting various props and costumes and let our guests run wild. Those pictures will always be displayed in our home — they make us laugh and show us how fun all of our loved ones truly are! Additionally, we used Wedit to capture video throughout the night. Seven of our guests used the Flip cameras to record all of the sweet, funny, meaningful, and wild events that took place!

Wedding Photography: from the hip (formerly smitten photos) / Wedding Venue: Greystone at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia / Wedding Planning: Laura Birney Events / Floral Design: Stylish Stems / Catering: Sun In My Belly + The Varsity / Wedding Cake: Kristen George of The Crafty Cakery / Cupcakes: Camicakes / DJ: Chris Meeks from Pulse DJ Services / Photo Booth: LeahAndMark / Wedding Invitations, Menus, Programs, Seating Cards, Confetti, “Just Love” Sign, Wishing Tree, Dessert Bar, Favors, Photo Booth Backdrop, Cocktail Hour Pillows + Painted Mason Jars: DIY / Wedding Dress: Liancarlo via Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka / Bride’s Bracelet: Swarovski / Bride’s Earrings: A Gift from the Groom / Bride’s Hair Flower: Borrowed from a Friend / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Their Choice / Flower Girl’s Dress: From Family / Ring Bearer’s Attire: J.Crew Crewcuts

What is it about live oak trees that makes us all weak in the knees just thinking about them? Seriously, are they not the most perfect environment to say your I Do’s in? Not only was this wedding super pretty and filled with adorable details like hand made cornhole boards and bags adorned with the bride and groom’s silhouettes, it also looks like it was one heck of a party judging from these images by Jade + Matthew Take Pictures. See it all right here.

Samantha and Jacob had three important criteria for their Georgia farm wedding. First, a beautiful outdoor open setting. Second, good food and amazing drinks! And third, personal touches throughout. Dunham Farms, located in Sunbury, Georgia, was the most beautiful venue. Set right on a marsh, with a horse, and huge live oaks everywhere. It is completely unique, private and so, so elegant. The farm has distinct locations for each part of your day, so guests were able to move from the ceremony (tucked among the live oak trees), to the cocktail hour (overlooking the marsh), to the reception (in an open field by the poolhouse). It made each piece of the day feel even more special than the last and gave guests the opportunity to see different parts of the farm. Because the food was important to the couple, they chose Cha Bella catering (on a recommendation from Andrea, the owner/lead designer at Gray Harper Event Maker). Everything was delicious, and guests enjoyed smoked oysters, shrimp and grits, and locally sourced cheese and honey to name a few.

Andrea worked very closely with Sam on a variety of projects for the wedding. First, Andrea created an adorable ceremony backdrop using ribbon and tissue paper; this was so important to Sam, and she had mentioned it at their very first meeting. Andrea and Sam spent months collecting and wrapping old jars with yard, ribbon and thread. In the end, over 300 jars were used throughout the entire wedding. The groom’s family made the cornhole boards, while Andrea sewed up the sacks using silhouettes of the bride and groom, which the bride designed herself. The centerpieces were a collection of burlap-covered, cylindrical vases, vintage beer cans, succulents and flowers, all put together by the wedding party.

Wedding Photography: Jade + Matthew Take Pictures / Wedding Venue: Dunham Farms in Sunbury, Georgia / Event Design + Planning: Gray Harper Event Maker / Bouquets + Boutonnieres: Urban Poppy / Centerpieces: Gray Harper Event Maker + Bridal Party / Catering: Cha-Bella / Desserts: M Sweet Desserts / Wedding Invitations: DIY by the Families of the Bride & Groom / Lighting: JLK Events / Wedding Dress: Vera Wang via Bleubelle Bridal

This couple looks like they would be so much fun to hang out with! They did more than just walk around town for their engagement session with Milanes Photography — they climbed trees, played in the park, had a picnic and cheesed for the camera in their college t-shirts. You can just tell they’re having a blast together, and I have no doubt that their wedding, planned by ellyB Events, will be just as awesome! Be sure to click over to the full gallery for more!

From the Bride… Labor Day weekend 2008, Adina was hanging out with some girlfriends in DC when one of her friends received a phone call from another friend visiting from out of town. He wanted to know what they were doing and if he and his friends could meet up with them. The guys had planned to be in New Orleans that weekend, but Hurricane Gustav had other ideas.  The ladies agreed to meet them, and soon after, the gentlemen arrived. Adina introduced herself to a handsome young man using her college nickname “Deen,” and to her surprise, his name was also Dean. The group mixed and mingled for a while, but it was obvious that Adina and Dean had a lot in common. They talked the entire night, as if the others never existed. They learned that they both attended college in Atlanta – Dean was a Morehouse man and Adina, a Spelman woman.  They graduated the same year but never crossed paths in the four years they spent in the same small college community.

That night, Dean bought Adina flowers from a man who was walking around selling roses.  Adina was intrigued.  Before the end of the night, the feeling was right, and Dean got on one knee and proposed to Adina there on the spot!  Onlookers starting clapping and cheering once Adina said, “YES!” Sparks were flying, but the proposal was a little premature. :) When it was time to go, they said goodbye and exchanged mailing addresses instead of phone numbers (old school style). Dean went back to his apartment in New York, and Adina resumed life as normal in Virginia. A couple weeks later, Adina received flowers from Dean, and the card had his phone number written in it. They’ve never stopped talking since…

Dean proposed to Adina (for real this time) in February 2012 in front of their closest family and friends at their home in the Washington D.C area. The couple will be married this Labor Day weekend in their favorite city of Atlanta, Georgia, on the campus of Agnes Scott College.  They will share a romantic ceremony with their family and friends, planned by the fabulous Eliana Baucicault of EllyB Events.

Photography: Milanes Photography / Location: Atlanta, Georgia / Planning: ellyB Events

As a self-proclaimed homebody, this Athens wedding from Alyssa Alig Photography held in the backyard of the bride’s childhood home is right up my alley. Because of the gorgeous locale, this sweet fête needed little in the way of decor-just simple florals by Elizabeth Ann Florist & Gift Shop and the loveliest cakes from Classic City Confections. See the rest right here! 

From Alyssa Alig Photography… A sophisticated wedding of baby’s breath, burlap and satin blush, Alex and Hannah were wed on a warm summer day in Georgia at her parents’ home. Hannah works for an independent jewelry store that sells unique jewelry made by local artisans, some of which she was allowed to borrow for the wedding! Hannah says, “Having the biggest day of my life happen at the home I grew up in, surrounded by the ones we love and who love us most — it was my dream wedding!”

Wedding Photography: Alyssa Alig Photography / Wedding Venue: The Home of the Bride’s Parents in Athens, Georgia / Floral Design: Elizabeth Ann Florist & Gift Shop / Catering: Hallie Jane’s Catering / Wedding Cakes: Classic City Confections / DJ: Athens Light and Sound / Wedding Dress: Allure Bridals / Jewelry: Aurum Studios / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bill Levkoff via I Do, I Do Bridal Boutique

I love my job – and there are a lot of reasons why. The pretty, pretty weddings, the never-ending inspiration, the crazy talented people I get to surround myself with every.single.day… it’s amazing. But, my favorite part? Getting to know each and every one of you. The brides and grooms out in SMP-land that share their lives with us. Your days with us. Your loves with us. And today’s stunning duo has put a smile on my face that just won’t go away. From their touching high school love story to their beautiful Piedmont Park proposal to their uber-stunning wedding day captured by Gregg Willett Photography. I love them. And you will, too. See so much more right here.

From the Bride… Stephen and I met in high school, when he was a junior and I was a senior. We were 17. He came into my life just five months I lost my mom to cancer, and two weeks into our relationship, I knew he would be the last guy I ever dated. Five years later, I was picking Stephen up from the airport on July 3, 2011, when he said he wanted to stop at Piedmont Park near downtown Atlanta to stretch his legs after being on the plane. In preparation for the Peachtree Road Race that happens every year in Atlanta, roads were blocked off, and it was a nightmare to try and find a parking spot. I had no idea why Stephen wanted to go to the park so badly, and I kept trying to convince him to go home instead, but he insisted. A few minutes later, as we sat down on a bench by the pond, Stephen surprised me by getting down on one knee and asking me to marry him.

When we started planning our wedding, we knew that we didn’t want to get married in a hotel ballroom. I loved the idea of a rustic venue but needed a reception venue to match the grandeur of the Cathedral of Christ the King, where we would be having our ceremony. We found Roswell Mill Club and knew that it would be perfect for our reception. Another decision that we made early on is that we knew we didn’t want Stephen and the groomsmen to wear tuxes. Stephen is a classical musician and wears a tux when he performs, so I liked the idea of him getting married in a suit. I fell in love with the gray, peach and pink color scheme and decided to incorporate touches of gray in the custom logo, groomsmen’s suits, invitations and favor tags with plenty of peach Juliet garden roses throughout our wedding to complement the sangria-colored bridesmaids’ dresses.One of my favorite details were the custom clutches I gave each of my bridesmaids. They were each made out of a different gray pattern and had a quote sewn in the inside that I chose for each of them.

At the end of the night, our guests waved their well wishes with peach and pink ribbon wands from Etsy, and we made our getaway in a silver Rolls Royce. We couldn’t have been happier with the way everything turned out!

Wedding Photography, Custom Logo + Guest Book: Gregg Willett Photography / Ceremony: Cathedral of Christ the King in Atlanta, Georgia / Reception: Roswell Mill Club in Roswell, Georgia / Floral Design: Chuck Milne Productions / Catering: Events Catering / Wedding Cake: Sweet Caroline’s Cakes /Transportation: Lovely View of Heaven / Ribbon Wands: Tia’s Dresses / Coke Bottle Tags: Design Circus / Wedding Dress: Anjolique via Wedding Angels / Bride’s Veil + Garter: Wedding Angels / Bride’s Earrings: Kate Spade “Crystal Gardens” / Reception Hair Flowers: Amie Noel Designs / Hair + Makeup: Trio Makeup & Hair Design / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Bill Levkoff via Bel Fiore Bridal / Bridesmaids’ Necklaces: The Limited / Bridesmaids’ Custom Clutches: Jenna Lou Designs / Men’s Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

“Home is definitely where the heart is.”  Yep, I’m starting out today’s glorious wedding with a quote from the beautiful bride, because, well… we couldn’t agree more.  Especially because this beautiful bride’s home happens to be set against a stunning forest paradise and was built lovingly by her father, aka, the perfect backyard wedding locale and an amazing place to layer one DIY detail after another, including a cake she baked all by herself.  Kaylynn Marie Photography captured every moment beautifully and it’s all making for one uber-gorgeous (+ heartwarming) gallery.  Join me there for more.

From the Bride… I am, and always have been, head over heels in love with weddings! When it came time for me to start planning my own in July of 2011, I was so excited to begin working out all of the details to make our day the very best. My fiancé, Jacob, and I wanted our special day to reflect the things most important to us, including our faith, family, and love for one another.

For me, home is definitely where the heart is, and I couldn’t think of a better place for our location. We decided on the church that I grew up in as our ceremony location and my parents’ backyard for the reception. My parents own a beautiful home (built by my dad) that we have a lot of cherished memories in. It meant the world to me to have our reception with family and friends at a place so near and dear to my heart. As for our photographer, that was another easy pick! We knew from the day we got engaged that we wanted Kaylynn of Kaylynn Marie Photography to shoot our wedding. She is a very sweet friend of the groom, and she always captures the most beautiful images. We couldn’t wait to begin working with her!

When creating that “homey” feeling for our guests, we wanted everything to be beautiful, yet comfortable. I have always lived in Georgia, while the groom calls Louisiana his home. To bring a little Louisiana flair to the reception, we had a friend cook a pot of jambalaya and surprised the the groom with a king cake instead of a traditional groom’s cake! With the help of family and friends, I spent many months working on all the little DIY details, including the wreaths on the church, bridesmaids’ jewelry, table centerpieces, fingerprint guest book and the favors. With inspiration from the internet and my love for baking, I made our wedding cake and a few desserts for our guests to enjoy. The morning of the wedding was crazy, but with the help of some dear friends and family, we were able to get everything put together just in time to enjoy a wonderful evening of romance, happiness and love!

Wedding Photography: Kaylynn Marie Photography / Ceremony: First Baptist Church of Lilburn in Lilburn, Georgia / Reception: The Home of the Bride’s Parents in Lilburn, Georgia / Floral Design: Gerald Spivey / Catering: Carolyn Yelton of First Choice (carolynyelton@yahoo.com) / Wedding Cake: DIY by the Bride / Wedding Invitations: Lady B Paperie / Rentals: Atlanta Rental / Kid’s Wedding Activity Book: Lovely Indeed / Favors: DIY by a Cousin of the Bride / Wedding Dress: Mori Lee via Formally Yours / Bride’s Ceremony Shoes: kelly&katie / Bride’s Reception Shoes: ALFANI / Hair: Gerald Spivey of Southern Styles Salon & Day Spa in Snellville (770-979-2168) / Makeup: Beth Ashworth of Southern Beauty Skin Care in Snellville / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: David’s Bridal / Groom’s + Groomsmen’s Suits: Men’s Wearhouse

Paying homage to her soon-to-be-hubby’s US Air Force roots, this gorgeous bride chose the Dixie Wing Hangar for her light-filled bridal portrait session. And what a stunning choice it was for her timeless, yet stunning shoot with Chris Isham Photography. They kept the Groom top of mind by incorporating vintage planes and WWII cars while the soon-to-be-Mrs. got an oh so fabulous excuse to don her breathtaking Tara Keely gown. It’s a gallery worth stopping by, and you can see it all right here!

From Chris Isham Photography… During most of their wedding planning season, Lindsey was here in the US, while her fiancé Will was stationed in Guam in the US Air Force. Needless to say, that made wedding planning for them a little different than most couples, but they made it happen. When planning her bridal session, Lindsey suggested to me that we incorporate Will’s love of flying — especially since this shoot was really his desire. It was only a natural choice at that point that we shoot at the WWII veterans airport hangar where they’d later be having their wedding reception. Between the vintage planes and old WWII staff car, it was a perfect fit.

Photography: Chris Isham Photography / Wedding Venue: Dixie Wing Hangar in Peachtree City, Georgia / Floral Design: Andy Beach & Co. / Wedding Dress: Tara Keely via Bridals by Lori

Sometimes the shortest engagements yield the prettiest weddings. And this next wedding, sent into us by J Morgan Flowers proves just that. Pay close attention my friends because this gorgeous and intimate penthouse wedding for 10 was planned in just two weeks! We can’t help but fall fast in love with this romantic and spontaneous display of love. Join us in the gallery for even more.

From J Morgan Flowers… Eun planned her wedding in two weeks. Yes, you read that right — two weeks! After a whirlwind romance with Daniel and a ring on her finger, Eun called her family in Korea, and a wedding date was set! She booked the penthouse at The Soho House in South Beach as her wedding venue because it was the perfect space to hold her and her 10 guests. With Daniel’s Chinese roots, they kept with tradition and did a tea ceremony to honor the parents.

The ceremony was held with just the ocean view as a backdrop and those closest to them to witness. The table for the celebration dinner was adorned with three taller vases and topped with a lush, modern arrangement of hydrangeas, roses and lilies. The base was set with a collection of vases of various sizes, each full with lush florals and candles in between. Each napkin was adorned with a yellow rose to welcome the guests to this special occasion.

We wish Eun and Daniel a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness as they start out on the journey of husband and wife.

Wedding Photography: Gesi Schilling / Wedding Venue: Soho Beach House in Miami, Florida / Floral Design: J Morgan Flowers / Hair: Cowshed Miami Beach at Soho Beach House

So, let’s say we might have already eaten a few extra chocolates and had more slip-ups than our New Year’s resolutions allowed… not that it’s actually happened though, right SMPers? Well, just in case, let this wedding from Brooke Roberts Photography re-inspire you with all the Southern hospitality and charm you could ask for. The Crane Cottage at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel made for a spectacular location for some of the most amazing fireworks and magnificent send-off images I’ve ever seen. Click here for the full wedding.

From Brooke Roberts Photography… This elegant southern wedding was held at the stunning Crane Cottage and Faith Chapel on Jekyll Island in Coastal Georgia. The bride and groom wanted to envelope their guests in true southern hospitality and charm in one of the south’s finest and most romantic locations. Their inspiration for the wedding was Georgia Peach and they set the tone by presenting each guest with a welcome bag of goodies keeping with the theme. The ladies at Caroline Carter Events worked with the couple to add in countless thoughtful touches that were not only beautiful but also showcased the couple’s personalities. The evening was closed out by the sky being filled with celebratory fireworks before the couple departed in a vintage white rolls royce.

Wedding Photography: Brooke Roberts Photography / Ceremony: Faith Chapel in Jekyll Island, Georgia / Reception: Crane Cottage at Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Jekyll Island, Georgia / Floral Design: The Vine / Wedding Coordination: Caroline Carter Events / Wedding Cinematography: James Futch Video / Catering + Wedding Cake: Jekyll Island Club Hotel / Wedding Invitations: Crane & Co. / Calligraphy: Dede Adams Calligraphy / Ceremony Musicians: Ambiance Trio / Band: Spike at the Beach / Wedding Dress: Rivini “Ilys” / Bride’s Shoes: Badgley Mischka “Lacie” / Hair: Bienvenue / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Jim Hjelm “5022”

This wedding from Sophia Barrett Studios simply has me beside myself. It’s infused with so much pretty, so many perfectly sophisticated details styled by ellyB events – yet it also incorporates so many lovely nods to this couple, their upbringing and their cherished culture. Basically it’s wedding perfection, and it’s all dancing around in this completely stunning full gallery of images.

From the Bride… Our wedding reflected just who we are: sweet urban sophisticates in love with each other and family. Michael and I are southern-raised (although currently dwelling in New York City) and thrive in city life. We grew up in a culture of formal southern cotillions, beautillions and holiday affairs, and I would like to think that one day our children and grandchildren will look back at us the way we look back at the urban hipsters of the Harlem Renaissance. So we infused these familiar, personal and culturally-signficant elements into our special day…

The music: neo-soul, jazz and R&B classics (opting for the tunes of, for example, Jill Scott for my bridal march, Goapele for the bridal party, John Coltrane for pre-ceremony music, Musiq Soulchild for the groom’s entrance and a jazz band for cocktail hour). The color palette: blush, beige and cream; reminiscent of the ballet (I love the Alvin Ailey Company and chose flowing crinkled chiffon dresses for the bridesmaids, blush satin ribbons for my corset and soft ballet ruffles for my train). The wedding lineage table: images of the unions of our parents, grandparents, and great grandparents. Jumping the broom: a historical wedding tradition for African-American couples. The flowers: simple and soft hydrangeas, garden roses, orchids and dahlias. The tuxedos: modern with a flair of the “old world” with suspenders and bowties. We also threw in King and Queen chairs at the estate table and a few black and white images for a small taste of what our wedding will look like to our children in 50 years.

Wedding Photography: Sophia + Derrick of Sophia Barrett Studios / Ceremony: Imperial Ballroom at The Biltmore Ballrooms in Atlanta, Georgia / Reception: Georgian Ballroom at The Biltmore Ballrooms in Atlanta, Georgia / Wedding Design + Planning: Eliana of ellyB events / Floral Design: Jacki of Stylish Stems / Wedding Cinematography: Ryan of Imagine Video Productions / Catering: Rhys of Endive Fine Catering / Tiered Wedding Cake: Couture Cakes / Cake Bar Wedding Cakes: Piece of Cake / Wedding Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas / Cocktail Hour Musicians: thehc3 / DJ + Emcee: DJ SixFive / Vintage Rentals: Settee Event Decor Rental /Wedding Dress: Dennis Basso for Kleinfeld / Bride’s Shoes: Enzo Angiolini / Bride’s Belt + Veil: Kleinfeld / Hair: Todd of Purple Door Salon / Makeup: Carmen of Love Over Logic

We are going to ask you to slip on your sparkliest of virtual pumps for this little number, because it’s a shoot that just screams for your fanciest footwear. It’s inspiration created by Jessica Interiors and Jennifer Horton Makeup, and I can honestly say it’s a dream. A dream filled with the prettiest florals from Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio, stationery worthy of a swoon or two from Buzzy Craftery, the loveliest glitter confetti linens I ever did see from I Do Linens, and all captured perfectly by Haley Sheffield. So if we have to bid adieu to 2012, we might as well do it with a shoot as stunning as this one. See it all here!

From Jennifer Horton of Jennifer Horton Makeup… When I first set out to piece this shoot together my main inspiration was taken from the holidays, the city and from the hotel itself. The description I used to explain the shoot to each vendor for the overall look and mood was glamorous, festive, holiday sparkle. Everyone did a wonderful job of incorporating a high-end glamorous look in their work that went perfect with The Georgian Terrace Hotel. By the way the staff at the Georgian Terrace Hotel are amazing! Walter Nemeth, Catering Executive was so helpful.

Keeping with the glamorous theme of the hotel and Caroline’s beautiful dresses (she had 2), I wanted her makeup to have a fun vintage look. Her lips were to be the star so I used a gorgeous bright coral lip color perfect for a New Years Eve Wedding. For her eyes I swept a pale pastel pink color over her lids and a soft matte brown in her crease. With a sweep of thick jet black liquid liner to complete her look. The bridesmaids dresses were by TFNC of London we purchased them from ASOS. With the girls gold sequin dresses having so much sparkle I wanted to keep their makeup colors more subtle to play up the sparkle from their dresses. I wanted both bridesmaids makeup to have a young, pretty and sweet look so I used a pink cotton candy cheek and lip color. Alex (the blonde) had a smokey silver eye to play up her beautiful green eyes and Alexis (the brunette) wore a smokey golden brown eyeshadow.

Jessica Phon of Jessica Interiors… The main inspiration came from the theme of “holiday/new years eve theme.” We knew the venue was a mixture of contemporary with old historical reference, and we wanted to incorporate classic with a mix of contemporary. We used mint and gold as our main colors and added splashes of silver, white and red. Mint and gold have been a hot color combo this year and felt it was appropriate for the end of year theme. Playing off of our main colors we wanted the gold and mint to really pop on tabletop. We used a classic white linen and some detailed vintage dinnerware. A non-traditional setup was created in the seating arrangement with custom upholstered benches with accent pillows in the gold color family. Since we had a glamorous gold sequin linen on the cake table we wanted a simpler but elegant cake design with an organic feel to it. We then raised it high on a pedestal table and placed it in a bed of baby’s breath. An arrangement of florals, drinks and escort cards were placed on a very modern high lacquer console table. Escort card ornaments were hung on a gold sequenced tree. Sparkling champagne was pored with flagged stirrers!

Photography: The Photography of Haley Sheffield / Venue: Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia / Event Design: Jessica Interiors / Floral Design: Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio / Cinematography: Dynes Media / Wardrobe Styling: Melissa Welch / Wedding Cake: Ann Kathleen Cakes (large cake with flower) / Pastries + Small Mint Cake: Kristina Weems of The Georgian Terrace Hotel / Linens: I Do Linens via StudioWed / Stationery, Confetti + Stirrers: Buzzy Craftery / Prop + Furniture Rentals: Four Inch Fold / Bride’s Dresses: Watters (strapless dress) +  Carol Hannah (halter top dress) via Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta / Bride’s Dress Belts: Fine & Fleurie / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Chaviano Couture (one shoulder dress) + Romona Keveza (short strapless dress) via Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta + TFNC of London (gold sequin dresses) via ASOS / Accessories: Fine & Fleurie / Hair: Dani Pennone of Southern Accent Salon / Makeup: Jennifer Horton Makeup / Bride + Groom: Caroline Seymour + Lionel Grebert / Bridesmaids: Alex Gerdes + Alexis Reed Hopkins

There’s just nothing that can put a smile on my face like two madly in love sweethearts celebrating their big day.  Nothing.  And when those two madly in love sweethearts are captured ever-so-perfectly by 3Ring Weddings, that’s a whole new level of happy.  Case in point?  This darling Atlanta duo, who celebrated their union in traditional style with a stunning St. Regis soiree that is crazy gorgeous + seriously sophisticated.  And their heartwarming words for each other?  They’re magical – in so many ways.

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From 3Ring Weddings… Before Veronica and Marlon even knew each other existed, Veronica’s mom felt that they were meant to be together. “If my mom didn’t love him, we never would’ve met. My mom is very passionate about who she allows into our lives.” The first time the couple met, Marlon was invited to Trinidad to stay with her family over Christmas. It wasn’t love at first sight. Their long term friendship-turned-relationship had a slow burn, which has already lasted almost a decade. Veronica remembers, ”I knew I was in love with Marlon long before he knew he was in love with me. His patience, wisdom and willingness to know me was what attracted me to him. I fell in love with his uniqueness. I knew God sent him.”

After her mother’s recent passing, Veronica was charged with going through her mother’s things and helping “clear out all her stuff.” While doing so, she found a wedding gift and a card from her mother that said “a gift from heaven.” Her mother’s spirit was still felt in various aspects of the wedding. Not only did she handpick the groom and leave them a wedding gift, but she gave preferences for a wedding dress (poofy) and who would be walking Veronica down the aisle (your brother). More gifts from heaven. Marlon believes that “part of the beauty is we have families who love us. They would do anything for us, and they support us, believe in us and pray for us. She’s the woman I believe God created for me. Magic happens when we get together.”

“He’s a wonderful guy and makes me happy to wake up every day, knowing that he’s in my life,” Veronica affirms. “It’s going to be a journey, but I’m really looking forward to it.” A journey that is bound to be a magical one.

Wedding Photography: Janet Howard Studio / Wedding Venue: The St. Regis Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia / Wedding Planning: Lemiga Events / Floral Design: Edge Design Group / Wedding Cinematography: 3Ring Weddings

My southern-charm loving heart is all a-flutter for this Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club soiree captured beautifully by Viktoriya Evich Krudu Photography. This DIY + vintage inspired wedding is all kinds of beautiful-from the bride’s lace James Clifford gown to the gorgeous blooms by Carithers Flowers. Lucky for us the gallery is full of even more pretty and you can see it all here!

From the Bride… Our wedding was a dream come true! If our personalities could create a wedding venue, it would be Foxhall. Foxhall is a gorgeous equestrian estate and sporting club located just south of Atlanta. I grew up riding horses my whole life, and Cody is the perfect Southern gentleman, so it was the ideal setting for the rustic, elegant wedding we had both been dreaming of. We wanted our wedding to have a very Southern feel and atmosphere, but still have the elegance of a wedding. Foxhall couldn’t have been more perfect for this. From the moment you step foot on the 1,100 acre facility, you feel like you are visiting the English countryside or you’re suddenly in a scene from the movie Secretariat. With the rustic lodge setting of Legacy Lookout, our guests enjoyed sweeping views of wide-open horse paddocks, an English-style equestrian stable, a two-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee river and an 81-acre lake; it’s stunning to say the least. With so many natural colors and elements surrounding our venue, I was able to get away with my pop of coral for the bridesmaid dresses, flowers and bow ties. We kept the rustic feel with all of the wood elements from the lodge, iron chandeliers, lantern centerpieces, as well as the tan suits for the guys and a mix of khakis, browns, and taupe. We introduced the elegant girly side with lots of mercury glass vases, lace and just a touch of crystals here and there. The catering tables were beautifully decorated with vintage wine boxes and antique silver platters to really tie together the whole theme of the wedding. I had an girly wedding cake covered with glitter details, while the groom’s cake decorated with chocolate-covered strawberries and giant antlers was the most manly thing I’ve ever seen.

My favorite part of the wedding were all of the personal touches and DIY projects that truly made our wedding special. My dad passed away 10 years ago, and I knew how hard it was going to be to not have him there to see his little girl get married. To make it feel like he was still there with me, I tried to incorporate as many little things that reminded me of him as I could. Our ringer bearer walked down the aisle carrying my dad’s Bible that I had wrapped in lace and burlap ribbon. To really make it feel like he was there to walk me down the aisle, my next door neighbor created my beautiful bouquet wrap that she made using one of my dad’s neckties and the lace sleeve from my mother’s wedding dress. That way as my mother walked me down the aisle in place of my dad, I had a piece of my dad walking with me as well. It truly was so special and something I will cherish forever. I also surprised my younger sister with a maid of honor bouquet wrap that coordinated with mine. Giving her that special gift moments before the wedding was so special and a moment we will both remember forever. We also had a memory table set in the lobby covered with my great-grandmother’s hand crocheted doilies and pictures of relatives and loved ones with a candle burning “in memory of those who are forever present in our hearts.”

The biggest hit for the men at the wedding was most definitely Cody’s cigar bar. If you couldn’t find someone on the dance floor, they were probably outside by the fireplace hanging out at the cigar bar. Another meaningful element was the “key to a happy marriage” message board where guests left words of wisdom and advice for Cody and me as newlyweds on vintage skeleton keys, surrounded by wedding photographs from both sides of our family. Other DIY projects included the dress hangers I made for me and my bridesmaids, the wedding invitation that I created and designed myself (with my team of family and friends working as an assembly line), the Mr. & Mrs. signs at the reception, and the cornhole set my husband built specifically for our big day. Everything was just perfect; I couldn’t have asked for more. It was a beautiful day, and I will cherish the memories forever.

Wedding Photography: Viktoriya Evich Krudu Photography / Wedding Venue: Legacy Lookout at Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club in Douglasville, Georgia / Floral Design: Carithers Flowers / Catering: Zest Atlanta / Wedding Cake: Sugar Plum Visions / Wedding Invitations: DIY by the Bride via Cards & Pockets / Wedding Dress: James Clifford (Style J11169) via Bridals by Lori / Bride’s Shoes: The Glass Slipper Collection Cinderella Pump / Bride’s Hair: The Bride’s Neighbor / Bride’s Makeup, Bridesmaids’ Hair + Makeup: Betsy St. John (betsystjohn@gmail.com) / Bridesmaid Dress: Bari Jay (Style 126)

Just because Christmas is over, it doesn’t mean that we’re over all the gorgeous holiday and winter party inspiration. Our latest crush? This to-die-for winter tablescape photo shoot designed and coordinated by A Big To Do Event. It’s a total stunner with it’s simple color scheme of red, grey and white and that incredible hanging centerpiece of roses, candles, and crystals. I sort of want to dine under it like right now. See the full gallery here for even more. 

From A Big To Do Event… We decided to provide inspiration for a “Natural Glam” winter event, and our fantastic vendor team could not have done a better job executing this look! There are so many amazing elements of this tablescape that I don’t even know where to start! Heath, one of the brilliant artists behind Jackson Durham, outdid himself with this centerpiece consisting of a tall, silver candelabra with an arrangement of red tulips and roses, berries, greenery, pinecones and branches, capped off with a lamp shade covered in bark and accented with dripping crystals and dusted with snow. Talk about WOW factor! The base is surrounded by crystal and silver mercury glass candle holders that keep the eye moving to every element. We can’t go any further without talking about the biggest pieces: the furniture. Mirrored table on a barrel anyone? Jackson Durham made it happen! Rustic sofa seating on one side with wood grain pillows? Settee Event Decor can provide it. Barrel to highlight your cake? Got it! One of the best features of the mirrored table is that your centerpiece and décor doesn’t just end when the base touches the table; it continues on into the mirror, reflecting back up so you see another dimension of the design.

The cake is pure perfection! Melonie of For Goodness Cakes outdid herself with this four-tiered, rustic winter statement with red sugar rose petals falling down the snow-capped tiers and faux wood fondant pieces mimicking the wood grain of the barrels. A delightful winter masterpiece that matches the design perfectly and tastes just as good! Adding to the winter feel is the “blanket of snow” covering the ground and running along the center of the table. We got this look with the help and genius of Tamara with I Do Linens. Since we couldn’t actually bring snow in, we got the next best thing: white fur linens. The runner helps bring the table together and bring your attention to the centerpiece. The carpet finishes the look and separates the table from the rest of the space while adding comfort and warmth. Event Drapery provided the backdrop of red velour drape to transport you to the middle of this winter wonderland event.

Sarah of Foglio Press created some stunning works of art on paper for this tablescape. The stationery to go along with this reception décor is clean while making a big impact. The invitation fits inside a natural wood pocket envelope, bringing in a natural pop of red and tied together with a silk dupioni ribbon in platinum. The platinum continues in the menus, with entrees are printed in red on translucent paper, revealing a platinum pattern underneath. The finishing touches of this tablescape came from We Rent Atlanta, where we were able to pick out everything we needed including the gorgeous, gunmetal-colored chivari chairs. We set the table with We Rent’s elegant “Estate Platinum” china. The silver baroque flatware and array of glassware from We Rent Atlanta tie together each place setting, and we finished with a red napkin from I Do Linens for a pop of color.

Photography: Janet Howard Studio / Photo Shoot Venue: StudioWed Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia / Design, Planning + Coordination: A Big To Do Event / Design, Floral Creation + Styling: Jackson Durham / Wedding Cake: For Goodness Cakes / Stationery: Foglio Press / Linens: I Do Linens / Drapery: Event Drapery / Furniture Rentals: Settee Event Decor / Other Rentals: We Rent Atlanta