Hold on to your hats brides to be (and grooms to be for that matter). The third annual NotWedding Bridal Event rolled into Atlanta in February and oh do we have some yummy inspiration for you. If you haven’t heard about this gem of a bridal show, you are in luck. This is not your average shindig. The NotWedding is the end-all-be-all of wedding events where some of Atlanta’s most talented vendors come together to stage a wedding extravaganza. Hosted by Atlanta Occasions Magazine at the Foundry at Puritan Mill, this year was filled to the brim with four different wedding themes: Enchanted Forest, Southern Glam, Vintage Chic and Global Fusion. From classic to sassy, we are talking major creative options. Don’t forget to click on the gallery for even more brilliant ideas from The NotWedding Event.
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Southern Glam:
The ladies from Aesthetic Floral and Event Artistry put together that sweet Southern Wedding we were all waiting for: Southern Glam! Southern Glam was full of elegance and class with a touch of sweet southern hospitality. Think Steel Magnolia meets high powered style. The Gatsby-like atmosphere, inspired by historic plantations, garden parties, the Kentucky Derby, Emily Post, peony blooms and pearls, proved to effortlessly chic. They gave their brides unique ideas to sass up their southern wedding by having their bouquet made of vintage broaches, which the brides raved about! Aesthetic Floral and Event Artistry inspired brides to use their grandmother’s lace and mama’s pearls with a twist. Truly Stunning!
Vintage Chic:
The team at Bloom Floral Design found their inspiration for Vintage Chic from all things organic. Antique stores were a must and flea markets a necessity. This theme was for the brides that admire history, lace, ice tea, home-made additions and those charming vintage customs! At the NotWedding, Bloom Floral Design slipped in those soft colors from the post war era, that vintage lace your grandmother made, doilies, weathered woods and wild flowers mixed with roses for that classic wedding day feel. With different sized bird cages, giant round white balloons and antique styled soda pop bottles, they pulled off the perfect shabby chic wedding!
Enchanted Forest:
The incredible team from The Savage Garden was behind the Enchanted Forest theme. The Enchanted Forest was a fantasy landscape complete with native trees, shrubs, ferns and lush moss covered branches in a serene woodland setting lit by darling chandeliers. The Savage Garden created an oasis of exotic vines, beautiful flowers, sparkling fairy lights, richly beaded and sequenced table linens, mercury glass and Egyptian glass potion bottles for that one-of-a-kind touch. Each setting had a candied apple, sugared fruits, and stunning jeweled insects giving that feeling that you just stumbled upon a forest fairy’s feast! This striking theme made for an incredibly captivating wedding design!
Southern Glam Vendor Credits:
Floral and Design: Aesthetic Floral and Event Artistry / Catering: A Tasteful Event / Invitations and Stationery: Mirabel Press / Cakes and Dessert: Dreamy Gelato & Chocolates / Event Planner: EllyB Events / Venue: The Foundry at Puritan Mill / DJ: Lethal Rhythms / Photographer: Lytle Foto / Linens: Connie Duglin Linenes / Lighting: Active Production and Design / Drapery: Event Drapery / Photo Booth: WOW Photo Booth / Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited / Registry: Bloomingdales / Videography: Studio 25 Productions / Wedding Dresses: Heidi Elnora / Headpieces by Chaos Couture
Vintage Chic Vendor Credits:
Floral and Design: Bloom Floral Design / Catering: Talk of the Town Catering / Invitations and Stationery: Mirabel Press / Cakes and Dessert: Tasty Pastry / Event Planner: EllyB Events / Venue: The Foundry at Puritan Mill / DJ: Lethal Rhythms / Photographer: Lytle Foto / Linens: Connie Duglin Linens / Lighting: Active production and Design / Drapery: Event Drapery / Photo Booth: WOW Photo Booth / Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited / Registry: Bloomingdales / Videography: Studio 25 Productions / Wedding Dresses: Heidi Elnora /Headpieces by Chaos Couture
Enchanted Forest Vendor Credits:
Floral and Design: The Savage Garden / Catering: A Divine Event / Invitations and Stationery: Sandi Spells Design / Cake and Dessert: Sweet Sensations / Event Planner: EllyB Events / Venue: The Foundry at Puritan Mill / DJ: Lethal Rhythms / Photographer: Lytle Foto / Linens: Connie Duglin Linens / Lighting: Active Production and Design / Drapery: Event Drapery / Photo Booth: WOW Photo Booth / Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited / Registry: Bloomingdales / Videography: Studio 25 Productions / Wedding Dresses: Heidi Elnora / Headpieces by Chaos Couture