Georgia Weddings

Fact.  Soft pink hues and touches of fruit are a sure-fire combo for wedding greatness.  Especially when combined with a breathtaking Chattahoochee River backdrop and one of the greatest August days in Georgia weather history.  When all of those elements came together for this cute as can be duo, it meant a dream-come-true day of celebrating with family and friends and a whole lot of non-stop dancing.  See every last moment captured by Peach Blossom Photography by Julie Anne in the full gallery.  You’re going to love it.

From Lila of A Big To Do Event… Claire and Scott’s outdoor wedding took place on the most perfect August day that Georgia has ever seen! Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club created the gorgeous backdrop for the outdoor ceremony before guests went inside Legacy Lodge to celebrate! The view of the Chattahoochee River was breathtaking. The bride chose to keep the colors light and airy by using ivory and pink, and she brought in a pop of contrast with green apples. Perfect for a summer day!

The wedding guests had such fun energy and had the dance floor completely packed! The DJ played exactly to the feeling of the crowd, and since the bride and many of the guests were professional ballerinas, they were more than happy to show off some of their moves. After the bride changed into her getaway dress, the couple left through a cloud of bubbles to honeymoon in the Bahamas!

Wedding Photography: Peach Blossom Photography by Julie Anne / Wedding Venue: Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club in Douglasville, Georgia / Wedding Planning: A Big To Do Event / Floral Design: Rooms In Bloom / Catering: Proof of the Pudding / Wedding Cake: Rhodes Family Bakery / Music: SE Events / Wedding Dress: Bel Fiore Bridal / Groom’s Tuxedo: Men’s Wearhouse

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oh, 3Ring Weddings.  I just want to HUG you.  Hug you for sending this sweet, sweet Atlanta film our way and for brightening our Friday with one of the cutest couples in the Peach State.  Two high school sweethearts that are sooo in love, it’s like one moment after another of pure joy streaming from our computer screens.  Yep – this is the kind of film we could never ever get enough of with so much inspiration, we’ll be basking in pretty ’till Monday.  And those hugs?  They are on the way.

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From 3Ring Weddings… “Like a river meets the sea / Stronger than it’s ever been / We’ve come so far since that day / And I thought I loved you then.“ — From “Then” by Brad Paisley

High school sweethearts Rehana and Jimmy have been together for a decade now. They’ve experienced many life changes — both good and tragic — and remained steadfast by each others’ side through it all. Rehana adores Jimmy’s ability to still make her laugh after all these years and appreciates how he always puts her first. “He’s just a good guy. He always cares about other people and makes them feel good. He’s a very genuine guy.” Jimmy declares, “Rehana’s helped me grow up a lot, probably more than she’ll ever know. She’s helped me find my voice, be who I want to be and pushed me to become way more than I ever thought I could. I owe her everything. I just love knowing that we’re going to grow old together — the person I grew up with.” This young couple, already together longer than many couples, has determined to never call it quits — to never go to bed angry and to always kiss each other goodnight.

Wedding Photography: Katie Rivers / Wedding Venues: The Georgian Terrace Hotel + The Fox Theatre, Both in Atlanta, Georgia / Wedding Cinematography: 3Ring Weddings / DJ: Indaglow Productions / Ceremony Music: Lark Chamber Music

We all know Atlanta weddings are awesome.  That goes without saying.  But, did you know that you can have a secret garden-esque wedding right in the middle of the city?  Well, you can.  And if you are anything like these two cuties, you’ll infuse it with one gorgeous DIY detail after another, a sweet vintage vibe and dreamy pastel hues.  The ever-amazing Amy Arrington Photography snapped up all of the pretty and you’ll be a fan of Cator Woolford Gardens (and this adorable duo) in no time at all.  Join me in the gallery for more.

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From the Bride…  Although we now live in Arlington, Virginia, Ben and I decided to get married at the Cator Woolford Gardens because it’s right around the corner from where my parents live in Atlanta (we can literally walk there from home in about five minutes!). We both knew we wanted to get married outside, and this little “secret garden” in the middle of the city was the perfect combination of our love for the city and for being in nature. Although we planned our wedding from afar, which was definitely difficult, we were grateful for all of the fabulous local vendors who made things much easier for us.

My vision for the day was that I wanted it to feel like a vintage, southern garden party — part fairytale, part casual comfort. I wanted to infuse the day with whimsical, personalized decor and details that really said something about us as a couple, as well as individuals. I made most of the decorations by hand (chalkboard signs, programs, banners, pie stands, seating cards/seating card tree, window pane displays, cake topper, etc.), and those that I didn’t make, I purchased from Etsy or commissioned family and friends to make. All of the bunting (hundreds of yards of it!) was hand-sewn by a friend’s mother in Oklahoma, and my own mother spent many hours stuffing welcome packets, stringing letters onto ribbons, and traveling around the city with me as we visited flea markets and junkyards.

We also completely designed our own programs, ceremony and vows in order to make this part of the event — the most important part! — fit with our personalities and relationship. We’ve been together for over eight years, so we wanted our ceremony to reflect our past together, but also celebrate the new journey that we were embarking upon on our wedding day. We got creative with our wedding party; my brothers both served as “bridesmen” on my side, we had a “flower sister” instead of a “flower girl” (so that one of my dear friends, who I think of as a younger sister, could have a special role in the wedding), and Ben had two “best men,” so that he wouldn’t have to pick between friends. I think the biggest piece of advice that I can give brides-to-be is to not be afraid to think outside of the box, or outside of tradition, in order to make your wedding your own (although I do love tradition and definitely think it has its place!).

Our wedding day was everything that we imagined it would be and more, and I believe that our amazing family and friends are what made it so special. Ben and I look back on it as the most incredible day of our eight years together, and we are filled with love and gratitude for everyone who was a part of it. And we are also extremely thankful for Amy Arrington, as she did a fabulous job capturing the day!

Wedding Photography: Amy Arrington Photography / Wedding Venue: Cator Woolford Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia / Planning + Coordination: Allie Brackett of We Tie The Knots / Event Design + Decor: DIY by the Bride / Floral Design: Candler Park Flowers / Catering: Sun in My Belly / Cake: DIY by the Bride’s Mother / Pies: Pastries A-Go-Go / String Duo: The Wedding Players / Wedding Dress: David’s Bridal / Bride’s Sash: White by Vera Wang / Bride’s Shoes: LOFT / Bride’s Veil: Erica Elizabeth Design / Hair: Rebecca Powell / Makeup: Paula Xiong / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Anthropologie / Bridesmaids’ Jewelry: Vintage + Forever 21 / Groom’s Suit: J.Crew

White, green and gold. Quite possibly the most elegant, yet wonderfully understated color palette and it’s safe to say that I am utterly smitten with just about anything that comes in those glorious hues. It just doesn’t get better. The perfect mix of natural with metallics, this rehearsal dinner at the Summerour Studio from Pink Shoe Photography is abundant in all this palette’s beauty and you can see every bit in the gallery right here.

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From Pink Shoe Photography… Marion and Nick are one of those couples that everyone wants to know. Their energy and love for each other is radiant, and their rehearsal dinner at Summerour Studios echoed that. The space was classically decorated with white and green floral arrangements, silver accents and crisp, natural-colored linens. The couple welcomed their friends and family with a signature cocktail of Kentucky Bourbon slushes. They were served in Derby glasses from the groom’s parents’ and grandparents’ collections, which date back to early 1950’s — a wonderful homage to the groom’s home state of Kentucky. Bold America catered the dinner and also made the groom’s cake. The tennis-themed cake was because he played at UVA (where the bride and groom met), won four ACC championships and was captain of the team. The guests were dressed to the nines, with whiskey slushes in hand, and the bride was stunning in her Nicole Miller dress. And it just wouldn’t be right if we didn’t mention her fabulous Dolce Vita shoes! The rehearsal dinner was a beautiful beginning to a magical wedding weekend.

Photography: Pink Shoe Photography / Rehearsal Dinner Venue: Summerour Studio in Atlanta, Georgia / Venue Contact: Monica Zanger (mzanger@novareevents.com) / Floral Design, Linens + Silver: Britt Wood (jhbrittwood@gmail.com) / Catering + Wedding Cake: Michelle Klub of Bold American Catering / Horse Heads: Nashville Antique Show / Bride’s Dress: Nicole Miller / Bride’s Shoes: Dolce Vita

Simple yet breathtaking, understated yet infused with elegance – this wedding from Odalys Mendez Photography is just everything. Or at least my everything. It’s garden party glam with a big ol’ side of southern charm, and I honestly can’t think of a better combo. With bridesmaids in blush and boots, a tablescape worthy of some serious swooning and a couple so happy you just want to reach through the screen and squeeze them – this gallery just might be your everything today too.

 

From Odalys Mendez Photography… Jennifer and Ryan wanted to create a feeling of tradition and comfort for their guests. The wedding took place at an old estate nestled among lush gardens South of Atlanta, Georgia. The Bride and her mother brought several antiques to this dreamy site that have been in their family for many generations, including the Bride’s late grandmother’s rocking chairs and quilts. When entering the ceremony site, guests were greeted by benches adorned with vintage pieces and candlelight scattered throughout the venue. The bride and groom’s sweetheart table was decorated with family antiques as well, set with heirloom china and embellished with whimsical florals and hand-crocheted garlands.

The brides gown, by Pronovias, was a romantic column of lace that tied into the feel of the day. She kept her hair and jewelry simple and carried a brooch bouquet she made herself, and featured her grandmother’s brooches. All the flowers arrangements we unique, and resembled hand-picked blooms set in a collection of antique vases and serving pieces. The menu was a selection of the Bride and Groom’s favorite comfort foods, such as pork tenderloin and macaroni and cheese. Guests danced the night away under the stars.

Wedding Photography: Odalys Mendez Photography / Venue: Meadowlark Gardens in Griffin, Georgia / Floral Design: Colonial House of Flowers / Event Design: Adorned Event Design / Catering: The Party Girl Events / Wedding Cake: Blanchard’s Bakery / Wedding Dress: Pronovias / Hair + Makeup: Katy Hooper

The moment I laid eyes on this My Fair Lady inspired gorgeousness from Jeremy Harwell, I knew the rest of my day would probably be spent day-dreaming in this gallery. Because not only are the images stunning (and they are stunning), but the styling from Nicholas Kniel is seriously be-yond. It’s bow-trimmed hats and lace booties, it’s dapper gentleman and masquerade masks. It’s all so beautiful I can barely contain my fashion-loving self, and you can see it all here.

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From Jeremy Harwell… Nicholas and I thought it would be brilliant to do a modern take on “My Fair Lady.” We thought it would be an amazing story. The story began with the common woman who works in the flower shop, then transforms into a beauty at the Derby and then onto marriage and becoming a princess. We were inspired by Kate Middleton and Audrey Hepburn’s “My Fair Lady” look.

Photography: Jeremy Harwell / Photo Shoot Venue: The Georgian Terrace in Atlanta, Georgia / Styling: Nicholas Kniel / Hats, Masks, Jewelry, Ribbons + Embellishments: Nicholas Kniel / Dresses: Anne Barge + Ivy & Aster via Joan Pillow Bridal / Glove: Shaneen Huxham / Hair: John Devlin + Kathy Tepedino / Makeup: Nikole Morrow-Pettus / Menswear: Guffey’s / Models: Caliber Enterprises / Photo Shoot Sponsor: Atlanta Weddings

The romance of Autumn always gets me. The seemingly haphazard floating of the colorful leaves as they fall to the ground to make the most diverse medleys of oranges and yellows and reds and browns might just be the reason why I am so blown away by this wedding from Kristy Dickerson Photography. I am oh-so-enchanted by all of the amazing portraits of these two sweethearts seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day on the steps of Flint Hill, whispering sweet nothings while surrounded by the Autumn woods, and holding each other close on the railroad tracks. Find every moment of this wedding in the gallery right here.

And be sure to check out the beautiful video from Robert Cawthorne:

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From the Bride… Having been together for seven years, Andrew and I always knew what type of wedding we wanted. Something small, intimate and cozy. The fall was always our FAVORITE time of year — leaves changing, cooler temperatures, the holidays. Being in northern Georgia, the leaves always tend to peak later than average, so we decided mid November would be the perfect time for our wedding! On the morning of our big day, we woke up to beautiful weather. Temperatures were in the mid 60s, and there was not a cloud in the sky. The colors of the fall leaves were gorgeous, just having peaked a week before, and they complemented our wedding palette perfectly!

Flint Hill could not have been a more perfect location for our fall wedding. It is a restored southern mansion, circa 1835, located in historic Norcross, Georgia, beautifully decorated and furnished, creating the perfect warm and romantic environment for our ceremony and reception. Because of the time change, we were able to sneak off across the street a few hours before the ceremony started to catch the last bit of daylight with our fabulous photographer, Kristy Dickerson. Railroad tracks, the sun setting, and seeing Andrew for the first time. It was perfect! The ceremony took place outdoors, with the temperature a very brisk 50 degrees! It felt like it came and went within a few seconds. As much as I tried to take it all in, it almost felt like a dream. The whole moment was a blur. I would not have changed a thing! After the ceremony, Andrew and I had our own intimate escape upstairs. One of my favorite moments of the night was that 30 minutes where we were able to be alone on our wedding night, to take everything in and enjoy our first meal together as husband and wife. I cannot explain to anyone in words how great our catering was that night! Everything was fantastic and only wish I had eaten more of it! For dessert, instead of a traditional wedding cake, we decided to go with a twist on the popular “cup” cakes. We did a Guinness Stout chocolate cake in tea cups, with toffee sauce, whipped cream and Heath bar crumbles. I probably ate three of them!

The night was perfect, and we could not have done it without the help of so many wonderful people. Our very good friend, Robert Cawthorne, was there as our cinematographer and captured our day beautifully, as well as the incredible staff at Flint Hill who made sure the day went by seamlessly. And to have such beautiful pictures taken by Kristy Dickerson, to look back on every year to remember our day — there is no better feeling! Andrew and I are so grateful to have had such wonderful friends and family there to share in our joy and could not have imagined a better day.

Wedding Photography: Kristy Dickerson Photography / Wedding Venue: Flint Hill in Atlanta, Georgia / Floral + Event Design: Magic Moments, Inc. / Officiant: Rev. Dawn Smith of Seventh Sense Weddings & Events / Wedding Cinematography: Robert Cawthorne / Catering: A Divine Event / Wedding Stationery: Sara Solomonson (The Bride) / Wedding Dress: Casablanca Bridal / Bride’s Shoes: ALDO / Bride’s Hair + Makeup: Stylist Kori Smith / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: David’s Bridal / Groomsmen’s Suits: Tommy Hilfiger via Macy’s

Here at SMP, we fawn over and write about gorgeous weddings day-in and day-out. And when a wedding like this one comes along, I thank my lucky stars that I get to share it with all of you lovelies. Filled to the brim with personality and overflowing with emotion, this Atlanta Contemporary Art Center fête, styled and designed by Aesthetic Floral & Event Artistry with planning by A Big To Do Event, will have you smiling from start to finish. The fun continues in the full gallery thanks Theary Meak Photography! 

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From A Big To Do Event… Antonio and Chinnette were a planner’s dream come true! They understood every side of a wedding since they are both creative people who know the power of good logistics! The groom often works as a DJ and the bride goes by the nickname “The DJ’s Girl” (see her custom wedding gown hanger!), so they know how to throw a party! There was no short supply of love at this wedding as the couple was surrounded by family and friends (and the bride’s special group of ladies, the China Dolls!).

The couple got married in the courtyard of the Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center, where the rust of the beams draped with fabric and covered with lights added to the beauty of this vintage wedding. During the ceremony, the couple locked love letters to each other in a small trunk so they could relive how they felt on their wedding day and remember their promises to one another. Antonio and Chinnette chose to let a symbol of “LOVE” represent their day, substituting a peach for the O, which the couple’s friend carved in wood to serve as the guest book. A color scheme of purple, silver and ivory complemented the vintage feel as single stems came together to make dramatic centerpieces. More vintage trunks could be seen throughout the wedding to hold the ceremony programs by Foglio Press and favors of bottle openers for the men and pashminas for the ladies. The cake topper was custom made to look just like the bride and groom, complete with Antonio’s glasses! Guests danced under the stars and twinkle lights before sending the gorgeous newlyweds off with a sparkler exit!

Wedding Photography: Theary Meak Photography / Second Shooter: MeMe Thepmontri / Wedding Venue: Atlanta Contemporary Art Center in Atlanta, Georgia / Wedding Planning: Erica Prewett of A Big To Do Event / Event + Floral Design: Briana Pigford + Cori Honoré of Aesthetic Floral & Event Artistry / Catering: Bold American Catering / Wedding Cake: Cakes by Tatyana / Wedding Stationery: Foglio Press / Entertainment: DJ Nervex / Rentals: Event Rentals Unlimited / Lighting: Unique Event Management / Transportation: Luxe Limousine Service / Cake Topper: I Heart Milk Tea by Brandi / Wedding Dress: Impression Bridal via New Natalie’s Bridals / Bride’s Belt: Enzoani “Diana” via New Natalie’s Bridals / Hair: Natasha Travis of Salon Touché / Makeup: Travis Culberson + Gillian Stuhardt

There’s something to be said for drop dead gorgeous traditional weddings. You just can’t go wrong with men in tuxes and a bride in a pretty, lace gown. Throw in a bunch of adorable flower girls all in white, some seriously sophisticated bridesmaids in blue, and fabulous pink and white florals and you’ve got yourself one show stopping fete. Ashley Seawell Photography captured all the pretty and there’s even more right here in the full gallery. 

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From Ashley Seawell Photography… Katie and Tripp chose to say their vows at their place of worship, Roswell Presbyterian Church. After the ceremony, guests were invited to celebrate at the historic Atlanta Athletic Club. An elegant combination of navy blue and blush pink was used throughout the ceremony and reception. Lush arrangements of peonies, hydrangea and roses adorned both the church and the stunning ballroom. The talented team at Gardenia Floral Design used a mix of vases to create various centerpieces for the guests’ tables. At the end of the night, guests left with a few Atlanta favorites: bottled Coke and Krispy Kreme doughnuts.  Perhaps the most exciting moment of the evening was when Katie surprised her groom with a rare Duesenburg car as their getaway! (The groom’s family descends from the original makers of the Duesenburg car.) 

Wedding Photography: Ashley Seawell Photography / Ceremony: Roswell Presbyterian Church in Roswell, Georgia / Reception: Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia / Event Design + Planning: Godfrey Wedding Design / Floral Design: Gardenia Floral Design / Catering + Wedding Cake: Atlanta Athletic Club / Wedding Stationery: Invitations Galore and More in Roswell (770-649-0048) / Music: Party Nation / Rentals: Atlanta Athletic Club / Wedding Dress: Martina Liana / Bride’s Makeup: Claudia Mejerle / Bridesmaids’ Makeup: Danielle Shlien

The moment I laid my eyes on this stunning Atlanta e-shoot, I was done for.  Completely and totally done.  Because this isn’t just any ordinary engagement shoot.  Nope – this is a serious work of art styled to perfection by Juli Vaughn Designs and captured in breathtaking images by Amber Wilburn Photography.  It’s an uber-stylish duo rockin’ some fabulous frocks and a Historic Academy of Medicine setting that is gorgeous and then some.  It’s a day of pretty all wrapped up in one very amazing gallery – and, well.  It totally rocks.  Click here for more.

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From Juli Vaughn Designs… Sarah and Zach own an architectural design firm in Atlanta that was started with the idea that there are “a great many people who want modern architecture and environmental responsibility without having to spend a ton of money.” Their firm is called Difference Design Lab. They are smarties and pretty incredible people. They are as different, personality-wise, as can be. I was enchanted not only by them as people, but by their differences and the common goal of creating fabulous design that holds them together.

This shoot was with Amber Wilburn Photography. I got to play with designer gowns and jewelry and collaborate with really marvelous vendors. Take a step into high-end designer edginess combined with good, old-fashioned love.

Photography: Amber Wilburn Photography / Venue: Historic Academy of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia / Styling + Floral Design: Juli Vaughn Designs / Paper Goods: Yours is the Earth / Gowns: Mae Couture / Jewelry: Kristi Hyde