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Rustic Summer Lake House Wedding

With pops of bright blue hydrangeas all over, I totally understand why this Bride had always wanted to marry her man surrounded by this scenery. I Do Events and Epting Events took that natural beauty and amped it up even more with Southern sass and plenty of pretty England garden party details. VUE Photography captured it all – fall in love with this Georgia lake loveliness right this way!

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From the Bride… Our wedding venue is a place near and dear to my heart. My great grandparents bought the home in 1951 and it has been passed down on my mother’s side of the family ever since. I grew up going there with my family and extended family every summer and ever since I was a little girl, I dreamt of getting married in my great-grandmother’s hydrangea garden. Thankfully my loving groom agreed to the location wholeheartedly.

A lot of the planning was inspired by the venue. I knew I wanted something to complement the property and accentuate the natural beauty of the gardens and the lake. I loved the idea of an English garden party meets classic Southern elegance. I wanted a light and airy aesthetic with touches of tarnished silver, and hemstitch linen, and Lee Epting made that dream come to life. He brought furniture and china from his own home and his unique touches really made the evening special. The main stress of the weekend was the weather. My groom and I were constantly looking at the radar praying that the rain would steer clear just for an hour for the ceremony. I had dreamt all my life of getting married in my great-grandmother’s garden and I was so fearful that the rain would force us to get married under our reception tent. The evening of our rehearsal dinner, a torrential rain swept through and, as the lights flickered, my groom tried to soothe my fears by saying “maybe it’s getting it out of its system ahead of time.” On the day of our wedding, there were scattered showers throughout the morning, and we waited to set up the ceremony site in hopes that the weather would clear up. About an hour before the guests were to arrive the sun finally came out, and thankfully we had an incredible crew of people to get everything set up right in the knick of time!

My favorite part of the evening was sitting down for a private dinner with my new husband away from our guests and before the reception began. We were served a beautiful dinner at a table nestled away on the dock overlooking the lake. It was fantastic to sit down, just the two of us, and soak it all in. I would advise any bride to set aside some private time with your new spouse to slow down and really take in the moment. The day goes by so fast, and it was wonderful to have a few minutes alone with my best friend!

Photography: VUE photography | Event Planning: I Do Events | Floral Design: Epting Events | Wedding Dress: JLM Couture, Inc | Catering: Epting Events | Hair And Makeup: Kathleen Marsh | Band: US Beat | Venue: Lake Rabun Family Lake House | Bridal Boutique: La Raine's Bridal Boutique

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Rustic Southern Romance Farm Wedding

Picturesque pastures married with rustic details makes me one happy wedding blogger. Especially when said farm feté happens to have the talented MARROW By Glass Jar Photography behind the lens. From the stable side ceremony (with a bird seed exit) to the reception, each moment is the definition of Southern romance and you can see it all here!

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From MARROW By Glass Jar PhotographyA romantically rustic southern style wedding in Rome, Georgia. This gorgeous barn/farm wedding was full of great inspirations for future brides looking for a rustic yet elegant vibe day.

Starting out getting ready in the a white marble room inside an old barn style home, followed by a Stable side ceremony with a bird seed exit to the reception.

From the beautiful Bride… My dream was to find a farm location with lots of green spaces and a rustic charm that was also able to accommodate our family and friends for a whole weekend getaway. By chance, we came across this beautiful farm property in Rome, Georgia and instantly fell in love with the photos. As we currently live in NYC, we had to plan from a distance and ended up booking The Farm without ever having visited! We could not have made a better choice – The Farm was everything we could have hoped for and more. From the rolling green pastures, to the huge barn, and the many unique cottages scattered throughout the property, this was the perfect location for us.

Throughout the planning process, our talented friends and family were our biggest source of help and inspiration. A friend of ours who is a graphic designer worked with us to create a custom invitation suite that helped set the tone for the wedding. The invites included a watercolor image of the barn made by another very talented friend/bridesmaid. Greens and whites were our unofficial colors, keeping things simple and natural as the surrounding scenery was beautiful on its own. I let my bridesmaids pick their own white/off-white dresses and they all turned out lovely together. The groomsmen wore matching slacks, grey suspenders, blue gingham bow ties, and fun socks that were given as a gift. My mother made my veil and I pinned an antique blue broach that belonged to my grandmother on my bouquet. A friend hand painted a welcome sign and the wedding program sign.

It was very important to us that the ceremony be deeply personal and unique to us as a couple, so we skipped any traditions or rituals that were not meaningful to us and focused on what we felt mattered most. My youth minister, who has known me and my family for years, married us; we wrote our own vows; and the maid-of-honor sang the Beatles song “In My Life” as I walked down the aisle with my parents. The ceremony was very emotional, everyone cried (and laughed!), and it was definitely my favorite part of the whole day.

For reception décor we kept it simple with single stems in vases and jars and greenery scattered throughout. The same dear friend who painted the watercolor made us a huge map pointing out all of the locations that have been part of our relationship – this was a fun way to tell our guests more about us. Instead of a guest book, we let everyone take Polaroid photos of themselves and write a little message across the bottom. I highly recommend this; the photos are way better than a name in a book and many of them are hilarious! For our food we wanted to represent our respective hometowns (Atlanta and Houston), so we had a huge southern spread with BBQ and a mashed potato bar. One of the highlights was the beer we served. One of the groomsmen is a talented brewer, so he made us three unique wedding brews, each with their own special labels, which were a huge hit. Also at the bar were local Texas and Georgia beers; our signature cocktails, the Manhattan and French 75, were classic nods to our current home. Neither one of us are big wedding cake people, so we opted for a two tiered pound cake (made by a friend), a chocolate groom’s cake, and lots of PIES! The reception was a blast and flew by way too fast. Luckily, many of our friends were staying on the property so there was an unofficial after party that went well into the night!

Oh, and one more thing: bury the bourbon! We buried ours two months before the wedding date, and the whole week leading up to the day the weather was looking terrible. I’m talking thunderstorms and hail kind of bad. But we dug up our bourbon after rehearsing the day before, shared it with the wedding party, and low and behold, on our wedding day we had no rain and the most beautiful diffused light. Yes, it’s a somewhat silly southern superstitious tradition, but it was totally fun and made for some good memories – plus, no rain!

Photography: MARROW By Glass Jar Photography | Floral Design: Adaptation Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Catherine Deane Yasmin Gown | Invitations: Meaghan Murray Graphic Design | Brides Shoes: Nina Payne | Rings: Greenwich Jewelers | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Nanette Lepore | Catering: The Sweet Bar | Groom's Attire: J.Crew | Groomsmen's Attire: Topshop | Wedding Venue: The Farm | Rome, Georgia | Groom Pocket Square: Bo Clothing | Grooms Shoes: Allan Edmonds

Elegant Southern Wedding at Little River Farms

Elegant yet charming with the perfect amount of southern sweetness, this beauty of a wedding at Little River Farms is my definition of southern perfection. With every moment beautifully captured by Brita Photography, this gallery is image after image of the most darling inspiration you ever did see.

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From Brita PhotographyI’m so excited to share Blair and Jonathan’s gorgeous wedding at Little River Farms with you. There was not a detail overlooked for this southern yet very classic and elegant wedding. From rustic, farm tables at the reception to sophisticated, pastel details in the flowers and attire…Blair and Jonathan’s wedding was the epitome of a timeless southern wedding.

When I arrived at Blair’s bridal suite, she had all of her gorgeous, wedding details ready for me to capture. There were so many meaningful pieces and there wasn’t a detail overlooked. From her grandmothers’ broaches to the embroidery on her wedding dress and the most lovely, sentimental jewelry…everything was just beautiful. I felt so honored to be the one capturing these heirlooms and special pieces that Blair and Jonathan will remember for the rest of their lives. Over 200 guests filled up their outdoor dining room at Little River Farms as Mr. and Mrs. Morgan made their grand entrance. Wooden tables, pastel floral arrangements, and rustic, elegant accents decorated every room of their venue. Their friends and family had a great time celebrating and dancing into the night, laughing, singing, and enjoying every moment of Blair and Jonathan’s special day.

Photography: Brita Photography | Floral Design: Arrangements By Catherine | Wedding Dress: Allure Bridal | Wedding Cake: Rhodes Bakery | Ceremony: St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church | Reception: Little River Farms | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Dessy After 6 Collection in African Violet | Catering: Event Wise Catering | Hair & Makeup: Suzanna Harati | Band: Emerald Empire Band | Groomsmen Attire: Men's Wearhouse | Transportation: Lanier Parking Solutions | Dress Boutique: Formally Yours | Getaway Car: Special Day Limos | Lantern & Chalkboard Rental: Miss Milly's | Linen: Party Time Rental | Photobooth: Timeless Photo Booth Co. | Vintage Plates: The Vintage Chicks

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North Georgia Engagement Session

Who could be better than a close friend to photograph your engagement session? Sawyer Baird jumped at the chance to capture these adorable friends in their element, and every photo in the full gallery is sure to steal your heart! From casual and cozy moments walking the dogs to a dazzling, dressed-up affair, it’s the kind of shoot we dream about!

From Sawyer BairdMadeline and Zachary are two of the funniest, sweetest and beautiful people I know… let’s be honest here.

When Zachary told us that he was proposing to Madeline on their recent cruise that they went on, and Bert and I would have to make a video saying “Congrats” due to them having no cell service – I sobbed in the happiest of ways. We were beyond thrilled for them. Being a part of this process and being able to photograph such amazing memories for them just melts my heart. It truly is such a gift.

I can not wait to stand with these two next May as they say their vows and start forever.

Photography: Sawyer Baird | Venue: Private Residence

Romantic + Classic Industrial Southern Wedding

Having been to Savannah more than once, I’m well aware of the magic it possesses. Its sparkle shined a bit brighter for this beautiful spring celebration, captured in all its glory by The Happy Bloom. From the glittering gowns worn by the Bride’s lucky ladies to the dapper doggies, it was an affair not to be missed!

From The Happy Bloom… Just a few weeks ago, we photographed Brittany and Michael’s wedding in Savannah’s incredible Forsyth Park. Of course, no wedding day is complete without a quick trip to Wormsloe for their first look and Bay Street for some classic cobblestone portraits! Brittany and her girls started the morning with mimosas, a little bit of Taylor Swift and a whole lot of laughter. Heather of Beyond Beautiful by Heather worked diligently on the bride’s hair while the bridesmaids made sure to keep the mood light and the jokes plenty. Brittany decided that metallics would rule her wedding, draping her girls in a champagne dress that looked like magic. Add a bit of soft green and wisp of ivory and she had a wedding day with class, style and sparkle. Yes, every Southern girl’s dream.

Brittany and Michael’s love story is so beautifully intertwined that both of their families celebrated this day with joyful tears and beaming smiles. We absolutely loved the moment when Brittany put on her dress and shoes, surrounded by the smiling faces of her adorable bridesmaids. It was such a beautiful moment and we’ve never felt so much love in one room. And the moment that her granddad kissed her cheek after he walked down the aisle?! Ugh, our hearts! With their sweet pups watching with eager eyes and pointed tails, these two people became one underneath the sweet Savannah Spanish moss. Brittany and Michael wanted to give their guests the true Southern experience. And no trip to Savannah is complete without whiskey and a large helping of old fashioned soul food. Before the reception, Michael dug up a bottle of whiskey (that had been in the ground for months!). For those of you who don’t know, this prevents rain on your wedding day. Oh, don’t believe us? There wasn’t a single drop! As their guests entered the reception, they were greeted with a glass of sweet tea (some with a touch of bourbon) and a plate of fried chicken with all of the fixins.

Photography: Justin Leon Brown (formerly The Happy Bloom) | Videography: Thomas Blake Film + Vidoegraphy | Floral Design: Donna Case | Wedding Dress: Mori Lee | Cake: Cakes By Audrey | Stationery: Minted | Ceremony Venue: Forsyth Fountain | Reception Venue: Charles H. Morris Center | Shoes: Betsey Johnson | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Badgley Mischka | Catering: Johnny Harris Restaurant | Hair + Makeup: Beyond Beautiful By Heather | Band: The Adrian Duke Project | Film Processing: The Find Lab | Historic Site: Wormsloe Historic Site

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Intimate Southern Wedding Centered Around Family

I love a Southern Wedding. And this one, my dears, is exactly why. From the sunlit ceremony in the Bride’s family-owned historic library to the twinkling al fresco reception in her grandmother’s backyard complete with a Southern feast, this family affair is full of the charm and traditions that make Southern weddings so special. See all the loveliness, captured by Simply Sarah Photography, here.

 

From the Bride…Brendan and I met for the first time at the Passion Conference in Atlanta; one year later we met again at a New Year’s Eve bonfire on a friend’s farm where we actually had a chance to speak. Our best friends on either side were our wingmen, and a month later we were dating! We dated long distance for ten months until he popped the question on Blue Mountain Beach with our family watching from a distance.

When it came to planning the wedding we had a few things set in stone that we both wanted. We knew that a big ceremony was not for us. An elegant and intimate wedding with those that loved us most as witnesses was most important and we also knew we wanted to be married relatively soon. I searched online for wedding venues in Florida and Georgia, BUT nothing stood out to me. After almost a week of back and forth we decided on my hometown of Bainbridge, GA – we would have the ceremony in The Old Library (a family owned building in historic downtown Bainbridge) and our perfect twinkling reception in my Grandmother’s back yard! We hired the most amazing planner Christy McCoy, with Christy McCoy Studios. Christy made my vision come to life, while fully encouraging my crazy ideas! She handled all of the planning, setting up, as well as being our florist.

The wedding was such a God moment. We had the most beautiful natural light coming through the windows; flower petals and candles lined the aisle, and all of our closest family and friends smiling back at us. We wanted our wedding to glorify God; we prayed that everyone present would experience the love of Christ. We asked our friend Bobby Forrester to sing Holy Spirit by Bryan and Katie Torwalt as I walked down the aisle. It was such a special moment for me!

The reception was so magical! I dreamed of a sit down dinner under string lights, and that is exactly what Christy created. We had a typical southern dinner, preserve roasted chicken, buttermilk mashed potatoes, and asparagus. Everything was perfect! One of our favorite and most special moments of the day was sharing our first dance to Take the World by Johnnyswim!

Photography: Elizabeth Lanier Photography | Wedding Dress: Modeca | Ceremony Venue: The Old Library | Reception Venue: Private Residence | Shoes: Gianna Bini | Catering: The Paisley Cafe | Hair & Makeup: Three Little Birds Salon | Groom's Attire: The Black Tux | Event Planning & Floral Design: Hope Stanley

Sperry Tents

Give me a tented wedding any day of the week and my heart is happy.  But give me a wedding celebrated under the sailcloth canopies of Sperry Tents and that’s an entirely new level of pure, unadulterated joy. Think breathtaking silhouettes, solid wood support poles and seriously sweet pennant flags waving in the breeze.  It’s romance meets elegance and it’s exactly how your wedding should be.

There are weddings, and then there are weddings held under the handcrafted goodness of Sperry Tents. Those are the type of weddings where sophistication takes center stage with sweeping panels of genuine sailcloth intricately crafted by sailmakers in coastal New England.  Imagine an array of tent sizes, creative lighting and luxurious floor options seriously perfect for your Big Day, no matter the size of your party.  So whether you plan on dining with an intimate group of 50 or dancing the night away with 500 of your favorites, Sperry Tents’ nationwide network of licensed providers has a tent just waiting for your creative touch… and flare for the amazing.

Contact the Sperry Tents Southeast location nearest you to begin your journey towards your dream wedding.  Offices are now open in Naples and Miami, Florida, as well as Charlottesville, Virginia and Charleston, South Carolina.  Happy planning, lovelies!

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Photography: IRIS Photography + Al Gawlik Photography + Concept PhotographyNeil Landino

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Adorable North Georgia Engagement

Sweeter than a southern peach, this stylish and oh-so-Southern e-sesh has stolen my heart. From their romantic walk through a river (on the property where this Groom proposed!), to their sunny smiles, Sawyer Baird captured it all. It’s a gallery that you’ll want to revisit and you can see it all right here!

From Sawyer BairdHillary & Jay…where do I even begin with these two? They are the absolute sweetest!

Hillary & Jay decided to do their engagements in the small town of Clarkesville, Georgia. We started in the town and enjoyed a quick stroll around town. Later we went over to Jay’s family property on the river – the spot where Jay proposed to Hillary! So sweet, right?

From the golden light to Hillary’s super cute outfits (Show Me Your Mumu) complete with her Hunter boots! (Hunter boots are always a good addition…) the engagement could not be any more stylish or cute.

Photography: Sawyer Baird | Venue: Private Residence | Boots: Hunter Boots | Bride's Attire: Show Me Your Mumu

Rustic Wedding with Southern Charm

This Bride and I are of the same mindset. Because for her, it all began with finding the dress. A dreamy vision laced with vintage details, she found the perfect gown and married her handsome groom on a day decorated with romance. Graced with light colored bouquets and pretty pops of color, this darling destination fete from the lens of Laura Leslie is filled with loveliness.

From the beautiful Bride… When I began planning my wedding I was so excited to find a dress. I knew that I wanted something romantic with a vintage inspired look, something different. I also knew I was going to have a bit of a hard time finding what I wanted. I searched at my local wedding boutiques, looked at all the usual wedding designers. I was exhausted and disappointed because I could not find what I really wanted. And then I came upon Chaviano Couture’s website. I screamed from excitement and showed my Maid of Honor the dress I had focused on. She agreed that that it was perfect. I wasted no time and reached out to Annette. It was the best decision I made. My dress was a complete dream!

We wanted a romantic look so we knew we wanted the bouquet to have light colored flowers with a pop of color. We opted for peonies, roses, waxflowers, tuberoses in peach, pink and ivory. We also included scabiosa pods, dusty millers and some dark blue berries to give it that pop of color.
The cake was a 3 tiered almond amaretto cake with a raspberry filling and buttercream frosting. We decided to have our florist put flowers cascading down the front of the cake as decor.

We live in Miami, Florida and our wedding was in Athens, Georgia so planning a wedding a state away was a bit tricky but we pulled it off!

Photography: Laura Leslie Photography | Event Planning: The Knot | Floral Design: Gardenia Floral Design | Wedding Dress: Chaviano Couture | Bride's Shoes : Badgley Mischka | Makeup: Sriyani Of Beautifully Marked | Hair : Model Citizen | DJ: DJ YNot | Groom's Attire: Tommy Hilfiger | Venue: Foundry Park Inn & Spa | Bride's Accessories : Chaviano Couture

Atlanta Wedding Planner’s Sweet Park Engagement Session

You know it’s going to be a beautiful engagement session when you find out it was captured through the lens of Sawyer Baird. But when the Bride-to-be is a wedding planner and designer for Atlanta’s Simply Charming Socials, you’re in for an extra special treat. And this sweet e-sesh doesn’t disappoint. From the fresh Spring blooms to the gorgeous couple, there’s nothing not to love. See it all here.

From Sawyer BairdWhen two creatives come together for an engagement session, nothing but magic can happen. Sydney reached out to us about shooting her engagements & wedding after we had worked together on other business projects. Beyond thankful, I was thrilled to work with Sydney for her big day!

Sydney is a wedding planner & designer for Simply Charming Socials, this being how we met, and when Sydney got engaged I almost jumped with joy! Instead, a lot of happy claps & congrats were occurring. Sydney received the most beautiful heirloom ring from Dustin… and it just fits her style and personality perfectly.

When figuring out details for the engagement session we knew we wanted something classy, fun, and in the city. With Atlanta having so many tucked away gems the engagement session was beyond perfect. We started in Inman Perk on the streets (might I add one of the cutest neighborhoods in Atlanta) and then later off of Ponce De Leon for a more classy feel in an area of Private Estates!

Photography: Sawyer Baird

Elegant + Romantic Garden Wedding

One scroll through this garden fete and I’m all smiles. Why? Just look at the love between these two! It’s couples like this that make our hearts go pitter patter, and with Laura Leslie behind the lens it’s sure to get yours racing. Overflowing with sentimental details, from the cake topper to the ceremonial arch, one peek at the gorgeous gallery and you’ll be grinning from ear to ear. See it all here!

From the beautiful Bride… Two special details come to mind because they were so personal: First was the arch we stood under during our ceremony was envisioned and created by my dad and a couple of other very talented friends… adding a very sentimental touch to our ceremony. The second was a gift from my older sister; a unique spin on the cake topper. She gave us a custom made cake topper the day before our wedding, featuring a clay version of Bryan and myself, a replica of the photo that we used for our save the date. The picture was originally taken in front of a wall in Austin, Tx the weekend of our engagement. I loved that this particular photo was close by throughout our entire wedding.

We used a friend’s hot sauce, “Hotlanta” as a wedding favor. Bryan and I both share a love for anything spicy and thought this was also a great way to pay homage to the city we call home.

The most stressful part of planning was finding the perfect venue. We knew that we wanted to have a wedding within the city, yet I had always imagined myself getting married outdoors (and was unwilling to let go of that image). Bryan and I also wanted to be able to have both our ceremony and reception at the same location. That being said, we scoured the city for venues that would allow us to have both a garden-like ceremony, with also having to be large enough to accommodate all of our guests and at the same time, fit within our budget. After a long, painstaking search we stumbled upon Callanwolde which was the perfect fit for us.

Photography: Laura Leslie Photography | Videography : Just Peachy Pictures | Event Planner : B. Moore Events | Florist : On Occasions of Atlanta | Wedding Dress: Nicole Miller | Cake: Sweet Caroline's Cakes | Invitations: Kelly Luther | Catering: Highland Bakery | Hair : Kyle | DJ : D Street Entertainment | Wedding Venue: Callanwolde Fine Arts Center | Accessories : BHLDN

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Beautiful Backyard Georgia Wedding

With a backyard like this, why get married anywhere else? This lovely couple said their “I do’s” at the Groom’s parent’s backyard at Lake Lanier, and with so much natural beauty all around every photo captured by Graham Terhune is breathtaking! It’s a sweet and simple celebration in hues of mint and blush, and you can see it all in the full gallery right here.

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From the beautiful Bride… The wedding style that we were aiming to achieve would be simple, elegant, and timeless. We got married in Shane’s parent’s backyard on a Lake Lanier, and did not want to try to compete with the beautiful backdrop. We chose a very soft color scheme (light mint, blush, and neutrals), and tried to keep everything very clean and simple in order to allow the amazing scenery speak for itself. Flower arrangements were loose and whimsical in attempt to connect with the natural beauty surrounding us. We couldn’t be more pleased with how everything came together and cannot thank all of our vendors enough for the wonderful venue they helped us to create!

Photography: Anagram Photo | Event Planning: Susan Graham Signature Events | Floral Design: Flowers By Yona | Cake: Donut Depot Bakery | Ceremony Venue: Private Residence | Catering: 2 Dog Catering | Hair And Makeup: Erin Tierney | Band: EastCoast Entertainment

Classic Tiffany Blue + Pink Atlanta Wedding at the St. Regis

There’s nothing quite like a Southern Wedding full of elegance, tradition and timeless touches. From the Bride’s heirloom veil (her mother wore it 30 years prior for her own “I Dos”) and the mint julep cups as an ode to the Groom’s fraternity to the Bride’s turquoise cowboy boots, this classic black-tie wedding, captured by Artstar’s incredible Laura Stone is sure to sweep you off your feet. Enjoy it all here.

From The Bride…Kyle and I met our sophomore year of college. We both attended the University of Mississippi. We are avid Ole Miss fans and spent much of our time getting to know each other in The Grove and on the gorgeous Oxford campus. We dated for close to five years before getting engaged in January of 2013. To us it is the most perfect story and one that was a total surprise to me. It was actually Kyle’s birthday weekend and we had (or so I thought we had) a trip planned to the North Georgia mountains for a day of wine tasting. When I got to Kyle’s condo in Atlanta a car was waiting for us, a bag packed in the trunk, and a bottle of champagne waiting to be popped in the back seat of the car. Kyle looked at me a said “Surprise, we are going to the airport.” Kyle would not tell me where we were going until we got to our gate. When I found out it was New York City, I was ecstatic. I have a love for the city like no other and was thrilled for a “birthday weekend away.” Kyle and I are only eight days apart and always plan a trip to celebrate. I thought he just really outdid me this birthday with this surprise getaway!

After landing and checking into my favorite hotel in the city, The Benjamin, we were ready to explore. I lived and worked there for two summers during college and Kyle and I have great memories made in the city. Kyle said he was taking me to one of our favorite places…the Brooklyn Bridge. It was a chilly but gorgeous January evening. We pulled up to the bridge right as it was getting dark. Kyle led me down to the water under the perfectly lit bridge above us, and in what seems like seconds was down on one knee asking me to be his wife. I do not remember all the words, but I do remember Kyle saying “Amanda, I love you and I only have one more thing to give you…my last name. Will you marry me?”

Our decision on where to be married was easy. I grew up in Atlanta and wanted our wedding to be at home where my family still resides and where we now live. We chose to get married at Christ The King Cathedral in Buckhead. A gorgeous Cathedral and the first church that Kyle and I joined together. The reception was held at the grand and beautiful St. Regis Hotel right in the heart of Buckhead, a magical spot full of elegance and southern charm. We had a cocktail hour followed by a seated dinner with a three-course meal. After a night of dancing we also revealed a late night snack bar, with mini sliders and fries, mini s’mores, chicken and waffles, and mini donuts. They were a hit after a ton of dancing!

The inspiration for our summer wedding was “Southern Elegance.” It was a black tie wedding and we wanted our guest to feel as though they were truly a part of a southern affair, but with a modern twist of the city in the background. Our wedding colors were whites, nudes and blush pink with a dash of what I called “sea glass”—a light aqua color. The color appeared in everything from the earrings I wore to the bridesmaid dresses and the cowboy boots that I changed into at the end of the night. As I told our wonderful florist, Britt Wood, I wanted everything to be dripping in flowers, silver, and candles. He created a truly breathtaking grand ballroom at the St. Regis. During cocktail hour we had mint julep glasses on the tables full of white roses, white peonies and fresh mint. It was an ode to Kyle and his fraternity’s drink at Ole Miss. The reception was full of lush roses, hydrangea and peonies. My bouquet was filled with white peonies, roses and the aromatic smell of gardenia. My mom and grandmother also carried gardenia and other flowers that were placed on their clutches when walking down the aisle. I love the smell of gardenias!

My most vivid memory of the entire day was seeing Kyle’s face for the first time while walking down the aisle. We decided not to see each other before the ceremony, so the moment was extra special. I could see his eyes fill up a bit, and he had one tear that ran down his cheek…the tear that would later be referred to by all of our friends as the “Elvis tear.” It was so sweet. I also remember the sweet, sweet moment of walking down the aisle with my dad and wearing my mom’s cathedral length veil that she had worn thirty years prior when marrying my Dad.

We have so many favorite photos from the day and the night. Our photographer, Laura from Arstar Photography, is truly talented and captured so many special moments. I love the pictures of my Mom helping me get ready, and I love the pictures of my Dad and I right before we walked down the aisle. You can just feel the emotion coming out of the picture. Then, there is this moment that Laura captured of Kyle and I on the dance floor. Kyle is kissing me towards the end of the night, and it is just perfect. Laura captured how the room felt that night, with all the flowers and the lights twinkling in the background. She also captured the grandness and gorgeous long aisle that I walked down in the Cathedral.

Our favors were little aqua boxes, tied much like a Tiffany box. Inside were Frango mints, a favorite of mine since I was a little girl. They were something sweet to end the night on. Guest also went home with a pair of flip-flops that were for their “dancing feet.”

Photography: Artstar by Laura Stone | Videography: Sterling Cinematics | Event Planning: Amy DiLoreti, A Flawless Event | Floral Design: Britt Wood Designs | Wedding Dress: Anna Maier | Invitations: Paces Paper | Ceremony Venue: Cathedral Of Christ The King | Reception Venue: Le Meridien | Jewelry : Judith Ripka | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Donna Morgan | Cake & Desserts: The St. Regis Atlanta, Pastry Chef Michael Craig

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Elegant Atlanta Garden Terrace Wedding

When a professional photographer ties the knot you KNOW it’s going to be a breathtaking day. Take this Groom and his beautiful Bride’s classic affair masterly crafted by Simply Charming Socials. From the Bride’s emotional first look with her father to the joyous ceremony that followed Rachel Red Photography has it all waiting for you in the gallery!

From Rachel Red PhotographyRob is a photographer from New York. He is marrying the sweet and saucy Rachel, who is originally from Atlanta. They were married in Summerour Studios, a unique venue in the heart of the city that features a gorgeous terrace. This wedding had the sweetest first look, but not with Rachel and Rob. It was with Rachel and her dad! So sweet!

From the handsome Groom… Rachel decided that we weren’t going to see each other until she walked down the aisle for the first time. She set the scene for my favorite memory of the day – the way she made me feel when I saw her for the first time as a bride. I knew nothing about her dress, her makeup or how she was going to wear her hair – it was all going to be a surprise. When I caught the first glimpse of her as she approached the top of the staircase – she was lit with the sun at her back and I could just begin to make out her face behind her veil.

We wanted to keep our wedding simple and classic. We are not big on trends, and really wanted to be able to look back 40 years from now and appreciate all of the design elements on our wedding day. We could not decide on a wedding color, so we thought choosing black for the bridesmaids would keep the look simple and chic. We also had the same thinking of simplicity with flowers, so we chose white, ivory and hints of blush for the color scheme. We also threw in hints of gold with our table signs, cake server set and invitation suite.

From the beautiful Bride… Rob and I are based in New York City and decided to have the wedding in my hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. We met while I was working in Brooklyn at a youth center. Rob is a portrait photographer and donated his time and came to the center to take portraits of the kids. It was a busy afternoon that day at the center, lots of kids, parents and staff members buzzing with excitement that they were getting their very own photo shoot, just in time for the Christmas holiday. I was really impressed with how engaged the children were during the photo shoot, it was incredible! Before the photo shoot began, Rob picked me out and asked if he could do a ‘test shoot’ using me as the model. I was shy, and felt a little nervous, but I agreed. I remember looking into his eyes for the first time, and there was something about it that made me feel special. However, we did not exchange phone numbers on this day. Fast forward, four months or so, Rob came back to the youth center for another project. From there on, we became friends and eventually (about a year later), we began dating. The rest, as they say, is history.

I wanted to honor both of my parents during the wedding celebration. My mother’s birthday was a week before the wedding. She worked so hard to make our wedding day perfect, and I really wanted to acknowledge how much this meant to us. Just after Rob and I cut our cake, my mom’s birthday cake was presented with candles, she was so surprised! We all gathered and sang happy birthday. It was one of my favorite parts of the whole evening!

For my father, I wanted to celebrate his mother Ruth, who was very dear to me. I resemble my grandmother, and as a child, family members would call me “Baby Ruth”. Mama Ruth, as we called her, made fresh pound cake and lemonade every weekend when I would go to visit her. I presented my father with a pound cake and photo of Mama Ruth. I could feel her presence in that moment and I know he could to.

My wedding gown was inspired by the styles of Betty Draper and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, thus the illusion necklines on both of my gowns. My second gown served as my “pre and post” gown, I wore it from the bed and breakfast where I was getting ready and then later during the reception. Rob has such great taste and I knew that he would pull together a suit that was perfect. When I saw him as I walked down the aisle, I was thrilled with his tux selection. Rob even got a new pair of frames for our special day. All of the groomsmen looked awesome too, I have really enjoyed our bridal party photos!

The days leading up to our wedding day were filled with many family gatherings. It was wonderful to have so many out of town guests from Rob’s side of the family, our New York City friends, and my Atlanta family and friends all in one place. We also had a special evening for our parents. On our wedding day, Rob and I had a moment to ourselves upstairs looking down on everyone in the courtyard. It was such a beautiful sight with all of friends and family gathered together. It was wonderful to see so many different people in our lives coming together for our celebration. We truly had the most joyous occasion! 

Photography: Rachel Red Photography | Event Planning: Simply Charming Socials | Floral Design: Bold American Events | Catering: Bold American Events | Makeup: Dominique Doyle | Hair: Juliese Davis | DJ: DJ Dre 1800 | Officiant: Pastor Donald Earl Bryant, Friendship Community Church | Transportation: Atlanta Car Service | Accomodations: Sugar Magnolia Bed & Breakfast | Ceremony & Reception Venue: Summerour Studio | Harpist + Violinist: Alyssa Lowe

Rustic Romance Wedding Inspiration

A gorgeous field at dusk, complete with a romantic picnic, handsome groom by your side… can we just run away and escape to this fantasy pretty please? Sawyer Baird captured this rustic wonderland full of Forage and Fleur’s lush blooms and captivating calligraphy from the talented Jenny Sanders. With this gallery in front of me, there isn’t much hope for a productive rest of the day and I’m a-ok with that.

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From Sawyer Baird… This shoot all began when I was contacted to create and teach a fellow photographer for a 1:1 Workshop with myself… I was beyond honored and couldn’t wait to get to work!

With this began the thoughts of creating with purpose, creating with a story in mind, and creating with real, pure, and amazing love. In this shoot you see real love notes, combined with a real couple… and I wouldn’t have it any other way. This shoot describes the couple so well, from the simple picnic to the mountain side, and the amazing details. It really couldn’t have been better.

Photography: Sawyer Baird | Floral Design: Forage & Fleur | Wedding Dress: The Sentimentalist | Rings: Trumpet & Horn | Hair & Makeup: Claudia Verduzco | Calligraphy: Graceline Art | Men's Attire: H&M | Venue: Private Residence | Ribbon: Adorn Company | Ring Box: The Mrs Box

Neutral + Elegant Sea Island Wedding

I’m pretty sure that if I were a guest at this wedding, you would have seen my eyes grow wider and my smile brighter at every turn. For starters, Sea Island has gorgeous written all over it, and served as the perfect canvas for this elegant duo‘s nuptials. With classically neutral details like these bow-adorned heels and invites from Bella Figura, there were plenty of beautiful bits for Amy Arrington to steal with her lens—see it all here in the full gallery!

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From The Bride…We wanted our wedding to be elegant and simple with a touch of rustic charm. For the ceremony, classic neutral colors were selected and we used lots of texture for the flowers and bridesmaids dresses. We hung chandeliers from the trees (easily my favorite part of the ceremony design) to compliment the space and give it an intimate, romantic feel. We wanted the reception space to again be simple but also fun. We used the same neutrals from the ceremony but highlighted them with pops of bright pink color and fun rustic votives and candles. In keeping with the rustic theme, we used both square and round tables of different sizes and covered them with gold and brown table cloths, again with texture and pattern. The best part of the reception design were the beautiful branch overhangs that were built over the larger estate tables. We hung small candles from the branches and my goal was for these tables to give the room a slight “outdoor under the stars” appeal. My husband and I were blown away by what an amazing job everyone did in executing the entire design. We are so grateful to everyone who made the event so much fun and such a success!

Photography: Amy Arrington Photography | Wedding Planner: Sea Island | Wedding Dress: The White Magnolia | Invitations: Bella Figura | Bridesmaids Dresses: Bella Bridesmaid | Food: Sea Island | DJ: Lethal Rhythms | Ceremony & Reception: Sea Island | Flowers & Design: Sea Island

Traditional Georgia Ballroom Wedding

There are traditional weddings, and then there is this sweet affair captured brilliantly by Buffy Dekmar Photography; an utterly gorgeous Southern party with lush blooms from Jane Rogers of By Special Arrangement, yummy treats from Jamie Keating Culinary and a ballroom celebration planned to perfection by Belle of the Ball Events.  In other words?  It’s traditional perfection. See it all here.

From Buffy Dekmar PhotograpahyNatalie and Will’s wedding was a traditional southern celebration, with an added air of modern elegance, complete with thoughtful details and family connections that tied the day together with meaningfulness throughout. Their ceremony was beautifully tender, held inside the grand sanctuary of First United Methodist Church, where Natalie grew up. The reception followed at Del’Avant, a charmingly classic ballroom venue in downtown LaGrange, Georgia.

Subtle pinks and ivory hues with touches of gold gave a sweetly feminine feel, perfectly complemented by the lace detailing on Natalie’s Anne Barge bridal gown. The bridesmaids wore blush Alfred Sung dresses, and carried a fresh mixture of garden roses, hydrangea, and seeded eucalyptus. Groomsmen in black tuxedos rounded out the classic, traditional style.

The reception was characterized by exceptionally creative and delicious appetizers and food stations, invented and prepared by Jamie Keating Culinary. From the gold Chiavari chairs to the scotch bar on the mezzanine, the details were seamlessly and elegantly executed by Eva of Belle of the Ball Events. Band of Gold provided outstanding entertainment, and the honest celebration that came with the night proved worthy of every detail!

Photography: Buffy Dekmar Photography | Videography: Dekmar Films | Wedding Planner: Eva Clark Events | Floral Design: Jane Rogers, By Special Arrangement | Wedding Dress: Anne Barge | Cake: Blooming Flour | Ceremony Venue: First United Methodist Of LaGrange | Reception Venue: Del'Avant Event Center | Bride's Shoes: Jimmy Choo | Bridesmaids' Dresses: Alfred Sung | Catering: Jamie Keating Culinary | Hair And Makeup: Jennifer C Nieman | Band: Band Of Gold | Paper Goods: Ashley Buzzy

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DIY Savannah Railroad Wedding

This beauty of a Bride takes DIY to an entirely new level. Not only did she dream up every gorgeous detail in these perfect images from Glass Jar Photography, she also made her own wedding gown. Yes, you read that right. Her own gown. Can you even imagine? Add there super unique Georgia State Railroad Museum venue, and it goes without saying we have a winner on our hands.

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From Glass Jar PhotographyThe Bride in this wedding was one of the most crafty and creative gals we’ve ever met. She HAND MADE her own dress and accessories, as well as designed everything you may see at the wedding. All of which was based around them working for the Railroad in Savannah and from days at SCAD.

The day was based around black and white, and the Georgia Railroad museum. a great inspiration for other GA couples, and gals with a sense of DIY for their day.

Photography: Glass Jar Photography | Coordination: Rockjocks Professional DJ | Flowers: Rockjocks Professional DJ | Wedding Dress: The Bride Hand Made | Catering: Creative Catering | Lighting: Rockjocks Professional DJ | Wedding Venue: Georgia State Railroad Museum | Sound: Rockjocks Professional DJ | Sweets & Cake: Rockjocks Professional DJ

Elegant Swan House Garden Wedding Inspiration

This glamorous historic home may look familiar—it recently starred as President Snow’s mansion in “The Hunger Games.” And when you have a beautiful Tara Keely lace gown and some of Atlanta’s top vendors, including Amanda Berube Photography, creating a dreamy, romantic wedding, the odds are definitely in your favor. Fall in love with all the gorgeous details in the gallery.


From Amanda Berube PhotographyThis wedding editorial took place at the ever gorgeous and historic, Swan House Mansion in Atlanta, GA. If you are not familiar with the Swan House, be ready to get excited! Its most recent big screen appearance was in the Hunger Games as President Snow’s Capital Mansion. Our creative team consisted of over 12 amazingly talented wedding vendors from all over the US to collaborate to bring the beauty of the Swan House, along with this gorgeous couple’s love, to life.

In addition to the Swan House; inspiration was drawn from our bride’s gorgeous spring 2015 Tara Keely gown and our groom’s dashing 2015 Michael Kors tuxedos. To compliment the venues stunning architecture and location, a cream + blush color palette was selected to matched with loose florals and accents of delicate greenery. My vision and design for this shoot was to set out to create something timeless and breathtakingly gorgeous. Shot in digital and film, I wanted to complimented every part of this historic mansion and as well as inspire.

Photography: Amanda Berube Photography | Wedding Dress: J. Andrews Bridal | Cake: Cakes by Tania | Jewelry: Chloe & Isabel | Hair & Makeup: Hale Koa phineas Estate | Calligraphy: Ragan House Lettering | Tuxedo: Celebrate Tuxedos | Wedding Venue: Swan House Mansion | B.Anderson Floral Designs: B Anderson Floral | Film Lab: PhotoVision Prints | Model: Jared Leland | Model : Jared Leland | Photography Assistants: Amanda Berube Photography | Rentals: Bloomwoods | Ribbon Details: Silk and Willow | Table Styling: Invision Events | Tuxedo Designer: Michael Kors | Wedding Dress Designer: JLM Couture, Inc

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Traditional Savannah Whitefield Chapel Wedding

A traditional chapel wedding never doesn’t has to be boring. This fun New York City couple brought tons of personality to their Savannah nuptials with bright floral arrangements, a rustic reception at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, and plenty of silly photos to boot! It’s an absolute joy to click through the full gallery by Jade + Matthew , which you can find right here!

From Ivory + BeauThis colorful wedding was seriously so much fun to help plan and Brandy is quite possibly one of the sweetest brides. This New York couple wed last October at Whitefield Chapel with their reception following at Roundhouse Railroad Museum. Jade and Matthew captured all the details of their wedding from their romantic photos out at Whitefield Chapel where their ceremony was officiated by Rev. Stephen Williams. We loved how much fun they had during their photos together, and you can really see how much they love each other, and love to have fun! Their reception was at The Roundhouse, and featured colorful bold florals that we got to do! Brandy looked beautiful on her wedding day in a pretty lace dress and we are obsessed with her bold lip color!

From the beautiful Bride… We live in New York City but wanted a Southern destination that, given my Southern roots, was easy for family and friends to travel to. We also wanted a place that had great food and lots of activities for our guests and felt that Savannah would be the perfect small town.

We both wanted to get married in a church but didn’t want a very large setting. We kept our guest list intimate and thought the Whitefield Chapel would be the perfect place to say “I do”. We also loved the simple beauty of the Chapel and that we didn’t need many decorations.

Our reception venue was perfect as we were going for a French Country feel. We wanted a warm and inviting setting and the Blacksmith Shop at the Roundhouse Museum had the rustic beauty yet an elegant charm.

Photography: Jade + Matthew Take Pictures | Event Design: Ivory and Beau | Event Planning: Ivory and Beau | Floral Design: Ivory and Beau | Wedding Dress: Augusta Jones | Cake: Savannah Rum Runners | Ceremony Venue: Whitefield Chapel | Reception Venue: Georgia State Railroad Museum | Shoes: Kate Spade | Bridesmaids' Dresses: J.Crew | Catering: Chef Nick Mueller | Hair And Makeup: JW Salon | DJ: All About You Entertainment | Officiant : Rev. Stephen Williams | Limo: Southern Comfort Limo | Rentals: Amazing Event Rentals | Rentals: Ultrapom | Trolley: Oglethorpe Tours | Veil : Sara Gabriel

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