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Atlanta Engagement from Elton Anderson

From the Bride… August 24th was the best day ever! Brad and I had been dating since we were 14 and 16-years-old, so we were beyond thrilled to finally tie the knot! That morning, all the girls woke up early and headed to get brunch and mimosas to start the celebration off right. My amazing hair and makeup artists, Autumn Mayo and Kara Waters, were so great and made getting ready such a fun experience. After we got all dolled up, we headed to the historic Taylor-Grady House to put on our dresses and take photos. The guys met us there and after we all got dressed, I went out and did a “first look” with my dad. I think those are some of my favorite pictures of the day! Our photographers, Dave and Lauren from Lenscape Studios, did a phenomenal job capturing it.

Brad and I chose to do a First Look simply because of timing. At first I was really against it, as was he, because we wanted a “special moment” when I walked down the aisle. After working over the timeline with our wedding coordinator, we realized taking pictures after the ceremony would mean we only had a little bit of time to see all of our friends and family at the reception. It ended up being the best decision we made! Brad says he would have been incredibly nervous had he not seen me before, and I felt so much more relaxed after I saw him. Once we had our first look, the entire wedding party was able to just hang out and have fun while we took pictures. I am so glad we did it!

After the pictures, we all took a big limo over to the ceremony site, The Chapel at The University of Georgia. We loved that both of our venues were historical landmarks; Athens is such a great city, and it’s really rich in history and culture.

Another one of my favorite pictures of the day is the one of our whole wedding party waiting up in the balcony for the ceremony to start. We got to watch the guests fill in, which was so fun. (Of course, I was hidden in the stairwell so no one could see me, but I could see and talk to all my bridesmaids!) It was so much fun, and a good way to stay calm right before the big moment.

The ceremony was beautiful, and went so well. Our good friends sang and read during the ceremony, and Brad and I wrote our own promises that we read to each other before our traditional vows. My uncle is a pastor, so we were honored to have him officiate. It was so personal and special to have so many loved ones involved in the ceremony! I also loved that our venue had a stage, so we were up and able to see all of our friends and family while we vowed our lives to each other. It really was so special.

Our reception was a blast! We went back to the Taylor-Grady House, where the guests had a cocktail hour and passed hors d’oeuvres on the front lawn. We had corn-hole games and a bar under the giant tree in the boxwood garden, which was gorgeous. When the wedding party was ready to be introduced, the guests were ushered to the back yard where the DJ, dance floor, tents, and tables were. I loved that we were able to walk down the back steps of the house straight to the dance floor!

I could go on and on about the food, drinks, flowers, and other details forever, but I would say that the main thing I will always remember is how loved we felt. It was so humbling and honoring that all those people drove and flew from all over to celebrate with us! We had more fun than I ever thought possible, and we are so grateful that our day turned out better than I ever dreamed.

When you meet in Atlanta, fall in love in Atlanta and plan to build your home in Atlanta, making your favorite city a huge part of your engagement session is pretty much a no-brainer. Especially since Atlanta happens to be chock-full of amazing (+ breathtaking) backdrops seriously perfect for those pre-wedding snapshots. Case in point? This darling sesh captured by Elton Anderson, aka, a love-filled ode to The ATL with two seriously stunning sweeties taking center stage. See it all in the full gallery.

From the Bride… We first met at a lounge in Atlanta, Georgia. Michael and I currently live in the heart of the city in Midtown Atlanta, so of course we would took our engagement photos here. We wanted to capture all the different aspects that we love about Midtown, i.e., city backdrops, parks, restaurants and shopping. The look we were going for is fun and classic. We met in Atlanta, fell in love in Atlanta and are now planning our Spring 2014 wedding celebration in Atlanta! Our photographer, Elton with Elton Anderson Photography, captured perfectly our happiness and excitement for our upcoming nuptials.

Photographer: Elton Anderson

Blueridge Foothills Wedding from Achor and Eden + Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio

These two should teach a class on rolling with the punches. Their beautiful outdoor ceremony was all set and ready to go when rain showed up and forced everyone inside, but they knew what really mattered and kept their cool. At the end of the day they would be married – and the gorgeous flowers from Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio were still intact. Don’t miss this beautiful gallery from Achor and Eden!

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Surprise Proposal from Elle Puckett Photographer at Plantation Farm

From the floral designer… Julia and Zach chose this gorgeous venue with heavenly views for their Mother’s Day weekend wedding. All was set when an afternoon storm forced the wedding party and guests to take cover under the reception pavilion, where the ceremony ultimately took place. Rain certainly did not stop this bride and groom from having a memorable day.

This little proposal is overflowing with all the things that makes my heart flutter. A hubby-to-be on one knee (with the smarts to make sure Elle Puckett Photographer was there to snap up all the sweet moments), a bride-to-be completely surprised by his sweet gesture, and pure happiness that seems to seep through every image. It’s enough to put a smile on your face for the rest of the day, and you can get to smiling right here.

From Elle… Sometimes couples just really have “it”. They connect in a way that is so natural, that I do not even have to direct them. Ashlee and Matthew are that kind of couple. It was the most amazing shoot.

When we were about to begin, Matthew turned to me and said, “Get your camera ready. I am about to propose!”. I think my heart skipped a beat! I had about 30 seconds before Ashlee walked over and he knelt down on one knee. I would have cried, but I was so happy for them! [ I was flipping out too!] I should have suspected it was coming because when they booked me for their wedding, Ashlee did not have a ring yet. We made a few jokes about it, but truthfully it was really a sweet situation. Matthew did not want to buy her ring on credit, so he worked all summer to pay for it! I am pretty sure Ashlee felt it was worth it. As for me, I am glad that I got to be part of such a special moment in their lives.

Oh, I guess I should mention. They are both teachers! We did a cute little teacher themed “Save the Date”. We ended the session at a nearby creek. The images are so beautiful!

Photographer: Elle Puckett Photographer | Event Venue: Plantation Farm

Garden Wedding from It Takes Two Events + The Long Farewell

I may have mentioned a time or two that I am completely obsessed with all things British, but now feels like the perfect opportunity to repeat the sentiments. Because this, my friends, is an English garden-inspired masterpiece planned to perfection by It Takes Two Events with colorful DIY details, an extra dash of romance courtesy of a little drizzle and a beyond beautiful Cator Woolford Gardens setting. See it all captured by The Long Farewell right here in the full gallery.

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Sea Island Wedding from Alea Moore Photography

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From the Bride… We are known by our group of friends to throw dinner parties and get-togethers, and this was the ultimate dinner party for me. I’m a DIY’er by heart (my friends call me Asian Martha Stewart), so I knew I wanted our wedding to reflect both my DIY aesthetic and Richard’s English heritage because I, too, am an Anglophile. To incorporate this vision, we had an America versus England corn hole game that Richard built and I painted by hand, created fun directional signage that showed everywhere our out of country guest were traveling from and how far they had come, painted chalkboard signage for our signature drinks – Mine a Pimm’s Cup and His a Myerita, and of course we had rain, pure English, but not handmade by me. I dyed our ombre linen napkins, painting our gold dipped wine glasses, assembling our tissue photobooth backdrop, creating our pinwheel desert table art installation, cutting and stringing together our bunting and poms, making our save the dates and wedding invites and hand stamping the seating chart. If it was at our wedding, I probably created some part of it and that makes me smile.

I got my amazing MARISA dress (another unique brand that I knew no one else would have and at the time they didn’t even show their dresses on their website, so no one saw my dress until the day of) from Bridals by Lori. My dress was a full lace mermaid gown, perfect for an English garden wedding. The cream Chantilly lace was vintage inspired with a cafe underlay, buttons down the back that lead to a French kick pleat. My aunt sewed my belt. When I tried on my dress, Montie “jacked me up” as they say with a gorgeous Lazaro belt that was above what we budgeted for the dress, so I started my search for the perfect belt. After a trip to another country and countless hours on Pinterest, I finally came across an appliqué on Etsy and purchased some ribbon from a local paperie store – Samflax, my aunt sewed them together and voila! My veil was Italian lace and came from Korea along with my fascinator that I wore at the reception… I know, Italian lace from Korea, what? But it was beautiful and ended up being my favorite piece. And with the perfect dress, perfect belt and favorite veil, I needed THE shoes, right? Well, I didn’t get my shoes until the week before the wedding.

Our wedding was inspired by a vintage English Garden. Although it rained, no poured, we were still able to create the perfect English aesthetic with our garden florals and potted table seating herbs (pronounce the H if you’re English), clean white table settings, bunting, and a Union Jack here and there. Everything at our wedding had a purpose, every little detail related to a point or part of Richard’s and my relationship, whether it was evident to our guests or not, we were able to take in, enjoy, and smile because we knew.

Our vendors were AMAZING. Since I was the last one of my friends to get married, I was determined to use vendors that no one else had… I wanted our wedding to be unique, special and create an atmosphere that no one else had experienced before. We carefully handpicked our vendors and had a connection with each of them. For example: our videographer’s wife is Korean and has the same name as my aunt; one of our photographer’s is half Korean too; Richard saw our acoustic guitarist play once with friends years before and I could go on and on with the connections, but the main point is that we were connected to these vendors as they were a part of our family and friends and we loved that and hope we made as much of an impact on them as they did us.

Fridays are wonderful for many reasons (it’s no secret that it might be the favorite child of the week), but this Friday is about to get even better thanks to this Sea Island soiree by Alea Moore Photography. Because lovelies, this is just about as pretty as it gets. It’s southern elegance meets seaside chic, and the result is enough to make your entire weekend. See it all here.

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From Alea Moore… A lovely wedding that took place on the banks of Georgia’s gorgeous coastline. The groom has spent his summers on Sea Island, where their love for this coastal town began! They decided to hold their wedding at Cottege 425, which is a treasured tradition for Sea Island visitors and a perfect way for guests to get a glimpse of Sea Island Living. The bride along with Caroline Carter Events put together a coastal inspired elegant affair that will have you swooning from the wooden chandeliers to the rattan chairs to the custom designed menus and place cards. Lovely florals to accompany the brides choice of navy and pink bridesmaids dresses and even a grooms cake created to look like a golf bag after the grooms favorite past time make this wedding one of all its own. And my favorite part, this adorable couple made my heart full with how much they loved each other and how gracious and welcoming they are to all their family and friends. It was such a wonderful day full of beautiful moments!

Kellum Valley Farm Wedding from Samantha Bohall Photography

Confession time. I am obsessed with Georgia weddings. Obsessed with the gorgeous details, adorable duos and heartwarming moments that sort of just come with the territory… they are amazing. And this sweet day captured by Samantha Bohall Photography? It’s all of the aforementioned set against a stunning farm backdrop with a laid-back meets elegant vibe that just screams rustic chic. See every gorgeous moment (and there are a lot of them) right here in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… My husband and I have a playful and energetic relationship, and we wanted that to show in our wedding- from the venue to the flower choices, I wanted to be sure and create a fun, relaxing atmosphere where our families and friends could feel at home. My family is from Georgia and we have always loved going up to the the North GA mountains, so this venue felt like a natural choice. My mom and sisters helped make the decorations, and my dad handmade the chuppah we got married under out of old beams from my grandfather’s house.

All of the special family touches added so much to the already unique venue. Kellum Valley Farm is in Cleveland, GA, and is one of the most picturesque and serene places I have ever been! We got married on a beautiful October day, and I couldn’t be happier with the way everything turned out.

Dreamy Wedding in Big Canoe, North Georgia by Brita Photography

When Brita Photography sent over this stunner, there was a moment where we were all scrambling to pick our jaws up off the floor. You see, it’s the kind of wedding that is unbelievably beautiful. The locale is pure magic and the love is absolutely amazing. See the whole stunning soiree here!

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Vintage Wedding in Evans Georgia from Jim and Gina Photography

From Brita Photography… Hayley and Kevin are so sweet and natural with each other. We barely have to guide them in front of the camera…they are just themselves! Even though it down poured in the middle of the day, it made for the most romantic bride and groom pictures we’ve ever taken! It was about 90 degrees and hot and humid as anything…but, the ground was steaming, the light rays peered through the trees, and everything was saturated in colors and more green. It was truly from a fairy tale.

With Kevin in a beige suit and polka dotted bow tie and Hayley in her off-white wedding dress, detailed with lace (the same one that her Mom wore when she got married), we could not stop snapping away and venturing to new, secret spots at Big Canoe.

For most, Mondays come with a big ol’ side of of dread. But for me, Mondays mean I get to finally share more gorgeous with all of you after a looong two day hiatus. So I love them. So much. And when the wedding I get to share is as pretty as this one from Jim and Gina Photography, you can bet your bottom dollar that I was chomping at the bit all weekend for Monday to finally arrive. Thankfully it’s finally here, and we get to devour every last pretty detail right here in the full gallery of images.

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From the Bride… The day Lane proposed to me, I already had a pretty clear vision of how I wanted our wedding. I fell in love with J. Crew’s color Dusty Shale, and the soft, minty blue-grey became the inspiration for my vintage wedding. After browsing Pinterest and Style Me Pretty for years, I was thinking burlap, fancy china, and antique books. My family was so helpful throughout the planning process, and after many weekends full of estate sales and antique stores, we eventually had enough pieces to make all of the centerpieces ourselves. There were so many aspects of our wedding that were DIY projects, including the custom hangers, photo booth, mosaic cake plate, programs, and signs for the reception. We were so lucky to have help from a lot of close friends who wanted to help to make sure our day was perfect, which is how we ended up with such sweet rides, including a vintage Rolls Royce!

The ceremony was held at Wesley UMC, which was so special to us because it’s where we went to church together in high school and my dad did all of the metal art for the sanctuary. The reception took place at Savannah Rapids Pavilion, which has a beautiful ballroom with a balcony overlooking the Savannah River. We ventured across a bridge and down onto a dock to capture some amazing pictures. When I walked into the reception, it was everything I could have hoped for and more. We had a huge variety of food, ice sculptures on every table, and lots of great music and dancing. One of the most meaningful things to me, was the “family table” we had set up as people came in with pictures and memoirs from our family members to celebrate their marriages. Besides being beautiful, the reception was so much fun! One of my favorite parts was towards the end of the night when everyone was out on the dance floor, including our caterer and photographers!

It was the perfect day, and everything we could have ever dreamed of. I love looking back at all of the pictures and remembering how much fun we had celebrating. I hope ya’ll enjoy them as much as I do!

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Georgia Wedding at Fair Weather Farms from Ryan Bernal Photography

This is a wedding that just exudes happiness. The kind of wedding that is sooo filled with joy and sooo overflowing with love-filled moments, it will put one seriously large grin on your face. It also happens to be a day that is chock-full of pretty, from the lush blooms crafted by Bella Floral to the adorable bride and groom (see: the description below) to the breathtaking Fair Weather Farms setting. And honestly? That’s a combination that can’t be beat. See it all captured by Ryan Bernal right here in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… While wiping the blur from my heavy eyes, and stretching out my legs and arms as far as they please, I heard birds chirping. I thought to myself, “birds don’t sing in the rain! Its NOT raining!” Springing out of bed, almost too fast for my feet and legs to brace my body, I peeked through the blinds only to see mist, fog and rain… The weather man spoke truth. I was hoping he was lying. He usually is, but not this time. He had been reporting 80% chance of rain all week on our wedding day. The entirety of that week was spent wrestling with my expectations of the “perfect” day and reminding myself that no matter what the weather is, I am becoming one with Jordan. But despite my efforts, I spent the week grieving the sun. Yes, I know it sounds dramatic, but I can be dramatic. Yet, on that early morning, seeing the misty rain, I wasn’t upset. I was peaceful. I knew I was marrying my best friend and nothing could snatch the smile from my heart or off my face at that moment. But the sun tired itself from hiding and peeked out its bright face the moment we arrived to the venue. It turned into the most beautiful Spring day that we all prayed for.

Our wedding day was more lovely than I ever imagined. I wasn’t one that “dreamed” about my wedding day. All Jordan and I knew was that we wanted it to be a great day of celebration, laughter, and joyful tears with the people we do life with. That included most of our vendors. Mostly everyone that we chose to be part the day, we either were close to or acquaintances with. We wanted to feel most like ourselves on our wedding day and being surrounded by people that we knew and knew us definitely helped. Our wedding coordinators Crevolyn and Emily with “Wonderful Events” made our lives smooth as butter while planning. Its a mother and daughter working together in making wedding planning fun and easy. We were SO thankful for them. In deciding a venue, we considered how much we love being outside, so we desired a place that would cater to that love. The first time we saw the venue in Monroe, we knew it was it. We saw a ginormous tree hanging its assortment of green over a stone ring built around its base. Still, cool waters sat peacefully behind the towering giant casting green and blue reflections for our delight. A screened pavilion lined with twinkling lights welcomed us inside. After venturing around the grounds, discovering hidden nooks in every turn, we decided to have our ceremony under the tree and the reception in the pavilion.

Our wedding had a vintage feel to it. There is something very special about old things. They have a story to tell. I love that. The idea took root when I started coming across vintage items, jewelry and clothing from some of my family members. I’m a sentimental person, so those things meant the world to have on our wedding day. My veil, garder, lace wrapped around my bouquet, hair piece and “going away dress” were made from my mothers wedding dress created and designed by Christopher from “Christopher’s Bridal” in Gainesville, Ga. I also wore her wedding shoes and pearl bracelet, and carried my great grandmothers wedding ring, which was beautifully wrapped in my bouquet by “Bella Flora.” The two women of “Bella Flora”, Susan and Renee, are fantastic. They did all the floral and design. Their creativity and willingness to portray all what we envisioned blew us away. There were other pieces of vintage items throughout the venue that added some sweetness as well. The tables in the reception area were scattered with handmade doilies made by my great grandmother and all the old books that were stacked in an array on the tables were from my father-in-laws book collection. Silver Candelabras, old tea pots, lanterns, burning candles and twinkling lights filled the reception area. One of my favorite finds was the chandelier that we hung from the tree we joined our lives under. Susan and Renee, along with some other great help, hung moss and wired it so it was lit as the sun went back into hiding.

Joyful, dreamy and blissful are the words I would use to describe the day. Ive heard from others that the day flies by, so being mindful of that, I attempted to hold each moment and detail in my mind, being present in conversations, intimate glances, hard belly laughs, my leaping heart, salty tears absorbing into my cheeks and moist cake and icing being stuffed up my nose. Thank you, Jordan.

Mimosas fizzing, steaming curling irons and an aroma of orange blossom perfume teased my senses while preparing to see my future husband. Tiffany from “Tiffany and Co. Hair Salon” in Gainesville was there to assist with our hair and my best friend Olivia who is a Mary Kay consultant did our make up. Anticipating this moment and being with your closest friends and family is so special. I will cherish that time we had in prayer, laughter and conversation before I ventured down with Ryan, our photographer, Teejay, our videographer of Anchor Heart Films and my dear friend, Kelli, to play, what felt like, hide and seek with my groom before our special moment.

I wasn’t sure where we were meeting and I didn’t care. I just wanted to see him. Following Ryan, with shaky hands, deep breaths and a full heart, I made my way down towards the lake into one of the hidden nooks. Seeing Jordan standing alone, waiting for me, his bride, was overwhelmingly beautiful. I had giant butterflies in my stomach like it was the first time I was seeing my husband, yet, in that moment thinking of all the things we had been through. Touching him on the shoulder signaling him to turn around was a thrilling moment. There were tears, giggles and many sighs of relief. I had completely forgotten that Teejay and Ryan were even capturing this moment. That is what is wonderful about working with them. They capture who you are and give you the freedom to be just that.

After seeing Jordan from our “first look” I was much more relaxed and just READY! As the ceremony approached, things got real. Really real. Our officiant was Scott Smith. He had walked us through our premarital counseling, so it was an honor to us to have him there. He and his wife have impacted us as a couple in a tremendous way. Jordan and I have always wanted to write our vows. Hearing the promises and heart from your best friend and life partner in front of friends, family and our Lord is extremely powerful. Racing down the isle as Mr. And Mrs. Holcombe was so fun. I wanted our pronouncement as husband and wife for the first time to be extra special, so I shaped antique music paper into a cone and secured them with hodge podge glue and filled them all with rose petals. I attached a note to each cone saying “When Mr. and Mrs. Holcombe walk your way , throw the petals and yell hooray!” They were given to all the guests on the inside aisles and it made for such a sweet and unforgettable beginning of marriage.

Then the feasting, dancing and celebration began. When walking into the pavilion, we were engulfed by waves of love and support. We truly felt celebrated and immensely blessed . Luna’s restaurant in Gainesville was our caterer. They were amazing to work with, the food was delicious and their display was flawless. We filled our bellies and hit the dance floor soon after. I felt like my feet were going to fall off after the reception. We danced late into the night ending with a run through a tunnel made of the best friends, family and sparklers.

Foxhall Sporting Club Wedding from Jessica Williams Studio

It took about five seconds of soaking in this darling duo’s engagement session to know that their wedding was going to be amazing. Five seconds… and I was completely expecting a Southern wedding masterpiece. And you know what? They did not disappoint, and delivered a day that is downright perfection with one drop-dead gorgeous moment after another mix and mingling with darling DIY details aplenty. See them all captured by Jessica Williams Studio in the full gallery.

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Atlanta Autumn Wedding From The Studio B Photography

From Jessica Williams Studio… Laura’s attention to detail and DIY talents are best described as UNREAL! All of the detailing done here, each flower vase, every decorated Coke bottle, all of the handmade cookies, etc. were done by her and all inspired by berries. I loved everything about her style and couldn’t believe how well it all came together. Not to mention Foxhall is insanely beautiful! Laura is incredibly talented and I bet you would never know that her venue was changed DAYS before the wedding?! True story! Eric’s fun personality also shines through in these images! The boys were a total blast to work with which was more than refreshing!

I only recently discovered my love for the color lavender. It’s such a soft alternative to pink and SO romantic. So when you cover a gorgeous venue like Barnsley Garden Resort in this sweet color, needless to say, you’ve got my attention. The Studio B Photography captured the day – the gardens, the love, and the beautiful bride (who looks phenomenal thanks to Brushworx) – and we’ve packed it up nice and pretty for you right here!

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Country Elegance Photo Shoot from ABH Fine Photography

Erica and Wes were married at Barnsley Gardens, one of the most gorgeous wedding venues in all of Georgia. Instead of doing a first look, Wes and Erica exchanged gifts from opposite sides of the front door to her cottage. It was a great alternative to avoiding each other completely, because they still got to chat and laugh together before the ceremony began.

Their ceremony featured a very special ring bearer, their son Clayton! He charmed all the guests and had a wonderful time throughout the day. The couple honored their relatives who had passed away with two beautiful floral installations created to “come alive” out of the ruins.

The clear tent that was used for the reception literally allowed the guests to spend their evening dancing beneath the stars.

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I probably don’t need to tell you just how much we adore rustic weddings here at SMP, but bare with me one more time, because it’s definitely worth repeating… rustic weddings rock. And when we get the chance to dive into some rustic-y goodness of the Southern variety? Even better. Because this is the kind of inspiration-fest that mixes sweet country details with a non-stop dash of elegance, from the gold-plated flatware from Vintage Vogue Event Rentals to the gorgeous invites from Minted to the mesmerizing gallery captured by ABH Fine Photography. Join me there for all of the pretty.

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Modern Atlanta Wedding at the Ritz Carlton, Buckhead from Robin Nathan Photography

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From ABH Fine Photography… It’s a hot, Georgia Summer day, but not just any other. Kaitlin and Joseph are set to tie the knot amongst friends and family in a lovely rustic setting. If there’s a theme for the day, it’s “love,” fortified by “country elegant” details that showcase the bride and groom’s big day…

In reality, it’s a photographer’s dream. It’s the capture of a couple that had recently married months short of a year prior, and the cooperation and excitement of several contributing vendors. It may be “stylized,” but the romance and the beauty of it all is very, VERY real. My hope is that all of you enjoy it as much as we truly did having the opportunity to make it all come to life!

When traditional and modern elements meet, it’s a beautiful, beautiful thing. And so is a drop-dead gorgeous Atlanta wedding featuring those aforementioned elements, with a touch of NYC sophistication and dash of Southern hospitality. All together, that’s a combination that seriously can’t be beat and you can see every last moment captured beautifully by Robin Nathan right here in the full gallery.

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Atlanta Wedding from Caroline Fontenot Photographer

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Lainey and Sam met on her first day of Columbia Business School. He was her peer group leader and they spotted each other at once. Sam proposed on a hike in the Santa Monica mountains overlooking Malibu. He had gone on the same hike by himself two years prior and thought it was amazing but just wished he had someone to share it with, he met Lainey two weeks later.

When planning their Atlanta wedding, where Lainey grew up, they wanted to incorporate their home in New York City as well as Sam’s family from New England. They set the tone for the weekend with the guest bags, which included treats from all three locations. Sam and Lainey both love wine; they took a trip to Napa at the beginning of their engagement and to start their honeymoon. They paid special attention to the wines on the menu.

The goal of the wedding was New York style with Southern hospitality. The centerpieces were designed to not block guests view of each other, flip flops were provided for dancing and an after party featuring gourmet grilled cheese and other late night bites were all put in place to make the guests feel welcome and at home.

One thing I know for certain about this darling Atlanta duo: they really know how to have a good time. From their epically awesome First Look to their smile-filled ceremony to their seriously fun (+ seriously beautiful) reception held at the amazing Monday Night Brewing, you can tell these two really know how to throw a party. Even better? They do it all with a love that seriously bursts from the computer screen. See it all captured by Caroline Fontenot right here in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… Jeff is from Indiana, I’m from Texas, but Atlanta has meant a great deal to each of us, so we knew we wanted to have the wedding in Atlanta. Monday Night in particular, was the most obvious choice. The owners are our good friends and some of the first people we each met when we moved to Atlanta. The three guys all started out going to the same church Jeff and I were members of there. Monday Night beer is probably responsible for most of Jeff’s friendships and many of mine…in many ways…Plus, the beer’s really great!

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Outdoor Wedding Glamour + Elegance from We Tie The Knots + Tessa Marie Weddings

I’m what some might call an inspiration junkie. I pin, favorite, and store images away like it’s my job (and it kind of is) hoping to set my brain in a tailspin of beautiful ideas. Well today’s inspiration overload landed right in my lap thanks to this stunning shoot from Tessa Marie Weddings planned by We Tie The Knots. It’s everything I seek out each day in one pretty post – gorgeous florals from Boukates, stunning linens from La Tavola, perfect chiavari chairs from Sweet Seats and a show stopping cake from Sweet Peeps Bakery. It’s practically perfect in every way, and it’s all waiting for you right here.

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Camping Inspired Photo Shoot from Lush to Blush

From We Tie The Knots… Our main goal with this styled shoot was to inspire brides to think outside of the box. We chose a bit more of a rustic outdoor venue but jazzed up the tables with sequins and colorful patterned linens. We wanted to show brides you don’t have to do farm tables and vintage decor for an outdoor reception. We are predicting that patterns will be a big trend in 2014. An outdoor venue is perfect for this because its like working with a blank canvas. You don’t have carpet or wallpaper to compete with. We also want to teach brides its ok to mix and match patterns, colors, textures and a bit of modern + vintage.

I am such a summer fan. Yes, I love every season, but summer never fails to steal my heart. So when we enter that inevitable transition into fall, I find myself clinging on to any warm weather activity with all my might. This little camping getaway captured by Johnny Cheng Photography and styled by Megan Elliott is the perfect way to do just that, and it is sooo up my summer-loving alley. See why here.

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Madison Georgia Wedding from Simple Color Photography + No Regrets Events

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From Lush to Blush..There are few things more peaceful than escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy some time with nature. After a stressful few weeks, Johnny and I decided to head just north of Atlanta to get away for a couple days. Although we are both huge environmentalists and love nature, camping is not something we are generally drawn to. But when we discovered a site that offered teepees with real beds inside, we took advantage.

We headed to a little town called Lula for our weekend getaway. When we got there, we decided to have a picnic for dinner at sunset. With yummy eats from The Little Tart Bakeshop in Atlanta and a couple glasses of wine, we were set. Next, we got settled into our teepee. It was easy to make the outdoor abode feel cozy with some candles and blankets. I brought some additional items, like my Crafts & Love jewelry collection to make it really feel like home (and to wear, of course!).

Our night plan was to watch a meteor shower and make smores, but unfortunately, rain prevented us from doing so. On the upside, the storm outside made us feel that much cozier in our little teepee. The next morning we made some hot chocolate and chatted by the campfire before heading back home. The short, overnight break from reality is just what we needed.

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Photography: Johnny Cheng Photography | Stylist: Megan Elliott, Lush to Blush| Jewelry: Crafts + Love | Food: The Little Tart Bakeshop | Camping Site: North Georgia Canopy Tours

I may not know this darling duo in “real life,” but there is one thing I can say with absolute certainty. This wedding is soooo them. A little bit classic, a little bit fun-filled and a whole lot of sophisticated everything, it’s the kind of day that is chock-full of elegant moments and bundles upon bundles of personality. So even though we may only be virtual besties (we sooo are), it’s not hard to see their smiling faces bursting from every second planned to perfection by No Regrets Events and captured by Simple Color Photography. See them all in the full gallery.

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Athens Wedding from Erin McKendry + Twin Hearts Photography

From the Bride… When we started planning our wedding, we tried to decide how we wanted to feel on our wedding day. We agreed that we wanted to be relaxed, traditional, and authentically us. We wanted family to be a big part of the weekend and we wanted a chance to really spend time with our bridal party and out-of-town guests. We answered this desire by doing a semi-destination wedding. We rented out the Farmhouse Inn in Madison, Georgia (a frequent childhood retreat of my family) for the entire bridal party to stay at, and had a ball staying up late around a bonfire the night before and having breakfast together the morning of the wedding. Both of our venues really captured the character of Madison and the feeling we wanted for our day; the church was an 1840’s beauty that touched on my love of history and our deep faith, and the reception hall was a renovated schoolhouse (perfect for a teacher-bride!) with an airy, lovely space for our guests.

The day was steeped in family and tradition, and I wore a traditional Irish engagement ring that has been in my family for generations and has been worn by every bride on her wedding day, as well as a garter made by my lovely grandmother out of my great-grandmother’s lace gown, and carrying the same handkerchief that my mother carried on her wedding day. The love that is carried through our families was displayed in canvas photos of mine and Andy’s parents and grandparents on their wedding days, bringing with them the memory of decades of happiness. The grandparents who are no longer with us were present through candles lit in the church and ornamented with beautiful pendants with their photos.

We love to swing dance together, so we chose Big Band Atlanta to play at the reception, and loved swinging the night away with our guests. When it was time to depart the band played the Georgia Tech fight song (for Andy!) and the University of Georgia fight song (for me!) and our guests chose white-and-gold or red-and-black pom poms to cheer us on our way. It was such a fun way to get our guests involved and have so much fun with the traditional going-away.

We were delighted with how smoothly and beautifully everything went; we were so relaxed and happy on our big day, and we wouldn’t change a thing!

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Oh southern weddings, you complete me. It’s the southern charm mixed with the perfect amount of style, and the sweet focus on family and friends – it’s everything snapped up by Twin Hearts Photography at this gorgeous Georgia fête. Add some gorgeous florals from Gardenia Floral Design, lovely stationery from Rifle Paper Co and one seriously gorgeous (and seriously in love) couple, and I’m officially a goner. See why here.

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