Georgia Weddings

Outdoor Weddings Rustic Weddings

Settings

Styles

Rustic Vintage

From Holly L. Robbins Photography, Inc.… Julie met Ty when she was just a little girl while her baby sitter was taking care of her. I think that sentence alone tells you just how far back this story goes! WAAAAAY back. They have always known each other but Julie and Ty didn’t see each other “that way” until years later.

On June 1, 2013 Julie + Ty surrounded themselves with friends and family and all of their favorite things! A day filled with love, a vintage plate collection, cotton balls, a sneak peek through an old barn wall and passing sweet, sweet notes, sorority sisters and a whole lot of heart melting goodness.

[dotted]

Wedding Photography: Holly L. Robbins Photography, Inc. + Gary Ezell of Ezell’s Studios | Event Design: Southern Style with Cindy Wilborn | Wedding Venue: Starrsville Plantation, Covington, Georgia | Invitations: Party City (Printables)

Piedmont Park Spring Engagement Session from Arina B. Photography

Sooo… this engagement session is awesome. Like so crazy awesome that I am kind of at a loss for words. I guess that’s what happens when two stunning sweeties join forces with the likes of Bow Event Design and Floral and Arina B. Photography… it’s pure, unadulterated magic, lovelies. Lush blooms, a breathtaking Piedmont Park setting and image after image of pretty? It’s a fabulous Friday, indeed. See it all in the full gallery.

Colors

Seasons

University of Georgia Garden Wedding from Melissa Pepin Photography

Settings

Outdoor Weddings Park

Styles

Casual Romantic

From Bow Event Design and Floral… Spring, vibrant colors of nature, sunshine, Christine and Dan– two people in love were just a perfect set-up for a picnic under a tree. Coral and peach colored peonies with fresh garden roses and vintage inspired vases were the choice of details for this picnic. Love and flowers were the inspiration for this engagement photo session. Rich pinks, lush corals and a splash of green filled the space with vibrant colors. Something old and something new made this picnic special. Old books, vintage trunks, and other little details were a big inspiration.

Christine’s long beautiful hair inspired me to highlight it with flowers. The soft pink ranunculuses and pink anemones were chosen for this beautiful hair piece. Ah, a little bundle of peonies made a gorgeous simple bouquet for our bride to be. Blush color balloons were tied with the vintage ivory lace ribbon (inspired by Christine’s sophisticated taste) and perfectly matched Christine’s soft mint color dress. Tender touch, soft embrace, love, and flowers made this engagement photo session simply beautiful.

[dotted]

Photography: Arina B. Photography | Floral Design & Styling: Bow Event Design and Floral | Location: Piedmont Park, Atlanta, Georgia

When a description starts with the words “wow… just wow,” you kind of know you are in for a little something special. And when it’s a darling University of Georgia wedding captured by Melissa Pepin Photography, it’s an all caps kind of WOW… and then some. Because when a Southern gem like this joins forces with pretty pink hues, white bridesmaid frocks (love) and beautiful florals from European Floral Design, it’s epically good. Click here for sooo much more.

Colors

Seasons

Settings

Garden Weddings Tented

Styles

Georgia Wedding at 550 Trackside from B. Moore Events + Todd Baugh Photography

From Melissa Pepin Photography… Wow….just wow. This couple and their day was sheer perfection! The weather surrounding their wedding day was disastrous. But rain, crazy strong winds, and even hail couldn’t stop the celebration that was coming this couple’s way. A few hours before everything was supposed to start, the skies cleared, the sun came out, and the perfect day was handed to us!

Haley’s dress was full of amazing detail and Todd looked so dapper in his black tux and white bow tie. From the white peonies and deep coral spray roses to the basil and rosemary lemonade, this day was a Southern brides dream come true. Haley broke tradition and selected white for her bridesmaids to wear. They were all so beautiful and when coupled with the groomsmen’s mixture of tuxes and military dress blues, the background was set off to be even more beautiful.

Every single detail of this couples day was so fitting for them. Awesome Prada shoes for Haley and a wedding cake designed to replicate the stunning white leaves on her dress, a custom groom’s cake that was sculpted to reflect Todd’s time as a diver for UGA, and a boutonniere crafted from an antique tie clip that belonged to the groom’s grandfather… it was all just so wonderful! Haley even had a a hand crafted glass charm made by a dear friend that was supposed to be a bridesmaid at the wedding (but was due to have a baby the same day so she wasn’t able to be there). It was sweet little touches throughout the entire day that made this wedding so brilliant!

[dotted]

These Featured Designers are members of our Look Book.
For membership information, click here

Wedding Dresses

Anne Barge

Spring 2012

Fall 2012

Spring 2014

Fall 2013

Fall 2014 Couture

Fall 2014 Black Label

View All Collections

I think in another life I was a Southern belle. That would explain my complete obsession with all things Southern weddings. Or maybe it’s because every single soiree you lovelies send our way has the ability to send me into a complete wedding loving frenzy. Either or. And in the case of this sweet affair from B. Moore Events, it’s an obsession that will most definitely fill my Tuesday, from the fab stylings of Lucky & Lovely to the darling duo saying “I do” to the gallery of pretty from Todd Baugh Photography. See it all in the full gallery.

Colors

Seasons

Summer Weddings

Settings

Weddings in Historical Venues

Styles

Casual Vintage

From the Bride… I knew from the day that Mike proposed what kind of wedding I wanted. I wanted a wedding day that would reflect the type of people we are and what is most important to us: friends, family, and having fun. We both decided on every detail together. Our theme was a mix of rustic chic and Southern charm, and our colors were peach and gray. We wanted our guests to relax and be comfortable so we chose a simple and unpretentious setting, which was an old renovated cotton warehouse with a vaulted wood beam ceiling. The way every one we loved came together to give us everything we wanted was amazing. It was the most perfect day ever, and I can’t help but smile every time I think about it!

[dotted]

Dream Unveiled from Signature Weddings & Events + Carla Gates Photography

You know how we liven up a Tuesday morning here on SMP Georgia? With a big ol’ dose of inspiration. A big ol’ dose of inspiration that happens to weave a dreamy ballet fairytale with a stunning wedding wonderland… a pretty, pretty masterpiece, if you will. And when the team behind that inspiration happens to include the oh-so-talented Signature Weddings & Events, Carla Gates Photography and White Dress Media, well… we spend our entire day swooning in the gallery (but of course). Join us there for more.

And a beyond beautiful film from White Dress Media for even more pretty… enjoy, lovelies. xo

Colors

Seasons

Tybee Island Wedding Chapel Destination Wedding from Amy Arrington

Styles

Romantic Whimsical

From Signature Weddings… We dared to dream, as little girls often do, about ballerinas, sweet treats and the one day we would merge reality with dreams to create a fantasy wedding. Designer gowns, dazzling jewels and stunning flowers awaited this bride as she drifted into the fairy tale that took her from childhood to a stunning bride. This gorgeous photo shoot was inspired by the Signature Wedding’s team but took the collaborative efforts of many gifted professionals to create. The film details our visionary tale and the photos reflect the evolution.

At Signature Weddings & Events we work alongside a wonderful group of talent each weekend but we are rarely given the opportunity to create inspiration from our own creativity. We are subject only to the visions of our brides and their goals and though we do love each one of our brides, dearly, it was fun to design and create our own project. We hope you find it refreshing as we stepped outside the “box” from the conventional photo shoots.

Signature Weddings has grown and now offers a power house team. The project unveiled here is the celebration of our newly launched planning, styling and floral trio. Senior Coordinator and owner, Corrie Kirk, had a vision of bringing together the three, under one roof, over 14 years ago when she began planning weddings. Leslie Wacker is our floral design expert and comes to with over years 8 years of experience. She works wonderfully with our stylist, Lori Harris, who majored in interior design and has such an eye for details. Corrie wanted this shoot to not only mark the bringing together of these beautiful three elements but also use it as a chance to work with top wedding industry professionals. We lovingly called our project the “Dream Unveiled”.

[dotted]

Photography: Carla Gates Photography | Cinematography: White Dress Media | Event Planning: Corrie Kirk of Signature Weddings & Events | Floral Design: Leslie Wacker of Signature Weddings & Events | Event Design: Lori Harris of Signature Weddings & Events | Photo Shoot Location: Privately Residence | Dress: Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta | Hair + Makeup: Claudia Mejerle | Bakery: Blooming Flour Bakery | Jewelry: Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry | Rentals: Classic Party Rentals, Atlanta + I Do Linens

Tybee Island weddings are insanely beautiful; the kind of insanely beautiful that would compel you to travel from Alaska to Georgia just to hold your “I Do’s” against its sandy beaches, endless blue waters and breathtaking scenery. In other words, it was the perfect destination locale for these two sweeties who craved an intimate, elegant, joy-filled celebration with their closest friends and family. See every last gorgeous moment captured amazingly by Amy Arrington in the full gallery.

Colors

Seasons

Beach Weddings Destination Religious Institution

Settings

Styles

Romantic Vintage

From the bride… This was a destination wedding for everybody involved, for us included. Neither of us had been to Tybee Island before, and all of the planning was done through email; lots of email! I chose the chapel for its beauty and simplicity. It was a blank canvas we could do whatever we wanted with, or nothing at all. Coming all the way from Alaska, I wanted to keep it simple. My mom made our cutting cake, and we tied the bouquets ourselves the day before. Decorations were kept to a minimum, to highlight the simple elegance of the chapel. We chose the colors aqua, mint, peach and coral, and my dress and accessories to create a modern vintage feel to the day. It was a beautiful, intimate, joy-filled celebration! I wouldn’t have changed a thing.

My favorite memory of the day was our first look, walking up to Sean on the boardwalk and tapping him on the shoulder. The look on his face when he saw me in my dress for the first time. The accumulation of months of planning and stress just fell away. The rest of the day flew by, but it felt as if time had slowed during that moment.

Our wedding was a week-long vacation for our family and closest friends. Family played a big role in our celebration. My brother performed the ceremony, and Sean’s sister read a passage from the children’s book, “I Like You.” My niece was an adorable flower girl, she was on the dance floor the whole night.

Our guestbook was the hardest item to choose. We shopped the day before the wedding to find something that was really us, and the whale was perfect! We met while working as deckhands on a whale watch tour boat in Sean’s hometown of Seward.

[dotted]

Rustic Shabby Chic Wedding from Janet Howard Studio

Rustic soirees? I love ’em. Especially when they are bursting with sweet shabby chic details, a crazy beautiful bride and groom and one heartwarming moment after another, a little combo that this gorgeous day from Janet Howard Studio has in spades… and then some. It’s a Southern affair with enough inspiration to last a lifetime… and it’s all sitting pretty in the full gallery. Join me there for more.

Colors

Seasons

Casual DIY Inspired Rustic

Settings

Rustic Weddings

Styles

From Janet Howard Studio… I’m so excited to show you this gorgeous Georgia country wedding with tons of rustic details. The wedding took place at a private residence in a newly-built barn, and it’s a casual, fun day that features sunflowers, hay bale seating and decor, cowboy boots, and games of cornhole. Instead of a signature book or frame, guests signed custom corn hole boards. Lots of the decor was either DIY or done by family friends or local vendors in nearby Madison, GA where the wedding took place. The bride’s goal was for a rustic shabby chic decor and for everyone to be comfortable and have a great time!

[dotted]

These Vendors are members of our Little Black Book.
For membership information, click here

Janet Howard Studio

View Portfolio

Savannah Georgia Destination Wedding from LeeAnn Ritch Photography

We hope you all are preparing for a big day full of fireworks and cookouts and loads of sunshine. Before we head off to do the same, we wanted to share this sweet as can be Savannah wedding sent to us by LeeAnn Ritch Photography. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the 4th of July; with a family affair complete with home baked pies and an American flag. Head to the gallery for so much more and, of course, be sure to have a wonderful holiday! xoxo

Colors

Seasons

Summer Weddings

Settings

Eatery Weddings in Historical Venues

Styles

Classic Weddings Vintage

From the Bride… To be honest I was never one of those girls who spent hours a day dreaming about her perfect wedding day… In fact I had never really thought about planning a wedding until Ryan and I got engaged! Initially we were considering an elopement.. We knew we were going into this on our own financially and we wanted to figure out the simplest way to save money. However the more we thought about it, the more we saw the wedding as an opportunity to bring our favorite people back together in a beautiful Savannah, Georgia and have a party!

Ryan and I have lived in New York City ever since we moved from Savannah in 2007. Our families live all over the place and since Savannah has a warm place in our hearts, we thought it was fitting to go back to where it all began! We wanted our wedding to be an expression of ourselves and celebrate that expression with an intimate group of family and friends. Savannah is a series of squares and I knew I wanted to use the city as my processional isle since we weren’t getting married in a church. I was nervous about the weather, but like they say, make a contingency plan and you won’t have to use it! And to my surprise the weather was perfect!

All the women in the Bridal Party walked through the city from our town home at Forsyth Park to the venue downtown. Our venue was a converted German Fire Station, Garibaldi’s. It was so rich in Savannah flavor it didn’t require much design overhaul – which was great since we were over 800 miles away! Our vision for the evening was that of an upscale dinner celebration with southern inspired cocktails, delectable food, and of course our closest family and friends!

We knew we wanted an intimate ceremony with limited moving parts – good food, wine, plenty of dancing and touches of wedding tradition. Ryan and I are both designers in NYC, so planning and creating a moderate DIY list for our wedding day seemed simple. We divided and concurred. I took the lead on most of the DIY and (what I call) project management coordination and reached out to some key family members to chip in. Our goal was to keep it simple and cost effective. Our venue was beautiful; tall ceilings, cast iron details, wood floors, antique plaster walls clad in mirrors… We had the ceremony and reception in the same space. One great element we made was a long ribbon backdrop where we had our exchange of vows, and later where we had our Bride and Groom table. Since the venue was clad in mirrors, this was a nice way to obscure any camera flash or unwanted reflection. Our color scheme was full of soft ivory, navy blue, burnt orange-red, and mint. Gold and silver was incorporated into elements such as the picture frames, chairs, and mercury glass candle votives to tie in the gold leaf ceiling.

The day was filled with personal touches such as stamped cotton goodie bags filled with Savannah salt water taffy (which also served as the name tags for guests). Our guest book was a Fuji Instant camera, with torn black paper and white pens suggesting you to leave a message and photo. All of the tables were named after a place where Ryan and I have lived – and trust me there were a lot, we’ve been together for nearly 8 years! Ryan’s mother made our wedding cake; a gradient colored red velvet with pointillism inspired icing. Ryan and I made the silhouette cake toppers of our own profiles from black laser cut acrylic – it was so Savannah! Is now the time to mention we both went to the Savannah College of Art and Design? I was super lucky to have my sister design and arrange the flowers. She’s a florist and the look I was going for was effortless, a little vintage, and seasonal. I was so pleased with how they turned out! As the night progressed guests hit the dance floor fueled by signature bride and groom cocktails and entertainment by our talented DJ, Eric Smith from Coastal Entertainment. We had such a great experience with all of our vendors, but music was key for Ryan and me. We worked with him closely to schedule the evening. We also provided him with most of the music, so it was nice to hear him riff off our songs too! It’s not a party without good music!

We really never knew how much was involved in planning a wedding, especially doing it from so far away. A piece of advice would be to pick your top 3 things you must have, and then let everything else fall into place naturally. It will be more enjoyable for you and your partner and help you both keep perspective that the day is about you and your love. One other thing, designate key players to help out, who you trust and trust have your best interest! We sincerely couldn’t have pulled it off without the love and help of our amazing family and friends! I never thought I would hear myself say this (since I’m such a perfectionist) but this wedding was about Ryan and me, and our family and friends, and it was more perfect that I could have planned for! I wish I could rewind time and play it over.

Procession Song: Badly Drawn Boy, I love NYE | Recession Song: Prince, I would die 4 you | Welcome Song: M83, Midnight City | First Dance: Talking Heads, This Must Be The Place | Father Daughter: Cee Lo Green, Old Fashioned | Mother Son: The Beach Boys, God Only Knows | Last Song: David Bowie, Under Pressure | Goodbye / Release Song: The Smashing Pumpkins, Tonight Tonight
[dotted]

These Featured Designers are members of our Look Book.
For membership information, click here

BHLDN

Bridal 2016

Bridal 2019

View All Collections

Megan Thorne

Bridal Collection 2014

View All Collections

Rainy Day Dublin Georgia Wedding from Alea Moore Photography

I think I share my love of rainy day weddings on pretty much a daily basis, but honestly… I can’t help it. There’s just something about a little bit of drizzle mix and mingling with a whole lot of pretty that sends me over the moon. I love them. So, when Alea Moore Photography sent along this rainy day Dublin affair, I got all kinds of excited. It’s sweet classic details meets lush florals from Brooks Services meets a gallery chock-full of lovely. Join me there for so much more.

Colors

Settings

Estate Weddings Tented

Styles

Chattahoochee Country Club Wedding from 375 Photography

From Alea Moore… On the rainiest Saturday Georgia has seen in a while, this couple didn’t skip a beat when it came to celebrating their “I do’s.” Their wedding was still a stylish Southern affair at an amazing Dublin home despite all that rain! Coming prepared with matching umbrellas for the entire wedding party, this couple was able to get the outdoor wedding they always dreamt of.

[dotted]

These Featured Designers are members of our Look Book.
For membership information, click here

Pronovias

ATELIER PRONOVIAS

PRONOVIAS

Dancing Lights, Cruise Collection

View All Collections

Lulakate

2015 Classic Bridesmaids

2015 Luxe/Crepe Bridesmaids

View All Collections

For those of you who happen to adore glamorous weddings with a side of Southern goodness, this pretty little Chattahoochee Country Club wedding is for you. And for those of you who happen to love any and all drop-dead gorgeous affairs, well… it’s for you, too. Because this is a wedding that is sure to tickle all of your elegant-lovin’ fancies with the fab stylings of La Belle Weddings, a breathtaking Sottero and Midgely gown and chandeliers dotting every inch of space. See all of the pretty captured by 375 Photography right here.

Colors

Seasons

Fall Weddings

Settings

Ballroom Weddings Country Club

Styles

Southern Tea Party Wedding Inspiration from Evie Perez Photography

From the Bride… From the moment Jason proposed to me in a helicopter overlooking the Atlanta skyline, I knew I wanted an elegant, yet glamorous affair. I have always loved black and white (take a peek inside my closet!), but wanted to accent them with dark purple and silver for our October wedding. With this idea in mind, I immediately started planning for our big day with the best wedding planner ever, my mom!

After touring several venues, we fell in love with Chattahoochee Country Club on Lake Lanier. It didn’t have that typical country club feel due to the grand Patio Pavilion for our cocktail hour with the stacked stone outdoor fireplace and fountain. The glamorous ballroom had a gorgeous view of the lake with twinkling canopy lights draped from the ceiling that illuminated the chandeliers.

The custom invitations were designed from Etsy and printed by my family’s printing company in order to keep everything local. I love chandeliers, so I incorporated this into our wedding programs and by bringing in a chandelier for the outdoor wedding ceremony. We used billowy white fabric and baby’s breath to create a beautiful focal point for the ceremony that allowed me to capture my Pinterest vision, yet stay within budget.

Keeping in theme with the chandeliers, I wanted my jewelry and my bridesmaids jewelry to really stand out among the crowd. My girls and I wore statement pieces that accentuated the glamorous feel of the wedding and the groom and groomsmen were the perfect Southern gentlemen with cotton boutonnieres.

One of the more special moments of the night was when my brother walked me down the aisle. He is such an inspiration after overcoming many obstacles in his life and I wanted to honor him for all his achievements. He also granted me a brother/sister dance to “Do You Love Me?” from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack, my all-time favorite movie!

After our sunset ceremony, guests were treated to our signature cocktails, the Gentlemen and the Blonde. For dinner we served crab cakes, apple smoked pork tenderloin, fried green beans, macaroni and cheese, squash casserole, buttermilk biscuits and many other Southern dishes! The wedding cake consisted of four different flavors of pound cake and the grooms cake highlighted my husband’s love of golf and UGA with two flavors of cheesecake. At the end of the night, servers came back out with homemade oreo cheesecake ice cream and brownie sundaes and homemade pistachio ice cream and cookie sundaes. Needless to say, they were the hit of the late night dance party!

A vintage 1954 white Bentley whisked us away into the night after our sparkler departure. We could not have asked for a more perfect ending to our fairytale wedding!

[dotted]

These Featured Designers are members of our Look Book.
For membership information, click here

Badgley Mischka

Spring 2014 Bridal

2014 Bridesmaids

Spring 2014 Accessories

View All Collections

I love inspiration shoots. I love it when a group of talented vendors team up to fill our day with pretty. And when it’s a Southern Tea Party-inspired shoot set against the breathtaking Braselton Stover House? I love it even more. Because this, SMPers, is a day that simply screams crazy beautiful with lush blooms from Abby’s Floral Design, the fab stylings of Oh So Printable and an entire gallery of amazing from Evie Perez Photography. Join me there for sooo much more.

Colors

Seasons

Outdoor Weddings Weddings in Historical Venues

Settings

Styles

Vintage

From Evie Perez… I recently collaborated with some local Atlanta wedding vendors on a styled shoot with a Southern Tea Party theme. We wanted this shoot to be fun but most importantly show off that Southern feel. As you know in the South, porches have a significant meaning on Southern homes. The porch is where people gather to have tea parties, socialize, eat, mingle and drink sweet tea on a daily basis. Especially in the summer months. It’s where you gather with the ones you love and relax. We choose Braselton Stover House as our venue because of the beautiful home as well as the gorgeous columns and porches the home has. Our color palette of mint, peach and blush pink worked perfect against the white house with it’s beautiful columns. Our flowers included David Austin roses in peach and blush pink hues, peach stock, dusty miller, white hydrangeas, ranunculus and pink spray garden roses. The groom’s boutonniere were pink ranunculus and stock.

Crush Vintage Rental collaborated with us to give the shoot an at home feel. Not only are the furniture GORGEOUS, but also so modern and inviting. Our cake was made by Melone from For Goodness Cakes.

[dotted]

Photography: Evie Perez Photography | Venue: Braselton Stover House, Mary + Marvin Stover | Styling + Design: Oh So Printable, Jessica Guevara | Floral Designer: Abby’s Floral Design, Abby + Greg | Cake: For Goodness Cakes, Mel Stanger | Furniture Rental: Crush Vintage Rentals, Tracy Jarvis | Vintage Tea Rentals: Vintage English Teacup , Vanessa Gilbreath | Pecan Pies: Crave Pie | Macarons: Blue House Market | Hair + Makeup: Andrea Carter Artistry | Wedding Dress: CTO Bridal, Cereatha Owens-Fontanez | Groom’s Attire: Admiring Glances | Models: Joey and Ashley Tindell

Atlanta Wedding at The Four Seasons from Tessa Marie Wedding Photography

I sort of adore traditional weddings. And when I say “sort of adore,” what I really mean is that I am 100% obsessed. Maybe that’s because there is really nothing finer than a grand church ceremony followed by a breathtaking ballroom reception… and when it comes to perfecting the traditional pretty, this gorgeous Atlanta wedding has it down pat. It’s pretty purple hues meets a fab Four Seasons celebration meets one beautiful image after another captured by Tessa Marie Wedding Photography. See them all in the full gallery.

Colors

Settings

Ballroom Weddings Hotels + Resorts Weddings Religious Institution

Styles

Ashton Gardens Atlanta Wedding from Three Pennies Photography

From Tessa Marie… Despite the threat of rain and downpour that delayed the ceremony and kept the entire wedding party on the bus until it passed, Stephanie stayed calm and kept one thing in her focus and that was becoming Chad’s wife.

They celebrated with their guests in the beautiful newly renovated ballrooms of the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta and the Moxie Band kept the dance floor absolutely packed all night long.

[dotted]

Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. That goes for everyday life and it goes for planning your wedding. Like when this darling duo found the perfect venue… a gravel lot under construction with gorgeous surroundings and beautiful plans. Take a leap of faith? Yes. They. Did. And the result was a beyond beautiful affair held at the brand spankin’ new Ashton Gardens in Atlanta, complete with gorgeous florals from Wedding Designs and an entire gallery of lovely from Three Pennies Photography. See it all right here.

Colors

Seasons

Settings

Ballroom Weddings

Styles

Atlanta Commerce Club Wedding from Thompson Photography Group

From the Bride… Daniel and I had been together for just over 4 years when we got engaged at Jekyll Island on a short weekend getaway. My family’s soul food restaurant made it impossible for me to leave for longer than a weekend, so poor Daniel had to plan our trip around me. We stayed in Savannah, the same city we took our first trip to as a couple, and decided to take a day trip to the beach. After dragging me around the Jekyll Island resort while it was hot and humid, we finally stopped by the beach to relax before heading back to Savannah. While on the beach, I was being incredibly cranky and having a hard time relaxing while I thought Daniel was napping next to me. I was just about to tell him I was ready to leave when I heard him rustling around next to me. I turned my head and started to prop myself on my elbows when I saw him get up to stand. I was looking up at him and then I saw him reach into his pocket and get something out and as he started to get down on one knee, it dawned on me what was about to happen and Lordy, I started bawling like a baby. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect moment for us, taking a stressful and not ideal situation and turning it into something so beautifully special.

I think we were able to enjoy the being engaged for a total of two days before all the frenzy kicked its way in! After deciding to have a Spring wedding, the venue hunt began. I was feeling so overwhelmed trying to incorporate the wants of both our families and still plan the wedding I envisioned for us. Daniel and I wanted an outdoor wedding because we wanted Daniel’s pit bull Tyson to be able to participate in our wedding but worried about the chance of rain and Georgia’s high pollen count! We happened to stumble across a new venue that had not even been built yet, but had other locations in Texas. We took a chance and visited the gravel lot of the soon to be built chapel and ballroom, and using lots of imagination and risk we decided to sign on for our April wedding with the estimated completion date set for the end of March. Ashton Gardens was exactly what we had hoped for, having a beautiful rustic style chapel that let in a flood of natural light with its floor to ceiling glass windows. The chapel also gave us the desired outdoor feel but with the protection of an indoor venue and they would let Tyson participate in the ceremony.

I am a very detail-oriented individual and tend to get focused on the small details. Luckily Daniel has the keen ability to help me step back and see the big picture, which was crucial to our planning.

Both of us having been raised in the south, wanted a Southern-inspired wedding with some rustic touches, that I wanted to help create. I contacted my florist and personal friend Yuri Kim, of Wedding Designs, to help me execute my vision. Daniel and I agreed that we wanted the sunlight and natural beauty of our venue to be the main focus during the wedding and decided to keep indoor decor to a minimum. This was definitely the case for the rustic Texan inspired chapel, with the dark colored wooden beams and looming windows. I loved how the sunlight was able to flood thru the windows and illuminate the altar where we were standing. Yuri knew I wanted a sweet and romantic setting for the reception, and pulling in the Southern vibe she came up with her own vision of the multi-vase centerpiece I fell in love with. I also had a mission to sneak in my not-so-secret passion for Hello Kitty into our wedding without it appearing childish. I found a porcelain Hello Kitty and Dear Daniel figurine I used as a wedding cake topper and a very subtle Hello Kitty lace ring pillow, but I felt those who knew me best would be looking for something Hello Kitty in our wedding and I could not disappoint. I loved how everything just looked so tied together and harmonious yet not overly girly or childish.

The accents of pink in the reception ballroom perfectly complimented the lush greens and streaming sunlight creating the garden feel we originally wanted with the comforts and glam of an indoor venue. I know there must have been things we missed and mistakes made, but to us it went off without a hitch and I don’t think we could have asked for a more perfect day!

[dotted]

These Featured Designers are members of our Look Book.
For membership information, click here

Wedding Dresses

Anne Barge

Spring 2012

Fall 2012

Spring 2014

Fall 2013

Fall 2014 Couture

Fall 2014 Black Label

View All Collections

Here’s one thing we can all agree on: Atlanta weddings are amazing. So amazing, in fact, that when a stunning Atlanta soiree comes our way, we flat-out celebrate. Because if anything deserves a virtual dance party, it’s sweet Southern traditions mix and mingling with drop-dead gorgeous stylings and one of the world’s greatest cities. Throw in a stunning bride and groom, fab florals from Tulip and a whole host of lovely captured by Thompson Photography Group and, well. It’s the perfect Wednesday. Get your pretty on in the full gallery.

Colors

Settings

Ballroom Weddings Religious Institution

Styles

Georgia Wedding at Old Decatur Courthouse from B. Moore Events

From the Bride… Mark and I met and currently live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The moment we got engaged, I knew we had to tie the knot in my hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. As Mark’s family and friends come from all over the country and many of my friends are not from Georgia, we knew we had to incorporate as much “Georgia” as possible in our wedding day. We started with making peach one of our colors. Our welcome bags had old fashion Coca-Cola bottles, my grandmother’s homemade peanut brittle and other treats from my home state. We married in one of the oldest and most historical churches in Georgia with a beautiful reception at the Commerce Club that overlooked the Atlanta skyline. The day was amazing and better than I could have dreamed!

[dotted]

These Featured Designers are members of our Look Book.
For membership information, click here

Wedding Dresses

Allure

Allure Bridals Fall 2014

Allure Couture Fall 2014

Allure Romance Fall 2014

Allure Bridals Spring 2015

Allure Romance Spring 2015

Allure Couture Spring 2015

Allure Bridals Fall 2015

Allure Couture Fall 2015

Allure Romance Fall 2015

Allure Bridals Spring 2016

Allure Couture Spring 2016

Allure Romance Spring 2016

Allure Bridals Fall 2016

Allure Couture Fall 2016

Allure Romance Fall 2016

Allure Romance Spring 2017

Allure Couture Spring 2017

Allure Bridals Spring 2017

Allure Couture Fall 2017

Allure Fall 2017

Allure Romance Fall 2017

Wilderly Collection

Allure Bridals Spring 2018

Allure Romance Spring 2018

Wilderly Collection

Allure Couture Spring 2018

Wilderly Collection 2019

Allure Couture Spring 2019

Allure Bridals Spring 2019

Allure Romance Spring 2019

View All Collections

Black and white is kind of the king of sophisticated color palettes; the sheer definition of elegant soirees, if you will. But when you spice up a black and white color palette with bright pops of coral and fab stripe-inspired detailing, that sophisticated color palette goes from crazy cool to crazy amazing. Case in point? This beautiful soiree from B. Moore Events, which is boasting all of the aforementioned, plus beautiful blooms from Floral Couture and one gorgeous image after another from Milanes Photography. See them all in the full gallery.

[iframe http://player.vimeo.com/video/71374853 601 338]

Colors

Seasons

Weddings in Historical Venues

Settings

Styles

Classic Weddings Modern

From B. Moore Events… Bolu and Ken wanted a black and white wedding with a modern twist, so they added coral to give their wedding some pop! Bolu wanted to add a bit of her culture to the evening and had their bridal party brought in by African dancers at the reception. Although her father was not able to travel cross country for the festivities, her brother was a great stand-in and he walked the tearful Bolu down the aisle.

[dotted]

Atlanta Wedding from Gracie Blue Photography at The Georgian Terrace

Gracie Blue, I simply love you. Because this wedding at The Georgian Terrace? It’s everything I adore about a southern fête sitting pretty in one, gorgeous post – delivered to us all through the stunning images captured by her lens. With a fairytale feel steeped deep in tradition, this gorgeous Bride and her dapper Groom said I do in serious southern style, and you can see every last moment right here in the full gallery of images.

Colors

Settings

Ballroom Weddings Religious Institution

Styles

Georgia Wedding at Foxhall Sporting Club from Claudia McDade Photography

From the Bride… Justin and I met a couple years ago at a Karaoke bar, called Fused, in downtown Roswell. I did not want to go out that night, but one of my best friends talked me into going… and I’m VERY glad she did. It all started with my friend going up to sing, she was nervous, so I told her I would make sure people cheered for her. I turned to a group of guys standing near by and asked them to cheer for my friend while she sang. Justin was one of the guys in that group…and the rest is history. He asked for my number and we’ve spent almost every moment together since!

Our Wedding Inspiration… Old Atlanta, to me, is the epitome of southern style and grace. Growing up here, instills in you a since of pride in who you are and where you came from. People from Atlanta, and other places around the south value God, family, and tradition. I grew up here, the home of Gone with the Wind, fantasizing about elegant parties, ball gowns, and meeting my very own Rhett Butler since I was a very small child. I’ll never forget the day my mother took me to see Gone With The Wind, at The Fox Theater downtown, it was an event. I can remember coming out of the theater and looking at the hotel directly across the street. It was beautiful. My mother informed me then that Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh) stayed at the hotel, The Georgian Terrace, after the premier of the movie. Well, that was enough for me, I told my mother right then that I wanted to get married and have my reception at that hotel. I dreamed of my elegant, southern wedding for years and years until my dream finally came true, and it was everything I could have imagined.

We chose our church, Saint Mark United Methodist, mostly because of its vicinity to The Georgian Terrace, but also because it is an old and gorgeous church. It is made of stone, has beautiful red doors, one of the best organs in Atlanta and the most magnificent stained glass windows. I was also lucky enough to have my pastor, Don Martin from Alpharetta First United Methodist, perform the ceremony. This made the event very special.

I wanted my dress to match my old Atlanta theme, therefore I wanted it to be classic, with a little bit of glam. I thought I wanted lace, but the lace gowns I found just weren’t enough. I liked a lot of different dresses, but didn’t love any of them. I was being very indecisive, which is not like me. I was wanting my mom and sisters opinion on everything… until I found THE dress. I came out of the fitting room and told them, “This is it!” It was slightly fitted, full lace, and covered in pearls! Perfect!

When I dreamt of my wedding I mostly pictured myself in my dress, my amazing husband and me at the alter, and the party with friends and family that would come after. I didn’t let myself stress over the little things for our wedding. I knew I would be happy as long as I had those three things: dress, husband, and a great party!

For our color palette, I wanted simple elegance, so the only colors we had were from the black tuxes, black bridesmaids dresses, and white flowers with greenery. It was so perfect. I was very happy with how it turned out.

We introduced a little whimsy with old fashioned bottles of Coca Cola, and bags of Georgia peanuts for our favors. Both are Georgia classics, and when you put the two together, it’s fantastic!

It is almost impossible for me to pick just one or even two of the most memorable moments from my day. I have quite a few. The first would be the morning of the wedding. I was in my hotel suite with only my immediate family, and I knew I would have very few times from here on out when it would be just the four of us in a room together. I gave each of them a card telling them how much they mean to me and how grateful I was to have them in my life. There were many happy tears that morning.

Then, I would have to say the second most memorable were the butterflies of excitement that I felt when Justin and I held hands without seeing each other before the wedding.

My 1st…and SECOND walk down the aisle. Long story short, they forgot to send the groom down the aisle so, I got to make two entrances. We had a great crowd, it was not what I had pictured, but perfect nonetheless.

Finally, our party afterwards! I can honestly say I have never seen that many people on the dance floor for an entire reception, EVER! It was a blast!!!

My advice for Future Brides… Savor every moment, it is a magical day, and is over far too quickly. No matter what goes wrong on your big day, as you wake up to the man you love as a married woman the next day, it went perfectly! If you are lucky enough to have photos like mine, you will be able to look at them over and over again to relive the big day.

[dotted]

Wedding Photography: Gracie Blue Photography | Wedding Venue: The Georgian Terrace | Band: Flavor | Floral Design: Bloomin’Bouquets | Hair + Makeup: Formal Faces

Georgia, Georgia, Georgia. You have weddings down pat. It’s as if all the Brides in your pretty parts have a magic wand to wave over their days and create the most perfect of parties filled with sentiment…they almost appears effortless. Now, I know that isn’t the case, but weddings like this one captured by Claudia McDade Photography make me feel like I am seriously missing out on some Georgia girl secrets. But this wedding? It’s simply filled with too much heart to have succumbed to the wave of a magic wand, and that makes me love it even more. See all the pretty here.

Colors

Seasons