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From the Bride… The happiest day of our lives– For Michael and myself, it was our dream to have an outdoor wedding. Being stationed in Ft. Benning, Georgia allowed us to seek that dream in the lovely and ever-so-charming Georgia. We faced many challenges in realizing our wedding and it took us about 2 years to finally see the wonderful day. My husband unfortunately faced post deployment hardships that made it a bit difficult to continue with our wedding plans; his mental health overruled and became significantly important. With all the trials and tribulations we faced, his betterment came as a blessing to us and our lives were back to normal by December of 2012. We decided to give our Big Day another go. Our wedding meant that much more to us because we had endured so much in so little time. It would be a day to share with our friends and family; the love and loyalty we share for one another. It was to be a symbol of our love for one another and in this, sharing with our loved ones who stood by our side through one of the toughest times of our lives.

Our theme would be Romantic with a palette of blush, gold and hints of sea-foam. We were so blessed to find such wonderful vendors the second time around! I was more than happy to add to it with my tiny touches for the stationery. All our vendors worked with us in making our dreams come true.

It was finally here! Our Big Day! We are so honored to have had such a wonderful team coordinate, plan and decorate our wedding. It took a large burden off our shoulders and allowed us to truly take in the small moments that pass us by so quickly. We had family and friends come from all over the States and other countries to share in our love at the Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club in Douglasville, Georgia. What beautiful lush scenery awaited us. The day was so serene and gorgeous. We couldn’t have asked for anything more. It was perfect! We were so thrilled to share our vows with everyone and celebrate! The food was delicious along with the cake and drinks. It was all smiles for us as we danced the night away.

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Backyard Wedding Celebration in Georgia from Marianne Brown Photography

Backyard weddings have come a long way, and after soaking up every last gorgeous bit of this perfect Georgia soiree, I think you’ll agree. Because this beautiful celebration is perfect amounts pretty and personal, and it was all planned to perfection by Firefly. With Marianne Brown Photography behind the lens capturing every magical moment, it goes without saying this gallery is a must see today. See it all here.

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From the Bride… For my wedding, I could not think of a better place than my parents’ back yard. I grew up on this beautiful property in South Georgia, surrounded by farm land and this natural lake in our backyard. I wanted the feeling of home and garden, while still incorporating something for ‘the guys.’ The theme seemed to run true with garden and outdoors, and a combination of birdhouses, flowers, deer antlers, and hunting paraphernalia. My Mom and family helped with most of the decorations. We did end up having our ceremony at our church because of weather concerns, the small Episcopal church where our family has always attended. A true South Georgia wedding- it was more than I could have hoped for.

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Atlanta Wedding from B. Moore Events

This wedding makes me happy. Makes me happy with its adorable duo, breathtaking setting and crazy gorgeous details. Which is no surprise, really, since it comes straight from the planning genius that is B. Moore Events and is overflowing with the fab stylings of Akeem Clayton Design and sooo much pretty, you won’t know what to do with yourselves. And the gallery from Scobey Photography? Just as amazing. Join me there for all of the lovely.

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Savannah Wedding from Clane Gessel + Morgan Gallo Events

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From B. Moore Events… Candace and Kofi wanted a rustic wedding with a formal flair. The Foundry at Puritan Mill is the perfect venue for any transformation. We took lanterns, moss and peach trees and gave them a more formal edge with a mixture of estate tables and rounds with different looks for each. The couple also wanted to fuse their cultures. She is a Southern girl and he is Ghanaian. We were able to mix them beautifully through the food. They had a morning wedding and brunch style reception overflowing with food from both cultures.

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Photography: Lacey from Scobey Photography | Wedding Coordination: B. Moore Events | Catering: Endive | Event Design: Akeem Clayton Design | Cake: Family Friend

Savannah, Georgia is like this crazy gorgeous place where wedding dreams go to come true. Where Southern charm and vintage details play hand and hand with heartwarming moments and the most breathtaking of settings. Put simply, Savannah weddings rock, a statement that was never more true than with today’s gorgeous affair planned to absolute perfection by Morgan Gallo Events. It’s the stunning beauty of Savannah mixed with a whole host of magical details and an oh-so-stylish bride and groom. See it all captured perfectly by Clane Gessel right here.

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Decatur Wedding at The Solarium from Anne Almasy

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Casual Vintage

From the Bride… We met in Seattle, Washington in March, 2011. Oddly enough, 6 months earlier I was given Don’s number by our friend Paul Sabovik, so that we could join efforts in our apartment searches and become roommates. Don decided to ignore my voicemail where I introduced myself and asked him to coffee, and when we finally did meet 6 months later, the first words out of my mouth after he introduced himself were “You never called me back.” I saw him again later that month at The Amazing Egg Hunt, in Mukilteo, WA, which he helped organize with Paul Sabovik Presents, and I spent the entire day trying to get hints as to where the hidden eggs were, and later that day we shared our first kiss while he was dressed up as the Easter bunny, mask and all. A few days later we had our first date at the Seattle Space Needle, where we shared a cup of coffee… from that point on we dated, and fell into an immediate rhythm and the rest is history.

We moved to New York City together after only 4 months of dating, and Don proposed to me during the firework display in the Italy pavilion in Epcot, Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World in Florida was a significant place to us because many years before, I worked in the theme park, and became close friends with Paul Sabovik… Who later was the reason I decided to move to Seattle, where he eventually introduced me to Don.

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Jenny Packham

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Adrianna Papell

Spring 2015

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There are so many, many reasons I adore this darling Decatur wedding, if I sat down and listed them all, I’d fill up an entire notebook worth of prettiness. Not that I wouldn’t love spending my day gushing over the sweet details bursting from every image captured by Anne Almasy… I plan on doing that anyway. Because this is the kind of wedding that completely captured every ounce of your attention with lush, DIY florals, an elegant BCBGMAXAZRIA gown and a Solarium reception that will take your breath away. See it all in the full gallery.

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Marietta Georgia Wedding from Twin Hearts Photography

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From Anne Almasy… Lindsey, a user experience researcher, and Darin, a pilot, both love good company, good drinks, coffee in the park, crossword puzzles, leisurely mornings, brunch, dark bars, live music, yoga, kickboxing, travel, seeing the world, and Ernest Hemingway. They agree that the glass is half full. And, in their words, they were “really, really, really excited to be married!”

Lindsey and Darin wanted their wedding to be small enough to be intimate, but large enough to include everyone who should be there. They wanted a familial atmosphere, very cozy and conversational. “Sure,” they said, “it’s about us, our marriage and our commitment to one another, but it’s also about celebrating the amazing (and they are truly amazing) people in our lives, now connected through us.”

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This darling bride makes me happy. And once you read her sweet description of the day, you will most definitely agree. Because even though the weather forecast was a solid 100% chance of rain (yes, 100%!), you would never have guessed it from her uber-bubbly, uber-smiley personality. And let’s face it, rainy day weddings are the best, anyway… don’t you agree? Twin Hearts Photography was on hand to capture every love-filled moment and it’s a gallery chock-full of sweet DIY details and a whole lot of pretty. Join me there for every ounce of lovely.

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Savannah Wedding from Morgan Gallo Events + Memories N More

From the Bride… Navy is my favorite color and one of my many inspirations for the day! Believe it or not, I had a difficult time finding pictures of weddings that incorporated navy without feeling too “nautical.” I wanted an outdoor wedding that brought preppy to the table with a little rustic flair. Many of the details were thought of over glasses of wine with friends and of course, my best wedding planner of all, my mom!

Wade and I got engaged May of 2012 and I couldn’t wait to begin planning! The reception venue is the home of my parents’ very best friends and that was the first thing checked off the list! Next, I wanted to find a dress, because I felt that my dress would influence many of my decisions moving forward. I found the dress at White Dress by the shore (a fabulous boutique in Clinton, Connecticut with the most beautiful location and friendliest staff to wait on you hand and foot!).

The bridesmaids’ dresses were next on the list and while I absolutely love them, the designer (Emma Graham) went out of business this Spring.

So many of the details were projects I worked on over the course of the year or things I borrowed from friends and family. My sister crafted all of the chalkboards and I worked on custom wine labels that I would stick on our many bottles of Chardonnay. Since we were married on Kentucky Derby Day, the flowers were arranged in Mint Julep cups that I collected from friends! I also borrowed the classic Southern blue and white china vases from our friends in Marietta! The Jack Daniels barrels came from a friend’s farm in Nashville. Wade and I graduated from the University of Georgia and he insisted on having UGA as his cake! My grandmother also found a beautiful brooch from her mom that I was so excited to use as a part of my bouquet! The spirit of family and love could be felt throughout the evening!

Keeping in Southern tradition, the food cannot be overlooked! Epting Events truly outdid themselves with short ribs, mashed potatoes and spinach gratin. They put together two small plate stations- one with four different types of salads and the other, a pork tenderloin slider with grits and green beans. Shrimp cocktail, orzo salad with asparagus, tomato and mozzarella… just delicious!

But most of all, I wanted my wedding to feel like a party. Not stuffy or “over planned.” When we received the 100% chance of rain, I just went with it! We bought lots of flip flops so everyone could dance and not ruin their shoes. I had my sister design the chalkboard reminding everyone that it’s 100% going to rain, so just have fun! We went from an outdoor wedding to a clear tent wedding and it was just amazing. You could see the pouring rain hitting the tent and with the lights, it was simply magical. It turned out to be quite a memorable event and everyone stayed until the last song was played by the band! Oh, and the cops were called three times because we were having so much fun!

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We’ve swooned over a Savannah wedding a time or two on SMP, and for good reason – they are always show-stoppers. Maybe it’s the spanish moss, perhaps it’s the southern charm, but I happen to think it’s the people that are attracted to that beautiful city that truly make it special. People like the ones who fill the gorgeous images by Memories N More at this stunning soiree planned to perfection by the Bride and Morgan Gallo Events. It all makes for a gallery of images too pretty to miss, so make sure you catch them all here.

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Monroe, Georgia DIY Wedding from Holly L. Robbins Photography

From the Bride… One of my favorite details from the wedding was our favors. My cousin hand-made soap that we wrapped and labeled. We also had our favorite coffee flown in from my hometown. I also loved what our calligrapher did– hand written escort cards on gold DIY doilys, a sign that read “Love is Brewing” for the coffee favor display, and custom signs of Savannah streets for table names.

Our favorite memory was after we left the reception. Following a sparkler exit, we decompressed in the back of a horse-drawn carriage that took us around downtown Savannah. The day had been unusually warm for December so it was a balmy night for a carriage ride. It was our first opportunity to be alone together all day, so we just leaned into each other, took in the surroundings, listened to hooves on the pavement and soaked the day in!

A little advice to future brides: Make sure you have a protein bar or a banana because at some point during the day, you’re going to need a quick reboot! And… Don’t sweat the small problems or details. All you really need for a successful wedding (and marriage!) is you and your fiancé(e).

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Maggie Sottero

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When rustic chic details mix and mingle with sweet crafty goodness, amazing things happen. Amazing things like DIY florals by the bride’s talented grandmother, mason jar filled tabletops and a downright awesome mac ‘n’ cheese bar. And when all of those amazing things take place at the breathtaking Fair Weather Farms and are captured in beautiful images by Holly L. Robbins, even better. Because that, my friends, is a combo that makes for one seriously gorgeous gallery. Join me there for all of the pretty.

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From the Bride… Jeff and I were engaged in February in Temple, Texas and were immediately planning details for our December 1st wedding. At the time we were planning to move back to my hometown in Georgia. We knew that we wanted a intimate wedding ceremony in Georgia that included lots of small family details. Thankfully my mother and sister started looking for venues and came across Fair Weather Farms in Monroe, Georgia. The farm just so happened to sit on land that my grandfather used to farm as a young boy and was exactly the cozy atmosphere we wanted!

Our wedding turned into a large DIY project really fast. The main things that I wanted throughout the wedding were cotton, family antiques, and cheese graters. My grandmother thought I was crazy when I said I wanted cotton and family brooches in the bouquets. All of the floral arrangements turned out beautifully because of her! My father made all of the signs and menus throughout the event and I wrote all of the sayings. My father also made our wedding box out of old wood that we put letters and a bottle of wedding wine to open on a future anniversary. The hammer we used for the box was from my grandfather. All of the cheese graters on the tables for the reception came from family members. It was plethora of family things!

The day of our Fair Weather Farms wedding we had warm weather, even in December. We ended up having our closest family and friends from all over totaling 120 guests… it was small and intimate! I think the most nerve-racking part of the day was our First Look. I gave Jeff a handkerchief that said “In you have I have the love of my life and my closest truest friend.” We were married in the evening with doors open to the house and have never felt more confident in vows! A funny detail of the wedding: I decided it would be better if we nailed the wedding box together, I was worried I wouldn’t be able to do it! On the third nail it bent more than halfway over and the entire room laughed! Jeff finished the box after that. Our reception was a big party with amazing food, including a macaroni and cheese bar (my favorite!), fried green tomatoes, deviled eggs, s’mores station and more traditional Southern food.

We couldn’t be more blessed to have such amazing families that were able to pull together our unforgettable wedding. Our photographer, Holly Robbins, blessed us with amazing photos that I still cry like a baby over three months later. Overall our wedding was such an easy going and love filled day, exactly how we envisioned the beginning of our happily ever!

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Wedding Photography: Holly L. Robbins Photography | Wedding Venue: Fair Weather Farms, Monroe, Georgia | Hair + Makeup: Salon DM3, Athens | Catering: Hallie Jane’s Catering, Madison | Wedding Cake: Sugar Knead Cakery, Loganville | Floral Design: Jean Fleming, Bride’s Grandmother | Wedding Dress: Casablanca via I Do I Do Bridal | Wedding Guitar Player: Dr. Bryan Mitchell, Athens | D.J: David Prince, Athens | Car Service: The Garners of Norcross | Trolley Service: The Trolley Guy | Bridal Party Prep Location: Wayfarer Hotel, Monroe

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Casablanca Bridal

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Whimsical DIY Savannah Wedding from The Reason

This Bride? She is one talented little lady. And it only takes a quick peek at all the pretty she produced for her big day to see why I have deemed her one crafty little Bride. She, her handsome Groom and their family and friends made their wedding dreams a reality – and those dreams just happened to be gorgeous. The Reason captured every little dreamy detail, so be sure to check out all the lovely sitting pretty right here in the full gallery.

And there is even more gorgeous from this dreamy day waiting for you in their film by The Reason…

Nontra + Stephen Wedding from the reason on Vimeo.

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From the Bride… Steve and I live in Los Angeles, but since we’re both from the East Coast we decided to have our wedding closer to our friends and family at home. We had both attended the Savannah College of Art & Design at the same time, although we didn’t meet each other until 2009 in California through mutual friends. We decided to get married in Savannah since the city has special meaning to both of us and is centrally located between our families (mine are in Maryland, his are in Florida and New York). Plus, who doesn’t love historic Savannah as a wedding destination?

When it came time to choosing a venue we were looking for a place with plenty of room and LOTS of character. We found the Georgia State Railroad Museum (formerly the “Roundhouse Railroad Museum”) online, visited the site a few weeks later, and fell in love with the space. The entire property is such a historic landmark to Savannah and had plenty of space for us to have the ceremony as well as the reception. Plus it had the rustic feel we were looking for. Steve and I knew we wanted a crafty wedding, but we also wanted it to be modern and fun through the use of bright colors and type, rather than a vintage feeling. Turquoise is one of our favorite colors, so we went with an ombre’ of blues and greens for the wedding palette.

The rest of planning fell into place pretty easily. I am a Fashion and Graphic Designer, so I had pretty specific ideas for our BIG DAY. Steve just let me run with it, giving input when and where he needed to. Since we were mostly paying for the wedding ourselves, we wanted to do as much of the planning and decor on our own to save money. We had a 14 month engagement and were drowning in fabric and kraft paper the entire time! From screen-printing dish cloths, to folding poof-balls (we made almost 300!), to building cake stands… we did it all and had a blast.

Since neither one of us is very religious, it was important that the ceremony represented us as a couple- laid back and FUN. We wrote our own ceremony which was short and personal. After the cocktail hour the guests were welcomed with champagne sorbet for the reception. The food- a Southern BBQ buffet- was excellent. We had a spread of Southern-flavored cupcakes for dessert: Red Velvet, Coconut, Banana, Apple Spice, and Peach Vanilla. Gifts (which included rock candy, shot glasses, Jordan almonds, and personalized napkins) were wrapped up in a berry basket. The DJ was incredible and the photo booth was a hit. We love to dance and drink, and that’s exactly what we did! It was a PARTY.

Everything couldn’t have happened without the help of our family and friends. My mom did all 75 floral arrangements scattered throughout the reception. Steve’s parents and family friends from New York hung all of our decorations that morning. A friend built and delivered our arbor from South Carolina. It was a wedding built from love and every detail represented us. All of our vendors were amazing and we couldn’t have imagined everything turning out any better. It really was the most perfect day ever.

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Badgley Mischka

Spring 2014 Bridal

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Lakemont, Georgia Wedding from Mark Elkins Photography

I kind of live for weddings like this. Weddings that are the perfect combination of laid-back and whimsical, with a dash of DIY thrown in for good measure. Weddings that turn simple mason jars into chalkboard-infused cocktail carriers and BBQ and s’mores into the perfect wedding yumminess. It’s a day that joins one darling duo with the perfect stylings of Sittin in a Tree Weddings and a whole lot of pretty captured by Mark Elkins Photography. See it all in the full gallery.

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Engagement Shoot at Galloway Horse Farm from Holly L. Robbins Photography

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From the Bride… I wanted our wedding to be a perfect reflection of everything Chas and I are – laid back and fun- no stuffiness allowed! For us, this meant an outdoor wedding, barn reception, BBQ and s’mores! We had a pretty tight budget, but didn’t want that to limit the possibilities for our wedding, so we took on a lot of DIY projects. Looking back, we might have taken on a few too many projects, but they all came together in the end to help create my dream wedding. I liked the projects so much I even opened my own Etsy shop after the wedding, so I could keep crafting!

The DIY crafts started from the very beginning- we designed, printed and assembled our wedding invitations ourselves. My mom sewed the bridesmaids’ dresses, and even made me a coordinating one that I wore while getting ready! I made the belt for my dress and borrowed my sister’s veil. My hubby Chas put all of our wedding signage together himself, and I painted and finished them. One of my wonderful bridesmaids helped make all of the chalkboard mason jar glasses. Our ceremony altar was built by my dad, and covered in pinwheels my sister and I made. We worked with the preacher to create a ceremony that we felt represented us and our relationship. It was truly a beautiful ceremony.

We incorporated a lot of DIY details for our reception, as well. I sewed our wedding cake topper and also refinished an antique desk that belonged to my late grandmother to use as our dessert table, which we then topped with some of our families’ favorite desserts! We had BBQ for dinner at the reception, complete with a BBQ sauce bar with different sauces – my mom’s homemade sauce, the delicious sauce from our favorite restaurant (Fox Bros BBQ in Atlanta) and a North Carolina style sauce to represent Chas’ side of the family! Even our rehearsal dinner the night before was a low country boil to incorporate my Louisiana roots! We ended the evening with a s’mores station complete with a bonfire log and sparklers!

My favorite part of the day was our First Look before the ceremony. It was so nice to take a few minutes to see my man and catch my breath before the ceremony began!

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Wedding Photography: Mark Elkins Photography | Wedding Venue: Kingston Stables, Lakemont, Georgia | Floral + Event Design and Planning + Coordination: Micki Velmer of Sittin in a Tree Weddings | Invitations: Bride DIY | Wedding Dress: Tara Keely, Bridals by Lori | Hair + Makeup: Hair and Makeup by Nicole Chatham

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Tara Keely

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I don’t need to tell you just how adorable high school sweethearts are… I mean, let’s face it, they are the sheer definition of adorability. So when we get the chance to meet two such cuties, it fills our day with unmeasurable amounts of happy. Take for example this darling twosome, who are kind of the cutest duo ever AND happen to be boasting a pretty romantic proposal story (hint: there was a waterfall). See every last minute of their beautiful e-session captured by Holly L. Robbins in the full gallery.

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Mint + Gold Inspired Photo Shoot from Paige Jones + Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio

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From Holly L. Robbins Photography… Ashley and Aaron are high school sweethearts. After five years of dating and all those years knowing they were each other’s one, on their annual trip to the North Georgia mountains at their favorite waterfall, Aaron dropped to one knee. Replacing Ashley’s promise ring with an engagement ring. Ashley and Aaron will marry on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Harvest Baptist Tabernacle.

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Photography: Holly L. Robbins Photography | Location: Galloway Horse Farm, McDonough, Georgia

It just so happens that mint and gold is my favorite color palette of the moment. I love to wear it, decorate with it, and who wouldn’t love a party planned around it? So the minute this inspiration shoot from Paige Jones and Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio hit my inbox, you better believe I was smitten as a blogging kitten. With details galore and a team of top-notch vendors, I think we can all agree this photo shoot is one for the books.

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Hot Air Balloon Anniversary Shoot from IYQ Photography

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From Paige Jones Co…I had been dreaming up a mint and gold inspired shoot for a while. I loved the color combination and wanted to bring to life a playful wedding scene in these hues. My only other must was an ice cream bar in some way, shape or form. I enlisted Atlanta-based planner and designer Kristine Cholakian of Simply Charming Socials to hash out all the details and together we created something spectacular.

Nestled in historic downtown Marietta, GA, The Brickyard offered the perfect urban backdrop for this inspired shoot. It’s concrete floor and white brick walls are the perfect blank slate. The venue houses a large metal hoop dropped from the rafters, where designers and brides can flaunt their creativity by hanging any number of decor pieces. For this shoot, the geometric shape of the ice cream cone was continued throughout, in both literal and abstract forms. Both plain white and gilded paper cones cascaded in a semi-circle, creating an asymmetrical alter for the bride and groom. Over 200 cones almost float in mid air and frame the couple with a touch of sparkle. Spanning 10 feet wide and 14 feet tall, the scale of the installation was impressive, but yet delicate all the same. The sweetheart table came next, where the focal point was a bright display of floral artistry from Gertie Mae’s Floral Studio. Sherry choose the most eye-catching and colorful botanicals she could find to build this beautiful centerpiece in a geometric gold bowl. The table, provided by rental company Goodwin Events, was dressed with a custom dyed ombre mint linen. Goodwin also offered beautiful gold chiavari chairs with white cushions to tie in the theme. The couples place settings were an eclectic mixed of dishes and glasses and were tied together by a hand-painted striped napkins, courtesy of Simply Charming Socials.

Post ceremony, guests would be directed to a striking display of the magnetic escort wall. 64 mint colored cones each gently held a single bright bloom and small flag with the guests name. Flowers included poppies, bi-colored parrot tulips, anemones, lilac, ranunculus, baronia, hot meringue rose, and muscari. The idea was to use the already-existing magnetic feature of the venue to create art gallery-like display, that would not only be functional, but visually sensational. After dinner, guest would enjoy dessert at the Ice Cream Bar. Custom dyed mint panels created a bright backdrop while a beautiful garland of greenery and florals framed gold letter signage. Eatable gold-dipped waffles cones, jimmy-encrusted sugar cones, painted paper cones, and bright ceramic bowls could be topped and filled with a choice of many flavors of artisan ice cream. Countless sprinkle options and toppings galore rounded out the spread. The bride and groom enjoyed a special treat: a sundae of their favorite flavors covered in chocolate syrup with a cherry on top.

Custom paper goods design company Charlotte Lane created a hand-painted invitation suite for this shoot. Watercolored mint triangles and touches of gold splash the paper and incorporate the geometric feel that is carried throughout the event. With hand lettering on both invite and response card, the suite is playful, yet formal. Gold-lined navy and blush envelopes round out the color palate. Real couple and newlyweds Amanda and Brandon played bride and groom for the day. Navy suspenders, a mint striped tie, and bright boutonniere added a pop of fun to Brandon’s gray suit. Amanda donned a short tulle dressed designed by Chaviano Couture, that could only be described as fluffy and flirty. Her ensemble was accented by mint-colored jewelry and shoes. She held a full bouquet of colorful blooms, dripping with mint and gold ribbon. Talented and sweet hair and make-up artist Claudia Mejerle gave our bride a short curly bob with lots of volume, a fresh face with long lashes, and an array of bold lip colors. A fun feature: the bride switched up her lipstick throughout the event, from crimson to magenta to hot peach.

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I love anniversary shoots. Love, love, love them. Because, really, is there a better way to celebrate one year of happily ever after than with one image after another of pure perfection? I think not. And this darling session from IYQ Photography? All kinds of amazing, with a hot air balloon festival backdrop, one seriously adorable duo and bundles upon bundles of happy. See it all in the full gallery.

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Sweet Meadow Farms Wedding from Godwink Art Photography

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From IYQ Photography… Jess and Zane for married a year ago in a sweet ceremony in the Bride’s grandparent’s backyard. Now, a year later, we all met up at the Helen Race to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Festival for a super sweet, super fun anniversary shoot. This couple is so sweet and perfect for each other. Jess even broke out her custom wedding dress (handmade by her sister) for this shoot. We met at sunrise in the mountain town of Helen, Georgia for a colorful, fun hot air balloon shoot.

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Photography: IYQ Photography

I sat with this wedding for quite some time. Soaking up the sweetness surrounding the couple and their stunning style. And getting to do so through the picture perfect images from Godwink Art Photography? Well that was such a treat. Because they laid out this lovely love story in such a fashion that will make even the non-wedding lovers out there get a little giddy, so trust me when I say sitting with this one for a while is time well spent. See it all here.

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From Godwink Art Photography… Dayne and Elizabeth’s wedding took place on a 300 acre farm out in Tallapoosa, Georgia. I believe this was the second wedding that the venue has had since opening for events. It is such a beautiful, isolated place. Down a dirt road and over creeks on one lane bridges. You’d never find it without specific directions. Our gps was even lost! But it was so worth it. There was so many DYI details that the bride spent so much time on. Even her bridesmaids pitched in and made signs and corn hole boards for her. And it was all so sweet and classy. Everything was magical, right down to the 1951 Hudson Hornet that a friend of the venue owners allowed Elizabeth & Dayne to borrow.

From the Bride… As you can see through our photographs, everything from the most minute detail to the most grand event was brought together in a harmonious blend of vintage style and glorious natural and earthy elements. We wanted southern charm and grace to exude in all our details and plans. Our selection of Sweet Meadow Farms was a no brainer once we arrived on the property. Melanie and her husband have created a sprawling paradise on the 300 acre farm in Tallapoosa, Georgia. Our families are very down to earth and have always shared a deep appreciation for natural scapes where we share much of our time together. The many treasures found on the property include multiple ponds, willows, bridges, rolling pastures, large oaks, wildflowers everywhere, gardens, fountains, barns, a beautiful farm house, and so much more. It was absolutely a dream venue. The owners of Sweet Meadow Farms were warm, welcoming, and most accommodating.

Located inside the farmhouse is the bridal suite and the groom’s suite with great care and detail taken to create the ambiance of the beginning of our special day to be everything we dreamed. The groom’s suite was so very masculine while preserving elegance from yesteryear. The Bridal Suite mirrored the same ambiance found in the groom’s suite, yet in the most feminine and charming fashion. Melanie has made sure that every detail is covered and that her clients will be catered to the upmost extent.

Melanie and her husband made provisions to drive me in the 1951 Hudson Hornet to the ceremony site in a nearby pasture where I made my walk down the aisle to meet my love under the wise 100 year old oak. It was such a kind gesture and yet another detail that this wonderful couple provided for us. As the entire ceremony and all our guests were beautifully mirrored in the still water of the pond, the quiet spring breeze blew and I gave my heart to the man of my dreams. It was pure magic.

Some of the DIY details that we included were the corn hole game, the hand painted pallet signs with various quotes that we love on them, and the grooms cake (baked by his mother) with the banner, the guest favors that included flower seeds and the sparklers for our exit. I purchased all the vintage style birdcages and the other table decor that our florist, Yona, then filled to the brim with the most gorgeous floral arrangements. We purchased a template off Etsy and printed and put together our invites for the event. Additionally, the groom, groomsmen, and doggy all sported hand crafted ties and suspenders made by the lovely ladies at E.W. McCall.

As the reception was held in the beautiful barn, at Sweet Meadow Farm, we included old wine barrels, church pews, antique side tables, and a southern style buffet catered by Gabe’s Downtown. The sweet tea flowed while Frank Sinatra sang his way through the night. It was all amazing. [dotted]

Barnsley Gardens Wedding from Katelyn James Photography

This beauty of a wedding not only celebrates the marriage of two adorable lovebirds, but also the marriage of two fabulous styles – rustic and glamour. The result? Perfection. It’s a bit of sparkle and a bit of that laid back Georgia style, mixing and mingling beautifully before our very eyes at Barnsley Gardens. Katelyn James Photography captured every last gorgeous, rustic glam detail – so be sure set aside some time to soak it all in right here.

And before you head into the full gallery, spend a few minutes enjoying their beautiful and loving vows in this highlight film from Ryan Lindsay of Imagine Video Productions !

Amanda + Josh from Imagine Video Productions on Vimeo.

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From Katelyn James… Josh and Amanda have been waiting a long time for this day. Everything about their rustic/glam wedding was stunning. The weather, the venue, the atmosphere, it was all perfect. They were married at the Ruins at Barnsley Gardens Adairsville, Georgia. This unfinished plantation home was the perfect spot for their small, intimate wedding. Josh and Amanda were surrounded by 40 family and friends as they danced the night away. Enjoy this gorgeous spring wedding!

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Kingsland, Georgia Wedding from Whitney Huynh Photography

The perfect way to infuse your Big Day with bundles upon bundles of personality? Craft every last moment yourself… with the help of a fab team of vendors and your devoted friends and family, of course. And this darling Kingsland duo? Well, they did just that, calling upon some uber-talented friends for florals and decor (Gardenia Floral Design), paper goods and live entertainment (Damion Suomi and the Minor Prophets), all while using their own talents to pull off one seriously epic wedding. See every last moment captured by Whitney Huynh in the full gallery.

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Savannah, Georgia Wedding from LeeAnn Ritch Photography

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From Whitney Huynh Photography… I love Dawn and Samuel, their wedding and their family! They invited us into their wedding with open arms. We felt so welcome. We made so many new friends and so many new memories.

Several months ago Dawn had contacted me about doing their engagement session… at the Brave’s Stadium. Just what I needed to break the rut of shooting at the same spots around town. We had a blast, and the images are still some of my very favorite.

Dawn and her parents practically planned this entire wedding by themselves with the help of a few vendor friends. I must say, it was everything Dawn and Samuel had imagined and dreamed of.

From the Bride… Samuel is from the furthest Northeast county of Georgia (Rabun) and I’m from the furthest Southeast county (Camden). When we first got engaged, we were lucky enough to have the beautiful mountains or the low country as our options for a wedding location. We decided on my hometown in the end, because of budget and being able to enlist my parent’s help. I know most people think of St. Simons and Jekyll Island when they imagine Georgia low country, but I wanted to show our friends and his family the gorgeous county I call home, which includes places like Cumberland Island and St. Marys. The Shell Cracker House was the perfect venue for the vision we had of a Southern vintage wedding on the St. Marys River.

The most important thing for us was to have a wedding and celebration that was fun and a community effort, like a true traditional wedding. One of the groomsmen designed and letterpressed our invitations, our officiant was a childhood friend, a close friend with a successful floral business did the flowers and decor and the band was that of Samuel’s former roommate. Since I grew up “junking” with my parents, I’ve always loved vintage and antique things, so the entire style of our wedding reflected a romantic, vintage vibe. A lot of the details were either made by hand or refinished by us, including the furniture and peach boxes used to hold our programs and escort cards.

The day came together better than we could have ever imagined. Both our families, immediate and extended, and even random strangers who lived near the venue helped set everything up. The weather was perfect, everyone was smiling with happy tears streaming down their faces, and Samuel and I had a beautiful and personal ceremony that we wrote together. The handkerchiefs we provided definitely came in handy! The party was just as personal with it being kicked off with a Braves tomahawk chop as soon as we were announced; Samuel and I are the biggest Braves fans. We danced and sang the night away with one of our most beloved live bands and celebrated the start of our life together to the fullest. We could not have had the wedding day of our dreams if it wasn’t for the people we love coming together to help us. Our families, friends, vendors and random strangers put together an amazing day that we will talk about for the rest of our lives.

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There’s a little somethin’ special about a Southern wedding that can’t be duplicated elsewhere and that somethin’ special is called “Southern Charm.” It’s a downright prettiness that exudes from every single wedding we feature – and the exact reason these two sweeties chose the breathtaking city of Savannah for their destination soiree. A soiree that was chock-full of Southern loveliness, from the lush florals from A to Zinnias to the fab stylings of Dairing Events to the downright magical images captured by LeeAnn Ritch Photography. See them all in the full gallery.

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Georgia Riverfront Wedding from Buffy Dekmar Photography

From the Bride… Savannah, Georgia was the perfect choice for Ryan and me. An April wedding with the season’s new blooms, the cobblestone streets, historic homes, old-world charm and romance at every turn… one can only feel at home and yet this was our destination wedding.

Together with our family and closest friends we exchanged our vows in the ballroom of the historic and beautiful Mansion on Forsyth. The graciousness and Southern hospitality of the staff made the occasion that much more special. As the doors to the ballroom opened and I made my way with my brother down the aisle, carrying my father’s class ring pinned to my bouquet, I felt nothing but surrounded by love. That was by far the best moment of my life.

We especially appreciated how beautiful Forsyth Park was for our photo session and time for reflection. The majestic oak trees with their hanging spanish moss were the reason why we fell in love with the city.

As the sun began to set, our family and friends gathered on our wedding trolley, that would take them to our reception at the Harper Fowlkes house. The venue was intimate and romantic, just as we had planned for. Each place setting was set with a thank you to our friends and family and a fresh peach adorned with a name scroll, a hand made personal touch from the bride, me. Our wedding coordinator, Adair, did an amazing job executing the vision we had planned for our wedding. From our floral arrangements, to the bowls of overflowing peaches scenting the air, the candle light against the crisp white linens and chevron napkins, our signature truly shined through and I saw my dream become a reality.

Dining and dancing with our loved ones continued well into the evening and then the fireworks (well at least they felt like fireworks). Actually large hand held sparklers held by all of our loved ones lined the entire street and made an archway as we dashed hand in hand towards the waiting car, blew a kiss and began our journey together as one.

Oh and by the way, did I mention it was our five-year anniversary?

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There is a LOT I love about the gorgeous state of Georgia, but what I love the most is the untouchable style it seems to possess. It’s that dash of old-southern charm, that sprinkle of lace and that perfectly timeless way the fine residents of that state seem to approach any soiree. It’s how all of those things come seamlessly together to create a flawless fête like this one designed by Weddings & Whimsy by Jodie and captured by Buffy Dekmar Photography at Rivermill Event Centre. Where the prettiness tries to take center stage, but it’s the love and family that beats it to it. See the entire day here.

And there is more gorgeous Georgia goodness sitting pretty in this film from Dekmar Films…

Kendall + Zach | Super 8mm Wedding by the River from Chris Dekmar on Vimeo.

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From Buffy Dekmar… Kendall and Zach’s wedding was a beautifully simple, southern affair, set beside an historic Georgia mill on the river (Rivermille Event Centre in Columbus, Georgia). The theme was subtly rustic, infused with soft pinks and bright spring greens. The bride and groom wanted to keep the vibe very relaxed and fun, and they accomplished that goal with a fancy rendition of barbeque, a s’mores bar, and a DJ that knew how to have a good time. The bride’s parents surprised the couple with a big, spherical lantern that rose behind the trees at dusk and slowly went higher in the sky as the night went on, like moonlight through the pines.

From the Bride…Zach and I were introduced by a mutual friend the first semester of our first year in college on a blind date. From the first minute I met him, he had me laughing and smiling; after two weeks, I knew he was the man I was going to marry. Within a year of dating, he proposed to me at a get together at our mutual friends’ house. We held off on getting married for 3 years so I could finish up school, so, needless to say, I had plenty of time to plan the wedding and research (AKA Pinterest) little details I wanted to make our wedding “ours”.

Zach and I had always agreed on having an outdoor wedding with a rustic, homey, Southern feel to it. After everything was said and done, we wanted our guests to come to a celebration of our love, rather than a wedding. We wanted to incorporate all the things into our celebration that we felt made for a great Southern night with friends: great company, tasty food, awesome music, and, of course, a good fire or two. We made sure that every aspect of our wedding would contribute to the feel we aimed to achieve.

I would love to say that I came up with every idea that was made into reality for our wedding, but I would do my Mother and our wedding planner, Jodi, a disservice to take any of the credit. I communicated everything I mentioned above to Jodi and my Mother, and they took all of my ideas and turned them into a gorgeous affair that I couldn’t even dreamed of putting together by myself (especially with finishing up college, working, etc!). And, I would be doing Zach a disservice if I didn’t mention that the fire-pits with rocking chairs and s’mores were his idea. We kept the simplicity that we wanted and costs low by using mason jars, lanterns, and candles as smaller centerpieces with lower-cost flowers that made a big statement. I actually picked Zach and his groomsmens’ boutineers out of a field at our farm. And, instead of sending out elaborate invitations, we kept them simple and plain, so we could direct more of our budget towards food, drinks, the venue, and photography (the things that people remember after the wedding is over).

The best decision we made in planning the wedding was definitely hiring Jodi, our wedding planner. Jodi took care of EVERYTHING, and the day of the wedding, my Mother and I were able to relax and take in the day without having to worry about little things. If anything went wrong on our wedding day, the whole wedding party was completely unaware of it, because Jodi had it taken care of. The second best decision we made was choosing a venue that included a wedding coordinator, food, drinks, tables, chairs, etc in their options, as well as an inside option just in case the weather didn’t cooperate. It cut down on a lot of leg work, and definitely made planning the wedding easier. The third best decision we made was arranging for Zach and I to have a private 15 minute meal immediately after the ceremony. We were able to relish the moment, eat the fabulous food we had picked out, and spend some alone time with just the two of us before we joined the ceremony and spoke with all our guests.

Our entire wedding day was everything that we wanted it to be and more, so it is difficult to pick just one favorite memory from our day. I personally would have to say my favorite memory from the day was dancing with my new husband, all our best friends, and family the entire reception. I love to dance at weddings, so I made sure to make a point to do plenty of dancing at my own wedding!
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When rustic meets romantic at the breathtaking Pineola Farms, it’s cause for an all-out celebration here on SMP Georgia. A celebration in honor of stunningly beautiful details, heartwarming moments (see: tying the knot… literally) and a cute-as-can-be duo joining together for all eternity. Basically, a full day’s worth of amazing, all captured in lovely images by We Do…Wedding Photography. Ready to dive into all of the festivities? Join me in the gallery for sooo much more.

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From We Do…Wedding Photography… A wonderfully romantic wedding. The groom and his father made the engraved stumps at the end of the aisle. The bridesmaids each wore a different dress that they personally chose. The bride and groom decided to tie the knot-literally. Each had a rope and tied a knot instead of sand or a unity candle.

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Photography: We Do…Wedding Photography | Venue: The Cotton Barn at Pineola Farms | Makeup: Sarah Elisabeth Makeup Artistry

Fall Wedding in Georgia from Rustic White Photography

Some people wake up and need a big, steaming cup of coffee before they can really start their day. I wake up and need a good dose of pretty. And today? We are getting that dose by way of this seriously stunning Georgia soiree from Rustic White Photography. With a Bride so lovely she doesn’t look real, in a gown so gorgeous, it looks like it was made just for her – each image has me more in love with this wedding than the one before, so get your extra dose of pretty this morning right here.

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