Georgia Weddings

There is something about a sweet, simple southern wedding that is just anything but simple. Because although it looks and feels like a quaint, laid back affair, you know hours and hours of thoughtfulness went into each bit of the day. It’s just the southern way, and I love that. Liz Banfield couldn’t have captured the feel of the day more perfectly. Every image is as sweet as this adorable couple, so kick off your shoes and get acquainted with all the sweetness in the full gallery.

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From the Bride… We had a small wedding of only 35 guests, consisting of family and our closest friends. We wanted the wedding to feel comfortable and laid back for everyone, since the majority of us came from Atlanta.  We chose The Farmhouse Inn because of its openness, southern charm, and natural beauty.  It is a bed and breakfast located on farmland, with actual cows, chickens, goats, and a vegetable garden! Our immediate family members were able to stay with us at The Farmhouse Inn the night of the rehearsal.  The wedding ceremony was held on the brick patio, and the reception was held in the garden. We chose the garden because of its gorgeous lighting and quaintness.

We wanted to reflect our personalities in the wedding.  We like good, southern food, old fashioned sodas, vintage vases and pitchers, and old timey family photos.  The flowers were the most important focus of the wedding for us, so we spent a great deal of time choosing the colors and types we liked best (garden roses, peonies, babies breath, and ranunculus).  We chose to serve a strawberry shortcake to our guests, and have a mini-wedding cake for only Alex and I.  We needed to keep the wedding affordable, and with a little borrowing and lot of creativity, we were able to have our dream wedding (everything included) for under $13000.

Wedding Photography: Liz Banfield / Floral Design: Gardenia Floral Design / Catering: Hallie Jane’s Catering / Officiant: Pastor Troy Bryant of The First United Methodist Church / Wedding Ceremony & Reception Location: The Farmhouse Inn / Wedding Invitations: Bumblebee Press / Bride’s Shoes: Capezio Ballet Shoes / Wedding Dress: J.Crew (Whitney) / Hair: The James Madison Inn Spa and Salon / Groom & Groomsmen Attire: J.Crew / Bridesmaid Dresses: J.Crew + Adrianna Papell via Nordstrom

I like to think of Savannah as being beautifully timeless. Maybe it’s the Spanish moss clinging to the old oak trees, or perhaps it’s the slower pace of living. It could be the copious amounts of delicious sweet tea available. Whatever it is, Savannah’s vintage charm was the perfect backdrop for this gorgeous wedding from Tricia Huddas & Co Events. The bride and groom drove off into the sunset in a classic 1956 Corvette, and we’re so glad Tim Will was there to snap the shot. We’ve got such a treat from the fabulous Jose Ortiz, who was there to capture every breathtaking moment ~ a very pretty highlight film that is sure to make you smile! Jose’s blog has so many more amazing highlight films, if you, like I, need more!

From Jose … Jenna and Brian have a special and unique story. Since they were children, they loved all things from the “olden days.” From the Old South to 1930’s jazz to Maria Antoinette, they loved it all. This played into their wedding beautifully. It was classic and formal but still warm and laid back. They are both from Florida but had fallen in love with the old charm of Savannah, GA on their first visit to the beautiful, historic city. Their wedding took place in some of the most stunning parts of  the city and they had all the details necessary to bring their personalities to their wedding, including a 1956 Classic Corvette!

Now for the beautiful highlight film from this timeless wedding!

Jenna & Brian ” Their Beautiful Wedding Story” in Savannah Georgia. from Jose Ortiz Films on Vimeo.

From the stunning bride … I like to describe our wedding as inspired by quite an eclectic combination of things we love. But what they all had in common was the fact that they were vintage in some form. Since I was a child I have loved all things vintage. Our wedding was personal with a little vintage charm – just like they like it in Savannah. I knew I didn’t want was a cookie cutter hotel wedding. We wanted our venues to be places that spoke to our hearts and our creative sides (my second biggest advice for brides after making sure to get a photographer/videographer that is an artist, not just a professional with a nice camera). I also wanted to stay true to the beauty and vibrancy of the city that we fell in love with on one of our first weekend getaways together. I wanted to make sure that the venues we chose allowed our guests to take a step back to a slower more simpler time.

Our ceremony at the Whitefield Chapel, built in the 1700’s, was dreamy. The entrance to the grounds is lined with tall oaks draped in Spanish moss. The chapel is small and simple, made of brick with brick floors and old wooden pews, huge plate glass windows and a lovely stained glass at the front, but it is stunningly beautiful in its modesty. We were married in the late afternoon and the sun shining through the windows gave it such a warm ethereal feel.

Our reception was held in the Habersham Ballroom of The Olde Pink House. The walls are covered in mirrors, gilded candle sconces and beautiful murals of the low country. It is such a stunning atmosphere, just the perfect candle lighting at night. Instead of numbering the tables we named them after different squares in the city. One of the best parts of the night was our dinner singer, Trae Gurley, our very own “old blue eyes.” He is featured singing in the first half of the video. Numerous people thought there was a cd playing of old jazz songs until they saw him standing by the door belting out some great classics.

One of my favorite parts of the day was the 1956 Corvette we borrowed from a local man that was a member of the Savannah Corvette Club. The car was supposed to be a surprise for my dad (an avid Corvette lover his whole life) but he passed away a couple months before the wedding. Needless to say, our first ride in that car after the ceremony was very special for me and I really felt my dad there with me, laughing and “flying” his hands through the air. Another of my favorite parts of the day was the rose petal toss after the ceremony (this is the last scene in the video). The petals that were handed out to guests to toss were a combination of fresh roses and dried rose petals that my mom has saved over the years of the many bouquets of roses my dad got her. VERY special and a great idea for anyone that has just gotten married and can start saving for their own kids.

I have to say that Jose Ortiz was such a joy to work with. He obviously creates incredibly beautiful and artistic wedding videos. Nothing about any of them are cookie cutter. He has a way of honing in on the “feel” of your day and portraying that in your film. The quirky fun side of our wedding was definitely shown in the first half (we are not serious people by any means), with Trae singing “I’ve Got the World on a String.” Followed by the second half of the video, which evoked the momentous nature of the event, because really, that is what this is all about, our love for each other and the commitment we’ve made.

Wedding Coordinator: Tricia Huddas & Co Events / Ceremony: Whitefield Chapel, Savannah GA / Reception: Olde Pink House, Savannah GA / Cinematographer: Jose Ortiz Films / Photographer: Tim Will / Florist: A to Zinnias / Musicians: Kristin King and Trae Gurley / DJ: All About You Entertainment / Cake: Kerry O’Connor Cake Design / Hair and Makeup: Salon Aqua / Transportation: Old Savannah Tours

Oh be still our rapidly beating hearts. I think this Atlanta shoot captured by Harwell Photography may take the cake as the most romantic, out of this world pretty imagery EVER. It is full of Southern style and charm with gorgeous details for days whipped up by Ginny Branch Styling & Designs, beautiful fashion and INSANE florals by Amy Osaba. And in its wake, I’ve been reduced to a blubbering blogger who can’t stop GAZING at all of the gorgeousness. Care to join me? See the whole shoot here as well as in the new Spring issue of Atlanta Weddings.

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From Ginny Branch… Our inspiration for the shoot was a moody mixing of graphic black and whites, softened by pale blues. We wanted to capture the decadence of the Belle Epoch with the romance and flirtiness of the 30s and 60s. The Pink Palace is a perfect grandiose environment for a glamorous wedding with its gardens, high ceilings, extensive murals, and opulent furniture. The photos are snapshots of the bride-off-duty, once all of the formalities and obligations of the day are over… a bride sneaking off with her groom’s top hat, stealing a moment with a grand piano, dancing atop an elaborate tablescape, hiding away amongst the flowers in the powder room. This shoot is for the timeless bride who still wants to break a *few* rules.

Wedding Photography: Harwell Photography / Styling: Ginny Branch Styling & Designs / Wedding Gowns: Chaviano Couture + Kelly’s Closet + Winnie Couture / Wedding Flowers: Amy Osaba / Jewelry: Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry / Hair & Makeup: MaraZ / Wedding Stationary: MM Ink / Ring Bearer Bowls: Paloma’s Nest / Hair Accessories: Nicholas Kniel / Venue: Pink Palace

Lauren and Chris were married on a hot and humid day in Atlanta, Georgia. Lauren drew much of her inspiration from her art history studies … and her antique ring! Mike and Summer at Rising Moon Video Productions have shared a terrific highlight film from the day, but first a few shots from their awesome photographer, Michele Beckwith!

More gorgeous images on Michele Beckwith’s Blog!

Lauren and Chris were married at St. Jude Catholic Church, with the reception at Greystone in Piedmont Park on a hot, humid day in Atlanta, Georgia. The park had stunning views of the city skyline, which provided a gorgeous backdrop and made for a nice mix of urban and romantic. Chris and Lauren’s love of travel inspired their table cards, as each one was named after a place they had visited in their many travels together, and their send-off included paper airplanes being tossed into the air as the bride and groom made their exit. Another personal touch included the absolutely delicious, melt-in-your-mouth, to-die-for cake pops that the bride herself makes with her company, Sweet Lauren Cakes.  In the bride’s own words (below), a lot of her inspiration also centered around her vintage designed ring.

From Mike and Summer at Rising Moon Video Productions ~ Lauren and Chris’ beautiful summer wedding in Atlanta, Georgia. Enjoy!

Lauren + Chris Highlights / Atlanta, GA from Rising Moon on Vimeo.

Overall, all the details were developed based on my ring, an antique, which is over 100 years old. I wanted the design elements of the wedding to hint at something from the early 1900s-1920’s, my favorite period from my Art History Studies.

Originally, I was looking for a dress that had something extra special on the back of the dress, but we had a lot of trouble finding something that was both beautiful in the front and unusual looking in the back. So with Rin’s help, we had the bustle made to give it a little Victorian flair! It took a few cuts, but finally we had the right amount of “layers” and oomph! Basically, the look was vintage modern to match my ring!

My veil was also made by my Aunt, and we used vintage lace that we got from the Lace Museum in Berkely. It was so beautiful and even better, it was from nearly 100 years ago. We really lucked out as there was only just enough left of the lace to make the veil before it was gone!

The design for the invitations and cards were originally conceived by my friend Timoni, who has also recently started a website company, but she does invitations and cards as well.

Cinema: Rising Moon Video Productions / Photography: Michele Beckwith Photography / Coordinator: Cristina Perry Events / Ceremony: St. Jude Catholic Church / Reception: Greystone at Piedmont Park / Floral: Southern Bouquets / Cake: Celso’s Cakes / Cake-Pops: Sweet Lauren Cakes *this is the bride’s own business, she makes the most DELICIOUS cake pops!) / Catering/Decor: Bold American / DJ: Hans Daniels/ Wedding Dress: Rin’s Bridal / Wedding Gown Designer: Pronovias

We fell in love with both of the Georgia fall weddings featured today on SMP’s Little Black Book Blog, but we aren’t quite finished yet! We have one more feature from Artstar by Laura Stone … a photo shoot that is oozing with inspiration! From Laura ~ When Jade Lee and I met to plan this shoot, our first moment of shared excitement came from looking over a few examples of avante-garde bridal millinery. From there, Jade suggested variations on a day of leisure such as boating and playing chess. Looking at the photos now, I see a kinship in these images to Jane Austen’s stories of gentlemen wooing their strong-willed ladies…

I love the romance of it! Jade and I decided on a warm palette to embrace the vibrance and glow of fall, first settling on gold and crimson, then adding a touch of always-elegant black. For bridal attire, we incorporated the vintage quilted Chanel bag and Louboutin pumps with the unusual silhouette of this Watters and Watters dress. We were determined not to overlook any details for the groom, giving him a top hat, steam-punk cufflinks made from antique watch parts, an oversized gold time-piece, and of course the aged brassy saxophone and antique novel. A persistent fall breeze rustled the black feathers surrounding the bouquet and centerpiece and those accenting the cocktail stirs. The china at Jourdanne & Jimmy’s table is Vera Wang Wedgewood, set upon custom textured linens. Instead of a champagne toast with their cake, the couple clinked glasses of cognac. At sunset, they set out in a red canoe on an uber-romantic tour of the river. Although this was a styled shoot, it was important to both Jade and myself to work with a real couple from the standpoint of authenticity as well as chemistry. The love letter written in red is an actual exchange between Jourdanne & Jimmy, rewritten by our calligrapher.

See the whole fabulous shoot in the SMP gallery!

As those of you who are actively planning know, inspiration evolves as you begin to assemble the pieces. For me, designing and implementing a shoot is a lot like giving gifts to loved ones at the holidays- I start with something small, one solid idea, and build until the last moment. The goals of a wedding and a holiday with family aren’t that much different, after all- both should create an impression of love, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail upon those present.

Our thanks to Laura of Artstar as well as all the other vendors involved in this oh-so-fun inspiration shoot! See more of this fall-inspired shoot over on Laura’s blog!

Photography: Artstar by Laura Stone / Event Design & Planning: Jade Lee with assistance from photographer Laura Stone / Flowers: Adaptation /
Shoot Location: Chattahoochee River, Atlanta GA / Calligraphy: Diane Rember / Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Dress: Watters and Watters, J. Andrews Bridal / Millinery: White bridal hat by House of Nine Designs, Black bridal hat by Jade Lee / Cake: Jamie Fine, SugarPlum Visions / Linens: Tamara Gollob, I Do Linens /China: Vera Wang / Hair: Nubiance Salon & Spa / Make-Up: Destiny Flippo

I love the name of this wedding venue  ~ Primrose Cottage. Conjures up all sorts of magical, romantic images. And since Laura Stone of Artstar is the photographer for the day ~ voilá! LOTS of magical, romantic images! See the whole gallery here!

Matt and I met at work, and after a couple of years passing each other in the halls and a mutual colleague playing cupid, he finally asked me out! Nearly a year later, he proposed and the wedding planning began. I’ve never been a girl that thought about my wedding, so I basically started from scratch. I did know I wanted to get married outside in the fall and in an old Southern house, and Matt liked those ideas as well. Since we live in NYC but got married in Georgia (I’m from there), my mom scouted out a bunch of locations for us and showed us the best places one weekend when we were visiting. We instantly fell in love with Primrose Cottage and knew it was the place.

In my mind, I was trying to go for a Parisian bohemian chic feel, though I don’t know that I really achieved that. I originally wanted peonies, until I realized how expensive they are out of season! So I brought a picture of a garden/wildflower bouquet — which were also all out season — to our floral designer and she picked out flowers similar to them and they were AMAZING. The flowers were one of my favorite parts. Overall, it was a perfect day. We had no stress and were able to just enjoy all of the little moments surrounded by our family and friends. The weather was perfect, too!

Special thanks to Primrose Cottage and their in-house food and design team, Magic Moments. They did a great job and made our day extra special and stress-free. Also, a huge thanks to Laura Stone and Renee Brock from Arstar Photography. They are amazing photographers, and we love every picture they took. We couldn’t be happier with the way everything turned out.

More of Blair and Matt’s stunning fall wedding at Primrose Cottage on Artstar’s Blog!

Photography: Artstar by Laura Stone / Ceremony & reception venue: Primrose Cottage / Catering & Cake: Primrose Cottage / Dress: Lazaro from Bridals by Lori / Shoes: Nina / Headband: Rivini / Hair and makeup: Three-13 Salon / Invitations: Bella Figura / Place cards and table numbers: The White Aisle / Suits (Matt and his brother): Custom-made, Heimie’s Haberdashery, St. Paul, Minnesota / Ties: Hugo Boss / Shoes: Prada / Flower girl dresses: Us Angels / DJ: Black Tie Events

Little Black Book photographer, Artstar by Laura Stone, has shared two terrific Georgia weddings and a super-sassy photoshoot with us. We previewed them yesterday {here} … playing with SMP’s new board builder. But now, it’s time to reveal the whole shebang! First up a wonderfully romantic wedding from last fall at the historic ruins of Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, Georgia …

Mark is a fireman and had to work on Christmas so we were celebrating on Christmas Eve. We were going to dinner, but he insisted that we exchange gifts first. Sitting in front of the Christmas tree, he handed me a box that looked like perfume (that what I’d said I wanted for Christmas). He said he’d “put a lot of thought into the gift.” I opened the box ~ a plain white cardboard box with two bars of Irish Spring soap. A total decoy! I was completely confused. He then got down on one knee, took a ring box out of his jacket and asked me if I would marry him! I was totally shocked. My parents were downstairs, knowing what was going on. They came up and we all celebrated!

We first met our photographer, Laura, at Barnsley Gardens for our engagement session. It gave us a chance to get to know her, and for Laura to see our personalities.  Laura Stone is an amazing photographer, she makes you feel so relaxed and I honestly didn’t even know she was there! The pictures she captured were so beautiful and natural and that’s what I wanted for my wedding pictures. I can’t stop looking at our photos!

Our wedding was on a beautiful fall day ~ surrounded by gardens at a peaceful, romantic site in Georgia. Our wedding colors reflected rich fall colors. I chose teal bridesmaids dresses and incorporated sage green, chocolate brown, and tangerine colors in the flowers and décor. I loved the idea of tea lights set up throughout the Ruins and loved that the lanterns made everything look so romantic!

After getting ready, when I first pulled up in the golf cart, I was in total shock over how beautiful and perfect everything looked! All of my nervousness completely went away and I was so excited to get the party started! The weather was also just perfect. Being surrounded by all of my family and friends that I love so much was so amazing. It was so surprising to see everyone who had traveled from all over the country to join us. Mark and I truly had the best time of our lives on our wedding day and we were only hoping everyone that attended did too!

Instead of a traditional wedding guestbook, we found a very unique painting of a tree on etsy. The canvas picture was set up in the front for when guests walked to the ceremony. Guests put their thumbprint on the branches of the tree and signed their name next to their “leaf”. The portrait is framed and now on our mantle above our fireplace. Another kind of unique touch was a life-size Moss Bulldog in the image of my 5 year old English Bulldog that I love dearly. Also, my mom’s very artistic friend, Louisa painted a picture of Mark and me in front of Barnsley Gardens. We used it as the front cover for the dinner menus.

We LOVED all of our vendors! They did a fabulous job of capturing our wedding exactly as I imagined ~ and MORE!  We would like to thank the staff at Barnsley Gardens for being so well organized and for making the day flow so flawlessly!

Photography: Artstar by Laura Stone / Floral Design: Maxine & Gabrielle Mecca Edge Design Group / Cake: Frosted Pumpkin / Reception Entertainment: The Atlanta Showstoppers / Guitarist:  Keith Gehle / Minister: Chaplain Jeremiah O’Keefe-West /Hair & Makeup- The Moore Agency / Wedding Gown Designer: Watters & Watters / Bridesmaids Dress Designer: Jim Hjelm / Invitation Designer: The Paper Affair / Favors: Kilwin’s homemade Caramel Candy Apples / Wedding Venue: Barnsley Gardens Resort

We’ve been lovin’ all your tweets about SMP’s new Inspiration Board Builder and from the sound of it, you guys are lovin’ IT!  Although we (the SMP editors) have been using the original version of the Inspiration Board Builder (f o r e v e r), this one is new to us too! So … I decided I needed to give it a whirl this weekend! See what all of the hullaballoo is all about.  I thought it would be cool to create some teaser IBB’s based on next Monday’s features from Artstar by Laura Stone.  So, here’s the first … a super-sassy styled photo-shoot entitled “{fall} in love”!

Piqued your curiosity? More tomorrow!  {our entire gallery is here}

Next one … Lauren & Mark’s Barnsley Garden Wedding …

Remember, guys, you can click on ANY image in ANY of the image boards on SMP and it will take you straight to the whole gallery! Or ~ you can wait ’til we say “click here for the whole beautiful gallery”!

And if those two don’t get you, surely this one will. Blair & Matt’s Primrose Cottage Wedding …

Tune in bright and early on Abby’s Little Black Book Blog for the full Real Wedding features from Artstar by Laura Stone.

You can see these and MANY more on Laura’s blog!

**I’ve gotta’ admit, SMP’s new board builder is pretty addicting!

We have heard your cries for more indoor, contemporary wedding celebrations and we aim to please. This Atlanta affair photographed by Melissa Schollaert is just what the doctor ordered. It’s like a breath of fresh modern air and totes a chic combination of industrial meets incredibly glamorous all executed gorgeously by Toast Events. We have a feeling you all are going to LOVE this day. Be sure to pop into the gallery for more images from this Southern wedding.

see the FULL wedding here!

Jaime and Scott celebrated with a modern affair which was held in a historic warehouse building in downtown Atlanta. King Plow Arts Center is a beautiful space, and the ceremony and reception were both held in one of the historic plow manufacturing buildings, while the cocktail hour was held in an adjacent art gallery. Jaime and her designer/planner Lindsay Pitt inserted a modern aesthetic into the space with all-white florals, grey linens and clear ghost chairs for the ceremony and reception. The ceremony and reception were both filled with lots of candlelight that made the room glow. The reception featured light dinner music with a seated dinner and a dessert/candy bar of cupcakes and assorted candies.

Photography: Melissa Schollaert Photography / Cinematography: One Chance Wedding Video / Flowers: Jackson Durham / Event Design and Planning: Lindsay Pitt of Toast Events / Ceremony & Reception Location: King Plow Arts Center / Invitations: Hi Note / Dress: Paloma Blanca / Bridesmaid Dresses: twobirds bridesmaid / Cupcakes: Gigi’s Cupcakes / Dessert Bar by Tasty Pastry in collaboration with J Park Events Table Design / Catering: Bold American Catering / Linen,Table,Chair Rental: Classic Party Rentals / Drapery Rentals: Event Drapery / Band: Papa Sol of East Coast Entertainment / Hair and Makeup: Luxe Beauty Co / Stage Rental: Peachtree Tents & Events / Transportation: Atlantic Limo

I think that a big part of the charm in having a vintage vibe in your wedding is the feel-good factor. The atmosphere is more relaxed ~ there’s a lot of whimsy and fun in all the preparation and the decor ~ and everyone, young and old can take part in the celebration! Lindsay and Nate’s wedding ~ with photos from Kelli Boyd at Donna Von Bruening Photographers ~ is pretty much a perfect example of what we’re talking about!

Lindsay & Nate
October 23, 2010

Nate and I met at the University of North Florida in 2007. He was studying to get into dental school and I was studying to get into optometry school. When Nate was accepted into the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry the following year, I began frantically searching for a job in Gainesville. Soon after I moved in, he proposed in a photobooth at our favorite restaurant. Even though I had to put my schooling plans on hold to be where he was, it was all worth it!

It’s funny how weddings seem to “morph” into something bigger than ourselves. I began stalking Style Me Pretty soon after we got engaged at the advice of a friend. It quickly became an obsession that made it difficult to pin down any particular “style” I wanted for our wedding. We decided on getting married in Savannah, GA (not far from my hometown of Jacksonville, FL) on a Florida football bi-week. We really wanted our family and friends to enjoy a mini-vacation and Savannah seemed like the perfect spot. It also happened to be a week before Halloween in the most haunted city in the South! Last October I saw the “Very Vintage Halloween” party pictures featured on SMP and they became my inspiration in planning our wedding design. I wanted something festive without being typically Halloween.

We wanted to have our ceremony in the historic district, but not being from Savannah made it difficult to find a church that would let us have our ceremony there without being a member. Savannah has 27 “squares” or parks throughout the historic district, so I chose the quaint Washington Square for our outdoor wedding. We provided our guests transportation to and from the ceremony location with a white trolley from Olde Savannah Trolleys. Even though everything was within walking distance, I think our guests really enjoyed the added touch! Two of my amazingly talented friends from college “performed” in the ceremony. Natalie sang “Heavenly Day” by Patty Griffin as we walked down the aisle, and Lisi read the excerpt “What is Real” from the Velveteen Rabbit.

Savannah is just filled to the brim with wonderful vendors. When I chose the Olde Pink House for our reception venue, I knew I had stumbled on a gold mine! Bianca, the event coordinator at the Olde Pink House, was so wonderful and accommodating. Being that the Pink House is a five start restaurant, the food was amazing and the ballroom was gorgeous! Not having to find a caterer or rent linens, tables and chairs was a plus too! Amy Harvey Designs did our flowers and centerpieces. When I took them the pictures from the Style Me Pretty feature, they totally read my vision! I contributed many of the lanterns, which were painted by my cousin, as well as the little “knick knacks” mixed in on the tables. We went antique shopping for months leading up to the wedding and I think it really added to the vintage flare. I couldn’t have pulled off the final product without lots of help from my “day of” wedding planner Bonnie, from First City Events. Having a destination wedding meant I needed lots of advice throughout the planning process and “all hands on deck” the week of the wedding. I couldn’t have been as calm and collective as I was without her there!

Photography: Kelli Boyd with Donna von Bruening
Flowers: Amy Harvey Designs
Event Planning: Bonnie with First City Events
Reception Location: Olde Pink House
Ceremony Location: Washington Square
Cake: Carrie Briscoe at Two Cakes
Dress: Romona Keveza from Solutions Bridal in Gainesville, FL
Bridesmaid dresses: Vineyard from Bella Bridesmaid in Jacksonville, FL
Shoes: Nina

Cara and Nick were married on August 7th 2010 at Greystone- a venue that overlooks a lake in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park and has a fabulous backdrop of the Atlanta skyline for photos. In additions, a few very special moments were shared during their “first look” session in Atlanta’s Botanical Garden.  Little Black Book Photography, Jeremy Harwell, took full advantage of both venues, and has shared these positively gorgeous images from this delightful day! We talk, pretty much every day about the details ~ and about making your wedding ‘your own’. And while Cara and Nicks wedding is all that, it’s so much more. You can see in each and every photograph the emotion, their love, and the joy this day brought into their lives …

Cara and Nick are both music professors, so they had over 10 musicians comprised of their students and friends that performed the ceremony music. The couple chose an ivory, tonal purple and pewter palette that was incorporated into every last detail including all of the florals, linens and stationery. Guests enjoyed cocktails (featuring kir royales as the specialty drink which brought back fond memories of the couples travels abroad) and hors d’oeuvres on the terrace after the ceremony. As guests made their way inside for the reception, they found their seats at tables with names based on music terminology and instruments, of course! Speaking of music, the band came from Nashville and was one of Nick’s long time favorite bands. He watched them play often when he was in school at Vanderbilt. The seated dinner featured a dual entree of Springer Mountain Chicken and braised Monk Fish. And there was plenty of dessert- a warm Molten Chocolate Lava cake; a favorite dessert at a restaurant the couple visited with their families, was served in addition to the lemon wedding cake and miniature sweets display.

Planning: Ashley Baber Weddings
Photography: Jeremy Harwell (Harwell Photography)
Design/Decor/Florals: Bold American Catering’s designer, Steve Bales
Band: The Wooten Brothers
Catering: Bold American Catering
Cake: Caryn’s Cakes
Stationery: Inviting Ideas
Bride’s Gown: Rivini
Videography: Evolution Video
Venue: Greystone at Piedmont Park

{The Bride and Groom had their “first look” before the wedding at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens}

See more of Jeremy Harwell’s superb photography on his blog …

Lauren & Paschal’s Nashville Wedding + Their Engagement Shoot (featured on Style Me Pretty!)

Connie & Dave’s Engagement Shoot +  Mucklow’s Fine Jewelry

Atlanta Weddings Magazine ~ Cover and Fashion Shoot

Erin and Michael’s fall wedding in Savannah is nothing short of awesome! And we are not using that term loosely. The shoes ~ of course. Her gown ~ definitely. But pretty much everything … so sophisticated yet intimate. The absolute perfect blend. From the always delightful Allison Reisz Photography ~ enjoy!

See the whole gallery here!

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Erin and Michael came all the way from Seattle, Washington to wed in Savannah, Georgia! They wanted an intimate wedding with their closest friends and family.  The ceremony was held outdoors in an historic Jones Street house, where high brick walls, ivy, twinkle lights and fountains lined the courtyard. Guests were seated in white wooden chairs accented with blue ribbons and peacock feathers.

The bridal party carried beautiful natural flower arrangements done by Kiwi Fleur. The floral bouquets and arrangements were decorated with large peacock feathers that matched the feathers tied around each bridesmaid dress. The groomsmen wore handmade kippah’s on their heads that were embroidered with Erin and Michael’s names. Close family and friends set up a huppa for the couple to get married under and recite devotional vows during an authentic Jewish ceremony.

After the ceremony, guests made their way into the house for a champagne toast. As the sun set, everyone made their way on foot through Savannah’s historic squares down to The Marshall House’s, 45 Bistro where they enjoyed a formal dinner.  To end the night, Erin, Michael and guests partied the night away in the Marshall House’s Law Room. Everything from the Hora to the traditional Chair Dance was done in celebration of the new married couple!  -Allison Reisz

And from the beautiful bride …
Most of the decorations at the wedding were made by family and friends and us. The bridesmaids, my mom and I, made centerpieces, ceremony arrangements, and decorated the courtyard with lights and ribbons. KIWI FLEUR did a beautiful job on our bouquets as well as all the boutonnieres and wristlets. The bridesmaid’s dresses were 40$ from J Crew. My Nicole Miller dress was a steal at 300$ off ebay. My Poisedons by Christian LouBoutin, however, were not a steal…

The ceremony was located at a rental house on Jones Street. It was a beautiful house built in the early 1900’s. Guests were seated in the courtyard as the procession made its way to the chuppa next to the fountain. The chuppa was sewn by my aunt. After the ceremony, we held a prosecco toast upstairs. From there, most of us walked about a half-mile (champagne flutes still in hand, thanks to the liberal liquor laws of Savannah) through historic squares to the reception at the 45 Bistro. Since my husband and I are both statistics nerds, the tables were denoted by statistical distributions that I designed and printed and held up with binder clips. It was a perfect day and night!

More of this gorgeous couple on Allison’s blog ~ Erin & Michael’s Wedding and The Day After!

Photography: Allison Reisz Photography, Flowers: Kiwi Fleur, Ceremony Location: Garden Courtyard Reception Location: Marshall House and 45 Bistro, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Dress: Nicole Miller

If you looked up the definition of sweet in the dictionary, there would surely be an image of this lakeside wedding staring back at you. The carefree couple, the simple wildflower bouquets, the boot-clad bridesmaids…all plopped down right next to a lovely lake in Georgia. But all childhood summer camp fantasies turned wedding aside, it is all the happy moments captured by Heidi of Our Labor of Love that really speaks to our hearts. We eat those up by the spoonful around here. See the rest of the happy day in the gallery.

see the whole lakeside soiree right here!

Eric and I were married by a lake in the North Georgia Mountains in October. It was perfect. Everything about our wedding was handmade. From the Mason jar centerpieces to the invitations to the programs to the wedding cake pedestal to the directional signs…we crafted and created it all, with love. We also set-up the altar and guest book area and designed the entire music program. Our musicians were our closest friends. Our entrance into the reception was an acoustic version of ‘Lean on Me’ performed by our wedding party! Indeed, it was a lot of work…but it was also a great time to discover how well we work together. For that, we gave high fives all around!

Photographer: Heidi with Our Labor of Love / Design and Styling: the Bride, Eclaire Creations / Caterer: BBQ catering company Papa Scruff’s / Dress: Bridal Sense consignment shop / Groom & Groomsmen attire: J.Crew / Florist: Bouquets Unlimited

Style Me Pretty is getting a big ol’ dose of rustic charm this morning and it comes in the form of a boot clad bride (oh how we love that). We happen to be strong believers in wearing boots for every occasion – especially at a pretty farm wedding in Georgia. It just sort of fits the bill, don’t you think? Gresham Photography is to be thanked for capturing so many pretty pictures and don’t forget there is even more to oh and ah over in the gallery. So grab a cup of coffee and go peruse your hearts out.

see all the rustic details in the gallery!

Jessica and Mark’s wedding had everything. From a ridiculously in love couple, to gorgeous hand-made details, from some heartfelt emotional moments, to one of the best laughs you’ve ever heard … this past weekend goes down as one of Stacey and my favorite weddings to date for SO many reasons. The weekend’s festivities all happened at the stunning Farmhouse Inn at Hundred Acre Farm, just outside of Madison, Ga. And from the moment we pulled up to the grounds, we were greeted by beautiful scenery, and Jessica’s meticulous attention to details.

Jessica and Mark’s wedding day had such an organic, natural feel to it. From the gorgeous florals put together by the talented ladies at Moss Floral Events, to the delicious food and desserts cooked up by Hallie Jane’s Catering and Events. Jessica put her own touch on everything … including the invites, ceremony programs, place cards, and super-delicious brownie mix favors! Her talent for design and eye for everything beautiful was all over the place.

Photography: Gresham Photography / Venue: The Farmhouse Inn / Florals: Moss Floral Events / Catering: Hallie Jane’s / Cakes: Hallie Jane’s / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Anthropologie / Groom and Groomsmen suits: Men’s Wearhouse / Music: Jerry Fordham / Planner: Kelly Somogy

We’re wrapping up this week with THE sweetest wedding trailer from Suzanne and Jeremy Doublestein of Three Ring Media in Atlanta, Georgia!

First, a little bit about the newlyweds ~ Jenny, who was studying nursing, had no idea that that she would find her future husband during a spring break trip to Arizona. Daniel, a Georgia native, was attending school in the Phoenix area when a mutual friend invited Jenny to come out for spring break. Their initial meeting didn’t lead to many sparks, as the two didn’t talk much at first. One night the group decided to go for a motorcycle ride in the desert. Jenny was solo and didn’t have anyone to ride with, so Daniel invited her to ride along. On that ride she found Daniel’s Rock-n-Roll exterior as appealing as his kind and compassionate nature. And Daniel found an instant attraction to Jenny’s easy going nature, and willingness to try new things. Their road of love found only a few potholes during their long distance courtship. After Danny’s graduation the two moved to Georgia and began planning for marriage. Watch their video, and experience the story of two easy going friends that found their road to love an easy ride.

Daniel & Jenny’s Cinematic Trailer from Three Ring Media on Vimeo.

Venue: Chota Falls in Clayton, GA / Photography: Steffi Smith of Cariad Photography / Cinematography: Jeremy Doublestein of Three Ring Media / DJ – DJ Teddy B of Pure Entertainment

Jeremy & Suzanne Doublestein founded Three Ring Media in Atlanta GA, with the desire to communicate their couple’s stories through video. Their marriage serves as a personal inspiration to help others find the common theme of their new life together, and produce story based videos that reflect the uniqueness and significance of each couple’s marriage. In short, they are fanatical about story, and they believe that the wedding is just a chapter in the couple’s life. Put another way, you could say they make marriage videos, not just wedding videos.

We’re starting off the day on the right side of the bed here at SMP. Get ready to sail away to dreamland with this Georgia wedding from Simply Bloom Photography.  It is just overflowing with romance, elegance and loads of dazzling details.  A true Southern charmer with a little French flair mixed in and two breathtaking beauties to boot!  Now rub the sleepies out of your eyes and check out the full wedding gallery for more dreamy inspiration!

Click here to see the full wedding gallery!

I have never seen a bride more happy to walk down the aisle. Allie squealed of joy as she saw her Brock under the overflowing green arch where they would become man and wife.

Allie and Brock are originally from Atlanta, GA however currently live in L.A. Their classic wedding took place at one of our favorite southern venues right outside Atlanta: The Barnsley Gardens. The bride looked so graceful and couture in her Priscilla of Boston gown and Stuart Weitzman purple pumps, of which we could not get enough of! Brock looked extra sharp in his Calvin Klein suit. Allie’s smile and laughter are undoubtedly contagious. She is a bundle of bubbly happiness, and as you can imagine, on her wedding day, this sparkling happiness shined through that much more. Their wedding had a dash of French class, as well as a sprinkle of southern charm: The apple pie favors, for example, were topped off with custom made DIY tags which read “Merci“. Their wedding cake was a beautiful little jewel, with such craftsmanship and detail. The hints of wild moss combined with lilac blooms, made up the main elements of their unique decor. Allie and Brock are a modelesque couple and such fun to photograph and laugh with.

Photography: Simply Bloom Photography, LLC / Wedding Dress: Priscilla of Boston Vineyard / Bride’s Shoes: Stuart Weitzman / Hair Stylist:  Melissa Enlow of Kera Vie Salon / Wedding Venue + Caterer: The Barnsley Gardens / Florist: Sid Flowers / /DJ: DJ Vanessa with All Star Entertainment / Violinist: Fatima Echanique / Bridesmaids Dresses: Bari Jay / Groomsmen and Groom’s tux: Calvin Klein / Bride’s bracelet and hair piece: Priscilla of Boston / Cake: Ramona with Unforgettable Wedding Cakes

It is official. It’s Friday, the weekend is almost here and we are neck deep behind the scenes in tons of wedding eye candy to share. That is cause for celebration don’t you think? So lets kick off a merry ending to the week with this sweet Georgia wedding that combines a touch of whimsy with a sprinkle of modern and some lemony zest for good measure. Yellow makes everything better in our opinion, especially when it is captured so beautifully by The Reason Photography. See more of this citrus hued soiree in the gallery.

see the rest of this soiree here!

From the start, Marc and I wanted a wedding that truly felt like us- fun, exciting, eclectic and a little different from the norm. Every little detail had a meaning behind it, making the day all the more special for both of us. We fell in love with the Carl House from the start. We loved the big backyard, the rustic, vintage feel of the decor and the brick wall backdrop where we’d say our vows- mostly, we loved how it felt like home. We wanted our guests to feel completely at ease to let loose and dance like crazy. The planning process was really a joint project. Marc was involved from day one- he built the wishing tree for our guests to sign when they first arrived at the wedding and handpicked the groomsmen’s outfits. Yellow has always been my favorite color and little bursts of it could be seen throughout the wedding. I wanted my bouquet to be unique and different- I fell in love with the billyballs in it and we used them throughout the ceremony and reception in the decor. My sister and I scoured Etsy.com for DIY ideas and we made the frame for the seating arrangement and the heart canvas that housed Marc and my engagement photos. We wanted each detail to have a twist on the traditional.

The ceremony was so special to both of us. We used our favorite songs for the processionals, exchanged five things we vowed to do for one another, and listened to our closest friends read lyrics from a cherished song and an inspirational book (Oh the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss). We laughed the entire time and so did our guests. One of our readers actually fell out of her shoe as she walked to the microphone! It was perfect. The reception was an absolute blast and I think Marc and my personalities really resonated through. We used white tree branches with yellow flowers and candles hanging from them instead of traditional centerpieces. Marc competes in several triathlons throughout the year, so we used bikes in many of the details. My shoes and the bridesmaid’s shoes were from Vince Camuto, where one of the bridesmaids works in New York and I wore my mom’s wedding ring around my neck. The candles on the table came from a candle store I worked in during high school and we drank my dad’s favorite beer, Corona, from an Ole Miss tin to remember him and both our alma mater. Every detail had a story behind it and I was so happy with the way it turned out.

Photography: The Reason / Event Planning and Flowers : Denise Myers of TruSo Weddings / Ceremony and Reception Location: The Carl House / Dress: Casablanca / Wedding Shoes: Vince Camuto / Veil and Hair Flower: Twigs and Honey / Bridesmaid Dresses: J. Crew / Bridesmaid Shoes: Vince Camuto / DJ: Ken Myers / Cake: Sugar Kneads / Food: Carl House

Oh what a treat we have for you this afternoon! We’re staying in Savannah but going back in time to a year ago, almost to the day. Clint and Lauren were married in a charming ceremony in Savannah. Rob Epple at AMC Video Productions and Michelle Reed Photography have shared some of the gorgeous images and a bring-your-hankie-to-your-desk kind of video!

Seriously … the music is from Clint Wiley (the groom), singing to his lovely bride, Lauren. Get that hankie out!

Clint and Lauren Wiley – Director’s Cut from Rob Epple on Vimeo.

Awwwwww…..SO romantic!  Lauren and Clint ~ we hope y’all had a really HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

You can see more of the beautiful bride and groom on Michelle’s blog and here in our gallery!

See more of AMC Video Productions amazing wedding films on their website!

Cinematography: Rob Epple, AMC Video Productions
Photography: Michelle Reed Photography
Wedding Planning: Kelly McWilliams, Weddings by Socialites
Band: Mr. Potato Head, Clint Willey’s None Other

The thoughtful details, the romantic color palette, and the sweet southern Savannah setting make this wedding shot by LBB member Allison of Allison Reisz Photography simply stunning. And don’t even get me started on that gorgeous piece of ruffle perfection (aka her wedding dress) from Vera Wang the bride wore so perfectly – too die for. This couple not only had a beautiful day planned to perfection with meaningful nods to their love story, but they also have timeless images that will forever remind them of each and every beautiful detail.  Be sure to check out the gallery to see even more.

A bit of their story from the beautiful bride …

Having my wedding in Savannah, GA was a dream come true for me. Because my mother grew up in Savannah, it’s like a second home to me. After Adam proposed on a park bench in Savannah, we knew it was the only place we would ever want to have our wedding. Almost immediately after we were engaged we booked the Olde Pink House for our reception, which was very fitting because the night Adam proposed we ate dinner in the ballroom at the Olde Pink House. The Olde Pink House is also a place of fond memories for me because my family spent several Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners at this restaurant.I have been dining at the Olde Pink House since I was about eight years old! Their event coordinator, Bianca Raub, was amazing and always such a pleasure to be around. The colors for the wedding were inspired by the gold and platinum murals of Savannah’s landscape in the ballroom of the Olde Pink House.

The next biggest inspiration was the bee. We chose the bee to symbolize our new life together because bees show us the importance of working together harmoniously while enjoying the sweetness of life. Our invitations had gold bee seals and were calligraphed by the talented Sarah Hanna. Sarah even incorporated a flourish of a gold bee below the name on the inside envelope. Additionally, Sarah created our gorgeous table names. Each table was named for a Savannah monument which Sarah had depicted in a black ink drawing that was framed for each table. We took the bee theme full circle by giving out honey from the Savannah Bee Company as favors, putting a honey soap in the out of town gift boxes, and offering a honeycomb and cheese display during the cocktail hour to our gifts. Finally, some of the bee details were already in place because our ceremony location, the Whitefield Chapel, had two beehives in the stained glass window. The Whitefield Chapel is a beautiful chapel on the banks of the Moon River. The chapel was built in 1740 and still has its original brick flooring and wooden pews.

Of course, the dress was the one thing I obsessed about the moment I was engaged. I looked through dozens of bridal magazines for the perfect dress, but when it all came down to it I only went dress shopping twice. Once I slipped on the Diana gown by Vera Wang I knew it was the one! It felt like Vera had designed the dress just for me. It was like when you find your husband, you have to go no further! I felt beautiful, feminine, and elegant in the dress. Millie and the ladies of The Collection in Winter Park were wonderful. The day of the wedding I was primped and polished by Jules at Dollface by Jules and Tiffony at ONY Salon.

Our wonderful florist, the ladies of A to Zinnias pulled together beautiful blooms that were tones of ivory, cream, and light pink with hints of silvery green dusty miller. The bridesmaids dresses were a rich silk cappuccino color from Dessy Collection. Our sweet cake designer, Kerry O’Connor created a gorgeous cake that had cappuccino colored fondant with cream frosting that incorporated a bee and the monogram ALC for Adam and Cat Losey. The inspiration for the cake design was traditional English Wedgwood china, which I had adored when I studied abroad in Cambridge England. Amy Atlas’s work inspired me to create a candy buffet. The theme of the candy buffet was a Parisian candy shop, which was a nod to our trip to Paris that we took after finishing the bar exam.

Adam and I looked into having a photo booth for the wedding, but after much thought we decided against a modern photo booth. Instead, to go with the historical venues we decided on an “old fashioned photo booth” and hired a silhouette artist, Edward Casey, who created silhouettes for the guests throughout the night.

Adam plays the violin and we both love music, so we wanted to ensure the music would be top notch at the wedding. We worked with New Arts Ensemble. They provided us with a string trio and piano player for the ceremony. One of my favorite moments was when a friend who happens to be a classically trained singer sang “You Raise Me Up” at the ceremony during the lighting of the unity candle. We had a wonderful harpist play during the cocktail hour, and the talented Trae Gurley crooned Sinatra songs during dinner. Moon River Productions deejayed as everyone danced the night away after the cake cutting.

Finally, the organization, compassion, and positive attitude of my wedding planner, Marianne McBay of Wed Accompli, was absolutely essential to keeping me sane througout the wedding planning process. The day of the wedding, I did not worry about a single thing because I knew Marianne had taken care of it and everything went very smoothly. We had a dream day filled with love and laughter, but we are so glad that we won’t just have our memories. Adam and I are very thankful that our talented photography team from Allison Reisz Photography captured the beauty of each moment. The creativity of their work cannot be described until you see it for yourself. We cannot wait to relive the day through our video which was filmed by Savannah Wedding Films.

Photography: Allison Reisz Photography/Wedding Planner: Wed Accompli /Ceremony Venue: Whitefield Chapel /Reception Venue: The Olde Pink House / Videographer: Savannah Wedding Films /Florist: A to Zinnias / Cake: Kerry O’Connor /Silhouette Artist: Edward Casey/Classic Car: Classic Cars of Savannah/ Hair: Ony Salon/ Make-up:  Dollface by Jules /Wedding Dress:  Vera Wang/ Brides Shoes: Cole Haan

Morgan at Morgan Gallo Events has sent us some of THE most delicious Savannah weddings! Southern to the core, sweet to the touch, and romantic through and through. Each one just seems to be loaded with so many special personal touches and over-flowing with fun! Jessica and Brian’s wedding is a modern and sophisticated soiree with sweet Savannah goodness!

Each of the bridesmaids selected their own gown, and carried their favorite flowers in their bouquet.

The ladies and gents at fabulous Bella Figura did the letterpress save the dates, the invitations, programs, menus, and favor tags. Honey boxed and tied with a paper sash and ribbon (favor tag from Bella Figura read “Thank you for bee-ing here”.

photography courtesy of Christine Hall

Morgan has a three part blog feature completely detailing this beautiful Savannah celebration with lots more images and info. See more of Jessica and Brian’s wedding here: The Ceremony,  The Portraits & Bridal Party, The Reception.

Design and Coordination: Morgan Gallo Events
Photography: Christine Hall Photography
Cake: Minette Rushing
Flowers: Garden on the Square
Reception Site: Jepson Center for the Arts
Ceremony Site: Harper Fowlkes House
Wedding Invitations & Paper Suite: Bella Figura

To see more of Bella Figura’s Letterpress Creations,
take a look at some of the most recent work on their blog …

* Papillon Letterpress: Deep Blue & Pumpkin Inks with Persimmon Liner
* GORGEOUS examples of REPLY cards
* Vintage Calligraphy Inspired Wedding Invitations
* Letterpress Reply Cards that coordinated with Silk Screened Handkerchief Invitations

And again, more of Jessica & Brian’s wedding on the Morgan Gallo Events Blog!

The Ceremony,

The Portraits & Bridal Party,

The Reception.