What a great weekend with Erika and Chris as they were married at WaterColor Inn in the Panhandle of Florida. If you get the opportunity, you really must visit the beaches of South Walton. Amazing. The architecture in Rosemary Beach follows a St.-Augustine-esque Spanish Colonial style, with wooden balconies, and a few Cape Dutch elements. It really feels like you are on an island-- just a little ove 5 hours away from Atlanta! Stay tuned for some beautiful pics from Erika and Chris' wedding!
I love this wedding! While I was with Courtney and Joe this past Saturday at Lake Lanier (post coming soon!), Emily was with Jenna and John at a private home in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Jenna and John wanted to do something a bit non-traditional, so they had a Derby themed wedding! The guests were instructed to wear "Derby attire" (hats!) on the custom invites and were served mint julips as they arrived for the wedding ceremony. The rain held off so the ceremony could be held outside on the beautiful lawn of the home and then guests proceeded inside to watch the Derby. Carolina-Style barbeque was served for dinner and the happy couple and their guests danced the night away to the sounds of a local bluegrass band and enjoyed a "photobooth" of sorts on the lawn. And look at those peonies- just gorgeous! Congrats to Jenna and John- we hope you enjoy your honeymoon in Italy! Thank you to Christine Gallagher for these awesome images- and you MUST check out their slideshow here!
Last week we had a suprise baby shower for Katreisa of Olive Style at the shop. She is due with her first child- a girl who will be named Flora Madison- in July. We had such a great time planning her shower-- we all were able to get creative with something other than a wedding. She is decorating the nursery in a safari theme, so the decor at the party- and even the gifts!- coordinated with the theme. We can't wait to meet Flora!
For those of you that are not familiar with the fabulous Daily Candy, it is a free, daily e-mail newsletter and website-- the insider’s guide to what’s hot, new, and undiscovered — from fashion and style to gadgets and travel. I am thrilled that our studio and bridal co-op space, The Paisley Umbrella, was featured in the Spring 2008 Wedding Guide out today. Check out the article titled, "White Dress Optional," for more information about several hot Atlanta wedding vendors as well as our "Save the Date" cocktail parties. Join us at the next party slated for Thursday, June 5th from 5-8 pm.
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I must say that I am very fortunate to attend lots of lovely parties and events throughout the year. I always feel so honored to be invited to so many great events, mingling with the best of the best in the Atlanta wedding industry. Each year, Bold American Catering puts on a fabulous Wedding Planners Luncheon and it always manages to top the previous year. This year was no exception as their design guru Steve Bales put together a "Seasonal Sensory Experience." As we entered into the lower gallery at King Plow, we were each given a champagne glass with a tag with our name and a season (my tag read "Fall"). We then enjoyed a very unique champagne bar with frozen fruit purees and yummy hors d'oeuvres. As we made our way from the lower gallery to the front gallery, there was a beautiful set-up to reflect a ceremony "in the round." And the back gallery was a site to behold with 4 seasonal sections that corresponded to our place cards with appropriate seasonal decor for each section. We then ate an amazing lunch prepared by Bold's talented chefs that included a cheese course, seasonal salad, and 4 small seasonal variety entrees on one neat plate- pancetta wrapped diver scallop, pork tenderloin, seared duck breast and filet wellington. The pastry chefs created a chocolate raspberry bomb with a hand painted white chocolate cherry on top for dessert. What a delightful experience- thank you to Bold American for including us! And thank you to the mega talented Ben Vigil for these amazing pics!
Tracey and Michael were married on Saturday, April 12th at the Piedmont Room at Park Tavern. Tracey chose a beautiful ivory, green and chocolate brown pallete and was sure that every detail from the invites to the bridesmaids dresses and their pashminas coordinated perfectly! Tracey wore a gorgeous drop waist gown by Rivini. The bridesmaids carried whimsical bouquets of white tulips and green viburnum, while Tracey's bouquet was comprised of elegant mini calla lilies. The Catholic and Jewish ceremony took place under a simple and beautiful birch wood chuppa odorned with white hydrangea and sheer fabric. The guests enjoyed 3 food stations including pasta (lobster ravioli!), create-your-own mashed and sweet potato martinis and a carving station as well as a beyond delicious 3 flavor pound cake featuring sugar dogwood branches by the incredible Mark Lotti of Classic Cheesecakes. The bride, groom and guests alike danced the night away until the always fun sparkler exit. Here is the initial photo board from the amazing photographer Kristen Alexander. I had so much fun working with Kristen and her sister who are both super talented. More photos to come!
Erica and Danny's post wedding photo shoots (and a recent post on the very cool shop friends) inspired me to write about a popular phenomenon that has hit the wedding photography scene known as the "Trash the Dress" session. After the wedding, brides- and frequently their grooms!- put their wedding wear back on and head to a beautiful and/or fun location of their choice for some really creative photos and let loose. Here is an exerpt from http://www.trashthedress.com/, started by the super talented Mark Eric:
My good friend and wedding photographer Christine Gallagher is having a really fun contest. She is looking for a unique wedding to photograph- for free! You must enter to win: 1. E-mail a picture of you (the couple) and a essay about your wedding day.
2. Wedding must take place in the Atlanta area in 2008.
3. Entries must be submitted to Christine at info@christinegallagher.net by May 15th.
4. She will announce the winner on the blog on June 1st.
The prize: is 6 hours of wedding day coverage with Christine and an Assistant and online posting of images: a $3000 value! I will be one of the "guest judges," so I can't wait to see your entries!
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