Jennifer and Jay on Southern Weddings Blog!

Yay! We are excited to see Jennifer and Jay's wedding on the Southern Weddings Magazine blog! I love to hear the back story of our couples-- Jen and Jay's engagement story {below} cracks me up. Enjoy the full posts here and here.


Describe the proposal. It’s embarrassing. I’m a little… hyper-organized. Jay had been living out of a bag and I’d ordered new dressers so he could have more storage. On the day that they arrived, I started putting all of his stuff away and found an oddly lumpy sock. I reached in a pulled out a blue box and proceeded to freak out. It was hard not to peak inside, but I exercised some super-human willpower and put it back where I found it. When Jay got home, I tried to play it off like I hadn’t found it, but he figured out what was going on within five minutes. His planned proposal (we were going to Mexico in a week) was pretty much ruined so he broke down and proposed one Sunday afternoon in bed. We still get a good laugh out of the whole debacle.

A wedding planner attends a wedding

Well, I did it. I attended a wedding- as a guest. A few weeks ago, my sweet, dear friend Cate married Tim at St. Mark United Methodist Church and the reception followed at the Biltmore. A few of my favorite details from the day were...

Cate's Anne Barge gown with a black sash! Black details are so hot right now in bridal fashion!

Cate's color palette was pink and black and the reception featured a lot of ivory as well. I am a little surprised she didn't choose red and black given her UGA alumni status. But Tim went to Florida, so I don't think he would have allowed it.


Cate had her brother by her side as she exchanged vows with her new husband- we was her "Man of Honor." So sweet!


This might be my favorite detail... Cate had her veil monogrammed. Cate is fortunate in that her married monogram is the same as her previous monogram, so this will undoubtedly become a family heirloom.


Cate is the Catering Sales Manager at the Four Seasons, so the pastry chef at the hotel was kind enough to make her gorgeous cake! Love those swiss dots!


Thank you to Ric Mershon for these gorgeous photos. Congrats Cate and Tim! I hope Hawaii was fabulous! xoxo PS- Love this pic of us, Cate!

Succulent Inspiration

We are working on the design elements for one of our lovely Fall brides. She intends to incorporate succulents in addition to vintage pieces on her tables. I am loving these succulent looks from this amazing wedding.


And this bouquet would be perfect to pull in some of the plum accents we are going to incorporate along with all different shades of green.


Photo Credit: Stephanie Williams

Fabulous Frock Friday

We are loving the fun jewelry over at stella & dot for accessories for your showers, your bridesmaids- or even as a bold twist on your wedding day jewelry!


stella & dot is a surprisingly affordable line of jewelry adored by celebrities and seen in recent publications of In Style, Redbook, Lucky and on the View!

Come check out the pieces in person this Sunday- March 7th- from 12:30 to 3:30 pm at Sugarcoat Nail and Beauty Bar in Buckhead. Enjoy complimentary champagne and cupcakes. RSVP for beauty services by calling 404.814.2121. Click HERE to view the Spring 2010 stella & dot collection.

Bridal Bar Atlanta presents... The Engagement Party!

Submit your best ENGAGEMENT photo to engaged@bridalbar.com for a chance to win a spot at...


Who: Atlanta’s recently engaged couples

What: A weekend long wedding planning experience unlike any other. A chance for couples to enjoy the celebratory process along with friends and family as they taste, touch, see, and explore all the best that Atlanta bridal has to offer. (Please see schedule attached)

When: Friday, March 19 - Sunday, March 21, 2010

Where: The W Hotel Midtown, Ventanas,103 West, STATS, The Ritz-Carlton Downtown

Why: Make planning your BIG day a celebratory experience that you can share with one another and your friends and family. The Engagement Party is a weekend full of events highlighting many unique event professionals who can help make your wedding planning process seamless and fun while engaging with your closest friends and family and meeting a few new ones along the way. Exclusive weekend incentives will be offered from each participating event professional at the completion of the weekend for couples.

Schedule of events:

Friday: At your leisure throughout the afternoon/evening check in to The W Hotel, Midtown location where you will be welcomed with a swag bag full of surprises and spend the weekend reconnecting as a couple and/or indulging with your best of friends. Kick off private party to welcome guests with runway show at the Princess Diana exhibit with one of the hottest bridal designers in the business!

Saturday: Morning: Power breakfast followed by Pure Energy bridal workout with Dolvett Quince, celebrity trainer and owner of Body Sculptor, Inc. Designed for guys and gals, Pure Energy is a FUN full packed hour of form fitting, pound dropping, and inch losing intensity with a live DJ spinning high power dance music!

Lunch: For the ladies, a bridal luncheon at 103 West including a panel discussion with the best of the best in event planning, décor and floral design, photography, food, budget, etc.

And for groom’s, lunch at STATS including big screens and information on honeymoon planning, tuxedo’s and bachelor party 101.

Afternoon opt-in sessions to include: Boudoir shoot with Risqué Boudoir Photography; couples massage with Atlanta Mobile Massage; custom gown design with Heidi Elnora & Chaviano Couture; cake tastings; dance lessons and so much more.

Evening: Cocktail party at Ventana’s, Atlanta’s newest reception hot spot, showcasing event professionals in every field of expertise, combining their efforts to throw you The Engagement Party of the year!

Sunday: Indulgent brunch and closing ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton Downtown.

Amazing give-aways will be awarded at each event throughout the weekend including: A Smilebooth, jewels, custom tuxedo, Braves suite, bachelor party, weekend Stay at The W Hotel, helicopter ride over Atlanta, and custom cocktail dress and of course, the BIG engagement party and honeymoon give-aways!

Ticket Costs:

(EACH TICKET IS ALL INCLUSIVE: FOOD, BEVERAGE, TRAVEL, ETC.)

$289/per couple for entire weekend activities, including hotel stay with an amazing swag bag full of surprises!

*Eligible for 2 entries to all give-aways with participation*

$149/per couple for entire weekend activities, excluding hotel stay

*Eligible for 1 entry to all give-aways with participation*

$89/per couple for The Engagement Party only

*Eligible for 1 entry to the engagement party give-away only*

**tickets for each event will be available for purchase by friends/family accompanying a couple’s registration**

The top three photos will be chosen March 10th and posted to Bridal Bar Atlanta's facebook page for you to vote on!

It's Monday I'm in Love


Adore this photo from a gorgeous farm wedding on oncewed.... Happy Monday!

Fabulous Frock Friday

Loving the texture/ruffles of this Oscar de la Renta gown...

Photo credit: Sedona Bride

This Weekend: Phipps Plaza Bridal Event

I am excited to be speaking on Saturday at the Atlantan Brides Magazine Bridal Weekend at Phipps Plaza! I will be speaking on a Q&A panel with the Editor-in-Chief, Phebe Wahl and other Atlanta Wedding Pros. See the entire schedule for the weekend below. We hope to see you there!


Saturday, February 27th
Noon – Couples Workshop, presented by LoveKnots
1:00 p.m. – Tasting Menu presentation from Rosebud
2:15 p.m. – Photography Workshop with LaCour & The Decisive Moment
3:30 p.m. – Wedding Vendor Q&A Panel, led by The Atlantan Brides Editor-in-Chief, Phebe Wahl, featuring top event professionals in the city
5:00 p.m. – Beauty Demo by Raney O’Keefe

Sunday, February 28th
Noon – Translating your Wedding Style
1:00 p.m. – Bridal Fashion presentation
2:00 p.m. – Meet the author and pick up your signed copy of Weddings by Tara Guerard
3:00 p.m. – Mens Fashion presentation
4:00 p.m. – Live Giveaway Announcement
4:30 p.m. – Wedding and Event Fashion presentation

Stationery Love

I am swooning over the invites our client Morgan designed for her Fall wedding to Ben. I really love the sketch of the couple's pooch on the response card!

Calling Cards for Brides-to-Be

There is something about calling cards that is so Southern and proper. I love them for brides-to-be! I think it is the prefect way to keep in touch with your vendors. Give them a calling card to include in your file and they can always reach out to you with ease.


These fun and sassy cards are from avie designs on etsy.