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Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee Wedding | Savina & Mason

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Savina and Mason wed at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee property in Georgia. The winter day was lovely, and guests gathered to celebrate the happy couple with dinner and dancing, concluding with a confetti toss on the dance floor to bid the couple good night.

Couple walking in Monterey Square in Savannah, Georgia near Griffin Antiques

Historic Savannah Engagement Portraits | Ashley & Vincent

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Ashley and Vincent joined me in Historic Savannah, Georgia for their engagement portraits. We wandered under the oaks with dripping Spanish moss and photographed in beautiful vignettes filled with weathered architecture.

Winter Wedding at The Farm at Old Edwards | Ginny & Micah

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With delightful hues of blue, apricot and amethyst, Ginny and Micah’s wedding day was bright and full of joy despite the drizzle of rain.

 

The Vendor Team:

Planning: Brianne McMullan Events

Venue: Old Edwards Events

Photography: Laura Watson Photography

Florals: Bloomin Bouquets

Beauty: Jade Jamrozy

Video: Easton Film Co

Stationery: Paper Daisies Stationery

Band: Hi Def Party Band

Ceremony Music: Tyler Hartley, Harpist

Magician: Turner Magic

Rentals: Professional Party Rentals

Linens: BBJ La Tavola

Engagement Photos in Piedmont Park | Kate and Frank

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Kate and Frank’s engagement session took place at Piedmont Park in Atlanta. We met for golden hour for best light. This typically means the park may be busy and full of pedestrians, especially when the weather is nice. However, there was a threat of summer storms that kept us eyeing the radar and our rain plan. Thankfully, the clouds dissipated quickly, and we were gifted with a beautiful sunset as we captured portraits throughout the (mostly empty) park.

Couple standing and kissing on the rocks as the tide rolls in and crashes into them. Photographed at Tybee Island's North Beach

Sunrise Engagement Portraits on the Beach | Taylor and Tim

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When Taylor first reached out to me about her and Tim’s engagement session, her hope was to come away with portraits that felt candid and authentic. I think we got that in spades. Wandering the beach at sunrise with Tim and Taylor was a joy. We woke up with the sun (in fact, we woke up much earlier), and spent the morning playing in the waves as the tide rolled in. Tybee Island is always a beautiful place, but it especially shines in the morning.

Engagement Portraits at North Beach on Tybee Island

 

Bishop Station Wedding with The Charming Details | Anna & Hector

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When it comes to parties, Anna and Hector’s Bishop Station wedding was incredible! From planning by The Charming Details to florals crafted by Sejour Events, every aspect of their day was fun and vibrant.

Guests were swept off their feet with a champagne welcome to honor the couple’s love story. It set the stage for an unforgettable day. Following the ceremony, guests were treated to cocktail hour in the courtyard. To keep everyone cool and comfortable, sun umbrellas and hand-held fans were thoughtfully provided. The round bar in the center of the courtyard became the hub of socializing and merriment, where laughter and clinking glasses filled the air.

As the sun began to set, the celebration moved indoors for the reception. Guests never left the dance floor empty. Laughter and heartfelt congratulations echoed throughout the room, creating an atmosphere of pure happiness.

Just when everyone thought the celebration couldn’t get any better, Lisa’s Créperie arrived with a late-night snack, fueling guests for an after-party in the basement of Bishop Station. The fun continued late into the night as friends and family celebrated the love and joy shared by Anna and Hector.

Thank you to the incredible vendor team who made this day possible!

Planning: The Charming Details | Florals & Rentals: Sejour Events | Venue: Bishop Station | Photography: Laura Watson | Beauty: Beauty Asylum | DJ: PR Productions | Catering: BOLD Events | Cake: Cakes by Anna | Tabletop Rentals: TableMade | Food Truck: Lisa’s Créperie | Day of Paper Goods: The Taylored Design Co | On Site Stylist: The Bridal Bunny | Transportation: Atlantic Limousine

 

Bride laughing while holding her bouquet in the bridal room at Bishop Station in Atlanta Black and white image of mother of the bride talking to her daughter, the bride, in a sweet pre-ceremony moment Editorial image of the bride wearing her gown

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