So excited to have this shoot featured on 100 Layer Cake today!  

A little blurb about the concept of this shoot from our good friend, stylist Ginny Branch Stelling :: “Let’s get down to brass tacks here… The groom needs a stock-the-bar party. In fact it should be a pre-requisite in wedding planning 101(and how to survive it). The poor fellas endure endless seating arrangement strategizing and awkward first dance lessons, at the very least they should be rewarded handsomely with several bottles of good scotch and bourbon. This story offers a few ways to jazz up an engagement party or even inject a little extra masculinity into the reception… gentleman’s corner, anyone? Why not serve the menfolk bespoke brew samples and send them home with a signature ale, complete with personalized label? Fill moscow mule mugs and mint julep cups with potted herbs and greenery… but have a full set gift wrapped with an accompanying bottle of liquor. Bonus points? Set up a station for wrapping cigars, preferably in a library complete with overstuffed leather chairs and at least a few wild game trophies.” 

photographer :: Jeremy Harwell // styling + props :: Ginny Branch Stelling // flowers :: Maria Taylor for amy osaba event.floral.design // paper goods + calligraphy :: Erica Loesing // table :: Blue Eyed Yonder // copper moscow mule mugs :: H&F Bottle Shop // taxidermy bird, cocktail book, bottle opener :: BD Jeffries // beer selection :: Hop City Beer & Wine // location :: Ambient Plus Studio, Atlanta

Elizabeth + Brannard got married on a pretty, sunny day at King Plow Arts Center.  Flowers in lovely yellows, whites, and greens, and tons of candlelight lit up the space.  Elizabeth is the sister of Amy’s good friend Anne, whose wedding you may remember seeing on our blog earlier this year!  We were so excited to be a part of her big day, and just adore Anne and the rest of her family.  Lovely photos by Caroline Petters, catering by Bold American, paper goods by Erica Loesing.  Enjoy!  

Congratulations Elizabeth + Brannard!  Wishing you lots and lots of love and happiness…

We have long awaited sharing Anne + Mike’s gorgeous, gorgeous wedding at the Atlanta Freight Depot.  Anne is one of Amy’s dearest friends, so today’s post comes from Amy herself ::

Anne is one of my sweetest, dearest friends. I admire her for so many things: her loyalty, her love of God, and her wisdom, among many others. She is one of those people that will be in your life forever and you just know it. I simply adore her. I used to teach her ballet when she was in the 8th grade, so to be a part of her wedding was a complete honor for me. To watch her carefully wait for the man she was supposed to marry and then to meet Mr. Mike – well, it was like my own child was getting married. Mike is such a wonderful man for my sweet Anne, and I am forever grateful for their friendship. This was an absolute labor of love for Erica and I. Erica designed the fabulous invitation suite and did all the letterpress herself. Gorgeousness. This was also my first time working with the talented Tec Petaja. He truly is amazing. Just look at these images… Congratulations Anne + Mike!  We love you!

To see more images from this gorgeous wedding, visit the feature on 100 Layer Cake!

photographer: Tec Petaja // floral + decor: us! // venue: The Georgia Railroad Freight Depot // paper goods: Erica Loesing // band: Platinum through East Coast Entertainment // rentals: TLC rents // catering: City of Refuge 180 degree Kitchen // cake: Tammy Aldridge // cake decor: Erica Loesing // bride’s dress: Kelly’s Closet // groom’s suit: Hugo Boss // hair: Max at Dragonfly Salon // makeup: Dawn at Makeup Couture

Nadia + Craig had one of the most fun weddings… ever.  Carnival games, a pig roast (thanks to Avalon Catering), a Morelli’s gourmet ice cream cart, huge and awesome balloons?  So awesome.  They knew exactly what the feel of their wedding should be to truly represent them as a couple.  And we were so excited to be a part of it, getting to use every color of the rainbow in flowers and vessels (and balloons!).  Erin Stroup did an incredible job bringing all of the fun pieces together, making the day as seamless as it was colorful and fun.  And we were sure glad to have Kyle Hale to capture every bit of it.  And what awesome wedding could be without the Smilebooth?  Congratulations Nadia + Craig!  We couldn’t be happier for you.  Thanks for letting us have so much fun!Other vendors involved :: vintage furniture rentals by Four Inch Fold, lighting by the one and only Roy at Unique Event Management, and The Cake Hag.

Hop on over to Style Me Pretty to see the gorgeous wedding of Amy + Rick at Ventanas this summer. Thanks to Alan Friedman for capturing all of the loveliness, Sashay for coordinating the details, Sterling Cinematics for making an awesome video, and Amy + Rick for being a pure joy to work with. Mazel Tov, Y’all!

Andrea & Thad are the most adorable couple, and I had soooooo much fun bringing their vision to life at one of my favorite venues. I knew as soon as we started talking about hanging floral installations, combined with the crafting genius of Ashley Meaders, that this was going to be one awesome wedding! Many thanks to Our Labor of Love for capturing all the details so beautifully, and to Bold American for providing the catering. Even the Smilebooth was there! Seriously, I am so honored to be able to work with these amazing vendors.

Congratulations Andrea & Thad!