As Atlanta wedding photographers, we know how important preserving your special day is. Photographs are the most obvious way of catching a moment so that you have it forever. However, photos aren’t the only souvenir you can save from your big day. Here are just a few ways you can preserve your favorite details from your wedding day!
Read MoreCovid Delayed Wedding Finally Happens!
I have talked to other Atlanta wedding photographers and people in the wedding business. During the Covid lockdown a lot of things changed and had to be rescheduled because of it. This week’s wedding is over 2 years in the making. They were planning on a small wedding with just friends and family right when Covid started. A half a year later the bride's father and mother got Covid and was hospitalized. Then the groom’s mom got sick and passed away. To say that it has been a rough couple of years would be an understatement. I will say though that they are closer and more mature than most couples i’ve seen because of all they have endured.
I was so looking forward to this wedding! It was a morning wedding and I arrived at Primrose Cottage about a half an hour early. Since I have not shot there in a while nor Have I ever shot there in the morning I wanted to scope things out. I was looking for good places with optimal lighting. While walking around I got to meet Leah Spain, the wedding director for the day. I was so lucky to run into her. I always say when you are an Atlanta wedding photographer you are on a wedding team. Leah was truly a team player who knew how to communicate, and handle everything with grace. As you may know things do not always go as planned at weddings and Leah knew how to monitor and adjust like a real pro!
Marianna the bride arrived at Primrose with her mom and 3 sisters first. They unloaded everything and went upstairs to the beautiful and spacious bridal room that Primrose has. I took some detail shots of the dress before she put it on. While she was getting dressed I borrowed the rings for a detail shot of those. Throughout the house they had these bottles of wine for people to sign. They got the wine from a vineyard that they went to on their favorite date, so I thought it would be appropriate to have the rings with their favorite wine that only gets better with age.
While she was getting ready I went to do a few shots with the guys. While there I got to see Logan the groom hand out his gifts to the guys. Since Logan is in the Air Force he handed out their gifts in customized ammo boxes with their names on them. In the box were handkerchiefs, shot glasses, and everything a good groomsman would need. It was a very unique and thoughtful gift.
After everyone was dressed we were ready for the first look. We went to the back of Primrose and did a first look with the bride and he dad then we did a first look with the groom. Since we had a few minutes once we finished the first look we went around and took a few photos. There are so many little nooks and crannies for photo opportunities. There are the columns in the front entrance, patio in the back with two cute arbors, a little nature area to the south side of the house, and the house itself which is stunning! We took a few photos out front and moved to the back when guests started to arrive.
The ceremony started at 11am and everyone lined up in the house. As they were lined up they had Laurel Katheryn playing the harp as the guests went to their seats. The ceremony was performed by a family friend and she did a great job. The groom walked down the aisle with a bouquet in honor of his mom. Marianna and Logan did their own vows. It was very sweet and heartfelt, filled with humor and love.
After the ceremony came the reception. There was the first dance that was very touching. Then came the father/daughter and mother/son dances. Finally there were the speeches from the best man and maid of honor. After all that there was a surprise performance from the bride's sisters that got everyone to their feet dancing! The sister’s came out and mimed Queen’s” Bohemian Rhapsody'' then morphed into a fun version “We are family”. Then as with all good things they must come to an end. There was supposed to be an exit with a classic car but due to some scheduling conflicts it was not supposed to be there until 5 hours later. However with Leah’s quick thinking we got one of the guests sports cars for the exit! It was a great ending to a beautiful wedding!
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Atlanta Wedding Photographers Capture An Avondale Love Story
This week’s wedding is Rachel and Aaron. Two people who found love in the theater department in college. They are a sweet couple who had their wedding at two historic locations in Avondale and Decatur.
It is always a good idea to have two Atlanta wedding photographers on your wedding day especially if you have two getting ready locations. You also get more coverage that way and you can get some nice lighting effects. Check the exit shot at the end of this blog. Sarah started with Rachel and I started with Aaron.
I started with the guys at Aarons place in Avondale estates. There were a couple of old college buddies and theater friends there who seemed like really sweet and thoughtful guys. After they got dressed they went to the kitchen where the groom's gifts were. Aaron passed out the gifts and inside the gift bag was one of the coolest and most thoughtful gifts that I have seen in a long time. Aaron made these wooden cabinets for bluetooth speakers. They were beautifully made and each one was made of different kinds of wood.
After the guys got ready we went to the historic Avondale Clubhouse. There we finished up the ladies' photos and got ready for the first look. We tucked Rachel away in the clubhouse before Aaron arrived. We then set up Aaron outside facing away from the clubhouse towards the pond. Then it was Rachel’s cue to come outside and tap Aaron on the shoulder which was Aaron’s cue to turn around. When he did turn around it was an emotional moment for sure. We took a few photos and gave them a moment to themselves.
After the first look we went to the historic Decatur First United Methodist Church, which was first founded in 1823. The wedding took place in the sanctuary built in 1922. It is a beautiful sanctuary with plenty of room for our intimate wedding party. Guests started arriving and were escorted by the groomsmen. When the wedding started we had some of the cutest flower girls coming down the aisle. The bride entered last escorted by her father. It was a touching ceremony with a splattering of humor thrown in from the minister. After the wedding it was reception time!
The reception was held at the Avondale Clubhouse. There we took a few more photos outside around the pond and bridge on the property. We even snuck out at the blue hour and did some more photos then. It was a lot of fun! After the cake cutting and the dancing there was a sparkler exit. The couple drove away in a brand new Corvette! It was the perfect ending to a perfect day!
Atlanta Wedding Photographers Capture Beautiful Wedding at Naylor Hall
The Atlanta Wedding Photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings captured several details that were very unique and reflected the bride and groom’s personality. The whole ceremony had a rustic cajun sort of vibe. The first thing I noticed were the boutonnieres for the guys which had real bullet casings holding them together. I also loved the simple wooden handmade and engraved ring boxes. The wedding cake had a little detail on it that was so cool! There were strands of pearls hanging from the base of the cake. It turned out these were bracelets for the bridesmaids and at the end were symbolic trinkets that corresponded to cards that told the bridesmaid’s future or personality trait. What I believed was the most thoughtful detail came from the bride. She had these handwritten notes for everyone in her wedding party and family. It reflected how caring and thankful she was to everyone at her wedding.
Read MoreAtlanta Wedding Photographers Shoot at Little Gardens
This week’s couple is Kristin and Daniel. I met them through my church. They approached me after service one Sunday and said that they were looking for a Atlanta wedding photographer for their wedding at Little Gardens. I was excited to say yes Little Gardens is less than a mile from my house!
Little Gardens is a hidden gem in the Lawrenceville area. It is a colonial-style venue nestled in the midst of a 7-acre estate. It has an outdoor ceremony area with a picturesque waterfall and koi fish pond. There is also a large bridal suite with overstuffed sofas and a floor-to-ceiling mirror to die for as well as a large ballroom and wrap-around bar in the reception area.
It was a weekday wedding so I left work and went straight there. The bride and bridesmaids happened to arrive at the same time that I did. As they went into the bridal room I brought out the wedding dress for a few detail shots. Also while the girls were getting ready the groom arrived with his groomsmen. We kept the groups separated until the ceremony.
Historic Naylor Hall Is A Great Venue For Weddings!
This week’s weddings took place at my favorite venue, Naylor Hall. I love Naylor Hall for many reasons. One it is one of the most beautiful venues around Atlanta. It has a certain southern charm but also grandeur. The favorite thing about Naylor Hall is the people who work there. They could not be more gracious and welcoming to their guests.
Read MoreA Salute to Our Military! Great Wedding in Atlanta
We can never thank the people that serve in our military enough for the sacrifices that they, and their families, make for our country and our safety. This week ‘s blog is dedicated to a really special wedding, where a solder got married to the love of his life this weekend! It was truly an honor too be a part of it!
Read MoreFinally Having the Wedding They Wanted!
This weeks wedding is about a couple who, like a lot of couples, had to put off their wedding plans due to Covid-19. Hayden and Kaitlyn got engaged almost 2 years ago and, after rescheduling twice, they finally got to have the wedding they always wanted with their friends and family.
Now let’s go back a few years. They dated and fell in love and, after a while, they took a romantic European vacation. While looking into the sea from the high cliffs of Ireland, Hayden got down on one knee and proposed to Kaitlyn.
Read MoreDouble The Fun: Tips For Planning Two Separate Wedding Ceremonies
Many couples decide to hold two separate wedding ceremonies, known as the “Sequel Wedding,” for various reasons. Maybe they are holding a destination wedding that their family can’t get to, or they want a more personal, intimate feel before they throw a big party. Planning one wedding, let alone two, can be exhausting. However, with the right planning, you can create two incredibly unique and meaningful ceremonies. The Atlanta wedding photographers at Atlanta Artistic Weddings have seen this happen many times. This week, I want to give some tips and advice for how to hold a Sequel Wedding and create a perfect, and even practical, wedding experience.
Read MoreAtlanta Wedding Photographers give you options for Micro Weddings and Elopements
The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings are here to help bride and grooms during this difficult time. During a epidemic you can still have a micro wedding and elopement and have your wedding safely with friends and family. You can wear masks and broadcast your wedding via zoom or facetime with a cell phone. Google Android and Apple phones can be great resources for sharing your wedding anytime or anywhere with your guests.
Read MoreEngagement Session in Alpharetta | Atlanta Wedding Photographers
The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings shoot engagement session in Apharetta. It was a fun engagement session using natural light. We shot around old barn and large area that was perfect for horses. We worked around the light to shot at several beautiful locations on the property. Matt and Madison were a great couple and we can not wait for their wedding at Naylor Hall.
Read MoreReal Moments by the Atlanta Wedding Photographers Showing Love and Support
The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings share what they love about wedding photography and their favorite venue Naylor Hall. We love the candid moments of kindness that are shown towards two people in love. We capture those little moments that fleeting and and sincere. Those moments that are shared between a bride and groom wand true love.
Read MoreHistoric Wedding Venues | Atlanta Wedding Photographers
The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings share insight to the historic wedding venues in Atlanta and Roswell Georgia. We give you insight to the historic wedding venues along Peachtree Street in Atlanta such as the Fox Theater, Georgian Terrace and Rhodes Hall. We then travel north of Atlanta to Roswell Road where some the most iconic historic mansions reside. We highlight Naylor Hall one the best wedding venues in Atlanta!
Read MoreBest of 2019 Wedding Photography | Atlanta Wedding Photographers
The Atlanta Wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWedings share the 2019 best wedding photography. We could not have done it without the support of our bride and grooms. We are blessed to have worked with some of the best couples in Atlanta! We also want to thank the wonderful churches, synagogues, historic venues, wineries and hotels he have had the honor to shot at this year. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Read MoreNic and Stephanie Wedding at Piedmont Room Atlanta
The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings shot a wedding at Piedmont Park and the Piedmont room for Nic and Stephanie. They are beautiful couple surrounded by family and friends. They let us take some blue hour photos all around Piedmont Park right after sunset. The wedding was beautiful and the bride wore a custom made wedding dress made by her aunt. At the end of the evening they had a sparkler exit.
Read MoreNoah and Lauren Atlanta Wedding at Ashton Gardens with a Dog?
The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtistcWeddings photograph Noah and Lauren’s wedding at Ashton Gardens. The couple were surrounded from with family and friends. They even brought their family dog as a guest to the wedding where he was a super star!
Read MoreJoelle and Jeff | The Foundry at Puritan Mill | Atlanta Wedding Photographers
Congrats to Joelle and Jeff! The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticWeddings shoot at the Foundry at Puritan Mill to capturing their big day in photography. Puritan Mill is a historic event venue in the heart of Atlanta. Combining a rustic and urban elements for your party!
Read MoreTodd and Kelli Wedding photography at Naylor Hall
The Atlanta wedding photographers at AtlantaArtisticweddings were honored to be part of Kelli and Todd’s wedding day at Naylor Hall a historic event venue in Roswell Georgia.
Read MoreAnna + Gary
Last Sunday, Atlanta Artistic Weddings ended a busy March with Anna and Gary’s playful early morning engagement shoot in downtown Lawrenceville, Ga. The pair met at Cannon United Methodist Church in Snellville, Ga., where they both served as summer camp counselors. And the rest is wedding bells.
Read More7 Tips for A Successful Engagement Shoot
Whether you’re recently engaged or you suspect the famous question may be asked soon, it’s never too early to start thinking about your engagement photos. Here are seven helpful tips for having a successful engagement photo shoot.
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