Lynnette & Greg, Legacy Test Kitchen Ceremony

Lynnette and Greg reached out to me in January to help plan their two day wedding celebration. They'd have an intimate ceremony on Friday evening and a larger celebratory party on Saturday (to come in a later post). When their guest count for Friday came in around 30 people, I was excited to show them a venue I had visited months earlier acquired by Legacy Ventures that was simply perfect for their needs. Lynnette and Greg were set on the Legacy Test Kitchen from their initial visit as it was truly the ideal setting for their intimate ceremony and dinner.  

The evening was truly a beautiful event filled with incredible love and friendship. When we opened the floor for impromptu toasts during dinner, I'm not exaggerating when I say that half of their guests stood up and shared beautiful stories and words of love and support. There was so much personal thought that went into planning from their customized ceremony in which they mixed traditional and Jewish elements to Lynnette dazzling us all with her beautiful vocal talents. 

See all the vendors and some of my favorite photos from the evening below.

Lynnette and Greg Sharing their first look before guests began to arrive

watching their guests arrive from above

Mazel Tov!

Venue: Legacy Test Kitchen 

Photography: Laura Anne Watson Photography & Audrey Grace Photography 

Floral: The Arrington Company

Catering: Legacy Ventures Catering 

Makeup: Megan Quintana Artistry 

Hair: Ashley Alexis

Dress: Fabulous Frocks of Atlanta

Jazz Pianist: Louis Heriveaux

Bassist: Mike Beshara 

Romantic Beauty and the Beast Editorial

Just as Belle saw beneath the Beast’s exterior and found a Prince, the heart and soul of this editorial lay within the many details.....

In my experience as a wedding planner, it's generally the planner or photographer that says "I have this great idea for a styled shoot, let's do this!" Spoiler Alert....not this time! 

When Natalie of Cake Envy reached out to me in January and told me she wanted to do a Beauty and the Beast Styled Shoot, I was flattered she'd asked me and so excited. My head immediately started filling with ideas to make this a modern and romantic Disney inspired editorial. 

                                       The color Palette incorporates both deep and light blues, gold and rich reds. 

 It wouldn't be a Beauty and the Beast Inspired editorial without heaps of lush roses. This gorgeous garland by A Wedding in Silk Floral Design incorporates Italian Ruscus, Eucalyptus, Sweet Olive, Buplurum and Roses.  

One of the serious show stoppers for this shoot was the intricate vintage china and glassware by The Prissy Plate Company. Drawing off inspiration from the story, it was an obvious choice to include china pieces but this china seriously raises the bar!

                                       Valerie of The Prissy Plate Company even hand makes her own napkins! 

                                                                          Marbled Cake by Cake Envy

Thank you again to all the incredible vendors that contributed to this shoot and a big hug to Barbara Covington for capturing this so beautifully! 

Venue: The Greystone Estate 

Photography: Barbara Covington Photography 

Florist: AWS Floral Design

Place Settings, Rentals: The Prissy Plate Company

Cake and Macaroons: Cake Envy

Calligraphy and Paper Designs: Ms Peach Plus Designs

Catering: Events by Dezine

Dress: Rent the Runway

Accessories: Anna Bellagio

Mens Ware; Tuxedo Warehouse

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Breaking down our favorite Spring Blooms

 With these recent Atlanta temperatures ALL OVER THE PLACE, you might have missed the memo, but it's officially Spring!  I love this season for so many reasons. It's the beginning of wedding season.....my birthday happens to fall in the Spring.... I find Easter magical.... and of course- flowers!! 

Some of my favorite flowers are blooming and begging to be seen in the most beautiful bouquets, boutonnieres and arrangements.  Here are my top 5 favorites!

1. Peony 

Okay, so I'm a bit cliche but it's an all-time favorite of brides (and mine) for a reason! Their different color varieties can be used in almost any color palette and their soft, full blooms are a beautiful addition to any bouquet. 

2. Ranunculus

This flower is like the rebellious, edgy cousin of the Peony. Super stylish with an edgy look that can really wow in an arrangement. 

3. Tulip 

You know spring has arrived when you start to see Tulips pop up in home gardens and grocery stores. I think tulips shine best on their own, keeping it clean and simple. 

4. Magnolia 

In the South there is no shortage of Magnolia's come spring. Brides are making a statement by carrying a single large Magnolia down the aisle for a true show stopper. You can't go wrong tying  this in with lush magnolia leafed garlands and a sweet southern cocktail! 

5. Sweet Pea

They're just fun! They add such whimsy to a bouquet or arrangement. This flower beats to the sound of its own drum and they smell amazing! 

So now you tell us... what are your favorite Spring flowers?