Atlanta wedding reception at Summerour Studio

Lauren and James started their wedding day with clear blue skies at the Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta. The ladies snacked in pretty floral robes and had hair and makeup done by Mari Matthews Hair Artistry and Ellis Paige Makeup, then Lauren slipped into her lace Wtoo by Watters gown. In the meantime, the guys opened their groomsmen’s gifts (including themed socks selected specifically for each guy) while James put on his outfit from The Black Tux.

bride looking out hotel room window in atlanta

diamond wedding rings on navy and gold background

bride in floral robe looking at wedding gown

bride with eyes closed while veil is put on

groomsman opening groomsman gift at four seasons atlanta

groom laughing with his mom while getting ready for atlanta wedding

Once everyone was dressed and ready to go, we took a little drive over to Summerour Studio (where the reception would be held later). That way Lauren and James could have their first look and take some pictures in the pretty courtyard, since it would be dark there once they returned for the reception. These two are so sweet, and funny, and DORKY in the best way!

romantic bride and groom portrait at summerour studio

bride and and groom snuggling at summerour studio

bride and groom laughing at summerour studio

bride walking up stairs at summerour studio

dramatic modern wedding pictures at summerour studio

bride and groom kiss outside summerour studio

groom and groomsmen laughing in summerour courtyard

wedding party cheering outside summerour studio

bride's green and white bouquet for atlanta wedding

bride and groom portrait outside atlanta church

wedding party candid group photo outside atlanta church

groom wipes away tear as bride approaches

wide church shot during atlanta wedding ceremony

bride and groom exchange rings at atlanta church wedding

candlelit summerour studio wedding reception

The ceremony at Northside United Methodist Church went off without a hitch, and after battling through Saturday evening Atlanta traffic, we were greeted with a dreamy evening reception. Thanks to Julia at Stella Harper Events, Summerour Studio was dressed to the nines, complete with all white flowers from Britt Wood Designs and a sea of candlelight.

white floral centerpieces at summerour studio wedding reception

floating candles at atlanta wedding reception

first dance at summerour studio wedding reception

bride and groom first dance at atlanta wedding reception

champagne toast to newlyweds at atlanta wedding reception

bride and groom kiss and smile at atlanta wedding reception

bride and groom eating cake at atlanta wedding

I’ve shot a wedding for this family before (you can see Lauren’s mom and stepdad get married here!), so I already knew this group could throw one hell of a party. This shindig was no exception – the band (The A-Town A-List) kept things jumping, and the dance floor was packed the entire night. After dinner, guests were treated to a “blizzard bar” where they could have custom blizzards made with their choice of toppings mixed into ice cream, which was done by the dessert chefs on blocks of dry ice!

guests dancing with candles in foreground at summerour studio

bride and groom dancing at atlanta wedding reception

bride and groom dance on stage at atlanta wedding reception

guests partying at summerour wedding reception

wedding guest spooning topping onto ice cream

chef using dry ice to mix toppings into ice cream

chef mixing ice cream in a block of dry ice

wedding guest receiving bowl of ice cream

Since the groom’s family is Canadian, the newlyweds decided little bottles of maple syrup would make the perfect wedding favors. And just in case you were still hungry at the end of the evening, individual baskets each containing a slider, fries and a shot glass of ketchup came around as a late night snack, just before the bagpiper arrived for the couple’s grand exit.