Wedding: Lauren & James – Northside United Methodist Church & Summerour Studio – Atlanta, Georgia

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.

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!

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.

Many thanks to Lauren and James for letting me enjoy another family wedding with you!

Ceremony venue: Northside United Methodist Church

Reception venue: Summerour Studio

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Wedding planning: Julia at Stella Harper Events

Wedding stationery: A&P Design Co.

Bridal shop: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection

Wedding gown: Wtoo by Watters

Bride’s shoes: Michael Kors

Bridesmaids dresses: Parker Rose from Bella Bridesmaids

Hair: Mari Matthews Hair Artistry

Makeup: Ellis Paige Makeup

Groom’s attire: The Black Tux

Floral designer: Britt Wood Designs

Catering: Bold Catering & Design

Cakes: Lush Cakery

Videography: That Wedding Ninja

Band: The A-Town A-List

Bagpiper: Sam Wiley (friend of the groom’s sister)

Getaway car: Special Day Limos

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Many thanks to Lauren and James for letting me enjoy another family wedding with you!

Ceremony venue: Northside United Methodist Church

Reception venue: Summerour Studio

Hotel: Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta

Wedding planning: Julia at Stella Harper Events

Wedding stationery: A&P Design Co.

Bridal shop: The White Magnolia Bridal Collection

Wedding gown: Wtoo by Watters

Bride’s shoes: Michael Kors

Bridesmaids dresses: Parker Rose from Bella Bridesmaids

Hair: Mari Matthews Hair Artistry

Makeup: Ellis Paige Makeup

Groom’s attire: The Black Tux

Floral designer: Britt Wood Designs

Catering: Bold Catering & Design

Cakes: Lush Cakery

Videography: That Wedding Ninja

Band: The A-Town A-List

Bagpiper: Sam Wiley (friend of the groom’s sister)

Getaway car: Special Day Limos