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Atlantan Brides Event at St. Regis

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:30:00 +0000

This week I had the opportunity to attend the Atlantan Brides holiday party at the St. Regis. Once again, the service, food, and decor did not disappoint at St. Regis. The ballroom was set up in full scale for a ceremony

and reception

The centerpieces were a mix of low and tall heights, traditional and modern

All of the beautiful decor was from A Legendary Event

Preparing for Destination Wedding

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:30:00 +0000

We're hard at work preparing last minute details for a destination wedding in Jamaica this weekend. We'll be taking everything with us for the wedding from stationery, to linen, and favors. The couple's monogram served as our main design element and here is a sneak peak at some of the details:

The wedding itinerary
Welcome Bags

Stainless steel shot glasses

A Winery Wedding

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Last week I was completely spoiled by Ritz-Carlton Atlanta, at a wedding planner mini-retreat. We were wisked away on a limo bus from Atlantic Limo to the North Georgia Wine Country, where we visited two wineries. Both are picturesque options for wedding venues.

The first winery, Frogtown Cellars, features a wrap-around porch and two large decks with a breath taking view of the vineyard and North Georgia Mountains. Built on top of a hill, their timber frame structure has cathedral ceilings, hand-carved Tennessee flat stones walls and brazilian cherry floors. Here is a wedding held at Frogtown, shot by Alea Moore Photography

The second winery, Wolf Mountain Vineyards, features wedding ceremonies in their covered pavilion, which overlooks the vineyards with breathtaking views of the mountains. They can accommodate up to 200 guests at their event facility, which sits atop the winery, for the reception. Here is a wedding at Wolf Mountain shot by W. Scott Chester Photography

Holiday Party at St. Regis

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Last night I attended a holiday party at the St. Regis hotel in Buckhead, and it was absolute perfection! No detail was overlooked from the service, food, drink, and even the smell was divine! Of course there was fab holiday decor.

Outside on the pool deck they had a fire with smores!

And an even bigger surprise...an ice skating rink!!!
The hotel also had the lighting of their beautiful Christmas tree
I left the party so in the holiday spirit. Just look at this warm cozy fireplace in the lobby.

Featured on Weddings Unveiled

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday. I had a great time with my family and of course ate way too much! Right before Thanksgiving, Weddings Unveiled featured the wedding of Michelle and Anthony on their blog. It was such a beautiful wedding and I'm so excited to have it featured!
You can read the full article here.

Happy Thanksgiving!

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours! Here are a few photos from a recent portrait session with Ross Oscar Knight.

I'll be back to regular posting next week!

Racquel and Ismael: Engagement

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

I am so excited for the wedding of Racquel and Ismael which will take place next month in Montego Bay, Jamaica at the Iberostar Grand Hotel. It's a destination wedding, but I'll be bringing custom linens, stationery, and even a wedding cake with me! Racquel and Ismael are such a fun couple and I know the wedding will be incredible! Here are a few of their engagement photos from Heidi of Our Labor of Love.

Indie Craft Experience

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

It's that time of year again, time for Atlanta's best Indie Craft show (and just in time for the holidays), the Indie Craft Experience! Check out the ICE website for more details or read on.

The Indie Craft Experience will be Saturday, November 21st: 11am - 6pm at the Ambient + Photo Studio in Atlanta. Shop for local, handmade goods & meet a ton of super talented indie crafters/ designers/ artists! And don't forget all the joys and goodness of buying handmade*!

Friday Girl TV

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Pomegranate martinis, stilettos and the quest for world domination begins the first season of lifestyle show, Friday Girl, as host October Rose, discovers what life has to offer women in Atlanta as they strive to be a success in love, life and business.

Friday Girl TV launched August 7, 2009 on www.fridaygirltv.com. Created by women for women, Friday Girl TV offers viewers a glimpse into the worlds of the arts, business, philanthropy, fashion, health and fitness, with additional segments on love and relationships, lifestyle and culture.

With a focus on women entrepreneurs and woman-based issues, Friday Girl’s mission is to encourage, educate and entertain audiences while uplifting the overall image of women and women’s interests in society.

You can catch up on all the past episodes and subscribe to the new ones at www.fridaygirltv.com.

Fun Engagement Session by Ross Oscar Knight

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

I love it when a couple uses their engagement session as a time to let their personalities shine through. This engagement session by Ross Oscar Knight is so colorful, fun and full of personality!
See more on Ross' blog.

Southern Weddings New Issue

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Congrats to the ladies of Southern Weddings on the new issue of the magazine! I was so honored to work with them on the photo shoot for the cover at Serenbe. I know the magazine is such a labor of love and their passion definitely shows throughout the pages of the new issue.

Les and Steve Wedding Recap

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of working with Les and Steve on their September wedding in Atlanta, at the Association of Black Cardiologists. Today I am sharing images of the wedding from Todd Baugh Photography.
The couple chose a vibrant orange and yellow palette, which fit their personalities perfectly!
The day was very emotional and filled with so much love.

Congrats Les and Steve, I wish you all the best!

Heidi Elnora Trunk Show

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Wedding gown designer Heidi Elnora will be showcasing her Silhouettes Collection later this week, November 12, 13, and 14th. Brides who attend will have the chance to meet and work with the designer and will receive 10% off. Appointments requested.

Ritz-Carlton Wedding Promotion

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Looking for a fabulous wedding venue AND an equally fabulous honeymoon location? Well definitely check out the new wedding promotion from Ritz-Carlton.

Book a wedding reception at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta or The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead and receive 5 nights complimentary at any Ritz-Carlton hotel in the Caribbean for your honeymoon. This offer is extended to all brides who sign a contract with a $20,000 food and beverage minimum, by December 31, 2009, for 2010 weddings. The five hotels included are St. Thomas, Grand Cayman Islands, Cancun, Jamaica, and San Juan.

Ahhh, can't you just see yourself at one of these honeymoon destinations

Photos from Ritz-Carlton

Rachelle & Damon: Reception Recap

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The reception began with Rachelle and Damon's first dance.
The wedding colors were designed from the groom's love of UNC basketball. So we used a palette of carolina blue, navy blue, and white.

Shosho Designs did a beautiful job, as always, with the flower arrangements

I Do Linens provided the carolina blue table runners, chair ties, and table linen
The kids received coloring books personalized for the wedding
And you have to love the basketball bubble gum machine party favors

I so loved all the stationery details created by Serendipity

Invitation

Ceremony Program

Escort Cards

Table Numbers

Sugarplum Visions designed two cakes for the couple. First, the wedding cake featuring the monogram

And the groom's cake featuring the UNC basketball team

The couple exited through sparklers to their car

Congrats Rachelle and Damon! I so enjoyed working with you.

Thanks to Altmix Photography for the great photos!

Rachelle & Damon: Ceremony Recap

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:49:00 +0000

Rachelle and Damon were married in Atlanta at Lambert Place in September. I had a great time working with Altmix Photography and I'm excited to share their photos of the wedding.

The day started with Rachelle getting ready

I love these shots of the groom, Damon, getting ready with his son

Here are the groom and groomsmen hanging out before the ceremony

And the bride with her bridesmaids

Rachelle gets ready to walk down the aisle

And they're married!

Rachelle and Damon have a few moments alone following the ceremony

Up next....the reception!

A New Look for Zenadia Design

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Congrats to Heidi at Zenadia Design for a fabulous re-design of her website and blog. I'm loving the overall clean look to the site and it really showcases her work well. Zenadia Design is a custom invitation design studio based out of Southern California, but serves clients worldwide.If you're looking for inspiration you'll appreciate the new color palette, season, and theme search on the blog which makes it's extremely easy to find inspiration boards and photos to help with design ideas! Check out the new blog here.

Katie + Adam: Wedding Recap

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Today I am featuring the Atlanta wedding of Katie and Adam, which took place at The Georgian Club. The wedding was only 2 weeks ago and we already have the pro photos from Andrea Taylor Studio. Love her!

Here is the dashing groom Adam

And the beautiful bride Katie

One of the adorable flower girls

Carithers did a beautiful job with all the flowers

The ceremony was supposed to take place outdoors, but due to rain and high winds, it had to be moved in doors at the last minute.

I always love the entrance of the bride!

So sweet to see the way the groom looks at his bride

And they're married!

Congrats Katie and Adam!

Happy Halloween!

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Happy Halloween! Hope you have a safe and fun weekend.

Luxury Properties for Events

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Looking for a unique property for your wedding or special event? Look no further than Lease Luxury Properties. Whether it's a stately mansion or a ultra hip penthouse with views of downtown, you'll find it all here.

Here are some of the properties they represent.

All photos from Lease Luxury Properties

See a full listing and description of all these properties and more on the website.

Courtney + Doug: Home Garden

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

It's always sad to throw beautiful flowers away after a wedding. My clients Courtney and Doug had the best idea ever. They took the flowers from the wedding....

And planted them into the garden at their new home!

All photos from Project Duo Photography

Courtney + Doug: Wedding Recap

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Courtney and Doug had an intimate wedding at Studio 887 in Atlanta. It was a beautiful day for an outdoor ceremony. Here are the professional photos courtesy of Brenda Upton.

We used blue and orange lanterns and ribbon to decorate the trees around the ceremony site.

The bride's mom was her maid of honor and escorted her down the aisle with the bride's father.

Mason jars served as candle holders

I loved the unity candle "set" they chose for the ceremony.

Once Doug and Courtney were married they went off for a few minutes alone while we started the reception.

Inside Studio 887, guests were greeted with the guest book and escort cards

The reception room was set up with long banquet tables and tons of potted plants in vintage tins

The couple designed their own menu cards

And party favors

Guests gathered around to watch the first dances

Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the groom's mom made cupcakes!

The cards on the cupcake tower say "Made with love by Mom Carter"

Up next, wait until you see what Courtney and Doug did with all the flowers and plants from the reception.

Happy Monday!

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

I was a bad blogger last week due to internet service troubles and sick kids! I'm getting back on track this week, starting with announcing the winner of the Coastal Cigars giveaway. Stephanie Michelle please email me your contact info at michelle@lemiga.com so I can get you your prize!

And to leave you with a little inspiration today, here are new pump styles I'm so resisting the urge to buy from Nina.

Happy Wednesday!

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:32:00 +0000

I hope you're having a good week! I wanted to remind you today is the last day to enter to win the Coastal Cigar Giveaway - just leave a comment to Monday's post here.
Also, the Wedding Planning workshop at StudioWed scheduled for Thursday, October 22nd, has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 5th and will now be combined with topics of linens and rentals. You can register here. We would love to see you there and discuss all different aspects of planning your wedding including design, budgets, and timelines!

Photo by Ross Oscar Knight

Coastal Cigars Giveaway

michelle@lemiga.com (Lemiga Events) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Cigar rolling is fast becoming a popular form of entertainment for couples, and especially the groom, at weddings.
Coastal Cigars, located in Charleston, SC, is the premier cigar rolling company for special events, weddings, and celebrity parties across the country. Not only do they hand roll cigars for events, but they also create custom cigar boxes that are perfect gifts for the groomsmen.

Coastal Cigars is sponsoring a giveaway for a boss box (see picture below) which contains four cigars and a mini bottle of alcohol. The front of the box will be customized with the winner's initials or names. To enter the giveaway, leave a comment to this post telling a brief story about how your fiance or father has helped with the wedding planning process and why they deserve the boss box. You have until this Wednesday, October 21st at 11:00pm to leave the comment. I'll announce the winner on Friday!