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Jake & Shaki | A Romantic Cator Woolford Gardens Engagement Session | Atlanta, Georgia Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Wed, 04 Sep 2019 19:22:33 +0000

If we could offer one piece of advice for your engagement session, it would be to dress-up! Grab that fancy cocktail dress or suit out of your closet, head to the nearest shop to buy somethin’ a little fancy, borrow a piece from a friend or rent an elegant dress our two! We encourage you to match each other in terms of dressiness and choose a location that compliments your outfits. There’s nothing quite like getting all fancied up for an amazing and special occasion and your engagement session is exactly that – a celebration of you two, your love and your engagement! We love that Jake and Shaki wanted a modern and romantic Cator Woolford Gardens engagement session! Shaki rented both of her formal engagement outfits from Rent The Runway and we love that this style will compliment the elegant look of their wedding at The Swan House this Fall. These two were absolute magic to work with and we can’t wait for their wedding at one of our favorite Atlanta wedding venues!

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ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHERS: Shauna & Jessica are a photography duo based out of Middle Georgia with a heart for documenting love stories of all kinds through their fun & colorful style. They photograph local weddings, intimate weddings, destination weddings, boho bohemian weddings, southern barn weddings, industrial weddings, non-traditional weddings, classic weddings, engagement sessions, couple sessions, adventure sessions and elopements in Atlanta, Athens, Savannah, Macon and throughout Georgia and are always ready to hop on a plane for a new adventure!

Drew & Aly | Fabulous Floral-Inspired Spring Garden Wedding at Tryphenas Gardens | Perry, Georgia Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:34:30 +0000

If we could choose elements for the perfect wedding day, it would always, always include a field full of flowers and a couple who are madly in love! Drew and Aly’s fabulous floral-inspired spring garden wedding day at Tryphena’s Gardens had both and we were in heaven! Drew and Aly were high school sweethearts and after graduating college, they decided it was time to make it official and we were honored to be there to capture the celebration! You may remember them from their Wild Wisteria High Falls State Park Engagement Session found here!

Tryphena’s Garden was in full bloom and all of Aly’s details flawlessly matched her floral theme. Aly’s bouquet, designed by Mulberry Weddings was one of our favorites of the year! We also absolutely loved that Aly ditched tradition and included one of her best (guy) friends as a “Brides-man”, which made for some pretty hilarious photos! We always encourage our brides to take some special time for family on their day so Aly decided to do a reveal with both her dad and her brother, which always makes for the sweetest moments! One of our favorite highlights from the day was when Drew’s groomsmen decided they wanted to do first look/reveal with him too, and we could barely hold our cameras steady we were laughing so hard at their reactions!

When we saw that the crimson clover field was blooming, we were so excited and knew it would be the most amazing backdrop for Aly and Drew’s first look and portraits! And not to be outdone, the groomsmen decided to do a little frolicking in the field themselves! Even though a little spring shower caused the ceremony to be moved under a tent, it certainly didn’t put a damper on this day (rain on the wedding day is supposed to be good luck anyway, right?)! The ceremony was officiated by Aly’s dad, a local pastor at Harvest Church, which was such a treasure for their families! After the ceremony, everyone headed inside for some food and fun! The cakes were home-made by Aly’s grandmother and had everyone coming back for seconds! Legacy Events 119 kept everyone dancing and Celebrations by Alexa kept everyone full!

We know that we probably sound like a broken record when we say it, but it truly was a perfect day! Aly and Drew, thank you for asking us to be a part of of your day! We wish you guys all the best!

We loved Aly’s bridal robe!

We loved that Aly wanted to do a first look with both her dad and brother!

We LOVE that the guys wanted to do a first look with Drew! This was a first for us and hopefully not the last!

This crimson clover flower field went on and on and on! It was breathtaking!

When the guys insisted on frolicking in the field….our day was made!

The skies opened up just as we finished portraits and ceremony was to begin.

Wedding Venue | The Venue at Tryphena’s Garden

Florals & Design | Mulberry Weddings

Hair & Makeup | Kady Deese

Caterer | Celebrations by Alexa

DJ | Legacy Events 119

Wedding Dress | Anya Bridal

Videographer | Dynes Media

Want to see another wedding from the gorgeous Tryphena’s Gardens? Click here to check out this elegant spring garden wedding at Tryphena’s Gardens!

Michael & Lauren | A Southern Magnolia Inspired Wedding | Dublin, Georgia Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 13:38:02 +0000

Michael and Lauren’s Modern Southern Magnolia Inspired Wedding was absolute perfection!! Michael and Lauren are both originally from Georgia, but didn’t meet until they were in medical school together. They both ended up matching to a residency in Shreveport, Louisiana and soon after moving half way across the country together to start their new jobs, Michael popped the question and the planning began!! It was a gorgeous Spring day in May and we met Lauren and her bridesmaids at Carnegie Library in Dublin where the girls were all getting ready. Excitement filled the air as Lauren’s mom and sister helped her into her stunning gown while Michael anxiously waited outside to catch the first glimpse of his bride! After the first look, all of the nerves had vanished and Micheal and Lauren couldn’t stop smiling! We headed next door to Theatre Dublin for a few portraits where the couple had a marquee created especially for their big day! From there, we met up with the bridal party and finished up portraits at a gorgeous plantation style home in downtown Dublin which fit perfectly with Micheal and Lauren’s Southern Magnolia theme. The ceremony was held at Dublin First United Methodist Church where Lauren’s family had been long time members. The aisle was lined with candles and the church was full of gorgeous florals designed by one of our favorite florists, Mindy with Luella Floral. It was such a sweet ceremony complete with the guests all participating in communion, which was incredibly meaningful for both Michael and Lauren. After the ceremony, guests were invited to Rinesdi Banquet and Event Barn where the celebration continued! Mindy and her team at Luella Floral transformed the barn into one of the most gorgeous reception spaces we’ve ever seen! We loved the lanterns, florals and all of the special details Micheal and Lauren chose including the Georgia shaped sugar cookies provided as take-home favors for guests. The reception was a blast and guests stayed on the dance floor right alongside Michael and Lauren all night long!

Michael and Lauren, it was an honor to be a part of your day and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for you both! As always, thank you to all of our vendor friends who helped turn Michael and Lauren’s dream into a reality!

Preparation Venue | Carnegie Library

Ceremony Venue | Dublin First United Methodist Church

Reception Venue | Rinesdi Banquet and Events

Event Planner | Luella Floral and Design

Makeup | Brooke Smith Beauty

Hair | Roxy Shirley

Wedding Cake | Cake Art

Caterer | Two Sassy Cooks Catering

Florals & Design | Luella Floral

Rentals | Macon Tent Rentals & Timeless Event Rentals & Luella Designs
Wedding Favor | Georgia Sugar Cookies by Cake Art

Videographer | Lights Out Industries

Paul & Bree | A Charming Engagement Session at Wormsloe Historic Site and Downtown Savannah | Savannah, Georgia Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:48:42 +0000

We often refer to Savannah, Georgia as our “second home’. Not only is it full of amazing restaurants, quaint shops and stunning architecture, it is also home to one of the most beautiful plantation sites in all of Georgia, Wormsloe Historical Site. Although the site has over 822 acres to explore, it is most famous for it’s 1.5 mile picturesque oak tree lined avenue dripping with spanish moss. It truly is a photographer’s dream and was the perfect starting point for Paul and Bree’s charming engagement session at Wormsloe Historic Site and Downtown Savannah! Paul and Bree reminded us of a real-life Ken and Barbie and were absolute naturals in front of the camera! It was easy to see that these two were made for each other! We finished up the day by heading downtown, dancing and laughing our way through the streets of Savannah! It was the perfect day with the perfect couple!

Want to see more from Wormsloe Historic Site? Click here and here!

William & Kathryn | Classic Summer Wedding at The UGA Chapel and The Foundry | Athens, Georgia Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 12:49:08 +0000

If you’re from Georgia, you know that there is just something exciting about a Saturday in Athens! Will and Katie’s classic summer wedding at The UGA Chapel and The Foundry at The Graduate Hotel was more than just exciting, it was epic!! Katie and Will had been dating for years, so when Will popped the question, it was no surprise to their family and friends! It was meant to be! They are a laid-back, super fun couple who love craft beer, concerts and UGA football, so there was no question that Athens was THE perfect choice for their big day!

As soon as we arrived, we could already tell that this day was going to be one big party! The Bridesmaids were dressed in monogrammed matching robes and the room was full of confetti, champagne, and even a karaoke dance party featuring the most adorable flower girl ever! The Graduate Hotel offers an amazing bridal room for preparation complete with arcade games, plenty of space for preparation, signature chalkboard walls and funky decor! We loved that Katie and her mom took some time to themselves to get Katie in her dress. You can tell these two have a special bond and it was such a sweet time for them both! While they were getting ready, Katie surprised Will by gifting him a UGA football helmet personally signed by Kirby Smart himself! He loved it and couldn’t stop smiling!! A few months earlier at their engagement session, Katie told us she was most excited about her first look with Will. They had been planning and preparing for this day for so long, so she knew it was going to be an emotional and memorable time for the two of them, and it certainly was! The University of Georgia has such a beautiful campus and it was the perfect backdrop for their portraits together! And of course no wedding at UGA would be complete without a stop at the iconic arches and the traditional ringing of the chapel bell! The bridal party kept us laughing the whole time during their portraits and it was evident that these guys were more like family than just friends. The Ceremony was held at The UGA Chapel on North Campus full of Katie and Will’s family and friends. From there, guests headed over to The Foundry at The Graduate Hotel and were treated to a delicious array of food and drinks! Entertainment for the night was provided by the Mo’ Soul Band. They were an absolute blast and kept everyone on the dance floor all night long! The reception felt like the biggest party in Athens that night–custom sunglasses, signature drinks, an interactive band and LED foam sticks! Will and Katie ended their evening with a sparkler exit and made their getaway in a gorgeous vintage car!

Katie and Will, we wish you both a lifetime full of happiness and adventure! We hope your lives together will forever be as much of a celebration as your wedding day was! Thank you again for allowing us to be a part of your special day! We love you both!

It’s not a party until someone is throwing confetti!

Shrimp and Grits Cufflinks?! Yes, please!

Officially signed! What a great wedding gift! Go Dawgs!

Just as UGA rings the Chapel Bell to celebrate a victory win on Saturday’s in Athens, it is customary to ring the bell together after ceremony to celebrate and for all of North Campus to hear!

Preparation Venue | The Graduate Hotel

Ceremony Venue | UGA Chapel

Reception Venue | The Foundry at The Graduate Hotel

Event Planner | Liz Messick Design

Makeup | Grace Young Baskett

Wedding Cake | Cake Design by Debra

Caterer | The Graduate Hotel

Florals & Design | The Holly Garden

Band | Mo’Sol Band

Stationery | Shadowbox Paperie

Wedding Dress | Watters

Grooms Attire | Bruce Baird & Co.

Wedding Favor | Sip Hip Hooray

Videographer | Baxter Street Films

Want to see another wedding celebration in Athens? Click here to see Patrick and Claire’s wedding at The UGA Chapel and The Classic Center! Gah, we love Saturday’s in Athens!

M’Kade & Rachel | An Elegant Spring Garden Wedding at Tryphenas Gardens | Perry, Georgia Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:35:00 +0000

There is just something magical about springtime in Georgia and Rachel and M’Kade’s Elegant Spring Wedding at Tryphena’s Garden was no exception! M’Kade and Rachel have been sweethearts since their early teen years so this day was truly a real-life dream come true! We first met Rachel and M’Kade several years ago while photographing a wedding that Rachel’s mom Alexa was catering and they were working. Alexa is the owner of Celebrations by Alexa and not only is she an amazing caterer, she is one of the most giving and loving people we know! Since the very first time we all worked together, Alexa and her catering crew became like family to us!

The day couldn’t have been more perfect. It was a warm, sunny day and the gardens were in full bloom. Rachel looked absolutely radiant and we loved how excited M’Kade was to get a glimpse of his bride!! Their first look was one of the sweetest we’ve ever witnessed. Rachel and M’Kade both come from very large families, so they hold the record for the largest bridal party to date, with a total of 16 Bridesmaids and Groomsmen (which were all siblings) and 15 children that served as the cutest little ring bearers, flower girls, and sign holders!! The two wrote their own vows and we can guarantee that there was not a dry eye anywhere! All the tears! The florals, decor, and food were all over the top! Guests were treated to yummy Shiver Shack Saved Ice to help them cool down from the warm temps, and take home treats were our personal favorite, Whoopsie Pies from Lisa Mae Cakes! If you haven’t heard of them, check out our featured post here! We especially adored the cake table full of home-made cakes of every flavor and the wall of donuts as a late night snack!! Since Rachel and M’Kade’s day ended up being the same day as Jessica’s birthday, they surprised her with her very own cake complete with the traditional Happy Birthday sing-along! After dancing the night way with our friends Legacy Events 119, M’Kade and Rachel ended the night by running through a flood of streamers surrounded by their closest family and friends.

There is just something special about being a part of a wedding among friends. We had the honor of photographing Rachel’s older sister Lauren’s wedding back in 2014, and will be photographing Rachel’s brother Jared’s wedding next month. These guys truly are all like family to us and we can’t imagine our lives without them in it! The vendors and people we are blessed to work with on a weekly basis are some of the best kind of people and we don’t take it for granted! Cheers to many many years of happiness to M’Kade and Rachel, and to all of our vendor friends (aka “friend-ors) that we are blessed to work with on a weekly basis, we love you guys!!We love that M’Kade and Rachel wanted to throw on their Celebrations by Alexa aprons since this is their usual wedding attire!

15 children in the bridal party…a new record for us!

Surprise! Happy Birthday to Jessica!
What an amazing surprise to be gifted a 16-layer homemade chocolate birthday cake when you photograph a wedding on your birthday!

So many of our favorite “friendors” that we love doing this wedding-life with!

Wedding Venue | The Venue at Tryphena’s Garden

Florals & Design | Roy Lamb Floral Events

Hair & Makeup | Erin Hunt and Emily Thomas from B Monroe Salon

Caterer | Celebrations by Alexa

DJ | Legacy Events 119

Rentals | Oconee Event Rentals

Wedding Favors – Whoopsie Pies | Lisa Mae Cakes

Stationery | Minted

Hand Lettered Signs | Stella Ink

Food Truck | Shiver Shack Shaved Ice

Wedding Dress | Allure Bridals

Grooms Attire | Men’s Warehouse

Videographer | Brody Bearden Films

Billy & Amanda | Elegant Cator Woolford Gardens Engagement Session | Atlanta, Georgia Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 21:13:08 +0000

Cator Woolford Gardens is one of the most beautiful and elegant hidden gems in all of Atlanta. Tucked away just minutes from downtown, this gorgeous Italian style garden venue has easily become one of our favorite locations to date! It was the perfect spot for the timeless and romantic aesthetic Billy and Amanda wanted for their engagement photos. We always encourage our couples to make their session their own, so we absolutely love that they chose a more sophisticated and romantic feel that perfectly fit their overall style! Cator Woolford Gardens is nestled on 39 acres of aged hardwoods and is one of the only remaining intact historic estates in Metropolitan Atlanta. Even though it is located so close to all of the hustle and bustle, the minute you arrive, it feels like you have been whisked away into a whimsical garden miles and miles away from city life. It truly was the ideal location to bring Billy and Amanda’s classic and elegant vision to life!

To see more of our favorite engagement sessions, where our couples definitely made it their own, click here and here.

Anthony & Brooke | A Rustic-Glam Wedding at Plantation Farms | Byron, Georgia Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 21:37:21 +0000

Anthony and Brooke’s dreamy rustic-glam wedding at Plantation Farms in Byron Georgia will always be a favorite for us! Not only because it truly was a perfect day, but also because Brooke is a colleague and a close friend who is very near and dear to our hearts. Since we had the privilege of capturing all the special moments from the beginning, photographing their exciting surprise proposal, and then their gorgeous, romantic engagement session at High Falls, we were (almost) as excited as Brooke that the BIG day had finally come!

Brooke is the owner and lead artist of Brooke Smith Beauty in Middle Georgia. She has worked her magic on many of our former brides and even styled her own makeup on her day (along with a few of her bridesmaids, too)! We absolutely loved that she chose to carry over the rich maroon tones from her wedding palate into her makeup! It was flawless! Also, can we just take a moment to talk about how much we adored Brooke’s Essence of Australia wedding dress from J. Andrews Bridal? It fit her like a glove and was one of the most stunning gowns we’ve ever seen!

We can totally understand why Brooke and Anthony chose Plantation Farms for their special day. It is such charming venue and fit their rustic and glamorous vibe perfectly. A lovely barn adorned with quaint chandeliers overlooking a peaceful horse pasture? Yes, please! It was the ultimate backdrop for their sweet and intimate ceremony.

Probably our most favorite part of Anthony and Brooke’s day was getting the chance to celebrate with so many of our colleagues and friends! Fellow photographers, cake designers, DJ’s, hand-letter artists, florists, all coming together to celebrate is a memory we won’t soon forget! Thanks to Brooke and Anthony for asking us to be a part of their day and a huge kudos to all of the vendors who helped make Brooke and Anthony’s dream a reality! It truly was one of the best days ever!

Wedding Venue | Plantation Farms

Wedding Coorindator | Cindy Gardner

Hair & Makeup | Brooke Smith Beauty & Jes Gay

Wedding Cake | Lisa Mae Cakes

Caterer | Sonnys BBQ

DJ |Legacy Events 119

Stationery | Lettered Grace

Wedding Dress | Essense Of Australia from J. Andrews Bridal

Grooms Attire | Michael Kors

Drew & Aly | Wild Wisteria High Falls State Park Engagement Session | Atlanta, Georgia Photographers

Jessica Mills — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 15:35:45 +0000

Imagine our surprise when we pulled up to High Falls State Park to see wild purple Wisteria entangling every branch, tree and bush all long the river banks! The flowering vines were so vivid and bright among the barren trees! I’m pretty sure we both screeched out loud when we pulled up and realized this gorgeous canvas of purple would be our backdrop for the day! Fun Fact: This was actually the 3rd or 4th date we had set for Aly and Drew’s session because of reschedules with rain or inclement weather. After seeing the Wisteria, we all realized that it was totally worth the wait! We couldn’t have hand-picked a more perfect day! We had an absolute blast sharing laughs, hiking trails, climbing rocks and just exploring one of our favorite state parks with these two!

Love High Falls State Park as much as we do? Click here and here to see more engagement sessions at this amazing location!

Robbie & Kati | A Romantic Fall Winery Wedding at Montaluce Winery and Vineyards | Dahlonega, Ga Wedding Photographers

Jessica Mills — Mon, 25 Feb 2019 19:00:27 +0000

You may remember Robbie & Kati from their romantic Wormsloe Plantation and Historic Downtown Savannah Engagement session here on the blog. We had been looking forward to their wedding day for so many reasons! The chemistry these two evoke is magical! Place that magic in the North Georgia Mountains, in the middle of Fall season, and you have a recipe for a perfect wedding day! Anyone who knows us, knows that we are suckers for Fall foliage. As we left Atlanta and started making the drive up the mountains to Montaluce Winery and Vineyards, we were squealing in excitement at the explosion of Fall colors and this gorgeous tuscan venue nestled in a mixture of burnt orange, crimson, violet, butterscotch yellow and emerald green foliage.

Kati & Robbie exchanged their vows under a giant Oak Tree and the lush vineyards made for the perfect backdrop. It truly was a romantic day with gorgeous details and florals of gold, burgundy, light pink and navy by La Petite Fleur. The combination of elegant decor and tuscan landscaping in front of beautiful mountain views was breathtaking. Our favorite shots of the day took place at sunset in the vineyards. The natural warmth of the sun coming through the trees, blanketing the mountains and vineyards created an amazing backdrop for Robbie and Kati’s romantic fall winery wedding at Montaluce Winery and Vineyards.

The sweetest little Ring Bearer with the brightest blue eyes!

Kati & Robbie’s parents and grandparents contributed to their wedding vows by sharing values and promises they found important in their marriage.

Bride Preparation Venue | Montaluce Villa

Groom Preparation Venue | Villa Oliveti

Wedding Venue | Montaluce Winery

Wedding Coorindator | Jessie Martin

Hair & Makeup | Heidi Freeland

Wedding Cake | Tier Cake- Sally Hammons

Caterer | Montaluce Winery Restaurant

Florals & Design | La Petite Fleur

Band | Atlanta Wedding Band, Nathan Sexton

Stationery | Minted

Wedding Dress | Allure

Grooms Attire | Tommy Hilfiger

Videographer | APV Wedding Films

Guest Transportation | Daniel’s Charter