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Bride and groom holding hands and smiling as they pull in close for a kiss with a vineyard sparkling under the sun in the background

Big Door Vineyard Wedding

By Kelley / January 13, 2025 /

For December 30th, there couldn’t have been more gorgeous weather for a Big Door Vineyard wedding. Storms had recently come through, but there were clear blue skies with warmer temps as December closed out. This venue in North Canton had an indoor space that Savannah + Cody used for their ceremony. Which helped maintain peace…

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Two grooms grounding each other in a close hug and touching foreheads after their backyard Atlanta wedding ceremony

Backyard Atlanta Wedding

By Kelley / November 25, 2024 /

Rich + Ross are die hard Batman and Star Wars fans. It showed on the neckties they wore on the day their marriage began in a backyard Atlanta wedding ceremony. And maybe in their socks. This day could have been stressful from the previous rains and last minute decision to change ceremony locations. But what…

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Two groom figurines standing on a table top in front of a candle and with small white doves prior to being placed on top of a wedding cake for an intimate wedding in Midtown Atlanta

Intimate Wedding in Midtown Atlanta

By Kelley / November 25, 2024 /

After ten years together, this couple’s love had grown into something truly special—deep, steady, and beautifully their own. Every milestone in their relationship had unfolded within the walls of their home: their first kiss, their first I love you, the moment they got engaged, and now, their wedding day. It only felt right to exchange…

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Downtown Woodstock gazebo decorated for a romantic proposal with rose petals and champage

Woodstock Gazebo Proposal

By Kelley / June 26, 2023 /

Planning a Woodstock Gazebo Proposal Tristan’s mom contacted me a month in advance. She was already helping Parker plan his Woodstock gazebo proposal to Tristan. All of their family members were in on the planning to make it a complete surprise for Tristan. I talked to both her mom and sister about logistics for the…

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Bride and groom kissing at Rocky's Lake Estate wedding exit while guests hold sparklers

Rocky’s Lake Estate Wedding – Ashley + Ryan

By Kelley / March 20, 2023 /

Spring can be crazy in the south. The start of March brought a heart attack and ICU stay for Ashley’s dad, which had everyone worried about him being at the wedding. He was released from the hospital the day before the wedding. Just in time for back-to-back tornado watches and warnings throughout Cherokee County. Once…

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African American couple embracing and about to kiss in front of grafitti wall

Five Year Wedding Anniversary Photos in Piedmont Park – Korresha + Frank

By Kelley / March 29, 2022 /

Korresha + Frank celebrate their 5 year anniversary dressed up gala style in Piedmont Park in downtown Atlanta and in street clothes by the Jackson Street Bridge.

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Goodbye, Martin

By Kelley / November 27, 2021 /

Family matters Since 7th grade, you’ve called me yours. You adopted me as your own and told everyone I was your daughter. When I’d talk about you to others, I’d say you were one of my two dads. You were my bonus dad and one of my biggest supporters. You were my family. And family…

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Black and white photograph of Asian bride standing next to smiling Vietnamese husband

Asian Wedding – Abigail + Son

By Kelley / October 18, 2021 /

Abigail reached out to me seven months before her wedding to Son in Stone Mountain. She had a list of events she knew she wanted covered, from engagement photographs at Georgia Tech where these two met. To a Vietnamese Tea Ceremony that would happen in two parts the day before their wedding. To their wedding…

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Groom laughing and resting his head in his bride's hair

Backyard Wedding – Christal + Ryan

By Kelley / September 13, 2021 /

I have known Christal since the 9th grade when she moved to Atlanta. We shared a love for reading and singing and learning. She has always held a strong influence in my life with her grounded and fair-minded nature, even when we weren’t in regular contact at times over the years. I will always instantly…

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