A quick sneak peek at Carlos + Shatavia’s amazing wedding last night.
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Bisham Manor Wedding Photos | LaGrange, Georgia Photographer | Styled Shoot Published in Strictly Weddings
This past spring we had the pleasure of working together with a wonderful team of wedding professionals to highlight one of the best-kept secrets in Georgia. Located in LaGrange, Georgia, the Bisham Manor is a Tudor-style castle with all the luxuries of a modern mansion home.
The location: Bisham Manor
Inspiration for this styled shoot came from the architecture of the house itself. The goal; reflect the custom, bespoke feel of the venue with the modern artistic style of today’s bride. An airy color pallet of blush, gold, ivory, and pale blue-green hues were contrasted nicely by the earthy, rustic tones of the stone and brick walls of the mansion, as well as the dark green landscape surrounding the property.
We are proud to announce that the highly regarded online luxury wedding blog, Strictly Weddings has just published this shoot on their website! Check out the feature located here.
Many thanks to the editors at Strictly Weddings for their consideration. Their blog post has many images; however, we’d like to share some of our personal favorite here.
A classic Mercedes-Benz roadster was just another of the many details that made this project such a wonderful collaboration. Something we affectionately call “Southern Tudor Couture”.
Majestic Fairy-tale Location
The Bisham Manor is no ordinary house. It’s custom made. The same is true of the beautiful wedding gowns used on this day. Couture dresses made of silk gazar and french lace with hand-sewn cathedral veils call to the modern style of today’s bride.
A tall, expertly decorated wedding cake helps mimic the height of the house.
England’s Finest China
Imported fine china with a British-European style complimented the high-end English Tudor history the home was designed for. No two place settings are alike, thus tapping into today’s style of layering patterns and textures for ultimate design.
Vintage Styling
Luxurious linens dressed the tables and beautiful floral arrangements echoed the color scheme, providing a very modern, contemporary feel to the look of the shoot.
Once again, we would like to express our sincere thanks to the Bisham Manor staff and all of the vendors listed below that bravely navigated morning thunderstorms and a very hectic schedule to make this shoot possible. If you are engaged or planning a wedding, we highly recommend all of them for your special day.
Our Partners
Photography: Viridian Images Photography
Venue: Bisham Manor
Couture Gowns: RL Couture Design
Tuxedo: Miguel Wilson Wedding Collection
Cake Designer: Cakes by La’Meeka
Calligrapher: Ashley Young
Invitations: T.evenire Stationery Boutique
Linens: BBJ Linens
Floral Designer: Bloomin’ Bouquets
Musicians: Brenda Street
Event Planner: Events of a Lifetime
Fine China Rental: Vintage English Teacup
Rental: Luminari Candles
Chocolates: Chef Brulee Chocolates
Hair and Makeup Stylist: Christine Pay with Brushworx
Vintage Car: Gillian Marto Events of a Lifetime
Vines Botanical Garden Wedding Photographer | Alex + Yaquelin : Sneak Peeks
Oh my…what a weekend we had! We just had to share a little sneak peek to this amazing couple’s wedding. Maybe you remember Alex+Yaqui’s engagement from a few months ago at Piedmont Park. Take a look below to see how their love continues to blossom. Can’t wait to show the full blog post soon.
Atlanta Wedding Photographer|Mark + Kim
Love comes together from all angles to make the greatest combinations. A perfect example of this can be found with Mark and Kim. He’s from Jersey; she’s from the Bahamas. He’s an avid fisherman and she loves to work with numbers. Nonetheless they unite to become one of the most caring, fun-loving couples around. Nowhere was this more evident than on their wedding day. An easy-going outdoor ceremony with laughs layered all throughout. Their happiness is ever so evident on a variety of bridal portraits across multiple settings within the Callanwolde Fine Arts grounds. Even though we’ve photographed multiple weddings and events here; never have we been able to make such extensive use of this gorgeous venue on one occasion, covering both the inside and outside spaces of the property. It’s a testament to the value they place on photography. So many thanks to this wonderful couple for such a great experience.
Photographer: Viridian Images Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Crowned Affair
Ceremony/Reception Location: Cameron Hall
Make-up: So Chevon
Hair Artist: Exotic Vision
Bride’s Dress: Alfred Angelo
Bridesmaid Dress: Davids Bridal
Groom and Groomsmen attire: Mens Warehouse
Florist: Crowned Affair
Cake Artist: The Posh Cakery
Photo Booth: Shutter Booth
Video/DJ: Blesst
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Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel Wedding Photos | Nigerian Wedding Photographer|Chuma + Belle
Elegance meets exuberant color. That’s the best way we can describe the beauty of a Nigerian wedding. Chuma+Belle’s big day that began at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel for bridal prep, followed by a ceremony at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and then back to the the ballroom at the Renaissance Waverly embodied everything you would expect from a wedding. A truly loving couple with strong family bonds who know how to celebrate in style. It’s how all these factors play out that makes their experience so unique.
Belle and Chuma’s Nigerian Wedding
Traditional outfits that feature their culture and heritage compliment modern, sophisticated details. The day begins with Belle’s beautiful couture dress and Chuma’s sleek black suit. By the time the reception arrives, a quick change of outfits provides an explosion of color. In particular, the Aso-ebi custom is incredibly eye catching. With this Nigerian wedding tradition, outfits are made from matching fabrics and pattern and worn by family members to denote unity, support, and to represent sides of the family. Belle chose to feature Ankara lace in a rich hue of yellow with forest green accents for her wedding party. Friends and family join in the festivities with their own color combinations for a truly uplifting pallet of colors. Touching family tributes and native dance displays provide an atmosphere unlike other weddings you may experience. Heartfelt thanks to Chuma+Belle for allowing us to share this journey! 
Is this dress from Allure Couture gorgeous?
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Wedding Coordinator: Kerri Walker / Ella K Soiree
Ceremony/Reception Location: Holy Spirit Catholic Church / Renaissance Waverly Hotel
Make-up: Noor / Noorface
Hair Artist: Shawnice
Bride’s Dress: Allure Couture
Bridesmaid Dress: After Six
Groom and Groomsmen attire: Men’s Warehouse
Florist: Yukie
Cake Artist: Viva la Cake
Lighting/Furniture: Kumar Lighting and Furniture
DJ: Abebola Bisi
Videographer: Michael Wells /MSA Entertainment
Steven + Margot | Atlanta Wedding
A walk in the clouds. No, not the 1995 movie. We’re referring to the romantic rooftop wedding that Steve and Margot pulled off at the Peachtree Club in downtown Atlanta. Nothing but blue skies surrounded this couple and their guests as the warm rays of the sun peered over the skyline on this very chilly and windy afternoon. A black and gold theme set the tone for modern elegance across all the details. From the beautiful Bloomin Bouquets floral arrangements to those gorgeous black BCBG bridesmaid dresses. It was perfect.
We had such a great time working with everyone in this wedding. Such a relaxed atmosphere. Nerves could not be found anywhere. It was just a casual weekend wedding getaway in the clouds in one of the best venues in Atlanta. To make things even sweeter, Steve’s Michigan State Spartans made the NCAA Final Four and DJ Euro Andy had everyone rocking the night away. Really, what’s not to like? In any case we send our heartfelt thanks to Steve + Margot for allowing us to document all the memories of that day. Let’s relive some of those moments right now!
Wedding Coordinator: Megan Partington
Ceremony/Reception Location: Peachtree Club
Make-up/Hair Artist: Linda Martinez / Linda Margarita
Bride’s Dress: Anna Maier – Joan Pillow
Bridesmaid Dress: BCBG – Bloomingdales
Groom and Groomsmen attire: Jos A Bank
Florist: Bloomin’ Bouquets
Cake Artist: Christine Chaney
Strings: Carla Padron
DJ: DJ Euro Andy
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Iain + Katja | Lake Lanier Islands Wedding
Simply fun! In our opinion there is no other way to describe Iain and Katja. Among so many other wonderful qualities, their sense of humor is infectious and unique. Such a quality is so valuable on a day when the skies insisted on dropping uncontrollable amounts of rain on one of the prettiest outdoor venues in Georgia; the Pineisle Center at Lake Lanier. Just imagine, a beautiful hilltop view to the lake and it was impossible to use. Nonetheless to look at this couple as they navigated their way through the day; you almost couldn’t tell we were inside. They always roll with the punches using laughter to place everyone else at ease. This is something we quickly noticed back in April when we first met Katja and then again when we shot their engagement session in July with similar circumstances. On this day their wedding had an infusion of sentimental keepsakes passed on from previous generations and handmade decorations layered in subtle purple and gray accents providing an elegant and personal touch. Friends and family from as far away as the UK and Asia made the day even better. It was truly a pleasure to photograph this wedding and work with such wonderful people. Thanks Iain and Katja for allowing us to share the most important day of your lives.
Wedding Coordinator: Kate Wisenbaker
Ceremony/Reception Location: Lake Lanier Island – PineIsle Center
Make-up/Hair Artist: Tambrin Craig / Tambrin Rose Hair Design and Weddings
Bride’s Dress: Mori Lee Bridal from Bride Beautiful
Bridesmaid Dress: Bride Beautiful
Groom and Groomsmen attire: Brooks Brother, Nordstrom
Florist: Bride
Cake Artist: Henri’s Bakery
DJ: Tod Peavy / Tod Peavy Entertainment
Chad + Jaime | Durham Wedding
It was a cool but sunny Saturday afternoon in Durham, North Carolina for this lovely wedding. Chad + Jaime were simply a blast to photograph with their carefree, easy-going personalities. They truly were able to enjoy the company of their family and friends without worrying about every little detail of the wedding. They transitioned seamlessly from the ceremony at the church to the reception at Bay 7; formerly a tobacco warehouse from the historic district dating back to the 1800s. Now a days this is one of the coolest venues in the entire city. Thanks Chad + Jaime for bringing us along for the ride!
Special thanks to John Ong.
REET + JULIE’s CHANDIGARH, INDIA WEDDING – PART 3 (Wedding, Portraits + Reception)
The third and final portion of our special destination series takes us through the wedding and the reception. Click to see Part 1 and Part 2. A warm sunny morning greets the bride and groom as they start their getting ready process. For Reet that meant getting his Batna ceremony out on the porch before dressing up in an elegant brocaded sherwani with a traditional turban wrap. As with any bride, Julie had extensive hair and makeup before changing into her beautiful, bright red lehenga. Lots of jewelry is part of the mix, including a nath or nose ring. A common tradition for brides. Once ready, the groom is given a sehra headdress, a sword and a horse to ride into the ceremony. All along the streets, music is played and everyone dances as the groom is escorted to the temple. The wedding is a very detailed affair. Ceremonies within ceremonies take place as friends and family surround the couple. In India it is customary to sit on the floor during the entire event. Finally once the actual wedding concludes, everyone enjoys a special lunch before heading back to prepare for the evening’s big event. With the Himalayan Mountains as a backdrop, the gorgeous Pinjore Gardens served as the setting for a lavish reception. Tall columns and colorful silk fabrics in multiple colors surrounded a huge stage. Exotic flowers were strung together behind the couples chase and back-lit to glow in a tasteful pattern. As Reet and Julie arrive in a horse and carriage, they are showered with magenta-red flower petals that fall as profusely as confetti at a Super Bowl. After the toast, fireworks begin to shoot up in the night’s sky as the couple cuts the cake. From here on, it’s just one big party!
Once again, congratulations to Reet + Julie on a fantastic wedding and thanks for taking us along for the ride!
REET + JULIE’s CHANDIGARH, INDIA WEDDING – PART 2 (Pre-wedding Ceremonies + Sangeet)
So, after several days of traveling across the country enjoying a mini-vacation of sorts and taking several photographs of the sights, we arrive in Chandigarh to begin all the festivities and pre-wedding ceremonies that surround a traditional Sikh union.
It all started with a warm welcome for the bride and groom as our bus pulled up. However, with so many mini events to fit in before Saturday’s wedding, things quickly moved along. A brief prayer ceremony is followed by a well-known South-Asian tradition; the Mehndi party. Here the bride receives intricate, henna-based designs on her hands and feet. This is closely followed by the Choora where red and ivory bangles are gifted to the bride along with other items from the family. Interwoven into all of this is the Batna, where yellow turmeric paste is placed on the face, hands and feet as a way to prepare the person for married life. This is done for both the bride and groom. For two days prior to the actual wedding all these activities are occurring in concert with family visits, expansive lunches and dinner spreads, and a house party in the basement that practically never ended. Perhaps the true highlight of this time frame comes in the form of the Sangeet. In the past a Sangeet was more of a ladies tradition, similar to a bridal shower but more elaborate. Nowadays it has blossomed into a full blown reception-like party that is usually conducted in a very large venue for all to enjoy. In this case an entire neighborhood park was reserved and tented for Reet + Julie’s Sangeet. Hundreds of guests were invited to eat, sing and dance. Finally the party takes to the streets…literally! Also known as the Jaggo, at the end of the night the family takes the couple, along with all their guests, to dance and sing in the streets. A maternal aunt carries a copper vessel on her head and leads the way through the neighborhood to visit friends that have decorated their homes in honor of the couple. The bride and groom are welcomed with sweets and drinks. They dance there for a while and then move on to the next home for the same process. All along, music is played for all to hear.
Actually, there’s so much more occurring. It’s almost impossible to list or show everything. Nonetheless here’s a large sampling of all the fun we’ve just described. Stay tuned for Part 3…the wedding and the reception!
