On January 17, 2024, the Atlanta wedding scene was abuzz with excitement at our inaugural Atlanta Style Weddings magazine release party. At Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, we welcomed about 250 industry professionals, real Atlanta newlyweds and wedding enthusiasts to celebrate love and the art of matrimony.
PHOTOGRAPHY BY Kim Hymes Photography
Engagement photo sessions have gained immense popularity as a cherished prelude to the wedding day. These sessions not only capture the love and excitement of a couple in the period leading up to their marriage but also provide a unique opportunity to showcase the couple’s personality. Photographer Kim Hymes, the talent behind Kim Hymes Photography, shares her insights on choosing the right look and feel to make your engagement photo session shine.
Two key factors that impact the outcome of your engagement images include your choice of outfits and location. In fact, the most common questions Hymes receives prior to engagement photo sessions pertain to attire and location. Your photographer will guide you, but you should still independently consider what you want the pictures to convey. Let’s dive into the details!
The Atlanta culinary scene is unmatched, attracting some of the world’s top chefs. These Atlanta culinary artists will certainly elevate your wedding day meal with their talent and sincere passion for food. Not only will you be served a work of art, but your guests will also talk about the delectable meal for years to come. Check out these top chefs!
WRITTEN BY Alexandra Dillard | FEATURE PHOTO BY Tags Photography
While you don’t need to change anything about your appearance, it’s understandable if you wish to include some new pampering elements into your pre-wedding routine. In the spirit of entering this new chapter, consider some new inner and outer beauty regimens. If you want to enliven your beauty routine for the occasion, consider these tips to feel and look your most beautiful.
WRITTEN BY Jenn and John Milburn, Owners of United Travel, LLC | FEATURE PHOTO BY The Snells
As the allure of destination weddings continues to captivate couples seeking a celebration as unique as their love story, we’re about to unveil the unspoken truths about destination “I do’s.” Beyond the picturesque scenes and sun-kissed beaches lie undisclosed realities that every couple embarking on a destination wedding journey should know.
We’re peeling back the curtain to reveal four hidden truths of destination weddings, aiming to equip you with insights beyond glossy brochures and Instagram-perfect moments. From unexpected guest list twists to navigating deposit intricacies, understanding payment timelines and the surprising economics of destination weddings, let’s journey beyond the facade of destination wedding glamour and discover the nuances that will shape your celebration into an opulent and seamless affair.
FEATURE PHOTO BY Maekoi Photography
Your future spouse is the one you instinctively seek comfort from, especially during your most emotional moments. Your wedding morning will undoubtedly be a day where emotions are high! As your wedding day nerves are coursing, you might long for nothing more than to embrace your partner in a big, warm hug. But with wedding preparations in full swing, you and your wedding parties will be busy getting glammed up! Instead of spending the morning physically together, make your presence known through a heartfelt, handwritten note.
LOCATION The Georgian Terrace
PHOTOGRAPHY RebeccaMarie Photography
STYLING Alexandra Dillard
HAIR & MAKEUP Babeland Bridal
FINE JEWELRY Caurbon
ACCESSORIES Maria Elena Headpieces, Aveil
FLORAL Pollyanna Richter Weddings
GOWN SALONS Bel Fiore Bridal, Bridals by Aimée, Camellia Bridal, Sparkle & Sass by Stacie, Winnie Couture
SHOES Stylist’s own
MODELS Olivia Nunn and Eliza Zachary with Ursula Wiedmann Models
TRANSPORTATION Tesla Atlanta-Decatur; Tesla “Model X”
FEATURE PHOTO BY Tags Photography
Arranging all the place settings and making an extra one for your college roommate’s plus- one (who wasn’t even on the guest list). Checking every bathroom stall to ensure there’s enough toilet paper. Verifying that the DJ has the right electricity hookups. Sewing a button onto the best man’s suit. Driving back to the hotel to grab the right pair of undergarments (no, not the polka-dot ones).
Is this how you envision your wedding morning checklist? If you’re thinking “heck no!” (and who could blame you?), then it’s time to seriously consider hiring a wedding planner. From the dress to the decorations, the venue to the catering, there are so many pieces that need to be overseen to ensure that your big day is everything you dreamed of. A professional wedding planner can handle the details, both big and small, leaving you free to relax and enjoy your special day.
WRITTEN BY Dasha Jackson, Founder & Styling Consultant at The Bridal Bunny, LLC
FEATURE PHOTO BY Captured By Chris
I’m Dasha, a traveling bridal stylist based out of Atlanta who helps brides discover their ideal wedding style. I offer my expertise to assist brides in person on their big day! After years of working in bridal salons as a sales consultant, I noticed that brides often faced similar issues. They would come in unprepared and leave without finding the perfect dress, stripping them of their gown-shopping experience. It was heartbreaking to witness their disappointment due to conflicts with their budget, style choice, comfort and timelines. I realized that with proper preparation, bridal appointments could be empowering, enlightening and fun experiences for brides. That’s why I started The Bridal Bunny LLC, a wedding dress concierge service that provides styling and education for brides and bridal brands.
Before brides embark on the journey to find the perfect wedding dress, there are a few things to keep in mind. Here are some essential tips to help make the most out of your bridal gown shopping experience.
WRITTEN BY Deb Hull, VP of Events of a Lifetime Productions
FEATURE PHOTO BY Lorren & Braman
Why hire a wedding planner who specializes in destination weddings? Destination weddings are a law unto themselves. Producing a dream wedding requires multi-faceted problem-solving skills, customs, rules and restrictions many people might overlook. To say that planning for this type of wedding is intense and time-consuming is an understatement. While a destination wedding planner might cost more, it will be worth the investment.
FEATURE PHOTO by Brandi Toole Photo
For most couples, photography is a crucial element of their wedding day. While they immerse themselves in the joy of the celebrations, it is the photographer’s responsibility to capture those precious moments. Whether it’s the pre-wedding primping or the energetic dance floor at the reception, every detail needs to be documented precisely as you’ve dreamed.
While a skilled wedding photographer usually has their own shot list of tried-and-true favorites, it’s a good idea to ensure that both you and your photographer are on the same page. Here are some helpful tips to make certain that you and your photographer are in sync.
The year of the Pantone Peach Fuzz wedding is here! Each year, color experts at the Pantone Color Institute™ select a much-awaited Color of the Year. Through trend analysis and consideration of the cultural zeitgeist, these trend forecasters study fashion, film, travel, new technologies, home design, socio-economic conditions, and more to coin a color to set the pace of the next year’s visuals.
For 2024, Pantone’s team named Peach Fuzz (PANTONE 13-1023) as the Color of the Year. The color is a velvety and gentle creamsicle tone, evoking a desire to nurture ourselves and others. Still on the heels of tumultuous world happenings, it only makes sense that 2024 gets bestowed such a kind and cozy hue.
In Pantone’s own words, “Subtly sensual, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz is a heartfelt peach hue bringing a feeling of kindness and tenderness, communicating a message of caring and sharing, community and collaboration. A warm and cozy shade highlighting our desire for togetherness with others or for enjoying a moment of stillness and the feeling of sanctuary this creates, PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz presents a fresh approach to a new softness.”
What better way to celebrate your nuptials than with a color that celebrates the desire for togetherness? Here are some inspirations on how to create a Pantone Peach Fuzz wedding.
