Megan and Kaity found the perfect venue, providing them with the ideal starting point for their wedding planning. Inspired by the venue’s classic southern and gothic charm, they infused it with their own whimsical touches. Using jewel tones for their colors, a mix of vintage and modern pieces from thrift stores, and a touch of DIY magic, they brought to life a beautifully eclectic Brice House wedding.

The sprawling estate provided the perfect setting for their big day. For their outdoor ceremony on the front steps, a wooden arbor adorned with florals framed the French Provincial-style main house in the background. At the tented reception, the tablescape was filled with color-blocked blooms and accents, creating a stunning scene. 

While the decor and fashion played a significant role, the couple is most proud of their trusted team. They were intentional in working with diverse vendors and successfully achieved it! To see all the beautiful details up close, browse through these stunning photos taken by photographer Karen Norian. They’ll inspire you with unique wedding ideas for your own special day.

The Couple:

Megan and Kaity

The Wedding:

Brice House, Georgia, United States

Starting the Day with an Intimate Vow Exchange and a Sweet Surprise

We decided to do a private vow exchange on the morning of the wedding. We snuck away in our PJs with nothing but our coffee cups, photographers, and each other. We spent a few minutes exchanging vows and sharing our excitement with each other, and then I surprised Megan with a proposal redo featuring her late grandmother’s wedding set. Megan was so surprised, and it was such a special and sentimental moment to share together before the day officially kicked off.

Blending Personal Touches and Venue Aesthetics

Finding our venue gave us the best starting point for the rest of our planning. The Brice House is a historic home with many classically southern and southern-gothic vibes, so we built on that while adding our own whimsy. We used Pinterest for inspiration and worked with our planner to help us define how we wanted our wedding to feel: romantic, whimsical, and fun. We heard advice early on that we should only purchase decor items we would like to display in our home and then rent or borrow everything else, and we stuck with that plan. An Anthropologie store inspires our home decor, so we looked for items and inspiration that married our personal styles with our intended vibes without overshadowing the venue’s existing beauty.

How They Created Their Eclectic Brice House Wedding

We picked rich jewel tones for our color palette and thrifted a mix of vintage and modern pieces to create this beautifully eclectic setting. Anything we couldn’t find, we made ourselves or borrowed from friends. Ultimately, we are really happy with how everything came out and how our wedding felt so authentically us.

Balancing Details and Budget by Making Strategic Choices

Not every detail needs to be the key focus, or you’ll quickly become overwhelmed and go over budget. We picked three areas that were the most important to us—florals, food, and photography—and tried to keep everything else simple. We spent time on invites, music, decor, etc., but we didn’t let those details stress us out.

Building a Diverse Vendor Team for Their Brice House Wedding

We are really happy with how everything turned out, but ultimately, we are the most proud of the vendor team we put together. Our goal was to hire all diverse vendors—women, veterans, people of color, LGBTQ+, etc. And although it was tough to find the right team since we are a queer couple in a small town in South Georgia, we did it! And we had the best vendors ever.

Candle Table Alternative to Traditional Favors

Instead of traditional favors, we decided to have a candy table with small sachets so guests could pick and take what they wanted. We’ve been to so many weddings where the koozies or custom cups are left behind, and we didn’t want to waste anything or have an extra stockpile in our garage. Our candy table was a huge hit and saved a ton of money.

Congratulations to Megan and Kaity on their eclectic yet whimsical Brice House wedding. Many thanks to Karen Norian for capturing every beautiful detail and unforgettable moment. 

An outdoor gathering like this provides endless possibilities for floral arrangements and decorations, perfect for both the ceremony and reception. Whether you opt for a backyard setting or a garden venue, explore our guide on hosting an outdoor wedding to help plan the celebration of your dreams.