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Captured by the dynamic duo at Dmitri and Sandra Photography, Lynn and George’s wedding was at the Regis Princeville Resort in Princeville, Hawaii. With a pink ombre color palette set against the tranquil backdrop of the Kamani Cove overlooking Hanalei Bay and the Makana Mountains, this event had everything you could dream of for a destination wedding in Kauai. Be sure to check out Lynn and George’s honeymoon photo shoot, too!
The Goals: Location, food, and music were our top three priorities. We really wanted a destination wedding with a tropical backdrop. We have some big eaters and drinkers in our group and wanted to make sure the food was plenty and delicious, so we decided on an open bar and buffet style dinner. We felt it was important to set the mood and ambiance with music, so we spent a lot of time planning the right music for each occasion, carefully selecting each song to make sure it was meaningful to not only us, but to our guests as well.
The Process: The planning experience was fun for most of the time. George used so many excel spreadsheets for various wedding items like the budget, guest list, music, destinations, and flowers. We started off with a flexible budget that depended on the number of guests that could attend. We were able to do more fun things like a fire dance show and hula dancing with a relatively small group that was able to attend the wedding. We wanted a fun, entertaining and memorable experience for our close friends and family especially since they traveled from far away. We picked a Hawaiian resort because we could easily plan from afar and incorporate the casual, but elegant wedding theme using Hawaiian style food, decor, and tropical backdrop. It was a place that we knew our guests would enjoy.
The Design: We were aiming for a casual, yet elegant tropical theme. We picked a more laid-back luau rather than a formal plated dinner. We set the dress code to be dressy casual, no suits or fancy dresses required. We had an outdoor ceremony with orchid garlands hanging from a large Kamani tree over looking the mountains and the water. It was absolutely beautiful. The decor was partially Hawaiian themed, but simple.
The Moments: I loved the beautiful outdoor ceremony with the orchid garland and the orchid aisle. Our first dance was also quite memorable. We were so happy that we paid for private dance lessons. Totally worth it! I personally appreciated our awesome hair and makeup stylist, Pakalana Dorma, who was actually a great person to talk to about wedding jitters let me focus on decompressing. One of the best decisions that we made though was selecting a really great husband-wife photography team, Dmitri and Sandra.
The Advice: Plan ahead and try your best to stick to the budget. Details really do matter. We really loved the little details of our wedding and so did our guests.
Kemper and Kevin were married on a gorgeous summer day and then threw a truly fabulous Southern garden party for their guests at the dreamy Atlanta Botanical Gardens. The decor was romantic and classic, including a beautiful monogram by Hi Note, the bridesmaids wore slate-colored Amsale gowns, and the bouquets and boutonnières that included soft white cotton, hand-picked by the bride’s Grandfather at his nearby farm. Vue Photography captured elegant images of the prettiness, emotion and all the dancing!
The Goals: We were together for seven and a half years when we got engaged. After attending the majority of our friends’ weddings, I knew exactly what I wanted. Kevin trusted my judgement and put in his two-cents. As a couple, our priorities were good food, good booze and a killer band. We wanted this celebration to be an extension of who we are and what we love – Southern food, good libations (specifically bourbon), friends and family, and music that makes you get out of your seat. This was the party to kick off our new life together and it was one hell of a party!
The Design: We are both summer babies, so it was only fitting that we got married in the summer. We went into this planning a Southern garden party because of the incredible venue with which we fell in love. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens allowed us the perfect backdrop. Our color theme worked well in all aspects from stationary to floral to clothing. Our monogram was brought into all printed material to create a brand for the weekend. We opted for a delicious Southern spread that was complemented by the cotton we wove into the table and floral decor (picked from my Grandfather’s farm.) The dance floor was flanked by two crape myrtle trees that we will plant in the yard of our first home. We wanted the dance floor to be a center focus point (I love to dance and barely left the dance floor all night!) We truly wanted to tie everything together so it flowed perfectly. We lucked out with the only non-rainy Saturday this past July. As fate would have it, the weather was perfectly overcast to ward off rain but keep away the smoldering summer heat.
The Look: I have always been a fan of vintage clothing and style and have tried to weave that into momentous life events when possible, such as wearing a white tea dress that belonged to my great-grandmother on my bid-day at UGA. My style icons are Jacqueline Kennedy-Onassis, Grace Kelly, Audrey Hepburn and my Great-Grandmother. I wanted a vintage inspired gown for my wedding day – something timeless. When I put on the Jenny Packham creation, I was hooked. I went for a classic look with my hair and makeup. I am not particularly dramatic in my everyday attire, so I wanted a look that wasn’t too far from my personal brand – formal and defined yet a clean, not-overly done appearance. I wanted to be the best version of me, not anyone else.
The Moments: One of my favorite moments would be when I walked out of my dressing room and all of my bridesmaids, my brother, mother and father were there to be the first to see me in my gown. Their reactions were so heartfelt and made me feel like the most beautiful woman.
The ceremony is incredibly memorable. Walking down the aisle towards Kevin was very emotional and at the same time so empowering. We were taking such a huge step together in front of all of our friends and family. It felt amazing to finally say our vows after 8 years. Walking back down the aisle as husband and wife was truly awesome. It was such a rush of emotions and a feeling of we did it!
I loved taking pictures all over the botanical gardens while our guests enjoyed cocktails prior to the reception. We could escape everyone and have time to ourselves in this beautiful setting before starting the party. It was nice to catch our breath.
We ended the night by making our exit in a vintage car. Being driven around Atlanta at night with a glass of champagne is so romantic. We were on such a high from the day and the emotions. We loved having a final few moments to ourselves as the day ended.
The Advice: Plan a wedding that fits you and your fiance’s personalities. This day is about the two of you, your journey and your love for one another. Everyone involved is there to support you and celebrate with you. Enjoy, take mental photographs, create memories, eat and drink well, dance the night away, hug those closest to you (everyone else will seek you out), be merry and have the night of your life!
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