Pretty Swell Parties: December 2014

Friday, December 12, 2014

Sometimes the fairy tales do come true! Meet Sarah and Jay. They met when they were little kids. And though their families and friends always knew they were destined to be together, it took them just a bit longer. Fast forward through their college years to that point when they reconnect, fall in love and get married. That's where we joined the party.

The wedding was truly a fun-filled and very beautiful family affair! Sarah's uncle happens to be the fabulous Al Dellinger of 2000 A.D. floral design. He and his team set the tone for this rustic wedding at The Foundry at Puritan Mill, creating an arbor under which Sarah and Jay said, "I do." This backdrop was perfect for the delicious food stations set up by Zest Atlanta. Can we say biscuit bar? (I can't - I'm too busy drooling over sweet potato biscuits with chicken fried steak.)

Friday Night Lights! #TexasForever

One detail Sarah and Jay got SO right was to pick the right DJ for the kind of wedding they wanted. Since their wedding was a Sunday afternoon affair, they hired DJ Tod, who did a great job keeping the crowd engaged.

We ended the day with a pretty ribbon send-off and a happily ever after.

Wedding Coordination: Pretty Swell Parties

Floral Design: 2000 AD Inc.

Catering: Zest Atlanta

Venue: The Foundry at Puritan Mill

DJ: DJ Tod Peavy

Photography: Brian Dean Photography

Wedding Cake and Grooms Cake: Confections by Stephanie

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Here's what you need to know about Jen & C.S.: they love good food, good wine, the outdoors, and each other. Their goal was to create a relaxed atmosphere where their guests could enjoy all of these things. Set at the incomparable Dunaway Gardens , this wedding was a perfect blend of their tastes -- elegant and beautiful (him), with rustic and natural (her).

Besides blending their styles, the couple also blended their cultures. The rehearsal dinner was held at Alma Cocina to represent C.S.'s Mexican heritage, while the wedding cuisine from Endive was purely southern -- a nod to Jen's South Carolina roots. The ceremony was performed by the bride's brother, and translated into Spanish by the groom's sister. Guitarist Brandon Crocker played some great American classics for the ceremony and cocktail hour, while DJ Eric Anthony brought along some Latin favorites to spice up the reception.

They also brought in some of their favorite things including carefully chosen wine selections served from the venue's gorgeous wooden bar (adorned by ever talented Bloomin' Bouquets), a special chocolate cake made with olive oil and sea salt, the couple's favorite dessert from La Tavola Trattoria, and specialty cupcake flavors like creme de menthe and samoas, created by Amy from Sugar Moon Bake Shop.