Featured Wedding

Featured Wedding :: Lindsey & Jared

Lindsey and Jared are so genuinely in love that you cant help but smile when you look at them. Jared is in the military and they have spent much of their time as a couple apart.  Their wedding day was a celebration, not just because they were getting married, but because it signified that they were no longer going to have to be away from each other. Lindsey was stunning in a beautiful gown, dressed with gorgeous flowers in her favorite colors. Jared was dashing in his dress blues. And the time they had with friends and family was extremely special and made perfect as all of the details of the day fell into place. 

Photographer :: Melissa Pepin Photography
Event Coordinator :: Consultants Unlimited
Reception Location :: The Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Caterer :: Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Flowers :: Gardenia Floral Design
Entertainment:: Entertainment Purposes Only DJ

Featured Wedding :: Laura & Wes

Laura and Wes started their wedding weekend in Athens with a Rehearsal Dinner at The Georgia Center for Continuing Education Conference Center and Hotel, where they also stayed for the weekend and got ready for their wedding.
Laura and Wes saw each other before the ceremony, so Courtney Goldman Photography was able to get all of the group and family portraits done beforehand. The Day Chapel at The Botanical Garden of Georgia was the perfect backdrop for Laura and Wes' ceremony. Gardenia Floral Designs provided lovely bouquets and boutonnières. They also designed floral arrangements for the altar and aisles, as well as the Day Chapel’s doors.
After the ceremony, Courtney Goldman was able to take advantage of the naturally beautiful Botanical Gardens. The bride, groom, and wedding party stopped to take photos as they walked from the Day Chapel, through the garden, up to the Conservatory for the Reception. Trumps catering provided a delicious dinner buffet, along with a refreshing bar.
After being announced by MusicMasters DJ (who provided both the entertainment and the videography!) Laura and Wes had their first dance with the setting sun behind them. The rest of the night was spent celebrating and dancing, with a bubble departure! A big thanks to the Athens Wedding Professionals who made their wedding weekend unforgettable.

Photographer :: Courtney Goldman Photography
Ceremony and Reception Location :: State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Rehearsal Dinner :: University of Georgia Conference Center and Hotel
Caterer :: Trumps Cateringa
Flowers :: Gardenia Floral Design
Entertainment and Videography :: MusicMaster DJs

Featured Wedding :: Ellen & Trevor

Although Ellen and Trevor were both born and raised in Atlanta, GA, it took a trip 5,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean for them to finally meet. They were both marketing majors at The University of Georgia, but their paths never crossed until they both attended UGA’s study abroad program in Oxford, England. They spent two months getting to know each other across the pond, and when they got back to the states they knew they had something special. After a few more years together in Athens and Atlanta, they got engaged on their trip to Italy in September 2010.

Ellen and Trevor were married on July 16, 2011 in Athens, Georgia. Their ceremony in Galleria II at The Foundry Park Inn was as touching as it was beautiful. The magnificent bouquets and boutonnières were designed by Gardenia. Ellen and Trevor’s reception was a party to remember! The Highballs played a mix of the epic hits of the 80s and the truly timeless old-school classics, and there wasn’t a single person at the wedding who didn’t dance. The Melting Point (at The Foundry Park Inn) is the perfect venue for a reception that rocks!

The whole day, from getting ready to the ceremony, through the cake cutting and reception, all the way to the departure of the bride and groom went smoothly thanks to the hard work of Consultants Unlimited. There was even time built in for Ellen and Trevor to have a private, emotional ‘first look’ before the ceremony and to go downtown for some Classic City photos at the Arch, North Campus, and Sanford Stadium. Courtney Goldman Photography was there all day to capture the real life moments of Ellen and Trevor’s Wedding. These photos will allow the happy couple to remember fondly, and relive each moment of their special day – and to share these memories with generations to come.

Photographer :: Courtney Goldman Photography
Ceremony Location :: The Foundry Park Inn & Spa, Galleria IIThe Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Reception Location :: The Foundry Park Inn & Spa, The Melting PointThe Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Caterer :: Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Flowers :: Gardenia Floral Design
Entertainment :: The Highballs
Event Consultant :: Consultants Unlimited

Featured Wedding :: Cate & Brent

Cate & Brent had an amazing wedding day that started out on the University of Georgia campus and finished at the ball room at Foundry Park Inn. These two met in Athens and have planted their lives here so it was only fitting that they get married here too. Cate's family is Greek and they brought so much fun to the whole day! Their reception was a playground for tons of food, family, and friends as well as a traditional Greek dance or two. Everything about their wedding day was wonderful and created an amazing backdrop for memories to be made.

Photographer :: Melissa Pepin Photography
Reception Location :: The Foundry Park Inn & SpaThe Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Caterer :: Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Flowers :: Gardenia Floral Design
DJ :: Music Master DJs

Featured Wedding :: Sarah & Steve

Sarah and Steve met in Athens and love everything about this town. They had moved to Boston and came back to Athens to have their wedding before taking a month long honeymoon traveling across the country so that Steve could start culinary school at the CIA in Napa Valley. That being said, food and family are very important to these two and there was plenty of that at their wedding! Thanks to all of the AWP vendors who helped make this day fabulous for Sarah and Steve!

Photographer :: Melissa Pepin Photography
Ceremony Location :: Galleria II at The Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Reception Location :: Hoyt House Pavilion at The Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Caterer :: Foundry Park Inn & Spa
Flowers :: Gardenia Floral Design
DJ :: Music Master DJs

Featured Wedding :: Harriet & Josh

Athens Wedding Professionals' annual Bridal Show is coming up! Check out Harriet & Josh's wedding- she found most of her wedding vendors at last year's Bridal Show!

Note from Harriet :: "I went to the 2010 AWP Ultimate Bridal show and found the perfect vendors for my wedding! Our wedding was everything we hoped it would be and more! We had a fantastic photographer who was able to capture the beauty of the botanical gardens and the gorgeous chapel that we got married in. We used Trumps to cater our big day and everything from the beautiful cake to the delicious meal was taken care of down to the smallest detail."

Photographer :: Courtney Goldman Photography
Ceremony & Reception :: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Catering :: Trumps Catering

Featured Wedding :: Jackie & Greg

Greg and Jackie met several years ago through Jackie’s sister after a UGA football game! Having gotten to know each other in Athens and since both of them went to school there, it was an easy decision that Athens would be where they would get married. Everyone at the Foundry was a dream to work with and Gardenia’s flowers were absolutely breathtaking. They then found a fabulous DJ, Tony Washington of EPO DJ, who was sure to make the reception a party to remember, an amazing photographer, Courtney Goldman, who captured every single moment of their special day with style and grace, and Carrie Scruggs, whose beautiful harp playing made their ceremony very unique and elegant. Their wedding was full of vintage touches, lots of green, and memories of family and friends as shown in old family pictures set up all around the reception room. It was a very memorable day.

 

Featured Wedding :: Kimberly & Curtis

Kimberly & Curtis were extremely lucky on their wedding day. Not only was the sum shining for their special day in February, but it was a warm 70 degrees most of the day too! This couple had amazing taste and attention to detail when it came to every detail of their wedding. We were so excited that this couple, who lives in Atlanta, chose Athens as their wedding destination. With the help of a handful of AWP vendors, and the love and devotion of a fabulous couple, this wedding went off without a hitch! Thanks to all the AWP members who helped make their day so special!
Photographer: Melissa Pepin Photography
Ceremony: Georgia Botanical Gardens
Reception: Hotel Indigo
Floral Design: Gardenia Floral Design
Wedding Consultant: Consultants Unlimited
Caterer: Epting Events

Featured Weddings :: Nicole & Tyler

What a crazy, fun, rainy wedding Nicole and Tyler had! An outdoor wedding in the spring in Georgia can be beautiful. There are so many colorful trees and flowers blooming, and the weather can be just perfect. On the other hand, it could rain — and rain it did! But it didn’t slow the party down. And it didn’t stop Courtney Goldman Photography from getting outdoor photos – on the porch of The Taylor Grady House! The gorgeous flower arrangements, bouquets, and table tops were created by the amazing Maggie over at European Floral Design. The men looked great in their suits from Perno's Formal Wear. Trumps made a great dinner buffet and a beautiful and delicious cake. Barron's Rental provided the much needed tent, along with the tables, chair, and other necessities. Courtney Goldman Photography was there to capture the emotion of the day as well as the amazing details - provided mostly by Athens Wedding Professional Members!

Photography :: Courtney Goldman Photography
Ceremony and Reception :: The Taylor Grady House
Flowers :: European Floral Design
Catering :: Trumps Catering
Men's suits :: Perno's Formal Wear
Rentals :: Barron's Rental

 

Featured Wedding :: Alaina & Nicholas

Photographer :: Courtney Goldman Photography

Catering & Reception 
:: Trumps Catering / Georgian

Entertainment :: Entertainment Purposes Only DJ

Featured Wedding :: Leslie & Mark

Leslie and Mark no longer live in Athens, but picked it for the site of their wedding because of all the amazing memories they shared together in this city. Their wedding day was perfect: from the weather and the beautiful bright colors, to the awesome food and amazing band, Leslie and Mark had the most incredible wedding!

Featured Wedding :: Lucia & Jacob

Lucia and Jacob planned their Thursday wedding at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia’s Day Chapel in only 6 weeks! The wedding was gorgeous with the garden as a background, and Lucia even did her own flower arrangements. Trumps Catering served not only a delicious buffet, but also two beautiful and scrumptious cakes.

Featured Wedding :: Bri & Eric

Bri and Eric found many of their wonderful vendors at The Athens Wedding Professionals Ultimate Bridal Show! Consultants Unlimited was the day-of coordinator, and helped everything run smoothly. Hallie Jane's catered the wedding and Deborah's Specialty Cakes provided the delicious wedding cake. Bri and Eric's wedding was held on Lake Oconee during the Georgia flooding, so there were some minor changes to the wedding day plans.

Featured Wedding :: Randi & John

Randi and Jon had an amazing outdoor wedding last May! Here is a selection of photos from their big day!
Photography: Melissa Pepin Photography
Catering: Hallie Jane's Catering
Flowers: Gardenia Floral Design

Featured Wedding :: Valerie & Nick

 

Here are some photographs from their big day. Thanks to the following AWP members who worked with them.

Photography :: Courtney Goldman Photography
Music :: The Highballs
Formal Attire :: Perno's Formal Wear

 

Featured Wedding :: April & Mike

Here is a selection of photographs from April and Mike's wedding. Thanks to our AWP members who made their day so special.

Featured Wedding :: Nicole & Christopher

Nicole & Christopher had a lovely fall wedding at the Georgia State Botanical Garden. Here are a few photos from their wedding. Thanks to our members who made their day so special.

Featured Wedding :: Lindsey & Doug

Lindsey & Doug had a beautiful outdoor wedding this June full of fun, family, and a lot of romance!

Photography :: Melissa Pepin Photography
Flowers :: Gardenia Floral Design
Officiant :: Sacred Ceremonies

Featured Wedding :: Melanie & Nate

Here are photos from Melanie and Nate's wedding. Thanks so much to the AWP members who made their wedding so special:

Featured Wedding :: Amanda & Jordan

Amanda and Jordan had a lovely spring wedding in Athens. Here are some photographs from their big day. Thanks to the following AWP members who worked with them.

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