Laura and Wes' Wedding Day at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens

August 9, 2011

Athens Botanical Garden Wedding Courtney Goldman Photography

Laura and Wes got married at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia on a beautiful July day.I have never seen a wedding band like Laura's. Isn't it beautiful?And her dress was just perfect. The exact right combination of ruching and lace!Laura and Wes, like many of the couples I photograph, chose to see each other before the ceremony. This allows for a private, personal moment between the bride and groom - the "first look." It also allows us to get most of the wedding party and family photographs taken before the ceremony begins. That way everyone can get to the reception much faster, and the guests don't have to wait so long for the bride and groom! Here are the photos from Laura and Wes' first look.This is the "Men's Dressing Room" at the Day Chapel - It's much more like a closet. A tiny closet that doesn't even hold all of the guys in the wedding party!! Luckily, guys don't need much time or space to get ready!The Wedding Party.Wes and Laura with the adorable Flower Girls and Ring Bearer.Wes and Laura with their parents.The ring bearer was quite proud of his "pillow." It even had the real rings attached!!Having fun before the ceremony. Beautiful bouquets by Gardenia Floral Design.Laura - waiting on the stairs for the ceremony to begin. One of the flower girls was keeping her smiling, being silly on the other side of the railing.I'll post the ceremony next!!

Adam and Rose’s Wedding in Blue Ridge, GA

July 23, 2010

Some more photos from Adam and Rose's Wedding in Blue Ridge, GARose gets her makeup done at the salon.I love the colorful flowers!No words are needed to describe the joy and love in these next few photos...It was quite a hot day, but we stopped for a quick photo in front of the church before heading to the reception.More to come!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Adam and Rose’s Rehearsal in Blue Ridge GA

July 17, 2010

My cousin Adam got married over Memorial Day weekend in Blue Ridge Georgia. We all love his beautiful and loving bride Rose! I was excited to have the chance to be their photographer. I'm always capturing such special moments for my clients and their families, and it was a moving experience to be able to capture those moments for my own family.On Friday afternoon we had a bridal luncheon for Rose. All the ladies wrote down two of our favorite recipes for Rose to start her a collection so that she and Adam can enjoy cooking together in their new home. I thought this was a fabulous idea, and I pitched in two recipes from my Italy trip in 2004 - including one for tiramisu! (We did it ahead of time, they sent the recipe cards in with the invitation.) Here are the ladies.Next we went to the rehearsal. I love to see Rose looking into Adam's eyes with such love!And excitement!Rose's sister sang in the ceremony.The rehearsal dinner was held at The Toccoa River Restaurant.The mother of the groom (also my Aunt) gave a great toast at the rehearsal dinner.As did Adam's best friend and best man.More to come soon!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

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