After Megan and Brett's Ceremony at The UGA Chapel, they held a beautiful reception at The Thompson House and Gardens in Bogart.Megan and Brett included in their reception a Western Pennsylvania Tradition (that I'd never seen) called The Apron Dance. I'll try to explain it here, next to the corresponding photo. In this first picture you see the maid of honor with the bag for the cash, the best man who will help hand out the shots, and the caterer with the tray of whiskey.First things first, this tradition is all about the Polka. So each guest is invited to pay a few dollars cash to have a quick, 5-10 second dance with the bride and a shot of liquor.After their dance and shot, the guests start a circle of dancing around the bride. Once all of the guests have had their turn, the Mother of the Bride begins dancing with the bride and the circle of dancing guests closes around them.It is at this point that the groom has to break through the dancing guests to take his bride from her mom.Once the groom makes his way in it is traditional for him to pick up his bride, carry her away and off to the honeymoon. Since we weren't ready for the party to end they had a dance together, and we continued to celebrate into the night. It was a great way to get all of the guests on the dance floor, drinking, dancing, and having a great time! Congratulations Brett and Megan! Thanks for having me as your Wedding Photographer.Some of the amazing vendors that contributed:Consultants UnlimitedRev. Sam the Marrying ManThe UGA ChapelClassic City StringsThompson House and GardensWedding Flowers by OnTrumps CateringMusicMaster VideographyAthens Wedding LimosSound Insight ProductionsCourtney Goldman Photography
Marissa & Brant’s Reception at The Thompson House and Gardens in Athens
Marissa and Brant's reception with Osborne DJ Entertainment at The Thompson House and Gardens was so much fun!It started with a sweet first dance.Then, the kids were the first ones out on the dance floor!This kid was STYLIN'!Marissa and her girls - so fun!The bouquet toss. I've never seen such a beautiful tossing bouquet! (Made by Wedding Flowers by On.)These girls were serious!And the winner!!A beautiful end to a beautiful night.Congratulations Marissa and Brant!www.CourtneyGoldman.com
Marissa & Brant’s Ceremony at The Thompson House and Gardens in Athens
Marissa and Brant's wedding was on a gorgeous fall day! I love the leaves in the background of this photo of Marissa and her father walking down the aisle.Brant's expression upon seeing Marissa coming down the aisle to marry him!It's always such a sweet moment when a bride'sfather "gives her away."Such a sweet couple -- and beautiful flowers!Next, the reception.www.CourtneyGoldman.com
Portraits from Marissa & Brant’s Wedding at The Thompson House and Gardens in Athens
Marissa and Brant saw each other before their ceremony. Such a sweet hug! (And a beautiful bouquet from Wedding Flowers by On.)The Thompson House has tons of great photo locations!We couldn't have asked for better light, or a cuter couple!Brant and his best menMarissa and her beautiful bridesmaidsSuch an irresistible groom!The whole crewPhotos from the ceremony next!www.CourtneyGoldman.com
Marissa & Brant’s Wedding at The Thompson House and Gardens in Athens
Marissa and Brant were married last month at the beautiful Thompson House and Gardens. I'll give you one sneak peek at the stunning bride, then some of the fabulous details from the wedding. Don't worry, more posts to come with more great photos!Marissa was just breathtaking!The Thompson House and Gardens is a beautiful venue for a wedding.On Guest, who owns and runs the Thompson House, is also an amazingly talented event designer! Wedding Flowers by On was responsible for all of the flowers at this wedding.I love this idea with the teapot and pearls.Marissa's gorgeous dress by New Natalie'sThe cake and catering were done by the always amazing Hallie Jane's Catering.More to come!www.CourtneyGoldman.com