Laura and Wes' Wedding Reception at The Visitors Center of The State Botanical Gardens in Athens

August 21, 2011

Athens Botanical Gardens Visitor Center Courtney Goldman Wedding Photography

I love a Visitor's Center reception at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia. The greenery makes for such a beautiful background, and the natural light is just gorgeous.Wes' brother and mom.The flower girl helps the chaplain with the blessing.The delicious wedding cakes were made by Sugar Kneads.Laura wore her combat boots for the garter toss!One more blog post coming up with the partying!!

Laura and Wes' Ceremony in The Day Chapel at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

August 13, 2011

Athens Georgia State Botanical Gardens Wedding by Courtney Goldman Photography

Laura and Wes' Wedding Ceremony took place in The Day Chapel at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia. It was a sweet and beautiful ceremony. I'll let the photos speak for themselves.Since we had taken most of the photos before the ceremony, we had time to take a few of just Wes and Laura and the wedding party after the ceremony was over. The Doors of The Day Chapel are just gorgeous!The Wedding PartyBeautiful!Walking to The Visitor's Center where the Reception took place... and those photos are up next!

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!!

Margaret and David's Wedding Reception at The 1420 Room in Dunwoody, GA

July 28, 2011

1420 Room Wedding Dunwoody GA Courtney Goldman Photography

Margaret and David's Wedding Reception was held at The 1420 Room in Dunwoody. It's a great space for a party, and catered exclusively by A Divine Event -- yum!Margaret and David's first dance was very romantic!Margaret and David's parents watching the first dance.The best man delivers a funny and heartwarming toast to the newlyweds.Margaret's sister and father.And of course, there was dancing!A stolen kiss on the dance floor. So cute!Jackie and Greg, the couple whose wedding Margaret and David attended, introducing them to me! Also, one of my famous published couples!And more dancing! This was such a fun reception.Here's that baby I was talking about in my first post about Margaret and David's Wedding.The "bouquet" toss was a huge bow! Guess who caught it?And departing the 1420 Room, on to Happily Ever After! Congratulations Margaret and David!!! Hope to see you again soon.

Margaret and David's Wedding Portraits

July 23, 2011

Atlanta Dunwoody Wedding Portraits Courtney Goldman Photography

More photos from Margaret and David's wedding!! After the ceremony, we went outside to take some photos of the wedding party - one of the perks of a spring wedding, it isn't 100 degrees!David chills with the bridesmaids.And Margaret hangs out with the groomsmen!The adorable husband and wife.The best man and maid of honor.And the whole wedding party!Finally, I decided to lie on the ground and have some fun with the fish eye lens. Next up, the reception!

Margaret and David’s Wedding Ceremony at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, GA

July 19, 2011

Wedding Atlanta All Saints Catholic Church Photography Courtney Goldman

Margaret and David were married at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, Georgia.This photo has so much emotion! Margaret is looking at her handsome groom who is waiting for her at the end of the aisle, while her father is looking at her with such emotion! I can just hear him thinking about his little girl - all grown up.I thought it was incredibly special that Margaret's brother Patrick was the priest who performed the wedding ceremony. I wonder what he's saying! David and Margaret share a moment.The chalice used in communion was made by David's grandfather by hand from cherry wood. He gave it to Margaret's brother for his ordination.Such a sweet moment during the "sign of peace" when David's grandmother gave Margaret's mother a kiss on the cheek.It's official!www.courtneygoldman.com

Margaret and David's Wedding at All Saints Catholic Church in Dunwoody, GA

July 13, 2011

Atlanta Wedding Dunwoody GA Catholic Church Courtney Goldman Photography

Margaret and David got married on April 30th in Atlanta. I was so excited to get to photograph their wedding, since I’d met them as guests about a year earlier at Jackie and Greg’s wedding! It was so fun to see the same group of folks again, including one couple who had been expecting a baby at the first wedding, and brought him along at this one! I’ll show you those photos when I get to the reception.First, the “pre-ceremony” photos. I started off at Margaret’s house and took a few photos of her there, getting her jewelry on and hanging out with her parents and bridesmaids before heading to the church.Margaret’s dress was just beautiful. I photographed the dress with the veil draped over it using a fish eye lens. This gave a softness to the detail, and some rounded distortion to the lines in the photograph that I really like.This next photo shows Margaret and her sister, looking into the mirror, making sure that she looks just right. I love that they’ve got such similar serene looks on their face – and of course that they are holding hands! (Katherine had been helping Margaret brace herself as her bridesmaid laced up the back of her gown.)Margaret’s “Something Blue.”There was such perfect light bouncing off the sidewalk, I had to take a few photos at the side of the church. Here are the girls – aren’t they cute?!Margaret and her mom share a Mother Daughter moment.There’s something about this look that I just love. Her father was arriving at the church, and it put a sweet smile on Margaret’s face.My last photo is of me. Oh, and the rings! I can’t help but leave a self portrait in some ring photos!I will post more photos from Margaret and David’s wedding soon!

Grace and Robert's Engagement Session at The Botanical Garden in Athens, GA

June 28, 2011

Engagement Portrait Session Athens GA Botanical Gardens Courtney Goldman Photography

Grace and Robert are getting married this weekend! I'm looking forward to working with them - we had such fun at the engagement session. I photographed their engagement session at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia in April. The weather was just gorgeous! Here are a few of my favorites from the day.I love red Japanese Maples, so I had to start with some photos in front of this one. It was just a bonus that Grace has the most beautiful red hair, making the tree an even better background!We went into the shade garden, one of the quietest parts of the garden.Grace looked great in her sundress.After a quick change of clothes we headed into the main part of the Garden. Look at all that lush greenery!Congratulations Grace and Robert! See you two on Saturday.

Dawn and Rick's Wedding Reception at Square One Fish Co. in Athens, GA

June 23, 2011

Athens Georgia Wedding Photography Square One Fish Co Courtney Goldman

Dawn and Rick's Reception was a fun, relaxed gathering of friends and family. It started off with lots of hugs!!Dawn's niece waited for her on the sidewalk, ready to announce her arrival!Rick's parentsDawn and her grannyDawn's brotherDawn and her best friendsAnd last but certainly not least, the delicious buffet by Square One Fish Co.

Dawn and Rick's Wedding at Square One Fish Co. in Athens, GA

June 13, 2011

Square One Athens Georgia Wedding Courtney Goldman Photography Ceremony Blue Dress Hat

Dawn and Rick are one of the most genuine, high energy, fun, loving, and fabulous couples I've photographed! We had a blast at their engagement session. After being a guest at their rehearsal dinner and meeting their friends and family, I knew the wedding was going to be just as fun! Dawn and Rick didn't do anything "by the books." They were married at Square One Fish Co, a seafood restaurant in Athens, Georgia. In lieu of flower arrangements on the tables, Dawn made the porch of Square One into a "garden party" by covering it in potted plants and trees, which she and Rick have been enjoying in their yard since the wedding! Dawn wore a blue dress and an amazing hat (which was prone to catching wind, as seen here.)Here Rick proudly shows off the wedding invitation, which his friend framed as a gift!Dawn and her father, waiting for the ceremony to begin - and apparently having lots of fun!Rick and the officiant before the Dawn came down the aisle -- he seems to be ready to go!This shows off the dogwoods, azaleas, and other greenery added by dawn. Also, who wouldn't want to get married under a giant swordfish?I love the genuine joy!And love.More to come!

Published in "Moment Junkie" Blog!

May 31, 2011

Check out this link!My photo of Dawn from Dawn and Rick's Wedding was published on Moment Junkie Blog. It was quite an honor! Here's the description of the blog - taken from their site:Moment Junkie is a blog devoted to showcasing the best in contemporary wedding photojournalism, with a focus on moments between people that are timeless, heartbreaking, hilarious, or all of the above. We love gorgeous portraits and well-planned details, but so often we’ve found that the photos we hold most dear — the ones we would give anything to hold onto — are those that encapsulate a memorable moment or remind us of how we felt as much as they show us how we looked. So we’re here to tell those stories, with submissions from some of the best working photographers around today.

Keri and Brad's Engagement Session at McDaniel Farm Park in Duluth, GA

May 25, 2011

McDaniel Farm Park Duluth Engagement Session Courtney Goldman Photography

I met Keri and Brad on a beautiful spring day at McDaniel Farm Park in Duluth, Georgia. They were naturals in front of the camera! Here are some of my favorite photos of the session.

"Real Wedding" Published in this Summer's Issue of Occasions Magazine!

May 16, 2011

Real Wedding Athens Bogart Photography Occasions Magazine

I'm so excited to share with you that I've been published again! This time, in Occasions Magazine. The issue just came out and I couldn't be more happy with the "Real Wedding Feature" of Marissa and Brant's Wedding!

Kristen and Charley's Wedding Reception at The Foundry Park Inn in Athens, GA

May 10, 2011

Foundry Park Inn Wedding Athens Georgia Courtney Goldman Photography

After the ceremony at The UGA Chapel, Kristen and Charley's friends and family went over to The Foundry Park Inn and Spa for the reception. The Foundry is a fabulous venue, with many spaces for receptions. Kristen and Charley's reception was held in the Ballroom.Charley's father made a touching speech.Then... the dancing began! MusicMaster DJs got the party started and kept it going!I do love a sparkler exit!Congratulations Kristen and Charley!!

Kristen and Charley's Wedding Ceremony at The UGA Chapel in Athens, GA

May 7, 2011

Athens UGA Chapel Georgia Wedding Photography Courtney Goldman

Kristen and Charley were married at the UGA Chapel in Athens. Charley looked particularly handsome in his military uniform. You can see in the two photos below that Kristen and Charley were gazing into each others' eyes as she walked down the aisle. It was truly a beautiful wedding.

Kristen and Charley's Wedding Party Portraits

May 2, 2011

Courtney Goldman Photography Athens GA Wedding UGA Chapel

After the 'First Look' we took some photos with the wedding party. Kristen and Charley got married on a gorgeous spring day, so we had to take advantage of the weather, the greenery and the blooming trees!Kristen's wedding color was pink, so this tree was just perfect. Lovely ladies, too!Charley and his groomsmen.Kristen's adorable niece was the flower girl.Charley's sister, looking beautiful!The flower girl was such little model. She caught me turning the camera in her direction and immediately "struck a pose," leaning back on the stairs just so. Adorable!Kristen and her mom, just before the ceremony.Next I'll post the ceremony!

Kristen and Charley's First Look Photos

April 26, 2011

Athens Georgia Wedding Photography First Look UGA Chapel Courtney Goldman

I know that tradition states that the bride and groom should not see each other before the ceremony on their wedding day. I understand that this tradition can add to the excitement and anticipation of the wedding ceremony, which can be fun! It also means that family and wedding party photos twill have to be taken after the ceremony, while all of the guests are waiting.When the couple is open to it, I often suggest that they see each other before the wedding. I like to improve the flow of the day and minimize waiting guests, but I also like to keep the excitement of the tradition!On the day of the wedding, both the bride and the groom get all ready to go, without seeing each other at all. Then, I pick out a pretty and private spot for the bride and groom to have their first look. I don't let other folks watch, but I do take pictures! This moment is so sweet, so special, and so private between the two people who are about to get married and spend their life together. It allows them to hug, to kiss, and to tell each other how amazing they look and how excited they are to begin this journey - and of course, it is a fabulous photo op!I'm happy to talk to you more about this choice, and to help you decide if it is right for you, but in the meantime - here are the photos from Kristen and Charley's First Look.More photos from Kristen and Charley's wedding to follow.

Dawn and Rick's Engagement Session at UGA in Athens

April 13, 2011

Athens Georgia Engagement Photography UGA Motorcycle Courtney Goldman

Athens Georgia Engagement Photography UGA Courtney Goldman

Dawn and Rick met in Athens, at NONA - New Orleans 'N Athens. They love to spend time riding on their motorcycles, so we thought that would be fun for some of the engagement photos. Then we walked around North Campus and got some more photos. Rick was a student at UGA, and shared lots of fun memories with us!This sun dial is in the Founder's Garden on UGA's campus. It's got such a sweet quote, "Grow Old Along with Me The Best is Yet To Be." Take a look at Dawn's beautiful, unique engagement ring! It's a yellow sapphire surrounded by diamonds. I'm looking forward to the wedding this weekend!

Nicole and Tyler's Reception at The Taylor Grady House in Athens - The Party!

April 11, 2011

Taylor Grady Wedding Photography Athens Courtney Goldman

This is my last post on Nicole and Tyler's Wedding at The Taylor Grady House. I know I've mentioned the rain a lot, and hate to dwell on it, but it really was the theme of the party... well, the rain not winning was the theme! Too much water came into the tent, and the band had to stop playing for safety reasons (note to future brides, if you have a stage, the band can usually keep going...) but the party in no way stopped. With the sound system from the ceremony and an ipod, the dancing began!My favorite part of the dancing was this hat. Whoever put it on became a dancing machine!Nicole and Tyler's friends were awesome. Not only did they have a great time at the wedding, celebrating with the couple, they also were so helpful to me! During the garter toss, Tyler's friend Noah held an umbrella over me so I could get photos without the camera getting wet, and another friend held an umbrella for Nicole!Look at the height Nicole got on the bouquet toss!Congratulations Tyler and Nicole!www.CourtneyGoldman.com

Nicole and Tyler's Wedding Reception at The Taylor Grady House in Athens

April 7, 2011

Some more great moments from Nicole and Tyler's wedding.Getting ready to be announced. I love how happy they both are. And Nicole looks so cute with her dress held up so we can see those fabulous shoes!The first danceFather DaughterMother SonThe rain doesn't bother me!!The beautiful and delicious cake by Trumps Catering. Their baker Susan Hodges makes the perfect wedding cake - both phenomenally beautiful, and absolutely mouth-watering. This one was white cake with strawberry filling - or at least the layer I had a piece from was!There was a brief power outage within the tent, so I got this shot of the Japanese lantern and the rain outside the tent. One more post from this wedding to come... the dancing!

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