April 2012 Archive

Okay, so as you’re reading this, I am settling into the plush couches of my photographer’s studio, mentally (and emotionally) preparing to watch the premier slideshow of our wedding images! Of course, they’ve promised to let me be the first to see them, but as if I wasn’t excited enough, they sent me this little teaser to get the anticipation rolling (in high gear). Check out the magic that was the StudioWed dream team.

Courtesy of The Decisive Moment

Courtesy of The Decisive Moment

Courtesy of The Decisive Moment

Courtesy of The Decisive Moment

So, it’s official on all sides – StudioWed has moved! We’re all settled into our new home in Suite 216. Now, you know (and I have quickly learned) that a group of party professionals like StudioWed’s vendors aren’t just going to lift their hands to raise the (new) roof to celebrate such a distinctive upgrade in real estate… They do what they do best–they throw an event dripping with grandeur and resonating with fun conversation from all of our favorite industry friends.

A HUGE thanks to Mr. Danny Wilson from The Savage Garden for the second-glance worthy arrangements, Tamara Gollob with I Do Linens for the breath-taking foundation of gorgeous linens, Sift! for a sweet bite of something new every time we made a circle through the studio, Lyghthouse Cocktails for her genius in a glass and the St. Germain’s signature cocktail. Our favorite DJs, both One Sound Entertainment and Amp’d Atlanta kept everyone grooving–even inspiring We Pamper’s massage specialists to add a little rhythm to their rub-downs!

And if you ever caught a lull in this chatty bunch’s conversation, you know it’s because they couldn’t stop indulging in the decadent Italian magic coming from A Divine Event‘s chic outdoor grill. Everyone washed it down in true vintage-chic style, through handmade straws from Foglio Press! And no worries–no one left without their memories, as Shutterbooth was there luring our guests behind the curtain for a funky photo in the booth!

Here’s a peek of all the fun we had that night – Thanks to Project Duo Photography for capturing the memories… Hope to see you, readers, in the new studio soon!

Our new front door!

The Savage Garden's wonderment...

Cute hand-made straws from Foglio Press!

wish she had me with a manicure first!

cutest bartenders we know!

wedding vendors work hard!

look at the spread from Sift!

mouth-sized morsel from A Divine Event

this is the magic I was talking about...

Our Asheville partners came to visit!

Yay! Me and Michelle!

Even from the sunny beaches of Antigua, I couldn’t help but hear through the grapevine about what an incredible event this was. The re-grand opening of our StudioWed space and our annual event, The Wedding Experience made for one unforgettable Saturday for several newly-engaged couples. Our own fabulous intern, Miss Brittany Baptiste held down the house while I was gone… so she’s given us a fabulous recap to share! Read on!

The Wedding Experience:

We had such a great time at The Wedding Experience last weekend. We had a whole day planned for our brides and their guests and couldn’t wait to get started!

EDGE Design Group did all of the bright and fun floral arrangements and design for the event.

Each bride was greeted with a special St. Germain cocktail conjured up by our very own Carmelita of Lyght House Cocktails and given a moment to peruse our fabulous pop-up shops: Stella & Dot, Sheree A’Dore Boutique, Sunny’s Hair, and La Gartier.  What better way to start the day than with some sips and shopping?

Our brides also received their very own StudioWed swag bag filled to the brim with goodies like bridal magazines, sweet treats, information about our vendors and even a few coupons!

A few of our vendors spoke and showed off their stuff to a captivated audience. Everyone (including some grooms-to-be!) had questions to ask each vendor about their business and any bumps they were experiencing in the planning process.

Our guests were able to watch a makeup and hair trial (P3 Lab), ask a professional planner their burning questions (A Big To Do Event & Lemiga Events), get some tips on photography (Project Duo Photography), get quizzed on invitation etiquette (Foglio Press), and so much more, all in a relaxed and inspiring environment.

With so much to learn, we had to take a break for lunch, which was provided by the fantastic ladies of Added Touch Catering with cake samples by Sweet Sensations. Everyone got a chance to mix and mingle and meet each other before diving back into all things wedding! We even had a giveaway for a date night at Cine Bistro courtesy of our friends at The Atlantan Brides.

The Wedding Experience was such an informative and inspirational day for not only the brides and their guests, but for us at StudioWed too! We couldn’t be more thankful for all of the vendors that participated in this StudioWed event. If you happened to miss all the fun, no worries, keep checking the StudioWed Atlanta Facebook and blog for even more events ahead!

We have so much to share from this awesome trip around the city. Thank you Melissa Prosser Photography for some incredible shots of all the fun!

Vinewood

A sweet and truly southern spot down in Newnan, GA served up a decked out bloody mary bar with all the spicy fixings. Once you had your tomato juice fix, there were sugary, sparkly mimosas and a little spice cake provided by our own Sweet Sensations.

Swan House/Atlanta History Center

One of Atlanta’s most grand and glamorous venues, brides were shown the grounds of the Swan House and the History Center’s ballroom while sampling an ‘adult’ sweet tea (thanks to Firefly Sweet Tea Vodka) and lemonade. They munched on hors d’oeuvres of pulled sassy pork bbq sandwiches and gifted with packaged gardenias that smelled fantastic.

Cator Woolford Gardens

Brides got to see both the beautiful outdoor gardens, and the indoor wall-to-wall windowed event space at Cator Woolford Gardens. Every lucky lady and her guest was provided with a different summer punch and treat, like the chocolate dipped biscotti, chocolate mousse shooters and the rich and creamy goat cheese tartlets. Icing on the cake? Everyone received gift cards to Lotus Fitness for a free consultation to get their bridal body in gear!

Atlanta Botanical Gardens

Everyone took their springtime stroll through each of the gardens and event spaces. As an extra treat, we were able to witness a live set up for a real wedding scheduled in the garden that night. We indulged in wine and prosecco complemented by finger sandwiches and sweet treats.