Okay, it’s time to announce something really exciting at StudioWed Atlanta this year!!

Can you stand it?

I mean, the year is already fun, because you’re engaged and about to walk the aisle towards the rest of your happily ever after, but now it’s about to get even better.

You, YOU StudioWed brides and fans, have the chance to win a date night, courtesy of us and our lovely friends at The Atlantan Brides Magazine. Every single month, we’ve put our heads together, pulled our resources and have created fun packages for you and your sweetie to get out on the town, be pampered, chow down or do something fun together!

Every month brings a different prize, so stay tuned on our blog and Facebook page to see what’s on the docket!

This month it’s $100 to spend at  Davios Northern Italian Steakhouse in Atlanta! For those of you who haven’t been there, this is a yummy, cozy Italian hot spot located on the corner of Phipps Plaza in Buckhead. All foods are made by hand from the freshest, zestiest ingredients, and of course with love.

Photo courtesy of Claudia McDade Photography

2 things to do to enter a chance to win this giveaway…

1. “Like” StudioWed Atlanta on Facebook

2.  Post to our Facebook page a quick recap of your engagement story

We’ll draw the winner out of the flurry of Facebook fans at the end of every month and you’ll be able to pick up your gift certificate from me, your Studio Manager after we announce it!

Look forward to hearing about your love stories very soon!

Okay, just admit it – It’s everyone’s dream to be a drop-dead diva on the regular. I’ll even admit to purchasing new beauty products because I think they just might help me attain Kardashian-level flawlessness.

Well all that changed when Mr. Scoobie West taught me how to do, “the cheek.” He whisked into the studio one day, all swanked out purple suede shoes and everything and said, “honey, let’s give you a little cheek.” Know that this was a much appreciated gesture, as I was on my way to do me and my honey’s engagement shoot… so a little color was absolutely necessary.

Scoobie showed me the easiest tricks to making my make-up look natural, flawless and pretty, but noticeable. He offered insight on how to change up your make-up for occasions like photo shoots or in-person interviews. And from someone who really just slapped on mascara and lip gloss before she headed out the door, the fact that a little extra effort wasn’t all that unattainable made gettin’ pretty a whole lot easier.

So, here’s some bragging on my friend Scoobie. He does hair and make-up often for our own StudioWed vendors, including Michelle Gainey of Lemiga Events, Janet Howard of Janet Howard Studio and me, your Studio Manager!

Claudia McDade Photography

Claudia McDade Photography

Let’s get real – You’re engaged. Your stoked. But, you have no idea where to begin and how to choose who and what for where. Take a deep breath, because that’s exactly why my team here at StudioWed exists. And, just to bring all the ease of the planning process to one place, we’re taking over Pottery Barn Lenox on Thursday, February 21st for a complete cocktail party of wedding planning perfection.

The event is called The Wedding Experience, and it consists of several of our top-notch industry professionals chatting with you one-on-one about what you need (or what you think you want) for your own big day. Not sure if engagement pictures are something you’re interested in? Talk to Janet Howard Studio and find out the pros and cons of doing that early session. Can’t decide on a paper stock or font? Check in with Papered Wonders on all the etiquette you need.

StudioWed brings planning expertise, floral design insight, music, cocktails, light bites and much more to the two-story showroom at Lenox Square Mall. Drop in for a tour through the shop and an introduction to a handful of the city’s best wedding vendors.

Get all the deets online at studiowedexperience.eventbrite.com. Hope to see you newly blinged ladies there!

A warning to everyone – This is a really proud moment for me!

The new issue of Atlantan Brides is out and on the shelves!  So, for all of the procrastinating I did when it came to showign off the big day, here are all of the details, as featured in this super luxe mag.

StudioWed Creative Team | Planning and Event Design by Lemiga Events, Cake by For Goodness Cakes, Custom Stationery & Favors by Foglio Press, Lighting by Unique Event Management, Drapery by Event Drapery, and Photobooth from ShutterBooth Atlanta.

A HUGE thanks to the rest of the ABSOLUTE dream team that made this day happen | I Do Linens, The Savage Garden, The Decisive Moment, La Raine’s Bridal Boutique, Livin’ Large, Tent Logix, Settee Event Decor, Endive Catering, Raney O’Keefe, Cator-Woolford Gardens and Mason Murer Fine Art.

All photos courtesy of The Decisive Moment