StudioWed Events Archive

I’m fairly young and haven’t had the opportunity to do a whole lot of traveling, so when I found out that the Ritz-Carlton Lodge at Reynolds Plantation booked the $4,100/night Presidential House for our StudioWed team to stay in for the weekend, I was super pumped. After all, rumor has it that Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher stayed in the Presidential House during their wedding festivities. It would be my first stay in a Ritz-Carlton, not to mention that this house boasts two king bedrooms and two double bedrooms, all with their own differently-styled bathrooms and balconies. It also has an awesome kitchen, a huge basement, porches, and a pool, all overlooking the beautiful Lake Oconee.

Can you tell I miss this place yet?

Janet Howard did a most excellent job of capturing the Presidential House at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge when they hosted us and our weekend guests for a brunch. I almost miss the over-the-top delicious food as much as I miss the comfortable beds and bathtubs perfect for bubble baths!

I love the curved staircase.

Yes, I enjoyed this claw foot tub on our first night in the Presidential House…

…and proceeded to enjoy this Jacuzzi tub on our third night. What can I say, I love my baths.

These next two are of the basement (Scoobie West made this his Man Cave for the weekend).

And now for the brunch. The Ritz totally spoiled us with food all weekend, and this brunch spread definitely got us ready for the bridal show.

We had a jazz duo in the foyer to welcome guests.

Not pictured is French toast, mushroom ravioli, bagels and pastries, mimosas, spring salads, and more. I’m feeling full just thinking about it.

There’s more to come! I’ve got tons of Something Old Something New event pictures to share from the tablescapes, Saturday activities (s’mores & s’more-tinis! DIY inspiration boards!), and more. Can’t wait!

Imagine my surprise when I called Andrea Taylor last week to talk about our free engagement shoot giveaway for the Something Old Something New event, and she told me that she recently shot Katie + Steve’s wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge!

Katie + Steve had a fun, romantic outdoor wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge complete with a ceremony by the lake and a reception with a live band, sunglasses for the guests, and a bright sparkler exit.

The rehearsal dinner at Reynold’s Plantation the night before the wedding.

Katie and her bridesmaids got ready in a suite at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge.

The guys trying to figure out their bow ties!

Katie + Steve’s first look before the ceremony.

Andrea got some beautiful portraits around the Ritz-Carlton Lodge grounds. There are so many options!

Katie got her veil on, and it was time for the ceremony!

Katie + Steve gave their guests sunglasses to play around with while they drank and danced!

Thanks to Andrea for sharing these photos from the Ritz-Carlton Lodge! I love all of the different location options for portraits and the ceremony and reception. And that could be you! Just go here to see how to win an engagement shoot on the Ritz-Carlton Lodge grounds and be featured on the blog!

I always brag about our vendors: talented, hard-working, creative, funny, etc.  But now you can add generous to the list, because they want to give two lucky brides (or grooms!) a super nice gift!

Just buy a ticket to the Something Old Something New event, attend on November 7, and be eligible to win a free engagement session with Janet Howard Studio, Jamie Howell Photography, Rae Leytham Photography, or Andrea Taylor Studio OR a custom monogram designed by Luxe Expressions or Papered Wonders! Two lucky attendees will win these sweet prizes and will be able to choose the photographer or stationery designer that best fits their style.

Photography:

Janet Howard Studio

Jamie Howell Photography

Rae Leytham Photography

Andrea Taylor Studio

Stationery:

Luxe Expressions

Papered Wonders

Giveaway Details

To be eligible for these two giveaways, you must purchase a ticket at the event website by November 4. Winners will be chosen on Sunday, November 7 at the show, so you must be present to win.

One winner will receive a free engagement session to be shot on Sunday, November 7, 2010. The session will take place at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge after the show with the winner’s choice of photographer: Janet Howard Studio, Jamie Howell Photography, Rae Leytham Photography, or Andrea Taylor Studio.

One winner will receive a free custom monogram to be designed by the winner’s choice of designer: Luxe Expressions or Papered Wonders. The winner will receive a file with the monogram to use and print as they desire.

This photo says it all: vintage-inspired venue and dress, modern hair and bouquet, and make it all work together beautifully. We’re combining the old and the new to inspire you for your big day.

This was my favorite picture from the Project Duo Photography shoot at the Ritz-Carlton Lodge, Reynolds Plantation for the Something Old Something New event.

See what else we have in store at the event, like the chef’s five page over-the-top menu, the Oscars-style gifting suite (check out some of the sponsors on the event website), the campfire concert & s’mores, the morning tea, the style suite with gowns from Anne Barge & Etain, and so much more. I can’t wait to share more of the details with you, but I hope you’ll get to see them in person!