cotton anniversary.

Has it really been two years? I thought we were still newly weds! {In fact, I'm sure of it.}

Bryan and I just celebrated our second anniversary--and in style! We got spiffied up (without wearing all black) and headed out to dinner at Gordon Biersch and the opening night of Les Mis at the fabulous Fox. 

What an evening! I love sitting in the balcony seats at the Fox. With the blue sky and stars overhead, it makes you feel like you're actually a part of the production. And what a thrilling show it was. Every song arrests your soul. Such strong lyrics and voices to carry them: 

"To love another person is to see the face of God." 

I'm so blessed to be married to such a wonderful man who supports my every endeavor. Every day we look at each other and can't believe we get to be who we are and do what we do. And being who we are the best we know how is a goal I'll happily continue to strive toward.

As for a few pictures from our fantastic evening, when you're carrying a clutch that won't fit your Canon, a few Instagram photos will certainly do! It's the memories that are most beautiful. Any reminder of these is perfect.

And the multi-talented Miss Mamie came to the rescue to help us celebrate our cotton anniversary by creating these beautiful quilt squares with leftover fabric from her parents' awesome company (yes, the whole family is uber talented). Since I'm sewing challenged, we try to get together every so often for craft nights where we have tons of creative fun...even though she spends much of her time untangling my messes. So excited to have something to cherish for years to come.

xoxo-E

mary kate + andy. married.

Although Mary Kate and Andy had the challenge of living near Asheville and planning a wedding near Atlanta, they pulled everything together for their wedding day in a beautiful way that was personal to them and their relationship. This I love. And to help me get to know them and learn their story, we met up one weekend they had scheduled for wedding planning in the city. This meet-up I'm pretty adamant about with all my clients. I leave knowing what's important to you, what details you love about your day and feeling like we're already good friends.

Sitting by the Chattahoochee River with lattes, I got to learn all about Andy and Mary Kate's laid back and loving lifestyle. I was privileged to hear Mary Kate tell me how she met Andy one evening during karaoke at a local dive. She said when he started singing "Mustang Sally," his unique voice made her spin around in her chair. She went up to talk to him immediately after the last note, and they have not separated since. Their love on their wedding day was undoubted. From teary vows to held glances to an encore karaoke performance, this day was heartfelt. 

Our day began by meeting Andy and the guys at a nearby park for a little disc golf. It was a beautiful day and we had a good time contrasting the afternoon for the guys verses the girls: a little grit meets a little glamour!

I love this next set of images because Andy kept Mary Kate's wedding band a surprise until he slid it on her finger during the ceremony. Overcome with emotion during the vows, Mary Kate did not actually look closely at her ring until we swept them away for a few moments of alone time and couple portraits. It was then she found out her ring was a family heirloom passed down to her.

How beautiful a new husband and wife are with gleaming eyes! After a few quick photos, Andy and Mary Kate created a little time during their day for an intimate first meal together before joining their guests for dancing, singing and celebrating at the reception.

Not only did we all find out just why Mary Kate fell for Andy during that first song, we were also surprised with a flat out astounding performance of "Proud Mary" by both the bride and groom! 

Andy and Mary Kate, thank you so much for the opportunity to capture such a wonderful wedding day! You two are quite the fun couple and I'm so excited to know we have new friends and a standing guest room reservation waiting for our next mini vacation to Asheville!

Vendors:

Venue: Roswell Founders Hall

Salon: Salon Colour

Caterer: Talk of the Town Catering

xoxo-E