Atlanta NotWedding : Atlanta Wedding Photographer

I was so blessed to be hand-picked as one of the photographers for the 8th NotWedding in Atlanta. It was held at the W Hotel in Buckhead. The NotWedding is a bridal show in the form of a big fake wedding. Being a wedding photographer is such a blast, especially when you are surrounded by other amazing creatives. All of the vendors that helped pull this Gatsby styled wedding bash together were all amazing. Make sure to read about each vendor and visit their websites. round make-up compacts, Atlanta make-up artist

Hayley Bidez was the amazing make-up artist for the NotWedding. You may remember her “freshly awoken” work from the Breakfast in Bed styled shoot. Well she really got to show off what she can do at the NotWedding. The girls all looked stunning! Hayley Bidez Atlanta make-up artist

Collette Eubanks rocked the hair for the girls. Jamie, the NotWedding bride, was given a very 20’s hairstyle to go with the Gatsby inspired dress. I was very impressed with how well Collette pulled the hair together to go perfectly with the feel of the day! Collette Eubanks, hair stylist for NotWedding Theia Dress from Adore Bridal Boutique, Kennesaw GA

Mia Maria Design created these invitations and the programs for the NotWedding. They did a fabulous job! Mia Maria invitation suite

Jenkins Rose also created a beautiful invitation suite along with the menu cards for the evening. She also does beautiful calligraphy. Jenkins Rose Wedding Invitation suite Bridal bouquet by Holland Daze

Holland Daze created the beautiful bouquets. I love how they painted some leaves gold to go with all of the decadent gold/glittery accents that were seen throughout the wedding. Holland Daze Bridesmaid bouquet

The ladies from Adore Bridal Boutique, located in downtown Kennesaw, were such a delight to work with. This mother daughter duo makes you feel like one of the family! They provided a stunning Theia Couture gown for Jamie to wear. It was a fully beaded, Gatsby inspired gown, that had a beautiful tulle skirt that could be added over top. It was beautiful to photograph! NotWedding bride, portraits, Adore Bridal Boutique 2014-02-20_0012 Details, earring, ring, JMD designs, jewelry

Incer Studios were so great to work with. They are a husband and wife cinemetography team. They are so nice and good at what they do! I wish that I had hired someone to do video at my own wedding three years ago. If you are on the fence about it… Do it! Incer Studios, Bridal portraits, W hotel Buckhead

Here is sweet Kelley Raye, one of the other photographers from the day! Kelley Raye Photography, bridesmaids The W Hotel Buckhead bar, groom and groomsmen, white tux Melissa Prosser Photography

Here are some shots of Melissa Prosser and her assistant doing what they do best. Another great photographer that was there capturing the NotWedding! Melissa Prosser Photography Bridesmaids, black dresses, pink flowers, laughing bride and bridesmaids, sitting bride and bridesmaids, close-up Bride and groom portraits, W Hotel I love the hairpiece that Chaos Couture created for Jamie to wear!
up-close of bride and hairpiece, chaos couture, Hayley Bidez make-up artist Bridal portraits, W Hotel Buckhead

I am in love with this shot of Jamie and her bouquet made by Holland Daze! W Hotel bridal portraits, Holland Daze bouquet Bride and Groom portraits, W Hotel

Could they be any cuter? Eric and Jamie were a dream to work with. They were so friendly and absolutely still head over heels in love after over a year of marriage! Bride and groom portraits, up-close, W Hotel, laughing

Liddabits created some of the cutest signs and props for the NotWedding. We made sure to include them in the pictures with the bridal party. What a fun prop for your wedding day! She makes all sorts of signs and garlands. She even made the sign for my booth! Bride and groom, & sign Bridal party portrait W Hotel Buckhead Bridal party

Is it just me or does Eric look like James Bond?!? Such a looker in his tux from The Modern Gent! Groom portrait, Modern Gent Tux, white tux, W Hotel Buckhead Groom and groomsmen portrait Cook Hall W Hotel Buckhead restaurant, bride and groom portrait

The jewelry was provided by Jeff McLaurin Designs. They had some stunning pieces that were worn by the bride and bridesmaids. I love the rings! Bride portrait, chaos couture hair piece Bride and groom portrait, W Hotel, Cook Hall restaurant Bridal portrait, W Hotel, Cook Hall restaurant Such a gorgeous dress from Adore!

Theia Couture gown, bride portrait Bridal portraits, W Hotel Buckhead Seriously cute paper props from Liddabits. This is one of her new banners!
Bride and Groom portrait, YAY sign, garland, Liddabits Another picture of Kelley Raye photographing the bridal party. Kelley Raye Photography I love this silhouette of Jamie sitting in the W Hotel lobby and waiting for more portraits.

silhouette of bride, portrait, W Hotel Here is the woman that helped the day run so smoothly! I had the pleasure of working with Melissa from Pretty Swell Parties during our styled shoot, and she was the day-of event coordinator for the wedding. She did a great job directing and making sure that everything ran very smoothly. Pretty Swell Parties, Melissa Bloomfield, Event Planner Diamond ring, yellow diamond ring, wedding jewelry

I adore the custom jewelry from Jeff McLaurin Designs. Here are some unclose photographs of what the girls got to wear! Wedding band and diamond ring, engagement ring, Diamong triangle necklace, custom jewelry Bloomin Bouquets, wedding table design, green apples

Bloomin Bouquets did the floral table design on several of the tables at the reception. I loved the milk glass and the way that they incorporated fresh fruit into their designs. And the rosemary sprigs were such a cute detail! Rosemary, gold, and pink table design Rosemary sprig table design China, pink table cloth, wedding reception Ferrari sparkling wine floral details Holland Daze not only designed the bouquets, but also designed some of the tables. How beautiful are these tablescapes! flower table design, clock 2014-02-20_0056 Vintage book table design 2014-02-20_0057 Miss Milly’s Vintage Rentals did a great job designing some of the tables with some of their unique finds. 2014-02-20_0058 Molly McKinley Designs and Lindsay Coletta Floral Artistry + Design collaborated on the beautiful head table design. I loved the green glittered table cloth and all of the deep pink flowers. They did such an amazing job.

green glitter, head table at wedding Liddabits made these cute signs for the head table! Bride and groom signs on back of chair Here are one of my favorite treats from the NotWedding. These Marshmallow Confections were created by Malvi and are oh-so delicious. They are marshmallows placed between yummy shortbread cookies, in all sorts of creative flavors. My favorite was the chocolate! They are just too adorable. Wouldn’t they make great favors for your guest or a creative alternative for a wedding or groom’s cake? Malvi marshmallow confections What a beautiful cake created by Peche Petite Boutique Bakery.
Wedding cake, Peche Petite Boutique Bakery And here are the DELICIOUS cupcakes made by Delights by Dawn. The cupcakes are infused with delicious flavors. My favorite was the White Almond Amaretto. Infused Delights cupcakes Molly McKinley Designs and Lindsay Coletta Floral Artistry + Design also collaborated on the ceremony backdrop and florals. It was a beautiful backdrop for the vow renewal of Jamie and Eric. Gold draped ceremony Seriously order some of these Marshmallow Confections from Malvi! Malvi marshmallow confections Katey Penton Photography, vintage camera Pretty Swell Parties Incer Studios Film

Kate Aspen had these adorable gold frames as favors for all of the guest. Check out all of their favors on their website! Kate Aspen Wedding favors Lidabits and Kate Aspen Wedding favors Tunnel of Love Champagne, Liddabits flags If you have thought about having a photo booth at your wedding, you should seriously consider Shutterbooth. They were so awesome and you get a picture printed right there to take home! Shutterbooth, Photo Booth The founder of the NotWedding, Callie Murray, introduced the event and shared her heart on marriage! Callie Murray Introduction, The NotWedding Wedding Ceremony, The NotWedding Bride and groom, ceremony, The NotWedding At the end of the wedding ceremony/vow renewal, there was a surprise engagement! The bridal party did a flash mob and then surprised one of the bridesmaids with the most precious proposal from her boyfriend, who was also a groomsmen. I am pretty sure that there wasn’t a dry eye in the place! Congratulations Gina and Edward! Bride and groom, ceremony, The NotWedding surprise engagement at the NotWedding first dance up-close Sun in My Belly provided a scrumptious buffet for the reception. The brussels sprouts just melted in my mouth, so good! W Hotel catering, brussel sprouts Ok, let’s talk about the best part of the whole night… the Macaroni Bar provided by the W Hotel caterers. They cooked you your very own custom macaroni dish, right there in front of your eyes. I added roasted red peppers, bread crumbs, and pepper jack cheese to mine… and it was DELICIOUS!DJ Josh Whitlock was such a great DJ and Emcee. The dance floor was always full! reception dance floor reception dance floor, bride and groom bride and groom exit bubbles, Liddabits hooray flags