Atlanta is one of my favorite cities for photographing destination weddings. Not just because I lived there for 6 years, but also because there is such a great variety of beauty in a small area. Also, it’s a city with great coffee. I was so excited to spend our pre-wedding morning planning with my friend and second shooter Kate at Proof, one of the best coffee spots. They make a delicious pecan milk latte that is well worth a visit.
Charlie and Shireen had their wedding at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. We only met over a phone consultation so I was really looking forward to getting started on their fun wedding plans. They both put a lot of effort into making the wedding day fit their style. Charlie even hand-made a few items including a card box and a beautiful wood guest board with a monogram in the center.
Of course, an April wedding in Atlanta has its challenges. If you know anything about weddings in Atlanta then you know about the extremely moody weather patterns. This particular weekend was on queue with temps dropping to low forties on Sunday. Thanks a lot Atlanta! We were all a little chilly, but my goal was to make everything look just as it felt to be around their welcoming friends and family: warm and bright. An awesome couple mixed with a private bowling alley, a belly dancer, and a babushka dance makes some pretty great wedding day memories.
Congratulations Charlie & Shireen!
