erica and michael

We are so blessed to be a part of one of the most special days in a couple’s life ~ and it’s also a HUGE blessing to get to know their families. There’s just something about sharing in a moment (or a season) of celebration that connects you for years to come. Erica and Michael and their families are endeared to us forever. Their day was such a mixture of joy, family, serenity, reflection, tradition, exuberance, and LOVE ~ Oh my what fun! Enjoy!!

After everyone was dressed and ready to go, we left the Intercontinental Hotel and headed over to one of our favorite venues ~ Summerour!

Erica and Michael’s First Look

After the Tisch and Bedeken, Erica and Michael signed the Ketubah

There is a tradition whereby the bride walks around the groom seven times before the rabbi begins the wedding ceremony. There are several interpretations of the significance of this number: seven is the number of days of creation, and the wedding ceremony is the creation of a new household; seven is the number of times the phrase “when a man takes a wife” occurs in the Bible; seven is the number of times Joshua circled the walls of Jericho in order to bring them down, and in circling her groom a bride brings down any wall that may remain between them.
Seven also represents ‘perfection and completeness’….what a precious moment…

Laura Maddox (and her fabulous team from Magnolia Events) and Monica Zanger (Novarre Events) worked diligently with all the vendors to ensure every single detail was perfection! The reception room looked absolutely beautiful!

The Atlanta Party Band did a fabulous job but I don’t think Erica and Michael’s family and friends needed any help ~ they were there to celebrate and celebrate they did! (Okay, maybe my feet were tapping a bit too much and maybe I did have to hold back from jumping in and dancing along with them….) hehe! SO MUCH FUN!