Frank Gibson Photography » real life weddings … the story of your day

It was the most beautiful morning as we wended our way down the narrow tree lined driveway to the Blue Frog retreat tucked alongside the Chestatee River … the perfect place to host a family and friends wedding weekend! Lindsey and her bridesmaids were having a great time hanging out and taking turns with last minute hair and make-up – the beginning of a spectacular wedding day!

We left the girls finishing up and headed over to grab a few shots of Blake and the guys getting ready at the historic Lodge at Mile 18 -

White Oaks (one of our all-time favorite venues) was all dressed up ready to celebrate!  Blue skies, puffy white clouds, and a light breeze … we couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day!

And these two … they were elegant and easy-going, beautiful and casual … all wrapped up in one!  What a treat to spend the day with them …

Congratulations and hugs to Lindsey and Blake!

Wedding Venue – White Oaks Barn, Dahlonega

Wedding Gown – Fabulous Frocks Bridal

Wedding Planner/Coordinator – Kaley Stephens, White Oaks Barn

Florist – Sarah Warner, White Oaks Barn

Cake – C & N Cakes, Cleveland, GA

DJ & Band – Hip n’ Hitched

Officiant – Terry Crawford

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!

What an awesome night!  Congratulations and hugs to Erica and Michael!

Wedding Venue ~ Summerour

Wedding Gown ~ Kelly’s Closet

Wedding Consultants ~ Laura Maddox ~ Magnolia Events and Planning

Caterer ~ Fuego Mundo

Wedding Cake ~ Fuego Mundo

Florist ~ Juli Vaughn Designs

Band ~ Atlanta Party Band

Hair and Makeup ~ Michael Whitehead