FEATURED // GREEN WEDDING SHOES / Allman Brothers Inspired Wedding

I still can't believe the job that I have. A job that celebrates love, creativity, challenge, and memories all in one.

The inspiration for this session was provided by the Allman Brothers, of which many of you Georgian followers are probably well acquainted with. While dreaming up this "wedding", we decided to go with one of the Allman Brothers album titles, Where It All Begins, as the theme.

The catering, provided by A Perfect Pear, features peanuts and Coca-Cola, the “SkyDog” (an Allman Brothers staple, featuring chili and jalapeño coleslaw), vegetable crudité ”shots”, meatloaf+mashed potato bites, and tarragon-scented deviled eggs with shrimp.

All of the clothes are 70s-inspired thrift store finds – perfect for a couple on a budget!

My personal favorites from the session are the yellow 70s Bronco, the petal-covered “Where It All Begins” banner for the ceremony, and the opportunity to shoot the softly-lit dance floor in open moonlight.

The session was held at Plantation Farms, a venue that I've frequented for a while now--and one that I am so blessed to get to work with so often! This was the first opportunity we utilized their airstream, rock-bed, and over-sized trailer with hanging bulb lights! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. There is always something new to capture there!

The cake, an art-inspired 70s piece, was done by the fabulous LisaMae Cakes.

Mad-props go to Julia's Poppies Design for creating the INCREDIBLE invitation design. I mean--those colors, flowers, font--everything was just perfect!

Last, but certainly not least, our gorgeous bride was accented just right by the incredible hand of Jennifer Horton Makeup. Brides--I cannot emphasize enough how much of a difference professional make-up brings to your pictures! Soften skin? Done. Cover blemishes? Done. Accentuate best features? Done. Definitely stop by and give Jennifer Horton some love!

A NEAT FACT:
The couple who modeled for this shoot actually got married last weekend! I had the honor of capturing their lovely Savannah wedding and I am so excited to share it with you all! Be on the lookout for their Sneak Peek this weekend!

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The best news? This wedding shoot was featured on GREEN WEDDING SHOES today! I am excited to say that it is my first feature on the blog and I am beyond honored!

Head on over there, check out their picks, and look around (if you haven't already). Green Wedding Shoes is certainly the largest source for creative, unique wedding ideas around!

Here's a direct link to the post: http://greenweddingshoes.com/where-it-all-begins/

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And now, check out the full 70s-Inspired Allman Brothers Weddding!

Enjoy, friends!

VENDOR CREDITS:

photography: Haley Sheffield // venue + florals: Plantation Farms, Byron, Georgia // catering: A Perfect Pear // make-up: Jennifer Horton // paper goods: Julia’s Poppies // canoe: local collector – 1937 Thompson available through Plantation Farms // 70s bronco: local owner // cake: Lisa Mae Cakes
 // film: Munn Brothers Films

SNEAK PEEK // LEVI & MADISYN AT PLANTATION FARMS

Oh, how I just love this family.

It has been an honor to be in the presence of the Hamborgs for another of their family weddings, and let me tell you, these Californian natives know how to celebrate! They are full of the joy of the Lord and that joy could not be more contagious! This was the largest gathering of Hamborgs I've had the pleasure of attending, and I left feeling rejuvenated from the freedom they all so richly operate under.

Happy day.

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Levi and Madisyn,
I know this day has been a long-time-coming for you, and I was so excited to be able to be there to capture it! Your love is one-of-a-kind. Knit by the Lord. Surrounded by the most joyous, loving, supportive family you could ask for. There is a strength and quiet confidence in the choice you've made in the other that is an example for those to come after you. God's hand is so evidently on your life--now joined as one--and I am eager to see all that He will do in and through you as you start the journey together.
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Enjoy, sweet friends.