Graduate in Athens, Ga. | Southern Distinction Magazine Series

This was my first time visiting the Graduate Athens! Not only is this a super fun venue but they offer SO much - a spa, catering, coffee, a bar AND a gorgeous hotel for you and your family to stay for your wedding weekend! The locations for photo ops are UNLIMITED!!! We had so much fun with our model Ansley going from location to location all over the grounds of the Graduate! Oh and the staff there are so, so sweet!

Trey, my husband, came along and assisted me on this shoot so afterwards we were able to sit and have a coffee and a pastry! Even if you don't stay at their hotel or have your wedding there, you should totally go check it out!! It's a great spot of dinner and coffee!

This wraps up the Southern Distinction Magazine SERIES! I had SO much fun shooting for this magazine and meeting all of the incredible vendors! I have links below if you missed one of the shoots and want to go back and check them out! Which you TOTALLY should! ;)

Thank you for following along on this fun journey!

Vendor Guide:
Venue: Graduate Athens
Floral & Designs: Katie Perkins of Blondies
Dress: I Do, I Do Bridal Boutique
Jewelry: Aurum Studios
Makeup: Jeris Farmer of Bombshell Creations
Featured in Southern Distinction Magazine
Model: Ansley Murphy

View the entire Southern Distinction Magazine Series here:
Buckeyes Plantation, Social Circle, Ga.
9 Oaks Farm, Monroe, Ga.
The White House at 9 Oaks Farm in Monroe, Ga.
Graduate Athens

Makayla + Tyler | 9 Oaks Farm, Monroe, Ga Wedding

My very last wedding of 2017 before becoming a mommy of THREE! While I am very excited for some time off to prepare and get used to being a mommy of three, I am quite the emotional mess that my photography season is over - just until next year that is! But, what a way to end it! It was SO fabulous to work with this couple, Makayla + Tyler AND their families! They were all so sweet and kind. Makayla’s family is part owner of the Social Circle Ace Hardware, which is my local hardware store. I take my girls there for their cute little fairy garden section AND they have a home decor section, too! So, I am in there pretty regularly and get to chat with Makayla’s mom, Mrs. Angela. Mrs. Angela and I met while I was photographing a wedding at Gather Plantation for my sweet couple, Jessica + Alex. She asked for my card and contacted me shortly after about her daughter’s wedding.

Makayla + Tyler are fabulous people! It’s been incredible getting to know them. Their 9 Oaks Farm wedding day was pretty spectacular and I was honored to photograph it!

Congratulations Makayla + Tyler!

Vendors: Venue: 9 Oaks Farm, Monroe, Ga. Wedding Derector: Jacki Garrison Florals: Flowers by On Hair + Makeup: The Southern Way Salon and Gifts, Social Circle, Ga. Catering: Bleu House Catering Cake: Stephanie Barnes Grooms Cookie Bar: Amy Davis Ceremony Entertainment: Brandon Stubbs DJ: Classic City DJ, Jamie Duvall, ClassiccityDJs@gmail.com

Jessica + Alex | Gaither Plantation, Covington, Georgia Wedding

Jessica met Alex under the large oak tree in the back yard of Gaither Plantation. There they read their own vows to one another and became husband and wife. During the reception I couldn't help but tear up when her Daddy said his toast to Jessica + Alex. Their family is adorable together!

Jessica was such a classic bride! She wore a stunning gown with a lace cover up and a cathedral length veil. Before the reception she changed into her mother's wedding dress that she had remade into a more modern version.

Congratulations Jessica + Alex!

Vendor list:

Deer Run Farms - Florist (Kim)

Lake Oconee Rentals - Rental Items (Brad & Peggy)

Where There Is Smoke BBQ - Caterer (Rodney Williams)

Gaither Plantation - Venue (Kay Blevins)

Event Planner - Tailored Events (Joshua Smith)

Photography - Holly L. Robbins Photography