It seems like just yesterday that my niece, Allison, was playing with her Breyer's horse collection and her bunny Elmo. But actually, a couple months before yesterday (March) she was a beautiful bride marrying her 6'6" groom at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Alpharetta.
My heart and soul went into these flowers as this was my gift to the newlyweds. Allison's bouquet of white and emerald green hydrangea, viburnum, parrot tulips and grape hyacinth was wrapped with lace from my sister's wedding veil and topped with her sorority pin.
It was a chilly and misty day in March. Perfect weather for photographer Laura Stone of ArtStar Photography.
Sweet flower girl, Sophia, looked like a little doll with her princess flower wand and tulle dress.
Allison had 7 bridesmaids (friends and sorority sisters) and 2 junior bridesmaids (cousins). The junior bridesmaid on the far left is my daughter, Anna, age 9! She was so thrilled to be a part of the wedding and loved having her hair and makeup done. Allison's gifts to her bridesmaids were mongrammed shawls and pearl jewelry.
Bridesmaids bouquets were all green flowers - hydrangea, kermit poms, viburnum, and super green roses.
Corsages and boutonnieres ready for pinning.
Ryan's boutonniere of parrot tulips, ladies mantle, white and grape hyacinth blooms.
Altar and aisle flowers.
My brother-in-law, Allison's father, is a member of the Knights of Columbus at the church. The Knights in all their regalia lined up from the church lobby to the altar.
The reception was held at the Country Club of Roswell.
A giant lantern centerpiece for the foyer.
The photobooth props were set up just outside the ballroom so the bridesmaids grabbed some to help jazz up the wedding party introductions!
The vase pictured here was used in Allison's paternal grandmother's wedding. She had passed away about six months before the wedding.
Allison first described her color scheme as apple green, navy and white (a combination she discovered and loved from the artwork and packaging of Blue Moon beer!) Incorporating green apples into the decor made perfect sense. This centerpiece was featured in the Fall/Winter 2011 issue of Bride's Atlanta!
There were three different centepiece designs for the 22 reception tables. Tall vases, footed vases and cylinder vases filled with cut limes.
Green apples were also used as votive holders.
Over 200 apples were used at the reception. After the wedding, my sister and I spent a day making pies, cobbler and applesauce for our families!
Vintage champagne glasses for the highboys.
The Baker's Man cake featured tiny replicas of Allison and Ryan's dogs - Reagan and Cappy.
Here's my sweet sister, Carol, wiping away a tear...
Here's to Allison and Ryan. I wish you Happily Ever After!
I was pleased and honored to be a part of your day!
