{Real Lakeside Wedding} Abigail & Bradley

What do you get when you combine a lovely Bride wearing a Nicole Miller beauty, a sunny lakeside location & a dessert reception?  Yes, you read that correctly- a dessert reception of cake & pie!!!!  Cake AND pie.  Well, it's a wedding dream come true.  Let's enjoy the gorgeous photos from Lauren D. Rogers Photography:  

Abigail & Bradley set out to plan an intimate wedding with a fun, casual vibe.  They chose Clayton State Park, a picturesque waterfront location, for their ceremony & reception.  Their spring wedding day dawned sunny, bright & beautiful.

The pretty Bride wore a charming Nicole Miller gown & carried a sweet bouquet of white peonies accented with blue flowers.

The Bride & Groom said "I Do" in a personal, interfaith ceremony in a lakeside gazebo surrounded by their nearest & dearest.  The Father of the Groom played traditional Southern fiddle music as the couple walked down the aisle together.  They stood under a huppah made from the tallish of two good friends & held by other close friends.  After the stomping of the glass, it was time to celebrate the new Mr. & Mrs.!

The wedding guests were treated to a dessert reception of wedding cake & various pies.  This is a wonderful, budget-friendly idea!!  Just imagine those lucky guests sampling delicious pies, enjoying the stunning lake views & wishing the happy couple the very best.  Like I said before, it's a wedding dream come true.    

Congratulations, Abigail & Bradley!

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Photography: Lauren D. Rogers Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony & Reception Venue: Claytor Lake State Park  /  Floral Designer: Gates Flowers & Gifts  /  Bakery: Our Daily Bread Bakery  /  Wedding Invitations: Milkmaid Press  /  Wedding Gown: Nicole Miller at Lovely Bridal Shop  /  Men's Attire: Brooks Brothers

{Real Wedding} Melissa & Phillip

Who doesn't love a good love story?  Partner a good love story with a gorgeous Southern wedding &, well, I'm hooked.  Let's dive in with the pretty images of Melissa & Phillip's wedding by Lauren D. Rogers Photography:

Oh so pretty!

Melissa & Phillip were destined to meet as their paths kept crossing.  Both attended the University of Virginia.  They only meet briefly.  Both worked at the same consulting firm in Atlanta.  They met again when they were placed on the same project.  They became friends, they became a couple &, finally, in October 2011, they became husband & wife.

Melissa & Phillip's autumn wedding took place at Clifton Inn, a stately white manor house in a beautiful setting surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains.  The day was infused with the glorious oranges, reds & yellow of the autumn season accented with deep blue & dark purple.  With details like a bourbon bar, a bourbon whiskey guest book & grits favors, the Bride & Groom laced nods to their Southern heritage throughout the celebration.  Perhaps the best detail of all is Melissa's cheery, gorgeous smile in every photo, exuding such happiness on her wedding day!  

Melissa & Phillip said "I Do!" in an outdoor ceremony full of autumn-colored flowers, sunny skies & family & friends.  The romantic wedding celebration continued inside the manor house with dinner, dancing & merriment.  The fun night concluded with a festive sparkler departure for the Bride & Groom.  What a perfect beginning to the new chapter of Melissa & Phillip's love story!    
 

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Photography: Lauren D. Rogers Photography  /  Submitted via Two Bright Lights  /  Ceremony & Reception Venue: Clifton Inn  /  Event Planner: Beehive Events  /  Band: The John Winntet  /  Make-up Artist: Daphne Latham  /  Cake: Clifton Inn  /  Tent: Skyline Tent Company