Atlanta Wedding Photographer Lauren Wright : Blog

I knew it was going to be a great day when I ascended the staircase at Lorena’s home and her mom greeted me with a hug and a quick kiss on the cheek. As I stood among her family members, quietly documenting their playful chatter, warm smiles and heart felt laughter, I felt completely at ease and at home. I must have shared that feeling with Lorena, because while there was activity buzzing all around her, she was the picture of calm. Her closest girl friends were scrambling to finish their hair and makeup, her mom was trying to decide whether or not to wear a crazy hairpiece, and the hair dresser was arranging and rearranging Lorena’s thick black hair, but she didn’t seem to notice any of it. She was just excited to be marrying Asher.

I love these two pictures, because her joy is written all over her face.

Lorena styled her wedding with an elegant, vintage-inspired theme, and her soft, feminine gown and delicate bouquet were absolutely beautiful.

She was also sporting a beautiful birdcage veil and feathery hairpiece. Doesn’t she look radiant?

My good friend Matt Yung joined me as the second shooter for their wedding, and while I was having fun photographing the girls, he was hanging out with the guys. I love this portrait of Asher, because he just looks so cool and relaxed.

I thought the flower girl looked so cute in her poofy white dress! I loved the rosettes around her neckline. It looks kind of like a necklace.

Lorena’s two brothers walked her down the aisle to her eagerly waiting groom.

One of my favorite things about shooting at the Carl House is the beautiful garden and grounds that the property has. It’s a breathtaking location, especially at sunset.

The ballroom at the Carl House is equally as beautiful as the grounds. They dressed it up beautifully in silver and lavender.

LOVE! Isn’t this one of the cutest cake toppers you’ve ever seen?

Asher and Lorena surprised their guests with a choreographed first dance. The first part was a waltz, and the second was a fun, spicy Latin dance! Everyone loved it.

My heart began to beat faster at the pastor spoke these words over Kevin & Meagan: “Love each other. Love each other so much that your grandchildren and great-grandchildren will look at the photos from today and still be talking about your love after you are gone.” I meet with brides all the time, and we often talk about the fact that wedding photos carry special importance because they are one of the few things from your wedding day that you carry with you. But for some reason, this pastor’s words touched my heart in a new way. In a few years, Kevin and Meagan probably won’t remember my name. They won’t be able to recall every precious memory that they made on their wedding day, but they will be able to pull out their wedding photos and remember the joy that they shared that day. Their young children will crawl up in their lap as mommy and daddy share their love story with them. They will be able to see how much love and laughter their parents shared on that day.

Kevin and Meagan, to say I was thankful to be a part of your wedding would be a gross understatement. Your love for each other inspires me. Your love for the Lord challenges me. Your families love for each other encourages me. Celebrating with you has given me a renewed passion for my work, and I cannot thank you enough for that. You are both wonderful and dearly loved. I pray that your lives are full of experiences that draw you deeper and deeper in love with our incredible Savior and that you’ll look back at your wedding photos years and years from now and be inspired again by the vows that you made to each other on that day.

Meagan is such a smarty. She wore really, REALLY comfortable shoes!

Hello, hot tamale!Meagan you are SO gorgeous!

Yeah, Kevin isn’t too bad, either.

I told Robert I loved Meagan’s tattoo. He told me there’s no way in you know where I’m getting one. Haha Meagan it looks like I’ll be letting you carry the awesomeness of your tattoo alone!

I know I’m not supposed to have favorites, but these portraits might be some of my favorites ever! Kevin and Meagan, you guys ROCK!

Hello, blue skies. I like you. Especially when you’re full of clouds.

After the ceremony at New Hope South in Senoia, we headed to Flat Creek Country Club for their reception. It was such a great party!

Kevin & Meagan, you are wonderful. Your love brings the light and warmth of Christ’s love into the lives of people around you. I pray that you continue to love each other with the love of Christ and that, generations from now, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren will still be talking about your amazing love.