Atlanta Wedding Photographer Lauren Wright

Christy is an event planner from the small town of Blairsville, GA. Edoardo is a sharp dressing Italian man working in the US Virgin Islands. Who is it that brought these two love birds together? Why, Kenny Chesney, of course! Christy is an avid fan of Kenny Chesney, so naturally she was ecstatic when the opportunity arose to plan a party for him in the Virgin Islands. She couldn’t have known that getting close to her heart throb would also bring her close to her future husband. They worked together to organize the party, and the rest is history!

This is truly one of the most personal celebrations I’ve ever had the opportunity to be a part of, and I enjoyed every moment of it. Here is a sample of the details from their day. I love the combination of Tiffany blue and brown.

The woman in the next photograph is Christy’s hairstylist. She’s been cutting and styling Christy’s hair since she was a toddler. How cool is that?

Doesn’t Christy look radiant here? She’s hugging on the woman who is pretty much her 2nd mom.

I love the excitement on her face!

Can’t you just feel the love in this picture? This is right after their first kiss. They’re so happy!

A quiet (or not so quiet) moment outside the church. Ed’s mom is from Scotland, so they surprised her with a bagpiper at the ceremony.

I adore this image. This little girl is completely and totally fixated on that cake!

Ed and Christy wanted to spend as much time with family and friends as possible, so we waited until most of their guests had left before we did their couple’s portraits. The reception was held at a cabin that Christy designed herself. It was so fun to explore the area around the house and find fun places to shoot.

To help preserve the beautiful wood floors, Ed and Christy had these slippers made for their guests to wear. They have their names and wedding date embroidered on the front. I’m not going to lie – I wish I could photograph all of my receptions in comfy house slippers!

Ed and Christy, I had so much fun celebrating with you and your families. I hope you guys have fun on your African honeymoon!

I can’t tell you what a great feeling it is for me when I arrive at a wedding and am greeted with a smile like this.

Blog readers, meet Jessica. She is absolutely one of the most joyful brides I’ve ever had the privilege of working with. She did not stop smiling and laughing all day. She had a vibrant energy that spread to everyone around her, and she was so much fun to photograph. When I arrived, she excitedly showed me all of the little details that made her day special and personal, from her rockin’ red high heels and camo garter to her mother’s ring and grandmother’s handkerchief. She seemed to skip from place to place as she showed me around, and I smiled and thanked God for giving me such an amazing opportunity to celebrate life and love with such wonderful people. I know that I am truly blessed.

Derek and Jessica were married at the Carl House, which is quickly becoming one of my favorite locations. The inside of the house is warm and open with lots of windows, and it is surrounded by lots of places to explore for pictures. I had so much fun wandering around scouting the area, and I was so excited when I discovered a red barn that would be a perfect backdrop to compliment Jessica’s details. Here are a few from the day.

See what I mean about the warmth and the light inside? Perfect!

I had my good friend Mark come along to photograph the guys, so I had ample time to hang out with the girls, who were seriously workin’ it for the camera. Check out Jessica in these two. Gorgeous!

I love this shot of Derek laughing with his mom as he escorted her down the aisle. Like I said before, the laughter was never-ending.

Check out the look on Derek’s face as he gazes at his beautiful bride. He knows he’s the luckiest man alive right now.

Remember that red barn I was talking about? Helllllooooo bright, beautiful color! I love this portrait of the two of them. They are so relaxed and happy.

Oh, silly signs. When will they learn they can’t keep me away from awesome shooting spots?

When I chatted with Jessica and Derek before their wedding, they said they had a simple, romantic style, and they wanted that to be reflected in their photos. I told them they chose the right photographer, because simple romance is what I love.

Now on to one of my favorite parts of the night: the party! I love dancing shots, if you can’t tell.

I don’t usually post shots like this, but I really loved this picture of Jessica chatting with Derek’s grandmother. This woman is my new hero. She is in her seventies, and I’m pretty sure this is the only time I caught her sitting down all night. Even when the DJ started pumping out rap music, she didn’t care. She even grooved along to Get Low and Baby Got Back. That’s the kind of spirit I want to have when I’m in my seventies!

More laughter as the maid of honor toasts the happy couple.

Jessica and Derek share a sweet kiss after what turned into a messy cake cutting.

Derek and Jessica, it was a joy to celebrate your wedding with you, and I wish you many adventures in your years together. Thanks for inviting me to be part of your amazing day!