This week’s wedding is Rachel and Aaron.  Two people who found love in the theater department in college.  They are a sweet couple who had their wedding at two historic locations in Avondale and Decatur.

 It is always a good idea to have two Atlanta wedding photographers on your wedding day especially if you have two getting ready locations.   You also get more coverage that way and you can get some nice lighting effects.  Check the exit shot at the end of this blog. Sarah started with Rachel and I started with Aaron. 

I started with the guys at Aarons place in Avondale estates. There were a couple of old college buddies and theater friends there who seemed like really sweet and thoughtful guys.   After they got dressed  they went to the kitchen where the groom's gifts were.  Aaron passed out the gifts and inside the gift bag was one of the coolest and most thoughtful gifts that I have seen in a long time.  Aaron made these wooden cabinets for bluetooth speakers.  They were beautifully made and each one was made of different kinds of wood.

After the guys got ready we went to the historic Avondale Clubhouse. There we finished up the ladies' photos and got ready for the first look.  We tucked Rachel away in the clubhouse before Aaron arrived.   We then set up Aaron outside facing away from the clubhouse towards the pond.  Then it was Rachel’s cue to come outside and tap Aaron on the shoulder which was Aaron’s cue to turn around.  When he did turn around it was an emotional moment for sure.  We took a few photos and gave them a moment to themselves. 

After the first look we went to the historic  Decatur First United Methodist Church, which was first founded in 1823.  The wedding took place in the sanctuary built in 1922.  It is a beautiful sanctuary with plenty of room for our intimate wedding party.  Guests started arriving and were escorted by the groomsmen.  When the wedding started we had some of the cutest flower girls coming down the aisle. The bride entered last escorted by her father.  It was a touching ceremony with a splattering of humor thrown in from the minister. After the wedding it was reception time!

The reception was held at the Avondale Clubhouse.  There we took a few more photos outside around the pond and bridge on the property.  We even snuck out at the blue hour and did some more photos then.  It was a lot of fun!  After the cake cutting and the dancing there was a sparkler exit.  The couple drove away in a brand new Corvette!  It was the perfect ending to a perfect day!