WHAT A COUPLE! They were adorable, carefree and so happy to be marrying each other. They brought their favorite photographer, Maddox Photography, with them from Florida and boy did they do an amazing job of capturing a wedding in Savannah. (It didn't hurt that they were a breathtakingly handsome couple) They were a true pleasure to help plan the most important day of their life. Here are a few shots…but you can find the full gallery on our site! Enjoy!
On November 8th, Jessica and Derrick shared their undying love for each other with their friends and family in the heart of Savannah, Georgia in Columbia Square. I truly enjoyed every minute of our planning and time together. They had great ideas and were so much fun. I remember our first meeting together…Jessica brought me a cupcake from “Back in the Day Bakery” their favorite stop in town! She informed me that those cupcakes would be their “wedding cake” so to speak. That was who they were…a thoughtful and unique couple! They were truly an out of the box couple and throughout all their trials and set backs during the planning process…their love was so strong for each other and it shows in their pictures! Take a look at a few shots of their day and one of my favorite couples in 2008! Their full wedding is on our website. Thank Jess and Derrick for allowing me to be a part of your day!
Andrea and Jason
Date Engaged:
October 18
Where did you meet?
At a mutual friend's house
How did he propose?
Our families were all together in Savannah for an event at his Aunt's church. All weekend long, he tried everything to get everyone together so he could go through with the proposal. unfortunately, he couldn't seem to keep the secret and get everyone together at the same time, so he finally had me pull over in the parking lot of a Firestone, and proposed with my parents watching from their car.
When is your wedding date?
August 8, 2009
Why did you pick the area you are getting married in?
Besides, being Jason's hometown, it is a beautiful city.
Where do you reside now?
Jacksonville, FL
Anything interesting or out of the ordinary you are including in your wedding day?
Jason and I are very simple people so there is anything off the wall planned for the wedding. The most important thing is that we have a great time! I want everyone at my reception to take off there shoes, and dance until they sweat!!
To me….what makes a wedding so special, is the uniqueness and personalization that goes into it. I never miss an opportunity to highlight the things that mean the most to my couples. For instance…a guest book is a must…but a traditional pen and paper just wont do anymore! Take a look below for some great ideas to personalize your wedding and leave your guests talking!
Music Lovers
These records look amazing as a feature on your wall, use a Deco Color marker/paint pen to sign them and then frame them. You can even personalize the labels!
If you can part with your instrument or pick a used one up at a local music company, then how could you pass this up? HOW NEAT!!! Again, it can be mounted on your wall and is a great conversation piece when you have guests over.
Wine Lovers
Get some of your favorite wines and grab some of those neat paint pens again…and let your guests sign em’. If you really want to make it special, go to your local wine supply store and ask them to suggest a good wine for your 1, 5, 10, 15 year anniversary, then have your guests sign those. The whole idea is to get a wine that will be perfectly aged by that year milestone. You can keep the bottles forever!
Photo Lovers
If you are planning on having a photo booth at your reception, then this is a great idea…..Most photo booths print out 2 copies of the photo. One for your guest book and one for your guests to keep! (a great favor) This is a great way to get pictures of all of your guests at your wedding.
A less expensive option is a Polaroid camera! Have a guest book attendant take a picture of each guest and put it in a Polaroid Picture Ready Guest book.
This is a hardcover book that can be filled with 20-50 pages of your favorite or engagement photos for your guests to sign…kind of like a coffee table book!
If you would like something simple to display on your wall for your daily viewing pleasure…then this is a great guest book option. You can later add a photo of your wedding, use a favorite photo of your and your fiancé, or have your photographer take a “GROUP SHOT” of all of you and your guests!
The Entertaining Couple
There are many options for the couples that love to entertain…The first is a silver platter by I Do Engravables . The second one is a platter that you can create yourself. Go to a “Paint Your Own Pottery” store and pick your favorite piece, design it, have your guests sign it with a charcoal pencil (or a regular pencil if you are having the PYOP place go over it with paint) and then brining it back to the store to have it flamed!
The Scrapbooking Couple
A wishing tree is an a great way to display your wishes, memories, and advice from your guests. Not to mention how stunning! 
A Knot bride had a unique way to document your guests…literally.
Book Lovers
Have your guests sign the pages of your favorite book or a book about where you are getting married. It makes a great coffee table piece and allows your guests to learn more about the area or you as a couple!
We have MANY MORE unique ideas….just ask! And don't forget to PERSONALIZE – PERSONALIZE – PERSONALIZE!
You and your fiancés name
Kristin Nabers and Payson Schwin
Date Engaged
Aug 30, 2008
Where did you meet?
We lived two blocks from each other in DC, but never met until we moved all the way to Sioux Falls, SD in 2004 to work on a Senate race.
How did he propose?
Payson planned a surprise "Labor Day Staycation" in DC, complete with mystery dinner reservations and a stay at a local B&B. We arrived at the hotel shortly before midnight, and took the waiting champagne out to the back yard, where he asked me to marry him!
When is your wedding date?
April 4, 2009
Why did you pick the area you are getting married in?
We visited Savannah several times when we were dating - it's our favorite city! Plus, we've been raving about Savannah for years, and this provides our family and friends with the perfect excuse to visit for themselves. We chose the Harper Fowlkes House for the reception because it's got such a great outdoor space with big porches, and it's very Savannah. It's exactly what we had pictured.
Where do you reside now?
Washington DC
Anything interesting or out of the ordinary you are including in your wedding day?
Lauren and Greg Hope
Date Engaged
May 30, 2007
Where did you meet?
Greg and Lauren both attended the same junior high and high school in Cincinnati, Ohio. Although they had many mutual friends, they never met until attending colleges in New York, 40 minutes away from each other. As it turns out, they rode the same school bus, played in the same baseball games, yet never met!
Lauren had an interest in the United States Military Academy and it's rich history. She attempted to find a familiar face to show her around campus, leading her to Greg. After attending a West Point football game, the two dated and traveled often between their schools.
How did he propose?
Greg invites Lauren out to dinner - the location is a surprise. He picks her up and they go to the park, a place where they share individual childhood memories in their hometown, Cincinnati, Ohio.
They take a long walk deep into the woods. Greg stops just short of a cliff, over looking a waterfall. There was a checkered picnic blanket, surrounded by red rose petals awaiting them. They sit down and chat for a while.
Out of the blue, Greg shouts "Hey Kyle, come here!" Kyle, their soon to be best man, hops out from behind a tree about 20 feet away and runs toward Greg and Lauren with the camera. The moment Lauren turned to Greg for an explanation, he was already down on one knee (Lauren and Greg could now see eye to eye).The moment flashed by in a millisecond, Greg proposed, and his bride to be responded "absolutely!" Not a second later, Kyle had lit sparklers and ran around us like a nut, jumping for joy (if you watch Scrubs, you should know this one). Everyone made the walk back to the car where yet another surprise was found - a dozen roses, planted by Chris, Greg's other best friend.
Greg and Lauren took a victory lap or two around town, then went to one of her favorite restaurants, MESH. Both of their families awaited them in the bar with bottles of Champagne. It was a magnificent day.
When is your wedding date?
April 4, 2009
Why did you pick the area you are getting married in?
We currently reside in Savannah. stationed at Fort Stewart.
Where do you reside now?
Savannah, GA
Anything interesting or out of the ordinary you are including in your wedding day?
36" Sparklers to reenact our proposal, saber ceremony, army wedding, our second wedding!
