REAL BRIDE: Courtney + John

We think your wedding dress should not just be gorgeous, but comfortable. That is why we love gowns by Lena Medoyeff! All of her gowns are handmade in Portland, Oregon, and are make of 100% silk and fair trade lace. Courtney came in wanting a soft and comfortable gown, and we knew her and Lena would be a perfect match. She chose one with a v neck front, low v back, and flutter sleeves. It fit her perfectly, we it is so lightweight! And normally we talk just about the wedding dress.... but this time the grooms attire was top notch! We are IN LOVE with his burgundy suit, and honestly, I want my boyfriend Woody to get one!! Courtney + John's wedding was small and intimate, and the reception was held in the wine cellar at The Mansion on Forsyth. Thank you Kati Rosado for these gorgeous pictures!

SIMPLY ENGAGED: Alissa & Michael

I am super excited to share today's couple with you all! Alissa and Michael are the couple I have gotten to spend the most time with since they have come up from Miami a few times for vendor meetings with Layla & I! It has been so fun getting to know them. They are such a sweet happy and funny couple! I just know their wedding at the Mansion on Forsyth Park is going to be absolutely incredible, beautiful and a huge party! 

Engaged:

November 19th, 2011 (Alissa's birthday!)

How & Where They Met:

We met on Match.com..he winked first..lol

The Proposal:

We went for my birthday to Savannah with both of our families and after a long day of sight seeing we went just him and I to have some ice cream at leopolds..by the time we were done my birthday was just about 15 minutes from being over.  We were headed back to the room and when I walked in there was a banner asking if I would marry him and string of lights set up with wedding bells.  I was in shock shouldn't move or say anything.  Mike was like turn around and when I did he was on one knee with the ring!  We kissed and were in shock for like 20 minutes so happy and then we went to the court yard of our Inn and both of our are parents were waiting for us with champagne.  We all hugged and cried it was a perfect night!

Wedding Date:

April 19th, 2013

April the month we met and 19 because it was the date we got engaged

Why Savannah?

We like to be original and no one in our family has had a destination wedding, we also wanted our wedding to be very intimate.  We got engaged here and its special and very romantic city.

What are you looking forward to most on your wedding day?

I am looking forward to so many things, mikes face when he sees me as his bride for the first time and celebrating our marriage and love with both are families.  Since we are doing destination we get to spend a lot of quality time with all our family and friends for a few days not just one night!

Anything else you want to share?

Mike asked my dad for my hand a month before he proposed and had a plan to ask me with a horse and carriage ride but it didn't work out so he had a back up plan.  When we went to get ice cream he had given his mom decorations and the banner as a plan B.  So both our moms decorated the room while we were out so I would be suprised when we got back. :) so sweet!

Congratulations to the happy couple! I am so excited for your wedding!

{Photo Credits} Alexis Sweet Photography

SIMPLY WED: Elizabeth & Joe

Elizabeth & Joe's wedding was awhile ago but I am so excited to be able to share the professional photographs from their big day done by Dragonfly Photography! Their wedding was so fun to be a part of because it brings me back to the days of working at the Mansion on Forsyth Park. When I first moved to Savannah that was my first job and without it I doubt I would have moved as soon as I did. I can still remember standing at the hostess stand watching the brides & grooms get tours around the Mansion and I would daydream of being a full-time wedding planner helping brides and grooms with their special day. It seems like so long ago now and I am so excited at how much things have changed! Anyway, Elizabeth and Joe had a gorgeous ceremony at the Whitefield Chapel at Bethesda Academy and then the reception followed at the Mansion. I loved the personal touches they used at their reception from the glass tree made by a family member to the photographs of them taken around town used for each of the centerpieces. It was a gorgeous special day with lots of dancing & fun. Congratulations to the newlyweds!! :) 

{Vendor Guide} Photography: Dragonfly Photography // Ceremony Location: Whitefield Chapel at Bethesda School for Boys // Reception Location: Mansion on Forsyth Park