covington ga wedding venues

Megan + Ben | Buckeyes Plantation Wedding in Jersey, Ga.

Are y’all with me on this? Can we all agree that this is the most gorgeous wedding of the year?! I’m absolutely obsessed with Megan and Ben’s Buckeyes Plantation, boho wedding day! RyAnne was over my shoulder while I was editing and she was in love too! Not only are they a gorgeous couple, they are the sweetest too! I was fortunes enough to get to photograph Megan and Ben several years ago for a magazine shoot at Megan’s beautiful family estate. What great practice that was for their wedding day!

I have so many favorite moments! I love, love that Megan and Ben shared their vows privately before their ceremony without seeing each other. Sweetest eveh! Had me in tears behind my camera! Also, when Ben surprised his bride by singing to her. Ben, I had no idea you could sing like that!!

I have known Ben’s sister, Katie Perkins, for years now. She is a kind soul and fabulous wedding coordinator! Katie, you did such a beautiful job making their dream wedding come to life!

Trey was my assistant! I LOVE it when he and I get to work together and he always does such a great job. I am so thankful that we get to work together on the most fabulous events of the year for my beautiful clients.

Megan and Ben, thank you so much for having Trey and I as your photographers and friends! It always means so much to get to work with you and your family! Congratulations!

 
 

Reed and Brian | Burge Plantation Wedding Day

2020 has been so thrilling! Seriously! There’s never been a dull moment! Not even on Brian and Reed’s wedding day at the gorgeous venue, Burge Plantation in Mansfield, Ga.

Brian and Reed are the sweetest, kindest couple! They had to move their wedding date and location to another state due to Covid19. But, during their wedding day they seemed completely unfazed by those details. Even the blaring sirens of the tornado warning that were in the air during their ceremony didn’t seem to faze them!! YES! You read that correctly - tornado sirens!

Thankfully we were all safe and it didn’t even rain like it was predicted in the forecast! Not a single gust of wind blew through. God was watching over us all and blessed us with the most beautiful day for Reed, Brian and their friends and family! It was a day of pure bliss and celebration for these two!

Thank you for having me as your wedding photographer at your Georgia wedding! You and your families were a true pleasure to work with and documenting you was a dream! You are such a classic couple and I hope you enjoy reliving your day through these images!! Congratulations Reed and Brian!! I wish you many years of happiness and love!!!

 
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Grant Hill Farms Wedding, Commerce, Ga. | KayLeigh and Michael

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Wow! What a gorgeous day to get to start back working!! As a non-essential worker in a world during quarantine, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with my family and seeking God’s Word. But, getting back to work, was such a blessing!! And what a fabulous couple to come out of quarantine with. KayLeigh booked me for her wedding day, over two years ago and neither one of us could have ever imaged what was to come! Her and Michael did have to reschedule their wedding day but they never let it defeat them from the main objective - marrying their best friend in front of God, their family and friends.

Walking in to the bridal suite where KayLeigh was having her makeup and hair done, I could just feel the excitement and love from her family and bridesmaid! She looked like a princess sitting in that makeup chair. Also, I got to see my beautiful friend, KayLeigh’s grandmother, Pamela! We have known one another for almost ten years now. I’m pretty sure we met when I started my photography career. We both share a love for photography! It was such an honor to photograph this day for her family. Getting to see, and document, your friend in awe of her grand daughter was such a blessing for me!

One thing that really stood out to me about KayLeigh and Michael were their vows. During their ceremony, while they were reading their vows to one another, I had tears welling up in my eyes as I hid behind my camera. They are such a loving couple and God just shines though them. I have no doubt this couple will make a difference in the world as they share their love for God to others and serve as a beautiful example to their peers.

As beautiful as this day was, there will be a Part Two and I cannot wait! They were only allowed a small amount of guests on their wedding day but we are all in hopes that by the time of their reception, a few months from now, all of their guests will get to come and celebrate with them! So, more gorgeousness to come!!

KayLeigh and Micael, thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your day!

 
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Venue: Grant Hill Farms, LLC.
Hair and Makeup: Rachel Carter Beauty
Bride’s Gown and Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Charm Bridal
Cake: Nothing Bundt Cakes, Athens, Ga.

Starrsville Plantation | Styled Photo Shoot

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Several years ago, I got to be a part of a styled photo shoot at Starrsville Plantation in Covington, Ga. What a beautiful venue, gorgeous model and over all, a very fun day for us creatives.

With all that has been going on with Covid-19, many of my brides have had to reschedule or have canceled their weddings completely and gone a different route. Please don’t lose hope ladies! God is so good and He is doing good! According to His Word, He loves us and wants the best for us. He is after our hearts! This is just a blip in time but for us here on this earth, although, it kinda feels like eternity, right?! As of right now, we have been quarantined for 45 days. What are you learning?

For me, being still in His Presence! Getting out my head and listening to His Holy perspective! I have found so much of His peace by reading His word! Just before all of this quarantine life started, I started reading the book, Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen and my small group started the study, Trustworthy by Lysa Turkerst. These two books are how I’ve been fighting this battle! I have linked both books for you.

I hope you enjoy our styled shoot and can maybe get some beautiful ideas for when it’s your time to marry the love of your life!!

 
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Model - Erin Hulsey
Hair and Makeup - Amanda Baker
Coordinator and Florals - Katie Perkins, Blondies
Dress - Formally Yours  http://www.formallyyoursga.com

Lauren + Brendon | Buckeyes Plantation Wedding in Jersey, Ga.

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It’s such a blessing to get work with incredible clients and their family’s too! I can’t thank God enough for blessing me with this talent that I get to share. It brings me so much joy and I hope my clients get to share in the joy of relieving their beautiful day through these images.

As I drove up to Buckeyes Plantation, Lauren’s childhood home, I could feel the energy and the calm all at the same time! The bustle of the vendors as they were working away at preparing the decor, the calm from the bridesmaids and groomsmen as they were keeping their cool for their best friends, Lauren and Brendon. They have the sweetest friends and family and you could feel the love!

Brendon and Lauren, I’m so very happy for you two! I know you’ve waited a long time for this day and what an incredible day it was!! Every detail was beautiful. Thank you for having me as your photographer!

I wish you two the best!!

 
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Venue - Buckeyes Plantation
Wedding Planner & Coordinator - Blondies, Katey Perkins 
Assistant - Linda Keeble
Officiant - Jeff Keeble 404-427-7487
Cake - Posh Bakery
Suits - The Gentry Shop
Bride’s Gown - Bridals by Lori
Bridesmaids Dresses - Lulus
Rentals - Oconee Event Inc., Rhett Hall www.OconeeEvents.com
Catering - Up in Smoke, Kevin Lord www.facebook.com/upinsmokecater
Florals and Decor - Blondies, Katey Perkins
Photo Booth - Atlanta Photo Booth
Videography - Olive Studios, Jordan Flores
DJ - Wolter Dutchstyle Haverhals www.facebook.com/DJDutchstylebywolter/
Singer - Ian Shumker
Violinist - Mad Hatter Violinist
Alcohol - The Grove Wine and Spirits 
Helicopter Pilot - Bruce Whitley