5 Amazing Tips for Having a Unique Wedding in Atlanta

When it comes to having your wedding in Atlanta, there are so many options for vendors and venues that it might feel overwhelming. In this post I am going to tackle 5 tips that I have for you if you are planning your wedding in Atlanta, or even in surrounding cities.

My hope is that this will be helpful for you as you think about and plan your wedding. Wedding planning can be stressful at times, and it is always my goal to make that process as easy for you as I can by offering you tips such as these below. (Ps, all of my clients receive lots of helpful planning tips and guides from me to make this as easy for them as it can be!)

 

 

#1. Hone in on the details

You probably have seen me preach over and over again that in the long run, the small details don’t have any eternal weight. And I absolutely stand by that statement.

However, when you are planning your wedding in Atlanta, or anywhere really, figuring out the answers to some of these questions will really help you be able to do the next 4 tips. As you being planning your wedding, ask yourself these questions FIRST:

• When the wedding day is over, what is the most important aspect to invest in? Is it the venue (so you can host X amount of guests)? Is it photography that you love so that you have memorable photos forever? Is it the florals to give that wow factor? In other words, what do you care the most about? Create a list of your top 3 priorities when it comes to your wedding, and then plan the rest accordingly.
• What is the overall vibe that you want your wedding to feel like? Not just the visuals and aesthetics, but the actual feeling you have when you are there, when your guests walk in, etc.
• Are there any places or things that are sentimental to you and your fiance? See if there is a way to incorporate those into your wedding day. This is a great way to make your wedding in Atlanta unique and something that is only YOU!

 

#2. Realize that you can’t do it all

And that is ok!! There are many creative ways to make your wedding day beautiful and unique without doing all the things. Once you get those top 3 priorities, everything else just calls into place. This is when you see how your friends and family will rally together to make your dream wedding come to life, and that is a really beautiful thing.

 

#3. Don’t hire just anyone

Just don’t. Not for your venue, or your photographer, or your florist, or your hair and makeup artist. Use those 3 priorities and the answers to the above questions to be your guide as you plan and prepare for your wedding in Atlanta.

The biggest mistake that I see in the industry is brides hiring someone solely for the aesthetic or visual aspect, and not making sure they jive with them as a person. Of course, not everyone is going to be best friends with everyone.

But a huge part of the process of being a bride with me, for example, is that I take the time to actually get to know you so that I can capture the most authentic photos possible for your and your family. I believe wholeheartedly that, if I skip that step, then I am doing you a grave injustice and your images won’t be as beautiful, unique, or authentic.

And this idea can be taken into the process of hiring any vendor for your wedding. Try to get to know the people themselves, and let them get to know you. I promise it will make a world of a difference in the outcome of your wedding day.

 

 

#4. Look outside the box

In line with #3, if you can’t find someone for your photography or florist, or any other kind of vendor really, that you connect well with, look out of the city or state. A lot of vendors, especially photographers, will travel.

I have personally had several brides tell me, “I can’t find anyone with your style or heart near me, so I am willing to pay for you to travel to my wedding.” This is a great example of how you can really make your wedding in Atlanta unique, by using other vendors from other cities and states.

 

#5. Trust your vendors

Now that you have honed in on the details, and found the vendors that you love, it is time to trust them. There is a reason that they are good at what they do, and there is a reason that you hired them. By giving them creative freedom, they are able to meet your needs and make your dream come to life much easier than if you are nitpicking and micromanaging their time and talents.

 

When it comes to your wedding in Atlanta, it can be overwhelming to see all of the options that are at your disposal. If you take these tips and ideas and apply them, I am sure that you will finish feeling confident in your decisions and in control of your wedding day.

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