Southern Weddings

You probably already know what I’m going to say first about this Atlanta wedding from Adam at W. Scott Chester: I. want. those. shoes.  Like now.  Seriously: I’ve seen a few brides opt for these hot pink Kate Spades and I’m now more than a little jealous.  But I digress: this is Karen’s day (or a post about it anyway), and I have to admit, they’re the perfect accent to the bride’s classic J.Crew sheath.  Bloom Floral Design created expertly coordinated pink and white bouquets, and Lulu’s Bakery designed the couple’s rock-candy-covered confection – so fun!  Before you go, hop on over to the Chesters’ blog to see full-coverage of the day.

How did the two of you meet?  Tell us your story. We met through mutual friends at a party.  We would see each other from time to time and would always talk.  But then it became more frequent and we were running into each other every weekend.  He eventually asked me out on a date and we’ve been inseparable ever since. 
Describe the proposal. We were stopping by Glenn’s condo to drop off some things, and we decided to have a cocktail on his terrace.  We began reminiscing about our first date and all of the great times we’d spent on the terrace.  Then he pulled out the ring and proposed.  I was in so much shock that I barely heard anything he said.  I just cried and stared at the ring.
Three adjectives that describe the day are: Unforgettable, heart-warming and amazing.
Our favorite detail of the wedding was: The candle globes our florist hung above us for the ceremony.
Tell us about finding your wedding dress: I went to a number of bridal shops and they all had great dresses, but I wanted something really simple.  I had a gut feeling I would end up buying my dress from JCrew (because I am a huge JCrew fan), and I did.  Best of all, it only took a few days from the time I ordered it to the time it arrived on my doorstep!
Describe your wedding flowers: Ranunculus! I originally wanted peonies, but they were out of season.  Ranunculus are a year-round flower and are not very expensive.  I had an all white-ranunculus bouquet and my sister, who was the matron of honor, carried shades of pink ranunculus, cabbage roses and bouvardia.  
Describe your groom’s cake: Glenn picked Q*bert as his groom’s cake because back in the ‘80s, Glenn spent all of his days in the arcade.  One day, he played Q*bert all day on one quarter.  He eventually had to end his game because the pizzeria closed.  But rumor has it that he actually held the world record for some time.
What was the biggest challenge you had to overcome while planning your wedding? Limiting the number of guests.  We wanted to have all of our friends there but, at the same time, realized we had a budget to stick to.  
What was your most memorable moment about your wedding day? Walking down the aisle and seeing each other for the first time that day.  Waiting to see each other for the first time brings back so much emotion, and you get to share that moment with your family and friends. It’s definitely the way to go.  
What’s next for you as a couple?  What are you looking forward to in the future?  We just bought a new house and have been moving in ever since the wedding.  We can’t wait to start our new life there together as husband and wife.  

Congratulations, Karen + Glenn!  Good luck on your new home!

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Written with love by Lara Casey