Classic Southern Estate Wedding in Monroe, Georgia

Set in gorgeous Monroe, Georgia, this classic southern estate wedding was set in the beautiful country on the groom’s family’s land that has been passed down for generations.

Paighton and Lane met in high school, but didn’t start dating until well after they graduated. When they reconnected, it was true love at its finest. When we met, I knew they were the coolest (I mean, we met for tacos and beer, so…) and their wedding was something out of my fine-art-photographer dreams.

A classic, clean palette of cornflower blues and neutrals, amazing florals, and a gown that was fit for a queen made this wedding one of my absolute favorites to photograph to date. Paighton found her perfect gown and veil match at Kelly’s Closet in Atlanta and everything was extremely well-coordinated by Jane of Georgia Grace Weddings. The families created a beautiful wooden arch specifically for the wedding, adorned with greenery and beautiful white florals to accent the ceremony site. We fought the threat of rain, and the newlyweds worked with me through the intense Georgia summer heat to create some beautiful portraits before the reception.

Lane’s family arranged for a special guest to make an appearance at the reception: Hairy Dawg!

Paighton and Lane’s wedding was so much fun, and I’ve never met two people who compliment each other better. Congrats you two!

“These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and full of love for you, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as you promise to love each other today, tomorrow, and forever.

These are the hands that will work alongside yours, as together you build your future.

These are the hands that will passionately love you and cherish you through the years, and with the slightest touch, will comfort you like no other.

These are the hands that will hold you when fear or grief fills your mind.

These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes; tears of sorrow, and tears of joy.

These are the hands that will tenderly hold your children.

These are the hands that will help you to hold your family as one. These are the hands that will give you strength when you need it.

And lastly, these are the hands that even when wrinkled and aged, will still be reaching for yours, still giving you the same unspoken tenderness with just a touch.”