Samantha & Anthony’s wedding was nothing short of spectacular. We had the best time working with Samantha & Anthony on their wedding day at The Conservatory at Waterstone in Acworth, Georgia! This was a July wedding, and while we did get rain that day, it did not ruin the outdoor ceremony!
We started our day with the guys getting ready. Anthony had gifts for his groomsmen including some awesome Marvel superhero shirts! We also grabbed some fantastic photos of the gentleman as they gathered around the bar where they were getting ready. While the gentlemen were doing their thing downstairs, the ladies were getting ready upstairs. Samantha had an awesome dress, we loved the laces in the back! Once she was ready, our bride took a moment to have a private first look with dad. These moments always get me choked up. When everyone was dressed, we went out behind the Conservatory for the ceremony. The decor was beautiful; from the floral arrangements lining the aisle to the gorgeous arch Samantha & Anthony were married under. It was a very heart warming ceremony. Following the ceremony we got some time to work with the bride and groom around the venue, capturing some of the beautiful scenery the Conservatory has to offer. These creatives turned out amazing!
This first dance was a personal favorite of mine. Midway through the dance, both the bride and groom pulled out lightsabers and started dueling. Then the father of the bride jumped in as well. The whole thing ended in a draw, and Samantha & Anthony concluded their dance.
Dinner was equally unique and exciting. Each table had a different Disney movie theme. The arrangements were spectacular! They brought out the inner child in everyone.
Following dinner was cake, a bouquet and garter toss, and lots of dancing. The night wrapped up with a sparkler & bubble send off. We had a blast that day, we are so glad we got to be a part of it!
Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Jaimie Dee Photography with Jaimie Dee & Kyle Holmes
Wedding Planner | Susan with The Conservatory at Waterstone
Ceremony & Reception Venue | The Conservatory at Waterstone
Catering | The Conservatory at Waterstone
DJ | Andre Peterson “DJ Dre”
Below are a few highlights from their special day photographed at the Conservatory at Waterstone.
Star Wars are technically Disney movies now, did you know?
Anthony & the officiant practicing for the ceremony!
Because it was July, it was also really hot! Anthony & Samantha were prepared and had fans readily availably for their family & friends.
A Rooftop Wedding with the Best Views in Atlanta, GA
If you are looking for a rooftop wedding venue with the best views in Atlanta, GA – The Peachtree Club has you covered! With arguably the best view in the entire city, Katie & Ben’s wedding was one for the books, and one we will remember for a long time to come. As Atlanta wedding photographers, we get SO excited every time we get to include the city skyline in our backdrop!
Atlanta Rooftop Weddings with a View
This wedding was in early November, on one of the coldest days that month. The day kicked off with the guys and gals getting ready at Loews Atlanta Hotel. Gifts were exchanged, drinks were drank, and music was danced to as both sides of the bridal party got dressed to the tens. The Atlanta City skyline was a huge photographic inspiration for the day. We took advantage of the rooftop where the guys were getting ready to photograph some awesome creatives with Atlanta in the background. We absolutely loved the red & burgundy bridesmaids dresses! Each bridesmaid wore a dress of a different cut and shade of red. The ceremony was held at Redeemer Lutheren Church. This is a beautiful downtown Atlanta church. After the ceremony, we took some photos in front of the Federal Reserve Building. The architecture of the Federal Reserve Building made a phenomenal backdrop for these creative wedding photos. The night wrapped up at one of our favorite Atlanta rooftop reception venues, the Peachtree Club Atlanta. Katie & Ben had their first dance on the rooftop, the city of Atlanta behind them. The evening proceeded with an out of this world dinner! You have to check out how they plated the salad! The decor was beautiful, Atlanta themed, with lots of greenery. Following dinner were some hilarious toasts, a cake cutting, lots of dancing, and a fun pompom send off! The party at the Peachtree Club was spectacular! The view from the rooftop venue is always a treat. It’s weddings like this that make us love being Atlanta Wedding Photographers.
Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Jaimie Dee Photography with Jaimie Dee & Kyle Holmes
Wedding Planner | Molly Heacock with Caroline A. Events
Ceremony Venue | Kathy Vogel with Redeemer Lutheren Church
Officiant | Pastor Steve Winemiller
Reception Venue | Megan Partington with The Peachtree Club
Videographer | Jonathan Nye with Cre8tive Cinema
Band | Jon Robinson with Nice Entertainment
Dress Boutique | Kelly with the White Magnolia
Florist | Kali Jones with Adaptation Floral Design
Catering | The Peachtree Club
Cake | Jojo with Sweet Cheats
Makeup Artist | Kelly Anne with Brides by Kelly Anne
We couldn’t be happier at the thought of working with an amazing couple like these two! As an Atlanta wedding photography studio, we had such a wonderful time with these Piedmont Park Engagement Photos with this fun couple!
Below is a quick interview with the bride & groom along with a couple highlights from their engagement session!
How did you meet?
Bride: I think my friends and/or family would have rightfully had me committed if I had said I was in love with a guy I had just met but there was definitely something about him that I couldn’t, and didn’t want to, walk away from. I knew of him through mutual friends but I had never really met him until everyone was in Tallahassee for a reunion football game, FSU vs Clemson. One thing I will never forget is the moment I saw him… he had this beaming smile and these big brown eyes that just melted me, then he turned around and I saw that great butt of his… game over. Coincidentally, FSU will play Clemson on our wedding day.
Groom: Technically, we first met when I was back in Tallahassee visiting during law school. However, we really “met” during a reunion game in 2014 when a large group of mutual friends were in town, including me. I’ll never forget how gorgeous she looked in that blue dress and I could tell there was something special about her and something great about the two of us together.
How/ when did you start dating?
Bride: At first we didn’t live in the same town so it was a lot of texting and phone calls for a few weeks. Our first date was about as close to “a sign” as you could get. [He] and I met up at a brewery, I hate beer but decided to just go with it, and when I sat down I believe his exact words were “the hard cider here is dank.” I smiled because that was the only drink on the menu I liked (and who still uses the word “dank”) and I could just relax and be myself. One of the things I love most about [him] is, by just looking at me, he has the ability to calm me, not once have I been nervous around him.
Groom: We started dating several weeks after that first meeting but we had been texting non-stop during the interim. At the time I lived in Tampa and she lived in Tallahassee and our first date was after she came down for a potential job interview. I love so many things about [her], when you really make her laugh its infectious and adorable but her eyes and smile are what always draw me in.
Tell me about your relationship
Bride: I think what was so different was how effortless it all was, we just fit perfectly. [He] will probably say he said “I love you” first but that’s a lie… we have just agreed to disagree on this subject. In the end it doesn’t matter who said it first but that we both felt it and still feel it every day. I was excited to have [him] meet my crazy family, I knew he could handle it, and with no surprise he fit in seamlessly.
Groom: There isn’t one thing alone that makes [her] different, but everything that makes “us” different. While we don’t always finish each others’ sentences or anything weird, we just share a connection that I haven’t felt before. The way she listens to, looks at and laughs with me always makes me feel truly loved. She’s an amazing girl and I’ve never been nervous to introduce her to anyone, I knew my family would love her. I said “I love you” first but to be fair, we were both going to say it that night and I think we both knew we were in it for the long haul before speaking those words.
When did you know this person was the one?
Bride: I think everyone around me realized it before I did. My ridiculously adorable grandfather told me he liked [him] when he hadn’t even met him yet because of how happy he could see [he] made me. I knew [he] was the real deal because he supports and loves me for who I truly am, whether that is freaking out up the side of a mountain, grabbing his butt in public or obsessing over the two cutest dogs in the world, Enzo and Tally.
Groom: There have been so many times its hard to pick just one, it was more of something I knew all along but realized slowly as we got to know and live together. However, one of the first times I really thought that we’d go the distance was during her first visit to Atlanta. She agreed to hike Stone Mountain with me despite never hiking before and being terrified. She did great and made it to the top without ever complaining and I didn’t even know she was scared till later in the weekend. To me, being willing to face your fears because you trust your partner says a LOT about a couple’s relationship.
Piedmont Park Engagement Photos at Sunset
How did the engagement happen?
Bride: [He] faked me out pretty good, he had me convinced that the Grand Canyon would be too expected and that I would NEVER see the proposal coming. When I was standing in front of one of the most amazing sights I had ever seen, I would never have imagined there could be anything better until I turned around and saw [him] on one knee. I was so surprised and caught off guard that I may have said some words my mom and dad might not be proud of but my answer was “hell yes!”
Groom: I wanted somewhere truly timeless, that will never change and we can always come back to so I picked the Grand Canyon. We headed out west for New Years and after showing her the desert and hiking Sedona the day before, we walked the Grand Canyon rim trail until I found the perfect spot, got down on one knee and the rest is history.
What’s the one thing about each other you couldn’t live without?
Groom: I couldn’t live without her in my life, but I just have to see her smile at least a handful of times every day, preferably after I make her laugh. She’s my one.
Bride: [He] tells me I hug him like a little kid but the reality is that I love having his arms wrap around me, it feels like home to me. He’s my only.
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church in Roswell, GA is a beautiful setting for a Catholic wedding ceremony, with arched stained glass windows, warm stone columns, a wood-beamed ceiling and a long center aisle leading to the altar. The parish sits at 11330 Woodstock Road, and couples can find the first steps, planning documents and wedding guidelines on the St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church marriage page. We have photographed weddings at St. Peter Chanel more than once, and this guide pairs St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church photos with practical tips for planning your wedding photography here.
What Couples Should Know About a St. Peter Chanel Wedding
Planning a St. Peter Chanel Roswell wedding starts with the parish. Couples complete the Marriage Inquiry Form and meet with the priest or deacon who will celebrate the ceremony. The parish shares its planning documents online, including its wedding celebration guidelines, a procession planning sheet and a booklet on the Sacrament of Matrimony.
The published guidelines we reviewed (last updated in 2021) cover ceremony times, the rehearsal, music and decor. They list ceremonies on Friday evenings and on Saturday mornings, afternoons and evenings, each within a two-hour block that includes setup, the ceremony, photos and cleanup. Music is live and sacred, and the decor guidelines keep the aisle clear: aisle runners, scattered flower petals, rice and birdseed are not permitted. Parish policies can change over time, so confirm the current details with the parish office as you plan.
Getting Ready in the Bride’s Room
The church has a Bride’s Room reserved for the bride and bridesmaids, and it is a lovely spot for the final details of getting ready. We like to capture the dress going on, a quiet moment at the mirror and the bouquet before everyone heads into the sanctuary. The guidelines ask that personal items be cleared from the room shortly before the ceremony, so we plan getting-ready photos to wrap up with time to spare.
Photography Considerations at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church
Like most Catholic churches, St. Peter Chanel has guidelines that shape how photographers work during the ceremony. The parish guidelines we reviewed include:
No flash photography during the processional, ceremony or recessional.
The photographer stays at or behind the last pew during the ceremony and outside the altar area.
Videographers set up at least 30 minutes early and stay in one place during the ceremony.
Photographers sign an agreement acknowledging the parish policies.
We plan for these details ahead of time. The sanctuary has soft, low light, so we work with the natural light in the room and choose our positions before guests arrive. From the back of the church, we can capture the processional, the full length of the aisle and wide views of the altar, and we keep our coverage quiet and respectful so the focus stays on the sacrament.
At past weddings here, we photographed the ceremony from above for a view of the full sanctuary. Access to that view depends on current parish rules, so we confirm it with the church before the wedding day.
Portrait Ideas Inside the Church
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church photos draw on the details of the building itself: tall stained glass windows, stone columns and the warm tones of the sanctuary. A first touch at one of the columns lets you share a moment before the ceremony while saving the first sight for the aisle. If you are weighing a full first look, our guide to the first look walks through how each option shapes your timeline.
After the ceremony, portraits may happen near the altar. The guidelines we reviewed allow about 30 minutes for posed photos after the ceremony, starting with photos with the officiant. We use that time for family formals and a few portraits of the two of you, and we plan the groupings around your priorities ahead of time so the window goes smoothly.
Timeline Tips for Your St. Peter Chanel Wedding
Start getting ready early so you are dressed and relaxed before the Bride’s Room needs to be cleared.
Talk through your family groupings with us before the wedding so the post-ceremony window is well spent.
Confirm the photography and videography guidelines with the parish, since they can change from year to year.
Plan travel time to your reception. Ivy Hall is a popular reception choice for St. Peter Chanel couples, and our Ivy Hall at Roswell Mill wedding photos show what that part of the day can look like.
St. Peter Chanel Wedding Slideshow
See more photos from a St. Peter Chanel wedding with a reception at Ivy Hall in the slideshow below.
St. Peter Chanel Wedding FAQ
Can Photographers Use Flash at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church?
The parish guidelines we reviewed ask for no flash photography during the processional, ceremony or recessional. We photograph the ceremony with the natural light in the sanctuary.
Where Can the Photographer Stand During the Ceremony?
The guidelines we reviewed ask photographers to stay at or behind the last pew and outside the altar area during the ceremony. We confirm current rules with the parish before each wedding.
How Much Time Is There for Photos After the Ceremony?
The guidelines we reviewed allow about 30 minutes for posed photos after the ceremony, beginning with photos with the officiant. Timing can change, so confirm it with the parish, and we will plan your family groupings to fit.
Is There a Place to Get Ready at the Church?
Yes. St. Peter Chanel has a Bride’s Room reserved for the bride and bridesmaids, and it works well for getting-ready and detail photos.
When Are Weddings Held at St. Peter Chanel?
The published guidelines we reviewed list ceremonies on Friday evenings and on Saturday at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Check with the parish office for current availability.
Where Can We Take Portraits After the Ceremony?
Portraits may happen near the altar after the ceremony, and the stone columns and stained glass windows make lovely backdrops. Many couples add more portraits later at their reception venue.
Planning Your St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church Photos
St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church photos come together best with a little planning around the parish guidelines, the light in the sanctuary and your family priorities. If you are still searching for a team to document your day, our Atlanta wedding photographers will build your timeline with you and guide you through every part of the day.
We had a blast with these River Oaks Country Club wedding photos at Susan & Phil’s wedding! We packed our bags the day before and hopped on a plane to the big and beautiful Houston, Texas. We’ve gotta give it to Houston wedding photographers, Houston is HUGE! With 3 perimeters wrapping around the city??? Atlanta only has 1! Being a destination wedding photographer, I LOVE the adventure we experience when we get to travel for our work.
River Oaks Country Club Wedding Photos – Vendors
These River Oaks Country Club wedding photos would not have been possible without these amazing vendors we had the luxury of working with –
Destination Wedding Photographers: Jaimie Dee Photography with Jaimie Dee & Kyle Holmes Wedding Planner: Katherine Kurtz with A Frosted Affair Wedding Venue: River Oaks Country Club Officiant: Cam Leonard Band: Doppelgangers Dress: Laura’s Alterations Tux: Men’s Warehouse Florist: Scott Konitzer with Blooming Gallery Cake: Cakes by Gina Makeup: Jennifer Aronson Makeup Hair: Alyssa Jones with Q the Salon
Below are a couple of highlights from the wedding day!
Hi! We're Jaimie & Kyle (+Associates) with Jaimie Dee Photography. We're Atlanta photographers based in the metro area and service clients all over the globe. Jaimie Dee Photography was established in 2008. We're primarily a wedding and portrait studio. Our images are crisp, clean & colorful and strike a balance between classic and candid styled portraits. Aside from the photography, we help you craft the perfect photo experience - from the beginning planning stages to the finished artwork hanging on your walls. When you're in front of our camera, we'll also offer you gentle guidance through a combo of stationary and movement based poses. We'll help bring out your inner diva too - even if you're shy! If you're looking for a photographer in the metro Atlanta area or beyond, we'd love to meet you!
