We had a blast working with Natalie & James to create their St Peter Chanel Wedding Photos. With probably the largest wedding party we’ve photographed to date, it was an amazing time! As Atlanta wedding photographers, we bring you the highlights of Natalie & James’ wedding below! Part two of the wedding day may be found here – Ivy Hall Roswell Wedding Pictures.
Getting Ready Photos
We always like to start the day with some details & candids during the “guys getting ready” phase.
Groom & Groomsmen Portraits
James had TWELVE groomsmen & three best men!
Bride & Bridesmaid Getting Ready Photos
Once we wrapped up with the guys at the hotel, we headed over to the girls at St. Peter Chanel Catholic Church! We started with Natalie’s details and some getting ready photos in the bridal suite.
We absolutely adored Natalie’s shoes! Gorgeous embellishments.
The bride seeing herself in the bridal suite mirror after she’s fully dressed.
Before the Ceremony
The bride and groom opted to take a photo together before the ceremony (without seeing each other!).
The Church Ceremony at St. Peter Chanel
The groom’s face as he sees his bride walking towards him down the aisle is such a powerful moment!
A bird’s eye view wide angle image taken from above.
See even more photos from this Catholic Church wedding in the slideshow below!
Awesome vendors who helped put together this wedding –
Atlanta Wedding Photographer: Jaimie Dee & Kyle Holmes with Jaimie Dee Photography Ceremony Venue: St. Peter Chanel Reception Venue & Catering: Ivy Hall Officiant: Monsignor Rau DJ: Rich Moran with Complete Entertainment Dress Boutique: Anya Bridal Florist: Darryl Wiseman with Darryl Wiseman Flowers Cake: Rhodes Bakery Roswell Makeup: Theresa Stone Hair: Lindsey French-Johns
After we left St. Peter Chanel, we headed to the Old Mill in downtown Roswell for Natalie & James creative couple portraits and some super fun bridal party shots before heading off to create some Ivy Hall Roswell Wedding Photos. We LOVED the rustic feel of Ivy Hall, with the open wood beam ceilings! Gorgeous venue. Guests had a blast at the end of the day with the confetti send off – a send off Natalie & James will remember always! Below are a couple highlights from the reception. Part one of the ceremony may be found here – St Peter Chanel Wedding Photos
Bridal Party Portraits
Bride & Groom Portraits
Decor at Ivy Hall
Ivy Hall Reception
The Send Off
Awesome vendors who helped put together this wedding –
Atlanta Wedding Photography: Jaimie Dee & Kyle Holmes with Jaimie Dee Photography Ceremony Venue: St. Peter Chanel Reception Venue & Catering: Ivy Hall Officiant: Monsignor Rau DJ: Rich Moran with Complete Entertainment Dress Boutique: Anya Bridal Florist: Darryl Wiseman with Darryl Wiseman Flowers Cake: Rhodes Bakery Roswell Makeup: Theresa Stone Hair: Lindsey French-Johns
We had a blast photographing Allison & Kyle’s Juliette Chapel wedding photos in Dahlonega, Georgia! As an Atlanta wedding photography studio, we know Atlanta is a great city to photograph weddings in, but we like escaping the traffic and noise every so often. Plus, the drive up to the north Georgia mountains is spectacular!
We kicked off the wedding day with the guys at an awesome rental cabin near Juliette Chapel. The men looked sharp in their suits, and the cabin added a unique rustic feel to the images. After working with the guys, we drove over to the Chapel to photograph the ladies getting ready. We were able to capture some beautiful images of all the girls prepping before guests arrived. The ceremony had a very intimate feel with lots of family members and close friends present. After the ceremony, we had fun posing Allison & Kyle for some creative shots around the chapel. They both looked stunning, and the Juliette Chapel made a stellar backdrop! We love, love, love the lighting inside the chapel itself! Once we finished taking creatives, it was time for the first dance and some toasts.
Every wedding comes with several surprises, some good and some even more amazing. This wedding had one awesome surprise! We got an opportunity to sneak off with the bride and groom shortly after dinner to capture a few more shots with them enjoying one of the best North Georgia mountain sunsets I have seen all year. The result of that impromptu North Georgia/ Atlanta wedding photography shoot is unreal! The day wrapped up with lots of dancing, a bouquet toss, and a sparkler send off under a starry sky. It was such an honor to be a part of Allison & Kyle’s big day, and to capture the images that tell their story with their Juliette Chapel wedding photos!
Atlanta Wedding Photographers: Jaimie Dee Photography with Jaimie Dee & Kyle Holmes Ceremony & Reception Venue: Juliette Chapel & Events Officiant: Jim Killman Dress Boutique: Davids Bridal Catering: Events by Dezine Hair Sylist: Twila Patten
KTN Ballroom Photos | Atlanta Wedding Photographer
We are over the moon with these KTN Ballroom Photos from Lydia & Duk’s Korean / Western fusion wedding! As an Atlanta wedding photographer, it’s a joy to venture past the city to visit some killer venues when we have the opportunity!
About a week before Lydia & Duk’s wedding, weather reports started rolling in – reporting a crazy snow storm to be expected on the day of the wedding! As the wedding day drew closer and closer, Lydia & Duk remained remarkably calm. We drove into town for the wedding the night before the storms hit so we would be close to the venue in case the roads were bad. When we woke up Saturday morning and looked out the window, we didn’t see much snow, but we did see ICE! Beautiful frosted trees, icicles hanging from the rooftops, all littered with a light sprinkling of snow! The temperatures were forecasted to be below freezing most of the day. While we photographed the getting ready photographs at the venue, the bridesmaids cuddled up in their cozy warm monogrammed robes! After shooting the bridesmaids and groomsmen at the venue, we headed over to the downtown Duluth courthouse area for the first look and bridal party pictures. I can’t believe how brave and fearless Lydia & Duk were among the rest of their bridal party as we all braved the below freezing temperatures. Everyone was in good spirits, happy & excited to witness the couple’s first look! After capturing bridal & bridal party formals downtown, we trekked back to the venue for a couple more photos with the bride and groom. Because of the snow storm, it was expected that there might not be the best guest turn out with the icy roads. However, the couple were delighted when the ceremony started and the majority of the 300 guests had braved the winter elements to witness their union! After the ceremony, there was a DELICIOUS Korean buffet spread, followed soon after by the first dance, bouquet toss, and send off. As an Atlanta wedding photographer, I present to you a couple of highlights of the KTN Ballroom photos from Lydia & Duk’s wedding!
This day wouldn’t be possible without this stellar group of vendors!
Atlanta Wedding Photography: Jaimie Dee Photography with Jaimie Dee & Kyle Holmes
Wedding Planner: Sabrina Anthony with Crystal Pink Events
Ceremony Venue: KTN Ballroom
Officiant: Pastor Tae Chin with Siloam Church
Sound: Joanna Lim & Un-ji Yoo
Dress Boutique: Elegant Bridals
Tux Shop: Mens Wearhouse
Florist: Flower Song
Catering: Chef Chang Catering
Makeup Artist: Emily J Salon
Eun & Cris’ wedding yesterday was nothing short of spectacular. If you’re looking for Callanwolde wedding photos, look no further! Providing Atlanta wedding photography to couples throughout the city, we LOVE working at venues as amazing as Callanwolde. Even though this wedding took place in what was technically fall weather, it definitely still felt like summer time in Georgia! We started off the day with getting ready photos in the groom & bridal suites at the venue. There were pre-wedding beers, an exchanging of bride and groom letters, and nervous giggles all around. After the first look, we got to create some AMAZING imagery around Callanwolde, taking full advantage of the stained glass window at the top of the grand staircase. We then proceeded to the outdoors ceremony area for family photos. They had simple, yet elegant outdoor ceremony decor and a gorgeous summer time color palette! We even had a chance to run around the gardens behind the venue for some more romantic outdoor pictures. We love it whenever we have the opportunity to capture greenery in any Atlanta wedding photography wedding. At the indoor ballroom reception, we witnessed perhaps one of the best wedding brass bands we have ever come across! Cannot say enough good things about how much positive energy this band radiated. Interactive, high energy, and got the whole reception hall on their feet! Overall, Cris & Eun had an amazing time surrounded by great friends, loving family, and an awesome team to put it all together. By far the best Callanwolde wedding photos we’ve done to date. 😉 Below we’ve included some highlights of the day and an interview with the bride!
Getting Ready Photos at Callanwolde
How did the two of you meet? What were your first impressions? Was it love at first sight? We met in college (my freshmen year and Cris was in his junior year). We met through mutual friends and social club that we both joined. I didn’t have a great impression of Cris–I thought he was a jerk although cute. But then after the social club initiation was over, I got to know Cris better and started to like him more and more.
Bride Getting Ready Portraits at Callanwolde
What attracted you most to each other? How long before you started dating? Where was your first date? Were you nervous? Cris’s eyes and smiles attracted me to him. And I loved his leadership skills–how he stood out amongst our group of friends. We were friends for about a year and a half before we started dating. I went up to him my sophomore year (end of 1st semester) and told him that I liked him. I made the first move because I was tired of waiting for him to make a move. 🙂 Our first date was at a shopping mall–Stonecrest mall–and a restaurant called Arizona’s. I was SOOOOO nervous. I am a HUGE foodie and love to eat and I couldn’t eat a BITE at dinner. Cris was like “are you ok? what is wrong with you?” He thought I was being a snob with the food.
Bride & Groom Portraits at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
What made this person different from anyone else you’d ever encountered? Were you nervous about one another meeting your family? Why? Who said I love you first? How did you feel after these words were said?
I didn’t have to put up a front with him from the first day. I think that’s what made my relationship with him different. I could be honest–make lame jokes with each other and laugh our butts off until we cry. To this day, we can argue about something but then a few minutes later, be laughing with each other about anything.
I met Cris’s parents unexpectedly after winter break. Cris picked me up from the airport and told me on the spot that we were heading to his parent’s home to meet them. I was flabbergasted–I was nervous for 30 minutes until I met his parents. His parents are the SWEETEST. After a year, I invited him to my parents’ house during Christmas break. I don’t know if he was too nervous or not because he didn’t look it. I wasn’t too nervous about him meeting my parents and brothers. I knew they would like him immediately as I did.
Hmm. If my memory serves me right, I believe Cris said I love you first. I was kind of floored after he said the words. He was really the first guy that floored me with the phrase “I love you.” It was such a warm feeling of pure happiness (lame I KNOW. Don’t gag at this)
Callanwolde Stained Glass Window Staircase
Callanwolde Atrium Reception Room Decor
Wedding Ceremony at Callanwolde under the Big Oak Tree
When did you know this person was the one? Was it a slow realization that crept up on you, or did it hit you like a bus? How did you feel when you had that “this is it” moment? I think I knew when I saw him interacting with my family and his family. It was the way he would treat them-respond and interact. Family is very important to me and seeing how he respects everyone was very meaningful to me. When I experienced the “this is it” moment, the first thought in my head was “oh shit. this is real now.”
How/ when did the engagement happen? Did everything go as planned? Who was the first person you told about your engagement? Leading up to and when the question was asked, were there butterflies? Was there any suspicion?
This was when I was working and living in NYC and Cris was working for LL Bean in Portland, Maine. My birthday is on May 21 so Cris invited me up to Portland to celebrate my birthday weekend (Memorial Day wknd). So I flew up Thursday May 22nd evening after work. The next morning (Friday May 23rd) was the day that he proposed. We woke up and got ready. We went to a breakfast place and had a good time. We came back to the apartment and I was just hanging out and Cris was getting ready. He told me that he was taking me to a really good lunch place where we had reservations. We were going to Fort Williams Park first and then going to the restaurant. I asked him if we could bring Cooper since we were going to the park–and we could leave him in the car since it was a cool, cloudy day. He said no. (My feelings were a tiny bit hurt by this.) Once Cris said no and then asked me which type of shirt he should wear so that he could steam it, I began to get suspicious–but still had no clue about the proposal. (continued below)
Afterwards, we went to the Fort Williams Park and then he lead me to a trail and a cliff area–that oversaw the harbour. It’s a really pretty sight. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a guy sitting on a bench wearing a really familiar looking green jacket. I thought it was weird that someone was just sitting there in a not-so-nice weather. Hardly anyone was around the park because of the weather (and it was Friday too). (continued below)
Anyway, I turned my back to the guy and Cris and looked out to the harbour. As soon as I turned around, Cris was standing in front of me and had his hands in his pockets. When he started with “Soooooooo…..” And that’s when I knew for sure and my mind went blank. “Sooo, we have been together for a really long time now and I love you. And I appreciate everything that you do for me so I was wondering if you would do me the honor of becoming my wife.” And he dropped down to one knee and my hands went up to my mouth in shock/joy/excitement. During this whole time, the guy in green jacket was our friend, Aaron, and he was taking photos the entire time Cris was talking. I immediately said yes and we kissed. I started crying and Aaron came running up to us congratulating us and taking more photos. That’s when I pointed out to Cris that I saw a familiar jacket sitting in the cold and thought that was super weird. We laughed and took a few more photos. Aaron left after taking a few more photos and then Cris and I headed to this food truck that specializes in lobster rolls. We shared one together before I started calling my parents/friends. We decided to head back to the apartment so that I can reach out to people. But the weird thing was that no one was picking up my phone calls! I called my parents; no response. Cris’s parents; no response. Ivory (my best friend and maid of honor); no response. I texted my friend, Jun, who responded back quickly. He was the first one congratulating me. I was a little upset that no one from our families were picking up the phone calls. I decided to call everyone back later. (continued below)
Bride & Groom Portraits Outdoors at Sunset
We came back to the apartment and hung out/celebrating with Cooper. Around 3:30pm or 4pm (can’t remember for sure), Cris told me to bundle up so that we can go to a restaurant for dinner. I thought it was weird again that we were going to an early dinner. We walked to the old historical area and walked to a port area. I knew there was no restaurant near the port and asked him where we were going. He told me that he white-lied to me and that we were going on a boat. There was this historical/old sailboat tied to the dock but with no one on board. We just walked up to the sailboat and there were 3 men on the boat. There was the captain and two deck mates. The captain welcomed Cris and I and told us that there was no one on board yet. In the meantime, head downstairs to check out the boat as it is 100 years old and is warmer downstairs. Oh and when heading down the 6 step ladder, the captain told us to walk down backwards as the steps were wet and slippery. I went down first and turned to my left and saw a mini-kitchen. It was super cute. And then when I turned some more to my left, the first thing I heard was a roar of “SURPRISE. CONGRATULATIONS!” My mother-in-law, Susan, ran and hugged me first. I was in shock and disbelief that my entire family was down below deck. As soon as I saw my mom, I started crying. Can’t tell you the reason why but I did. I cried a lot that day. Make up was a hot mess. Anyway, my entire family–mom, dad, Jonathan, Nathan, grandma, and cousin from Korea; Cris’s family-mom, dad, brother: Carl; oh and Aaron was there taking pictures yet again. Aaron’s girlfriend, Jaime, was also there to surprise us. This was when I learned the truth about my grandma traveling to the US early that month. My grandma lives in Korea full time and decided to travel to the US for Jonathan’s college graduation. I was told that this was the main reason and I totally ate it. I had no clue that she had traveled to the US for my engagement to Cris. Cris had planned all of this with my family way before time and had requested for my grandma to come because he knew I wanted my grandma to be a part of it somehow. Of course, this led to more tears. Anyway, we all went back up and sailed around the harbor for 1-2 hours. Cris had chartered the sailboat privately so that the entire families could celebrate together. We celebrated for the entire Memorial day weekend. It was amazing.
Last Questions! What’s the one thing about each other you couldn’t live without? His humor
Callanwolde Wedding Reception in the Ballroom
Atlanta Wedding Photographers: Jaimie Dee Photography with Jaimie Dee, Calvin Cummings, & Kyle Holmes Wedding Planning: Kecia Wilson with 3 Little Birds Weddings Ceremony & Reception Venue: Caitlin King with Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Band: Cindy Medus & Contagious Dress Boutique: Demetrios at Macy’s Herald Square Florist: Kerry Keisler Catering: Saffold Smith with Affairs to Remember Makeup Artist: Grace Sim Hair Stylist: Sacha & Tymeka with Beauty Blend Group
About the Photographers
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!