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Photo shoot Locations--need ideas for Atlanta, Ga!!

Knottief2adbf3a62503601 — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 15:50:50 +0000

Hello,

I live in Atlanta, GA and I'm looking for suggestions on where to take engagement photos. As far as locations go, neither of us are fans of just the wide open pastures/barns/old trucks vibes. We like city locations and wineries. I do loveee flowers also. We also both are huge book people--not sure if you know of any cool old libraries/bookshops or if those would even photograph well. If I'm honest, we love things that look old/vintage--but not run down

Can you tell I'm struggling?? Would love any help!!

RSVP Deadline option?

elston2017 — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 10:08:22 +0000

I seem to remember being asked on here to set a RSVP deadline, and that The Knot will automatically notify people that it’s coming close.
I need to change that date, but I can’t find it anywhere. Is that still a thing? Does anybody know where to find that?

Jekyll Island

knottie31b8efcefa7df667 — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 21:50:49 +0000

Know it's not Atlanta but thought this group might have some knowledge about coastal Georgia. Anyone gotten married in Jekyll Island? https://www.goldenisles.com/discover/jekyll-island/

Natural Hair stylist?

Knottie40306deb6ce97c65 — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 19:30:37 +0000

I'm looking for a natural hair stylist I'm the Atlanta area for my big day. Any suggestions on where I should go? Thanks!

Venue Feedback

knottiee13eaa3a8ed4250d — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:50:02 +0000

Hi all!
Im attempting to plan my wedding out of state but have several tours planned for this upcoming weekend. I really need to book a venue this weekend! We are aiming for spring and dates are filling up so fast! So I'm a little flustered

Looking for a venue

Knottie1464035457 — Sat, 12 Aug 2017 14:57:21 +0000

Hello!

My fiance and I are in he process of buying a house and we really need to keep the cost of our wedding down. I'm looking for a venue in Georgia, really anywhere in Georgia is acceptable. I do need to keep it under $1000. We would prefer something that has an outdoor spot for the ceremony and indoor for the reception.

Or if anyone has any suggestions for a budget rental tent (at least a 30x40) that would be great!

Thanks

VENUE HELP

Defendrewedding — Tue, 13 Dec 2016 03:41:23 +0000

HI EVERYONE! I'VE BEEN ENGAGED FOR ABOUT 2 WEEKS AND I'M ALREADY STRUGGLING TO FIND A VENUE. MY FIANCE AND I ESTIMATE 250--300 PEOPLE AND WE'D LIKE TO KEEP OUR BUDGET AT 18K-22K FOR VENUE, FOOD AND ALCOHOL. OUR DATE IS 11/18/17 SO I'D LIKE TO HAVE AN INDOOR CEREMONY AND RECEPTION. LOOKING FOR SOMETHING BALLROOM, NO BARNS, ANYTHING INDUSTRIAL OR A PLACE IN A PLAZA. DOES THIS EXIST IN AND AROUND ATLANTA? I LIKE THE BALLROOM AT THE CARLOS CENTER BUT MY DATE ISN'T AVAILABLE. IS THERE ANYTHING SIMILAR OUT THERE? THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!

Affordable Hair Stylist

Knottie3efac7651cd63809 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 17:13:53 +0000

Looking for a talented reasonably priced onsite hair stylist to do only my bridesmaids' hair. Wedding will be in downtown Atlanta. Please let me know if you have a recommendations! Want to do this for my bridesmaids, but working on a tight budget and hoping I am able to find a decent price.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens Engagement Shoot

thenewmrsh33 — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:27:33 +0000

My fiance and I are looking to have our engagement photos done at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. There is a $200 fee for photo shoots which includes admission for up to 10 individuals. We currently have 3 people so we can bring an additional 7 others. We've already contacted ABG and they stated that it would be fine if we split into different photo groups as long as we have only up to 10 people.

Would anyone be interested in joining us May 10th at 4:30pm-6:30pm and splitting the costs with us? Please feel free to post if so! Deadline on when this is available is until April 26, 2017 since we need to give ABG a list of names.

For a bit of clarity for those who are interested: Note that your photographer counts as an individual and you will need to "bring" your own. I know the lingo online seems confusing, but ABG does not provide photographers.

More Info Online:
http://atlantabg.org/content/1-visit/2-visitor-info/photography__video_policy.pdf

New unaltered designer dress 1/2 off!

Knottie1467831720 — Tue, 11 Apr 2017 01:18:06 +0000

I purchased the Kelly Faetanini "jill" dress for over 4K at Gabriella in Soho, then changed the "vibe" of my wedding. It's brand new, unaltered, this season line. Will sell for $2500. It's a bridal size 10 in the off white color vs pure white. Email me for details! I'm located in NYC. Atiedrich@gmail.com!

Disappointed with videographer - help!

Knottie1468272096 — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 11:25:09 +0000

We went with a friend of a friend for our videography and editing and received the video last night. We hate it. It doesn't at all (aside from the music) gel with what I initially asked for in our consultation - tell the sweet and touching story with detail shots of the day overlayed onto fun times with our family and friends. For instance - the first look isn't even in the video . Help! Are there editors out there who will edit someone else's footage on a budget? We paid $1700 for this video and I feel like an idiot for not going with my gut and shopping around a bit more.

Spring 2018 Wedding Venue

Knottie20706322 — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:38:20 +0000

Hey everybody, my fiance and I are looking for an all inclusive wedding venue for the Spring of 2018. We would like to keep the cost between $10,000 and $15,000.

It doesn't matter what type of facility (ex. hotel, mansion, etc.) Outside of cost, the other main concern is the location. We have many people coming in from out of town, therefore we would like to keep the wedding venue as close to the city of Atlanta as possible.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

All Inclusive Garden Venue

Knottie1451509731 — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 02:40:27 +0000

Can someone please help me? I don't know what I'm doing when it comes to wedding planing. I am looking for an ALL INCLUSIVE garden wedding venue under $8000. That should cover,

the reception and ceremony
food
cake
dj
liquor
photography
and whatever else I am missing.

Hotel for Wedding Night

Knottie668eca1820a52a52 — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 23:28:49 +0000

Hey guys! We are looking for a hotel in Atlanta for our wedding night that is not too pricey but worth it. We are also going to need a shuttle/ride to the airport the next morning since we will not have our car! Any suggestions, packages, and deals would be greatly appreciated.

$2,000 Total Budget! Help!

[Deleted User] — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 05:42:51 +0000

I'm looking to get married in October/November 2017. We live in Flowery Branch, GA and are willing to drive a bit for the right location. We have $2,000 total to spend. We prefer an outside ceremony, but at this point, I'll take what I can get. I would like a place that let's us bring our own food. We actually want to bring grills and grill out. (My brother is excellent on the grill and is excited to cook for everyone!) We are looking at around 75 guests. Maybe less. My major focus is getting a venue for a ceremony and reception in one, plus food and drinks for $2,000. It's starting to feel impossible and I'm ready to give up. I wanted to rent a cabin for a night or two. And host everything there. But finding a big enough location that accomodates parking and space for an outdoor ceremony is difficult. Plus, Im not sure many cabin owners are willing to let me do that.

I'm lost.

Looking for nice venue for under $3000

WhateverYouSayStove — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 23:30:49 +0000

I have been searching high and low for a decent venue with the barn/rustic/brick style, that offers more than chairs and tables in the rental price. Location is preferably east (more southeast) Atlanta. Trying to keep my budget at or below $6000 for everything.

I would love to have the ceremony/reception at the same place to convenience guests. I would pay more if full catering to guests was included. I want a bridal suite and grooms quarters. Need rehearsal the night before. Would love kitchen and ice maker on site. Not a huge fan of plantation style (which is most popular out here), but it isn't totally out of the question. If it will save me money to get married in the hot months, I will do it, but I don't really want an outdoor wedding.

I've look at so many places, my head is spinning. I wrote down 180 guests, but am happy to cut that down to 150.

Anyone know of any hidden places I haven't found yet??

Friday night vs. Sunday

Andrealyn75 — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 01:04:59 +0000

Hello ATL,

I'm recently engaged and looking for venues in Atlanta for the Fall of 2017. I realize that most venues are booked up for Saturday nights and was hoping you could assist with choosing another day. We'll have several guests traveling from out of town and am unsure if a Friday night or a Sunday afternoon or night would work. The vibe I'm looking to achieve I feel would work best on a Friday night with a ceremony around 6:30/7pm but just can't decide. HELP!

Thank you,
Andrea

Paid Study for Engaged Couples at Georgia State University

Knottie283ddd42d184327e — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 16:32:23 +0000

Hello brides to be! I wanted to share an opportunity to be in a paid research study ($200 in Amazon Gift Cards) at Georgia State University. I think this would be a great opportunity for extra funds if you're a DIY bride and plan to make things for your wedding, to purchase any registry items that were not fulfilled, or just as an interesting experience with your fiancé. More information can be found on our website: https://gsucouplesstudy.wordpress.com/. Happy planning

Honeymoon Registries?

TayHand — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 21:47:07 +0000

Hello,

My fiancé and I have been living together for about two years now, and really don't have a need for a traditional registry.

I stumbled across the idea of a "honeymoon registry" and I thought this would be a very neat idea.

I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas, experience, or opinions on these?

Changed honeymoon destination after receiving donations on registry

Knottie1462223713 — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:20:23 +0000

We created and shared a honeyfund for Turks and Caicos, but have decided not to risk it because we're going to be trying for a baby and it's also a bad season to go right after our wedding (October). We have a lovely backup plan as we have always wanted to do a Rocky Mountain Christmas, so we're going to Denver and have some plans to explore surrounding areas. The thing is, our honeyfund still says we are going to Caicos. The only reason I haven't changed it is that you can't, as far as I can tell. They have a cadre of destinations, and Denver isn't one of them. The basic principal is the same - if you donate money it will still be to our honeymoon and not to rent or anything, but I don't want people to feel duped when they see pictures of snow and not sandy beaches. Thoughts?

Beware of Lovelei Photography and Leianna Boenke

Knottie71919526 — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 23:23:22 +0000

First of all, I want to say that my husband and I love our wedding day. It was so perfectly us. However, our wedding photography, Lovelei Photography by Leianna Boenke, will forever be a thorn in our side.

It has been 15 months since our wedding. We have yet to receive all of our wedding photographs. Leianna promised multiple times to upload the photos, until she stopped responding completely. There are so many photos from the day of that we never received- photos that we took time away from our friends and family to make. The largest group of missing photos are my husband's groomsmen photos. Not one was ever uploaded. My husband will never enjoy his groomsmen photos. For me, that is the worst part- knowing that I hired this person who has so disappointed my husband. He was so excited to have those memories with the men he treasures most, and unfortunately there is almost no possibility that we will ever receive them.

Then there are the photos that were never taken. Neither photographer was there when I tossed my bouquet. I still have no idea where they were. Later in the evening, both photographers' cameras died at the same time. They did not have backup cameras or batteries, so there are no photos during that time.

We have made countless phone calls, sent countless emails, even hired lawyers. The business has moved with no forwarding address. I want to make sure that no other brides have to suffer this. Absolutely stay away from Leianna Boenke and Lovelei Photography.

Wedding Photographer - discounted rates?

Knottie1451347030 — Fri, 15 Jan 2016 21:09:25 +0000

I am getting married in 2017 in Atlanta and trying to get some prices for good photographers... most have pretty high rates for shooting a wedding. However, I am looking for one that will capture some of the pre-ceremony, the ceremony itself and for about 30 minutes after to capture photos of us with our friends and family. I do not want a photographer for the reception period (we are only planning to have 40 guests, at most). If anyone can send me some info. on photographers who would be willing to negotiate for handling a wedding without the reception.

In Search of Photographer to Take Wedding Pictures for less than $2000

Knottie07044503 — Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:06:02 +0000

My fiancé and I are on the hunt for a decently priced photographer who charges under $2000 for package and will take engagement pictures as well. I understand that asking for a great photog for under $2000, but we are on a budget. They don't have to be amazing, but I want pictures I can look back on fondly and remember my wedding day. We are based in Atlanta, Ga. Thanks everyone for the help in advance!

FS: Venue credit - July 7, 2017

domiandtj2014 — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 10:46:47 +0000

Hi Ladies,

I have a close friend that no longer needs her wedding venue that she booked for next year (July 7, 2017). The venue is all-inclusive and it is located in Buckhead. She put down a deposit of $7,500 and we are looking for a bride that is interested in taking over her contract.

She is asking $7,000 for the $7,500 credit, but is willing to accept all reasonable offers. If you are interested or if you know someone who is interested, please send me a private message or feel free to send her an email: jesslynncurtis@gmail.com

Thanks!

HELP Affordable Outdoor Venues

Knottie1436332188 — Fri, 06 May 2016 09:00:58 +0000

We are inviting 200 people to our wedding in Spring 2018 and we are looking for an outdoor ceremony indoor reception venue. We absolutely fell in love with Little Gardens but it is a little too expensive for us. We have gone through just about every venue on this site and toured dozens. If you have any recommendations, maybe lesser known, PLEASE help me. We are paying for our wedding ourselves so I don't want it to cost an arm and a leg but I can't cut down our guest list without removing close family... Any other ideas to cut cost?

On a side note, we really liked Vercoma at Yellow River but had some concerns. If anyone has gotten married there I would love to talk about it.

non-cheesy wedding videographer suggestions - please help!

octoberskyy — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 04:21:25 +0000

Could someone recommend a good wedding videographer that is not too cheesy, and under 2K?

I like this style:
http://www.johnnychengphotography.com/?portfolio=wedding-videos

Not Overly Religious Officiant

Knottie1436332188 — Fri, 06 May 2016 09:52:36 +0000

Our families and friends have a massive range of religious views and I would prefer to have a non religious ceremony. However, I would love to still do pre marital counseling. Does anyone have a recommendation for an inexpensive officiant that would be willing to do this?

Vegan friendly caterer

TickyBear — Fri, 20 May 2016 22:51:15 +0000

Would any of you all have any information on caterers that are vegan friendly and not insanely priced? I am looking for a caterer that will do a meat entree, a vegan entree and make all the sides vegan. All the caterers I am finding seem to be an insane amount. I'm from NY so maybe I just do not know where to look for small vegan friendly people.

Thank you all for any help!

Anyone use proof of the pudding as a caterer? Any Issues??

Knottie1452606623 — Mon, 16 May 2016 13:50:16 +0000

I'm currently having communication issues with POP. They are in charge of the rental of the Ballroom at the Carlos Center, and I have been trying to book my reception here for about a month. They are slow to return emails, if at all. I'm just curious if this is common for this company, or could it maybe just be the coordinator I am working with? Trying to decide if it's time to start looking for another venue. Stuck on making this work because they allow outside catering and for you to bring in your own alcohol. wedding size of 300. not sure i can find another place that offers everything i'm looking for.

Looking for a Reception Venue!

Britt917 — Tue, 04 Nov 2014 20:27:30 +0000

Hi there! My fiancé and I are hoping to get married in the fall of 2015. We are planning on having the ceremony at our church in Dunwoody. We are trying to keep the reception venue within a 25-minute drive (at the most). We would also like to book a venue that will allow us to bring in our own food & drinks to save on costs. We have a guest list of 300 people so we are trying to save money wherever we can... We have been looking primarily in the Roswell & Marietta areas but are open to other areas as well. Any recommendations? Thanks!