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Lei's Wedding Planning Blog

I love writing about Atlanta Weddings, Georgia Weddings and wedding products, services, events and trends. I update the blog fairly regularly so check back often or follow us on social media (icons at bottom of page) to be in the know!   Lei

January 18, 2025
Free Passes to New Wedding Movie Screening Next Week!

AtlantaBridal has free passes to an early screening of the hilarious new Reese Witherspoon movie: "You're Cordially Invited" coming up on January 23rd!

January 8, 2025
The Best Outdoor Wedding Reception Ideas for Your Wedding

Do you love the romance of an outdoor wedding but aren’t sure how to make it a reality in North Georgia? We’re sharing our top outdoor wedding reception ideas. Keep reading for ideas on decorations, how to plan for weather, mother nature and enjoy a beautiful wedding surrounded by natural beauty.

November 30, 2024
Just Engaged? Here are 7 Important Things to Do Next

If you are newly engaged, you might be wondering what to do first? Check out our post for 7 important items to check off your to-do list first!

October 25, 2024
9 Benefits of a Beautiful North Georgia Wedding Venue

Are you considering a North Georgia Wedding Venue? We've got our top 9 reasons a North Georgia Wedding Venue is an amazing choice for your big day!

January 2, 2024
Fun Tips for that Picture-Perfect Small or Micro-Wedding

Planning a small or micro-wedding is all about personal touches, unique vibes, and keeping it real with your nearest and dearest

December 6, 2023
Welcome to our newest string musicians: Elite Strings!

Our newest ceremony musicians, Elite Strings, offer string quartets, string trios or string duos for weddings and events in and around Atlanta.

November 20, 2023
Welcome to our newest North Georgia wedding venue: Bison View Lodge Micro Wedding Weekends!

We'd like to welcome this gem to the AtlantaBridal family of awesome wedding venues! Nestled in the breathtaking North Georgia Mountains, it's the go-to spot for micro wedding weekends.

August 7, 2023
The Honeymoon Charms of Charleston

Your perfect honeymoon destination--Charleston, South Carolina, a city where history and romance have conspired to attract couples from around the globe.

June 1, 2023
Welcome to our newest venue, Southern Grace Wedding & Event Center!

Discover a hidden gem nestled at the foothills of the North Georgia Mountains - a serene and tranquil 90-year-old farmhouse.

May 26, 2023
Welcome to our newest venue, 1826 at Stowers Farm!

Stowers Farm has been around for over 200 years and is the perfect setting for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and special events.

May 25, 2023
Welcome to our newest member, Generation Tux!

Celebrate your big day and get something free.

March 15, 2023
Grace Loves Lace Best Tips on How to Choose a Sustainable Wedding Dress

Let’s chat about the most iconic wedding topic... the wedding dress.

March 12, 2023
Important wisdom to read before you hear your wedding bells

Managing your home and money as a couple dramatically impacts your happiness. And you must establish healthy relationship habits in the first six months of your marriage.

January 18, 2023
Real Atlanta Wedding: Emily and Austin at the Biltmore Ballrooms

When you're a wedding photographer and your own daughter gets married, what do you do!!

January 13, 2023
Get Tickets to Special Screening of Shotgun Wedding

In Shotgun Wedding, Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) gather their lovable but very opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding, just as the couple begin to get cold feet.

November 10, 2022
Time Sensitive Contest / Giveaway!

The first 10 AtlantaBridal registered users who comment with either a caption for the Caption This! photo OR a funny wedding related story will win entrance to a Virtual Pre-screening of the hilarious new Kristen Bell comedy, "People We Hate at the Wedding", next Wednesday night, November 16 at 7pm. Comments MUST be on the AtlantaBridal website blog post (not on social media).

October 31, 2022
Wedding Venue Helping Destination Weddings Canceled Due to Hurricane Ian

I wanted to let you all know about something awesome that the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is doing....

October 29, 2022
Welcome to Georgia Strings!

We'd like to welcome Georgia Strings to AtlantaBridal! In 15+ years as an ensemble, Georgia Strings has performed at hundreds of events. If you are looking to add beautiful music to your special occasion, check out Georgia Strings on AtlantaBridal.

October 16, 2022
Unique Edible Centerpieces for your Wedding or Event

Every bride wants the perfect centerpieces for her wedding reception or shower. With Edible Arrangements® fruit displays available in multiple sizes, you can select the perfect centerpieces for your big day. Plus, they’ll double as appetizers or tasty desserts that your guests will love.

July 6, 2022
Grace Loves Lace Arrives in Atlanta!

Grace Loves Lace is an Australia-based bridal brand that has opened beautiful showrooms across the States. New York, Dallas, Miami and other cities have enjoyed GRACE so much that they had to share the love in Atlanta!

May 17, 2022
Welcome to our newest venue: White Laurel Estate!

We'd like to welcome our newest North Georgia wedding venue, White Laurel Estate, to the AtlantaBridal family!

May 14, 2022
New Wedding Miniseries on UPtv: The Wedding Planners

On June 3 at 8 p.m. ET, popular cable network UPtv will premiere the miniseries The Wedding Planners as part of their month-long June Grooms programming stunt.

May 9, 2022
Introducing First Family of the Internet!

We are so excited to introduce our newest photographer / videographer member of AtlantaBridal, First Family of the Internet! Their creative style is unique and engaging. After shooting over 1250 weddings - they know their stuff! Click the link to see more of their work and to contact them!