Natalie and Evan were married on a cool November evening at Calloway Gardens with their families and a few of their friends!
Natalie and Evan have the classic Hollywood story of two strangers bumping into each other in a crowded place and building a relationship. In this case, it was a bar in Athens, Georgia, home of the University of Georgia. These two were married at Calloway Gardens in southern Georgia, a place Natalie went to a lot as a child. The gardens are about the size of a state park, with beautiful and unique spots all over to take pictures. As we took the shuttle through the gardens after dark, we saw some of the Christmas light exhibits that had already been set up.
Natalie got ready in the bridal suite in the lodge, which had three balconies overlooking the fountain outside. Even though they chose not to have bridesmaids and groomsmen, Natalie’s mom and two best friends helped her get ready. After Natalie and Evan did their first look in front of the fountains, we did their family photos in the butterfly exhibit, which was a greenhouse full of butterflies and the plants that they like!
With about 30 guests at their wedding, Natalie and Evan were married in the garden’s tiny chapel in the woods with stained glass windows. We came back to the lodge for the reception in the ballroom. Evan’s mom made their wedding cake. We ended the night with a sparkler exit outside of the lodge.
Check out some of my favorite photos from Natalie and Evan’s intimate wedding at Calloway Gardens!
Venue, catering, and bartending: Callaway Gardens
Coordinator: Magnolia Lane’s Polished Events
Photographer: Christine Scott Photography
Florals: Evan Bloodworth
DJ: Crash Boat Sound
Cake: Evan’s mom, Jenny
Dress: David’s Bridal
Officiant: Chuck Shaheen
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