Photos of much loved and missed relatives were placed near the altar:
Rita was escorted down the aisle by her brother:
Right after the ceremony, everyone went out to the church steps for a dove release!
Then Rita, Jeff and the wedding party jumped on board a motor coach to take some pictures with us at both Piedmont and Centennial Parks!
I could get used to having a motorcycle police escort! Got us from Buckhead to the park in record time.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History's main atrium was transformed into a wonderland for the reception:
Cocktails on the terrace:
Frosted Pumpkin created a fall themed cake, complete with edible autumnal leaves:
Rita and Jeff took in their first view of the ballroom from above - they were speechless!
As nightfall approached, the Atrium got more and more magical - it was one of the most gorgeous receptions ever! Active Production & Design and their expert crew created quite an atmosphere:
Jeff and Rita descended the grand staircase for their first dance:
Kristy at Affairs To Remember was in charge of the fabulous menu. There was a carving station, risotto station, salmon station, cappucino bar and of course their famous macaroni & cheese martinis!
Jeff is an APD lieutentant - he and his APD peeps posed with the police badge groom's cake, created by Caryn's Cakes:
An ice sculpture in the shape of fall leaves was placed next to the cake and accessorized with dessert toppings such as fresh raspberries, fudge sauce,etc....
Dancing with the moms:
Button It Up had a deluxe photo booth set up - they printed out the pictures on the spot, framed them and dropped them in a gift bag for each guest!
This event was incredible. Soooo much planning went into it and we're so glad Jeff & Rita had such a blast! Congrats, guys!
