....: January 16, 2010 Part 1

Katie Griffin & Doug McCain

Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 2pm

Heritage Chapel/The Atrium

Organized, Detail-Oriented, Thorough, Stylish ... those are just a few of the words that describe this bride! Katie and her family are dear friends of mine. Katie was my next door neighbor growing up. We were quite a few years apart (I was closer in age to her 3 older brothers) but I got to watch Katie grow up. She really has become a beautiful woman inside and out! I enjoyed getting to connect with her again now that we are both older. It was a complete honor to help her coordinate her wedding. Katie and Doug (and their families) thought of everything! They did most of the decorating themselves and it turned out perfect!

The ceremony was performed by Doug's dad (who just so happens to be a photographer too). Katie's grandfather prayed over them at the very beginning of the ceremony and her brothers all opened the doors for her grand entrance. Since there were three brothers, we used 2 at the doors and one was on dress duty to make sure her train was smooth. He did great!

The Atrium was so well decorated too. They choose to do a hot chocolate station, perfect for a chilly January afternoon. They had yummy funfetti cake and all the gummy candy you could ever want! It was so relaxed and enjoyable.

Katie and Doug choose to see each other before the ceremony to speed pictures along. It really does save a TON of time after the ceremony. BUT I can relate to all the brides and grooms that don't want to see each other until that special walk down the aisle. I didn't see my groom before the wedding and if I had it to do all over again I would still choose to wait. To each his own!

Photographer: King Harrell

Videographer: Hannah Palmer

Florist: The Flower Shoppe

Cakes: Panini Bakery

:: Heritage Chapel ::

:: Katie had a specific plan for how she wanted the wedding party to stand on stage. Looks great! I also love the simplicity of the single candles stands ::