At The End of the Aisle - Wedding Officiant

11/28/2023

New blog post up!

I have recently been getting more and more questions from clients AND planners about whether or not it is customary to tip the Officiant. This post will help understand how we view tips as vendors and is a good resource for planners to show their clients when they are asking. Feel free to share!

After spending time with my family over the last week, celebrating Thanksgiving, decorating for Christmas and just enjoying one another’s company, it is hard not to focus on the most important daily habit of all – gratitude! I am thankful for every single one of my couples and their unique perso...

11/12/2023

New blog post up! Great food for thought for couples who are considering how they want the actual ceremony to flow. Some couples want short, sweet, and get us to the party while others want all the bells and whistles. There is no "right" way to do it - and this blog post can definitely help a couple decide if a custom script is right for them!

Imagine a ceremony where every word spoken feels like it was written just for you. A generic script might cover the basics, but a custom wedding script takes the celebration to a whole new level...

06/04/2023

I cannot even begin to describe the obsession I have over these florals from that graced the wedding of Trystan and Katie yesterday!! I got home and realized that all the pictures I took were of flowers. Peonies were one of my favorite flowers… but I had never seen them like this. Absolutely breathtaking!!!

03/24/2023

The only word that I can think of that accurately describes every moment of this experience would be “lovely”. The bride, the groom, their wedding party, their families, their venue, their vendors, the ambiance… EVERYTHING. So honored to be a part of this day… congratulations to Brandon and Erin! #

09/25/2022

From soothing lakeside views at Red Top Mountain to a charming 100-year-old farmhouse in Alpharetta to our very own "Mystic Falls"... one day, three weddings. All of them so different yet so special! Congratulations to Dustin & Marimar, Dan & Stacy, and Brandon & Brianna!!

07/05/2022

I am obsessed with this couple! They may be grand Floridians, but these two have a shared love for the Vampire Diaries and travelled to our very own "Mystic Falls" (Covington, GA) to tie the knot on June 8th on the front lawn of the fabulous Twelve Oaks B&B , also a filming location!

And please... let us take a moment to bow down to for these gorgeous photos!

Congratulations to Jacob and Kaylee! Here is to a lifetime of happiness for you both!

07/05/2022

AUGH!!! So amazing, these two! So honored to get to be a part of this!

And huge shout out to Lindsey McKinnon Photography for such amazing photos!

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05/21/2022

My first time officiating at in the Pavilion with absolutely breathtaking views. I definitely hope to do it again! Lovely, organized staff kept everything running so smoothly... definitely recommend for anyone seeking an amazing venue! My little assistant loved the clear chiavari chairs and sat so patiently during our rehearsal. Had to share!

03/17/2022

03/17/2022

Check out the Ceremony Officiant category! 😀

The wait is FINALLY OVER‼️ There was some stiff competition, a few ties, but the results are all in. 📣 Drumroll please...🥁🥁🥁 The winners of The Georgia Peach State Bridal & Trade Show "Best of 2022" are...

CATEGORIES:

🏆Announcer
Rick Joyner of The Rick Joyner Experience

🏆 Mobile Bartenders
Xclusive Mobile Bartending

🏆 Bakeries/Bakers
TIE: Arden OC, LLC and Heavenly Sugar Studio

🏆 Balloonist
Iconz Balloons

🏆 Bridal Accessories
MoMc Creations

🏆 Bridal Gowns & Tuxedos
Luxe Bridal Studio

🏆 Bo***ir Photographer
Photos by J. Blue

🏆 Catering/Caterer
House of Ambrosia

🏆 Ceremony Officiant
At the End of the Aisle, LLC

🏆 Chiropractor
God Is Cover Chiropractic

🏆 Cosmetics
Mary Kay by Eileen Crago

🏆 Custom Design Apparel
Inkvictus Custom Designs & Apparel, LLC

🏆 Dance Lessons
Danse L’Amour Dance Company

🏆 Disc Jockey
DJ Selector C of Euphoric Vibrations

🏆 Emcee
Ziggy Warfield of Jazz In The Alley

🏆 Kidprenuers
Ethan & Collier Popcorn Company

🏆 Event Decor
Kustom Kreations

🏆 Event Sitters
Onsite Event Sitters

🏆 Event Stylist
Opulence By Chavien Shy

🏆 Favors
Wit and Bubbles

🏆 Florist
Nicole’s Flower Boutique

🏆 Food Truck
Pop-A-pples

🏆 Furniture Rentals
VIP Seating, LLC

🏆 Guest Accommodations
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Atlanta Stockbridge

🏆 Hair
Looks by Shan

🏆 Handbags & Accessories
Nanette's Delight Shop

🏆 Health & Wellness
Sea Drink Sea Moss

🏆 Honeymoon Travel Agent
Living Your Bucket List Travel

🏆 Ice Cream Truck
So Icy Frozen Treats

🏆 Invitations & Announcements
Magnolias And Twine, LLC

🏆 Jewelry
Beyond Dreams Jewelry

🏆 Limousines & Transportation
TIE: J.Rafael Chauffeur Service and Fitzpatricks’s Chauffeured Transportation

🏆 Electrical & Lighting
Smartworks Technology

🏆 Luxury Mobile Restrooms
Fancy Peach Restrooms

🏆 Makeup Artist
Shaina Davis Garrett of Clesh Beauty

🏆 Marriage Counseling
D&C Marriage Enrichment

🏆 Mobile Horse Bar
Hitch A Buzz

🏆 Nails
Gorgeous Nails with Gin Sanders by Color Street

🏆 Party Bus
GoGo Party Bus

🏆 Personal Fitness Trainer
Liz Whit Fit

🏆 Personalized Custom Gifts
Dear Amelia and Co.

🏆 360 Photo Booth
CineMEL360 Photo Booth

🏆 Photo Booth
The Bowtie Photographer

🏆 Photographers
TIE: Danni Brown Photography and Moetoes Photography

🏆 Real Estate Agent
Temeka Walker of Keller Williams

🏆 Romance Products
Pure Romance by Carol Brannon

🏆 Salons & Spas
Mizu Mane & Groom Salon

🏆 Spray Tan
Spray La Vie

🏆 Skincare
Goddess Glow by Nature

🏆 Tattoo Artist
Henna by Naima

🏆 Travel Agent
Four Seasons Serenity Travel, LLC

🏆 Venue
Gleaming Event Hall

🏆 Videography
Wedding Film Pros

🏆 Violinist
Richmond Punch

🏆 Wedding & Event Planners
TIE: Events by RK & Co. and J. Ladson Weddings

🏆 Wedding Cakes
Vivian May Cakes

🏆 Wedding Venues
5380 Studios

We would like to thank everyone for submitting their nominations and a special thank you to our sponsors, Atlanta Magazine and Sheen Magazine. Again, congratulations to all of our winners! To claim your personalized winner circle badge that can be posted and displayed on all of your social media platforms and website, please DM or Inbox us on Instagram or Facebook. Please allow up to 72-hours to receive your winners badge. This badge will help you garner additional exposure for yourself and your business.

In addition to this honor of being a winner, you have earned bragging rights for a year and will receive special recognition for this accomplishment. As part of your prize winnings, you will receive a special 50% OFF promotional show vendor discount at any future event. Again, congratulations to all of our winners and we look forward to doing it again next year!

The Georgia Peach State Bridal & Tradeshow 🍑

05/15/2021

WOW. So, this one is definitely one that lands in my Top 3 of favorite weddings EVER! Writing their ceremony was almost easy because of how much they love one another and how much they understand HOW to love one another. It was so beautiful and full of such touching emotion... Riding the post-ceremony high and wishing all the best for Patricia and David!!

04/17/2021

The forecast called for rain... but the weather could not have been more perfect for Mark and Maureen today at in Canton! The venue was a dream... they truly love what they so and it shows! Another personal fun moment when I completely "fan-girled" over getting to meet whose work I LOVE! Had to get a selfie with him! Such a GREAT day to be bringing families together!

10/27/2020

So, I did a thing today. One I've had to keep secret but the word is out now! Getting to be a part of making the union of these two "all official in the eyes of the law" was very special. It just takes a few minutes with the two of them together to feel their connection. I think the proper word is twitterpated and it is adorable! Happy thoughts and pixie dust going out for Kim and Shane!

10/12/2020

Lovely wedding for 10-10-2020 in Woodstock, GA! Bride handled all of the decor herself... beautiful! I was totally drooling over the darling custom masks... Congratulations to Virginia and Matt!

08/11/2020

Stunning views for a sunset elopement atop Arabia Mountain... Congratulations to Tom & Leila!

07/20/2020

Darling couple, sweet elopement, happy family... Best Wishes to Alex and Nadia!

07/20/2020

Pouring rain at a rehearsal may be a big deal to some... but here in Georgia, we all know better cause if you don't like the weather in Georgia, just wait a few minutes! This was the only shot I had time to take the whole weekend... but it was a BEAUTIFUL wedding day. And a big one for me as I got to work at one of my bucket list venues! CHEERS to the couple (not pictured), David Ryan & Elizabeth!

03/30/2020

This has been a disappointing time period in our industry, to say the least. It has been difficult to look into the future, when we are all past this (and we WILL be!) and getting back to doing what we love. So, I can say that it feels like perfect timing that this should release today....

Definitely excited to share my joy in being one of the women featured in the VoyageATL Trailblazers: Rewriting the Narrative series! Please feel free to check it out!


http://voyageatl.com/interview/meet-trailblazer-nena-gilmore/

Today we’d like to introduce you to Nena Gilmore. Nena, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today? I had been searching for a way to be able to write for a living. It is what I love to do and always brings me great joy. For years […]