Bridesmaids and Groomsmen…the best accessory!

March 31, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

“Even though we’ve changed and we’re all finding our own place in the world, we all know that when the tears fall or the smile spreads across our face, we’ll come to each other because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will ever change so much to the point where we’re not all still friends.”

Jeanette Winterson

Choosing who will stand for you on your wedding day is a big decision!  Do you keep it simple with one each or celebrate in grand style with 15?

Erin and Colt decided to go big with a group of  friends that were all too thrilled to help celebrate their awesome day!

I mean, who better to ooh and ahh at you while you get your gown on?  Who better to keep your groom calm and distracted as he waits for the big moment!

Who better to shed the inevitable tears than your bridesmaids during the ceremony? Who better to enliven the dance floor and make it a celebration to remember!

Erin and Colt had a great wedding party and it was amazing to photograph this fantastic group of friends.

To see the whole slideshow by Adam Linke and Mikki Harris click HERE!

Photography by: The Decisive Moment

Ceremony and Reception location:  Atlanta Country Club

Coordinator: Meredith Smith Weddings

Florist: Marietta Flower Shop

To see…Or Not To See…?

March 29, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment 

Seeing each other before the wedding is a big no no to some traditionalists!

But more and more of our brides and grooms are choosing to see each other before the wedding for a myriad of reasons. For some it is a religious ceremony,  for some it is just timing and wanting to take formals before the wedding and not during cocktail hour, and some just can’t wait to see each other!

Gretchen and Jimmy are a testament to what amazing moments can be captured when you see each other before the ceremony!  Take a look at her face!  Priceless!

A big thank you to Jan McBee at LaFete Weddings and Special Events for helping to orchestrate a perfect evening at Summit Chase Country Club.  And thank you to Gretchen and Jimmy for having us there!

Photography by:  The Decisive Moment

Ceremony Location:  Bethany Christian Center

Reception Location: Summit Chase Country Club

Coordinator: Jan McBee, LaFete Weddings and Special Events

Florist: Blossoms Atlanta

So what is with the umbrellas??

March 25, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment 

So, I consider myself to be a good southern girl, up on many southern traditions and “isms” that pop up at our weddings.

But this one got me.  I have seen it twice this year…and I was calling it “the New Orleans Umbrella dance-y thing”

But after seeing it at Leslie and Alex’s wedding, (and they were just so cute and happy, and it is so darn pretty!) I did a little research to find out…SO what is with the umbrellas??

Turns out it is called The Second Line Parade, and it IS from New Orleans!

The Second Line parade.  Virtually every wedding in the New Orleans area has some form of a Second Line (many don’t fit the strict definition of a Second Line, but to keep things simple, the term is broadly used).  In its most basic form, the DJ or band will play that universally recognized (in New Orleans at least!) Second Line song, and everyone dances in a line around the venue waving napkins in the air.

How fun, right?  I love the different family and cultural traditions that people bring to their weddings!  Thank you Leslie and Alex, for making me a little smarter today.  :)

To check out the full slideshow by Jessica McGowan and Mikki Harris click HERE.

Photography by:  The Decsive Moment

Ceremony Location:  Cathedral of Christ The King

Reception Location: The Biltmore

Coordinator:  The Wedding Box Atlanta

Florist: Event Design Group

Caterer:  Endive Fine Catering

Cake: Celso’s Bakery

Band: Crystal Clear Band

Videographer: SCG Productions

Wedding Premier Parties!

March 18, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | 1 Comment 

Introducing, Wedding Premier Parties We are very excited about a new event that we are offering here at The Decisive Moment, The Wedding Premier! The Wedding Premier is designed as a way to experience your wedding images for the first time in spectacular fashion. Sit back, relax and see your images on the big screen surrounded by your loved ones. The wedding slideshows are one of our favorite parts of the Decisive Moment experience. The music, the moments and the first opportunity to see your wedding day that went by so fast! Your slideshow should be enjoyed for the first time – together! What could make it even better? Invite family and close friends and make it an event – we will even add wine and cheese to top it all off! We kept hearing from couples about how they were so excited to watch the slideshow that they often ended up watching it alone, huddled in their work cubicles with the sound turned off! Trying not to cry of course! We thought, this is an experience that should be savored and enjoyed, not rushed! And you should get to share it with those closest to you. In association with The Atlanta Wedding Loft we will now offer a movie style viewing of your wedding slideshow in our private screening room with seating for up to 10 guests! Wine and light snacks will be provided to help create an evening that everyone will enjoy and remember. These slideshows are amazing on their own, but when shared with loved ones they become an event to be remembered and cherished. What better way to recapture the magic of your wedding day than to share the memories all over again with your own screening! If you are interested in setting up a Premier Party of your own please contact our Concierge,  Rita Harrell at 404-606-1898 or rita@thedecisivemoment.com Premiere Parties are on us! This is a service we offer to our clients at NO charge. ©2010 CreativeCore LLC | 533 W Howard Ave, Suite E, Decatur, GA 30030

Rice Shower!

March 16, 2010 | Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Get ready for this one folks, ’cause it is a doozy!

Suma and Deepak had a night to remember back in October and we were lucky enough to be a part of the celebration!

There were countless beautiful photographs to choose from but the ones below really blew me away.  And once again I took to google to find out more….

In many South Indian weddings there is a ceremony called the Talambra or Rice Shower immediately after the couple is wed.

It is a gorgeous event to photograph as you can see, but the essence of the ceremony is playful, which I LOVE.  It originated as a way for the bride and groom to get know each other better.  It kind of reminds me of my beloved cake smash!  In this case though I also read that it is supposed to encourage fertility as well!  Hmmm….

Anyway, the more throwing and smashing the better I say!

To take a look at the full slideshow click HERE!

Photography By: The Decisive Moment

Ceremony and Reception Location:  The Ritz Carlton Downtown Atlanta

Catering and Cake: The Ritz Carlton Downtown Atlanta

Event Design and Coordination: Ragini Patel, Weddings in Style