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A little info Social Lilly A product of Lilly White Events 15 Lenox Pointe NE-Suite C [email protected] www.sociallilly.com All rights reserved. This publication can in now way, shape or form be reproduced nor transmitted in anyway. All information and photography was provided by each individual vendors. Social Lilly has made the best effort to confirm all materials and content but takes no responsibility for information supplied by affiliates and vendors Staff & Contributors Lynn Lilly, Publisher & Owner Lindley Hewatt, City Publisher Chelsea Masdon, Content Contributor Jill Calefate, Photography Content Contributor Mikaela Carver, Photography Content Contributor ISBN 978 1 4507 1438 9 First Edition April 2010

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2010 – 2011 First Edition

Lynn Lilly

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Jill Calefate Photography

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Be Social Social Lilly is a bridal network showcasing Atlanta’s unique talents. We have created multiple platforms to interact with our unique talents. Social Lilly Website & Blog Social Lilly has created an information portal to showcase our vendor’s talents and share vital planning information with brides. Our website and blog also offer information about our upcoming bridal events and events our vendors are involved with or hosting. Website & Blog: www.SocialLilly.com Social Lilly Social Media We invite you to our Social Media Cocktail Party. Join our party and take advantage of giveaways, deals, and offers from our vendors each month. Twitter: @sociallilly (www.twitter.com/sociallilly) Facebook: www.facebook.com/SocialLilly Events: Social Lilly hosts 2-3 bridal events each quarter to showcase our talented vendors. Our boutique events offer brides the opportunity to build relationships with vendors and learn valuable information. Check out our blog to get up to date information about upcoming events. Get in touch with our team: Events: Lindley Hewatt: [email protected] Sales & Marketing: Lynn Lilly: [email protected] General Information: [email protected] or 404.842.9944

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I dreamed of a wedding of elaborate elegance, A church filled with family and friends.

I asked him what kind of wedding he wished for, He said one that would make me his wife.

-Author Unknown

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An inside look

Social Lilly Publisher & OwnerA planning addiction from age 4 fueled Lynn Lilly to create new and unique methods of planning and marketing events. Opening her first company at age 23 with her Mother, Lynn has since created a unique footprint in the Atlanta market. After successfully building a production company Lynn saw the need for an event planning and consulting firm that not only focused on the client and creating a unique experience but also focused on building relationships with vendors and making them each others referral agents. Lilly White Events did just that by creating an excellent experience with clients and partner vendors. Lilly White Event’s success spurred Lynn to take it one step farther and develop the unique concept of Social Lilly. Social Lilly is born as an interactive experience for bridal vendors to market their business, build relationships in the industry, and interact with clients first hand at events. Atlanta is just the beginning, as Social Lilly will become a social staple in cities across America, creating a new way for brides to meet their wedding vendors.

What do you do when you are not in the office? – I enjoy my off weekends spending time at the park, the pool or the lake with my boyfriend, friends and family. I love to travel when I can squeeze it in my schedule!

Social Lilly City PublisherLindley Hewatt was born and raised in Snellville, Georgia. Growing up Lindley was always positively influenced by her entrepreneur dad. Both of her parents always wanted her to hold a leadership role and strive for nothing but the best. Twenty-One years old, Lindley has put her career goals in full throttle. Her bubbly, outgoing, and fashion forward personality has landed her right where she belongs in the event planning and marketing industry. Designing and coordinating different styles of events, always gives Lindley’s creative mind an opportunity to explore and set events apart from competitors.

What is one piece of advice you would give brides who are planning weddings? – My advice for any bride that is planning her own wedding is stay organized, and make sure you have someone you trust helping you. Don’t be afraid to ask others for help because honestly you can’t do it by yourself.

What do you do when you are not in the office? - I always try to find something to do that takes away the stress. Family and friends keep me sane from this fast paced industry. Of course shopping and trips to the beach are a PLUS!

Photography credit: Jill Calefate Photography

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A long marriage is two people trying to dance a duet and two solos at the same time.

-Anne Taylor Fleming

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A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.-Douglas Pagels

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A Tid Bi t o f Fun…..

$60 Million Dollars is the most expensive wedding ever hosted

Approximately 2.1 million weddings took place in the US in 2009

Approximately 59,600 weddings took place in Georgia in 2009

In 2009 the average wedding in the US cost about $19,500

In 2009 the average wedding in Georgia cost $16,521

In 2009 the average number of guests at a wedding was 128

8% of weddings in 2009 were destination weddings

In 2009 an estimated 42 billion dollars was spent on wedding planning & related items

Average cost of a wedding dress is $1,500

About 30% of couples getting married pay for their own wedding

About 39% of couples have an outdoor wedding

The average age of a bride is 25.3

The average honeymoon budget is $3,500

June is the most popular month for weddings

For more fun facts and the source of these facts visit our blog, www.sociallilly.com

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Meet Social Lilly’s 2010 -2011 Bridal Innovators

Stacy Francombe Get Married Media

Michelle Gainey Studio Wed & Lemiga Events

Each year we hand select two bridal industry innovators that have created a unique footprint in the Atlanta market. The innovators are professionals that have created a new aspect in the bridal industry. Each year our

team accepts nominations and evaluates each candidate individually.

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Stacie Francombe Get Married Media

2010-2011 Bridal Innovator

Photography Credits left to right: Donna Newman, Ben Vigil Photography, Barnaby Draper

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Stacie Francombe Stacie’s Story Business Name: Get Married Media Experience:

I started my career while at Ohio State University, working as an intern and then as a production assistant in the sports department of an NBC affiliate. After college (in 1997) I moved to Atlanta to join the then start-up CNN Sports Illustrated cable network as an editor and associate producer, and was promoted to a key producer for CNN International's global sports coverage. In 1998, I joined TBS as a writer-producer. In 1999 (while still at Turner) I founded Reel Creative, a full-service production house, specializing in on-air commercial spots and professional videos. In January of 2006, I piloted the launch of Get Married Atlanta with my production company (Reel Creative) inside my studio apartment. It was the success of this local show and online concept that led to the creation of Get Married on a national scale. In just under two years, I transformed a local show produced by ten staff members to a national phenomenon (with over fifty employees in an 18,000 square foot studio) that includes a hit show on WEtv, a national bridal publication (Get Married magazine) and a robust website (www.getmarried.com). Fun Facts:

• I am addicted to sports! I love watching them and I love watching my three boys play. I never miss a game.

• I am learning how to cook! • I have three boys but have always wanted a girl so I can plan her wedding!

Family/Pets: Husband: Dave Francombe 3 sons: Josh (8), Jake (6), Geordie (4) Dog: Beckham (Bichon Shitzu)

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Down to business Get Married Media is a national wedding planning resource that reaches passionate brides on TV (WE tv Saturdays at 9:30am et/pt), online (www.GetMarried.com) and in print (Get Married magazine). Get Married connects brides with local and national wedding vendors and industry experts through entertainment and news. Get Married magazine (distribution 300,000) the new shopping and trend guide for the savvy bride - moves beyond the traditional ways of delivering a bridal publication - from the newest interactive technology and latest trends in bridal shopping and style to a colorful, fresh voice in the wedding genre. Closely integrated with the TV show and Get Married magazine, the online portal at getmarried.com offers brides an interactive experience, including a wedding shop that sells wedding accessories and products as seen in the magazine, as well as a wedding blog (bloggerbrides.com), video segments from the show, articles, image galleries and wedding planning tools.

What inspired the Get Married brand? I have always had a passion for all things bridal and an entrepreneurial spirit. While researching the most lucrative and evergreen industries to break into, I found that death, taxes and weddings were lucrative and almost recession proof. Of those, weddings were the most uplifting. Weddings were always going to be around and, as a $60 billion a year industry, I knew I could carve out a unique space. Coming from the news world, I noticed a void in the wedding genre for a wedding lifestyle platform for brides to be entertained and informed. Thus Get Married was born.

What is your favorite part of your job: My favorite part of my job is connecting with the brides! They continue to be an incredible resource for inspiration. I love when brides are able to take a trend and translate it for themselves—the results are inevitably unique and creative. We are all about the bride at Get Married, so when I see a bride’s vision come to life, it reinvigorates me to work harder. Photography credit: Donna Newman

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Michelle Gainey StudioWed Atlanta

2010-2011 Bridal Innovator

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Michelle Gainey The Story Business Name: StudioWed Atlanta StudioWed is a stylish planning studio where our talented, handpicked vendors streamline the wedding planning process. Our vendors specialize in custom weddings, which ensure your wedding is completely you and that your style, your interests, and your personality will shine. Browse through the studio to see the displayed work of our vendors, design your stationery, pick your flowers, flip through photographer's photo albums—the options are limitless and the choice is yours. There is no cost to use Studio Wed’s services, so spend the entire day—or as many as you need—to plan your perfect wedding.

Experience: Studio owner, Michelle Gainey has 6 years experience in the event industry and the studio has been open for a little over one year

Fun Facts: We are located in trendy West Midtown inside a converted brick factory

Favorite Wedding/Client Story: In March 2009, we gave away a free wedding valued at over $70,000. The wedding of the winning couple, Kara and John, took place on January 24, 2010 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Our vendors worked so hard to provide a dream wedding for Kara and John and it turned out spectacular!

What is a unique service you offer your brides: A central location to meet with Atlanta's best wedding vendors. No more driving all over the city of Atlanta to meet with vendors, couples are able to meet vendors at our West Midtown studio.

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Behind the Scenes What sets your company above the competition: Our vendors are hand selected, pre-screened, and the best of the best in Atlanta. We are an invaluable resource for brides to plan their weddings.

Who or what inspires you: Our clients inspire us! We specialize in custom weddings that are inspired by our clients.

How or why did you get into the bridal industry: We wanted to make the process of planning wedding easier and less stressful. Engaged couples have the peace of mind that our vendors are the best in the industry. Also, with very busy schedules, couples really appreciate the fact that they only have to come to one place to meet with their vendors.

How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry: We are set up to showcase our vendors' work as well as provide a professional meeting space. We strive to be the only place a bride needs to go to plan her perfect wedding.

Client Quote: John and I want to express how grateful we are towards everyone who participated in making our wedding day so awesome. We truly are so thankful. Everyone was so fun and great to work with. Every single one of you will be in our hearts and memories when we think of this day. – Kara Knittel

Personal/Company Accolades: Best Exhibit Design: Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta, January 2009

Location: 1000 Marietta St. Ste. 124 Atlanta, GA 30318 Phone: 404.879.0074 Website: www.studiowed.net/atlanta Email: [email protected] Twitter: @StudioWedAtl Facebook: StudioWed Atlanta Fan Page

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Glorious Events Catering – Dana Harris

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Meet Social Lilly’s 2010 -2011 Bridal Specialists

We are proud and excited to introduce a unique group of bridal specialists that are making a unique footprint on the bridal industry

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Anna Balkan Jewelry

Our Story Owner: Anna Balkan

A native of Ukraine, Anna Balkan came to NYC in 1992 alone with just $100, jobless, and speaking only Russian. Through hard work she learned English,

earned a college degree and worked in the IT industry in various leadership roles. After a 12 year career in the corporate world, Balkan chose to follow

her childhood love of jewelry design and left the corporate world to start her own jewelry company. The company has been growing fast and her jewelry can be found today in over 150 boutiques worldwide. Balkan contributes to

various charities dedicated to human rights. Balkan’s jewelry showcases her unique design aesthetic and is composed of the finest natural gems and

freshwater pearls from around the world, sterling silver, and 14kt gf metals. .

“I want to inspire and empower every woman to be strong and independent. My jewelry will make her be confident and feel beautiful and confident. Be

Beautiful and Be You!” Anna Balkan.

Behind the Scenes

Fun Facts: One evening I was flipping through the TV channels and saw a Janice

Dickinson Modeling Agency show, and after admiring her jewelry, I realized that Janice was wearing an Anna Balkan necklace!

Client Quote:

“Your jewelry is feminine yet bold with a unique architectural feeling.” Bloomingdale's Buyer

Annabalkan.com • 678.592.4542 • [email protected] @abalkan • The Bridal Bar Atlanta

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Ataricharm Photography

Our Story Owner: Matt Odom What is a unique service you offer brides: My clients hire me for my point of view and approach to making images. My approach to special events can be described as “reportage-style” photography. Reportage-style photography is an eye witness approach to the event, capturing the event as the event unfolds. We focus less on staging photos (i.e. traditional group shots) and focus more on capturing the natural dynamic of people interacting at the event. What sets your company above the competition? I don't believe in competition. I believe in taste. Ultimately, my clients share the same taste in photography as myself. We value dynamic, intimate, honest photos that are captured by someone who understands both the art and science of photography.

Behind the Scenes

Favorite Wedding Story/Wedding Client: Definitely shooting a wedding at the Fox Theatre has to rate pretty high on my favorite weddings. Of course, shooting a wedding on a beach in Mexico wasn't half bad either!

Ataricharm.com • 404.281.7585 • [email protected] @ataricharm • Atlanta

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Atlanta Boudoir Diaries

Our Story

Owner: Mikala Carver

Atlanta Boudoir Diaries provides sexy photography for sassy women. We give women the opportunity to create beautiful, sexy images which can be

used to make a unique gift for their loved one. It’s an investment for the everyday woman who wants an extraordinary experience. The experience

leaves women feeling empowered, liberated, and beautiful. It is about giving each client a priceless look at how beautiful and sexy they are with images

that will last a lifetime.

Fun Fact: Statistics show that over 50% percent of men prefer black lingerie over any other color, followed next by white.

Behind the Scenes

What is a unique service you offer your brides? Both individual and small group (brides and bridesmaids) sessions are offered. The bridal party can get together and enjoy Champaign and strawberries while they get ready; each girl’s photos will be taken privately. Client Quote: Mikala! The photos are AMAZING! I can’t believe THAT is ME! I can’t wait to see his face when he gets his album! ~S.C.

AtlantaBoudoirDiaries.com • [email protected] 404.663.0102 • @AtlBoudoirDiar

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Mikala Carver Photography

Our Story Owner: Mikala Carver I am a modern couture wedding photographer for fabulous people! My camera is an extension of my heart and soul. The connections I make with my clients drive my business. I care about people and want them to feel the love in my photography. The thing I love most about what I do is being there to catch the moments in between, when no one knows I am there. It's capturing the "real" smiles, laughter, and tears. I think there is nothing better than being able to freeze these precious moments in time for two fabulous people in love!

Behind the Scenes How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry? My couture photography style puts a spin on the traditional approach by incorporating a “glamour magazine and fashion photography” approach when shooting; I am able to create amazingly stunning images that are different from other wedding photographers. I love utilizing the nitty-gritty areas; being able to take the bride or groom into a place most people would never dream of and using the “glamour” of the bride and groom to offset such a unique atmosphere. Fun Facts: I once shot a wedding on top of a waterfall standing in the middle of a river on a rock.

MikalaCarver.com • 404.663.0102 [email protected] • @mikalacarver

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Smith & Lund Salon

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Glorious Events Catering – Dana Harris

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Atlanta In Home Training

Our Story Owner: Steven Lewter Steven Lewter has a unique ability to design and implement a personalized fitness program based on the goals of any individual. Steven has a deep understanding on human movement, flexibility and body composition. He has a valid NCCA accredited certification as a personal trainer by the American Council on Exercise (ACE-CPT) and is certified by the American Red Cross in CPR and AED. He participates in continuing education on a monthly basis and is currently enrolled in a Yoga Teacher Training School in Atlanta. All training sessions are performed at a location convenient to you. If you have a full in-home gym or don’t even have one piece of exercise equipment available, Steven will bring the gear and a program that will put you on the road to achieving any and all of your fitness goals

Behind the Scenes

What is a unique service you offer your brides? Nutritional advice and an exercise program to lose as many inches as possible before the wedding. Who or what inspires you? Helping others achieve their fitness goals and improving their self-image.

AtlantaInHomePersonalTraining.com • 404.216.8829 • [email protected] • Metro Atlanta

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BBJ Linen

Our Story Owners: Bonnie Dannen, Bill Pry, Judy Goldberg Key Team Members: Ken Krom, Doug Vincent BBJ linen has been in the business for over 25 years and is a leader in the linen rental industry. We offer a large variety of quality linens to suit any décor and budget. With a multitude of linen in a range of colors, hues, patterns, and themes to choose from – we can help design any event that you can imagine. Our vast inventory allows us to handle linen for a small intimate dinner party to a large scale gala event attended by thousands. Whatever design you can imagine for your event whether it is a Wedding or Rehearsal dinner, Fund raiser, Formal gala, or a Holiday dinner with your family – BBJ Linen has you covered.

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides? BBJ offers design advice and allows the clients to come into the showroom to look at the linen and see how they would look on a table for their event. We will also mail out swatches to our clients – free of charge- if they are unable to come in and view the linens themselves. What sets your company above the competition? BBJ offers a quality product at competitive prices with excellent customer service Photography by Frank Carnaggio

BBJLinen.com • 404.857.8788 ext 61110 • [email protected] @BBJLinen • F/BBJLinen

800 Lambert Drive, Suite A, Atlanta GA 30324

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Cakes by Tatyana

Our Story Owner: Tatyana L. Benton What is a unique service you offer your brides? I offer fondant and gum paste design cakes. Instead of your basic white traditional wedding cake, I offer French Vanilla, White Chocolate and a variety of cakes with spirits. There is a variety of flavors to choose from when you mix and match the multiple frostings and fillings. I also offer miniature deserts of all kinds as well as chocolate covered strawberries, cupcakes and brownies. And for the brides’ groom, I offer specially designed groom cakes.

Behind the Scenes

Favorite Wedding Story: My favorite wedding story is when I was chosen to bake an anniversary cake for a couple who had been married for 50 years. It was a surprise 50th wedding anniversary that their closest family and love ones put together in their honor. What made this such a unique wedding story to me was because of two facts; one, they were still happily married after 50 long years. And two, I learned that they did not have a cake at the original wedding date some 50 years ago because they couldn’t afford one at the time. After dinner was served and it was time for desert, I walked in the room to present the cake and both the husband and wife both cried tears of happiness and joy. It was such an elation to be apart of such a wonderful event.

Cakesbytatyana.com • 404.549.1414 [email protected]

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Candy Couture

Our Story Owners: Jetaun Adkins & MiMi Johnson Candy Couture is a premiere candy buffet service with a mission to provide its clients with the ultimate sweet addition to their special day. With Candy Couture, no two buffets are the same. After a one-on-one consultation, we will design a personalized buffet that incorporates your personality and theme of your event. Whether you’re planning for your big day or your first bundle of joy, Candy Couture can add a sweet touch that your guests will thank you for! Fun Facts: We started this business from planning a Candy Land themed baby shower!

Candycoutureatl.com • 678.592.6323 [email protected] • @CandyCoutureAtl

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides: From the theme and color scheme of the candy buffet, to the labels and to-go boxes just about everything is client-customizable. Candy buffets also make great favors for your guests! Who or what inspires you: Jennifer Sbranti’s Hostess with the Mostess Website is a big inspiration. Pantone’s fashion color reports each season as well as the latest bridal trends drive a lot of our ideas.

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Confetti Our Story Owner: Donna Lipscomb Confetti creates unique, custom designed invitations that truly represent our clients style and vision. We use distinct papers, fabrics, embellishments…items that will make your invitations stand out among the rest! We have added letterpress capabilities as well, for that vintage or “old fashioned” feel of invite. In addition to invitations, we can create all paper items for your event, including but not limited to programs, menus, save the dates and stationery, as well as favors and planning services.

How or why did you get into the bridal industry? I started as a party planner, but have always loved weddings. Weddings are such interesting events..they can run any gamut of emotion. From tears of frustration to tears of joy to tears of relief….I find it all challenging and exciting. It is like a really, really, pretty roller coaster ride.

Behind the Scenes

Who or what inspires you? Inspiration comes from many areas. I love vintage and architecture. Colors and clean lines. Textiles and the unexpected. I love looking at old cards and photographs for inspiration. The natural colors that appear in nature, rows of food at the grocery store or displays of colored inks or pencils can send me rushing home to create. Lately I have found great inspiration from papers we are purchasing from India. The colors and textures are amazing!

Confettime.com • 404.226.7575 • [email protected] @Confetti

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Lights, Camera, Action…. Smile

Capturing your wedding day is one of the most important elements of your special day. To help you and your photographer make sure you capture every moment, enjoy a list of suggested shots below!

Ceremony Bride & Bridesmaids getting ready Groom & Groomsman getting ready Ceremony set-up before guests enter Wedding Party entering Bride entering ceremony Bride & Father walking down the aisle Bride & Groom Meeting at alter Alter shot with Bride, Groom, Bridesmaids and Groomsman Unity Activities Ring Placement First Kiss Bride & Groom Walking Down the Aisle After Ceremony Solo Bride (4-5 looks) Bride & Groom (4-5 looks) Bridal Party Grooms Party Wedding Party Bride & Family Bride & Groom with Family

Reception Bride & Groom Entrance Wedding Party Entrance Bride & Groom First Dance Mother/Son Dance Father/Daughter Dance Centerpiece & Favor Shots Bride & Groom Cake Shots Cake Cutting Toasts Bouquet & Alter Shots Family (we recommend making a list with names) Departure Shots The photography options don’t stop at your wedding… many photographers offer bridal sessions, engagement sessions, boudoir sessions and products. Check with one of our Social Lilly featured photographers to capture your special experiences.

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Cheesecake Cheesecakes

Our Story Owner: Melinda Banks We are a one of a kind, starting with the pie crust, which is flaky and delicious; offering unique tasting flavors like strawberry, cherry, blueberry, chocolate chip, to name a few. From the first bite to the last, our cheesecakes hit the spot. Let us tempt your palate and dazzle your taste buds today. We also offer moist pound cakes and punchbowl cakes. Experience: Melinda has been baking for over 15 years

Cheesecake-Cheesecakes.com • 404.363.9131 [email protected]

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer brides: We create individual size cheesecakes that serve as a unique and tasty party favor and can be ordered in a variety of flavors! Favorite Client Story: We were asked to prepare a punchbowl cake for a party of about 50+ guests. After everyone finished the main course the punchbowl cake was set on display for those who wanted dessert. In about five minutes or less the entire cake was eaten and those who did not get a chance to taste it said “you should have prepared two”

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Curt Chauncey Photography

Our Story Owners: Curt & Erika Collier

Curt Chauncey Photography is premier Atlanta photography

company, specializing in Wedding and Lifestyle photography. Owners Curt and Erika (a husband and wife team) are

dedicated creative professionals who love what they do… making brides smile! Curt’s photographic style is a

combination of photojournalism, candid, and eclectic. A variety of the latest artistic print and press products, personalized packages, and great customer service, are what brides can

expect from Curt Chauncey Photography.

Behind the Scenes

Favorite Wedding/Client Story: Eddie and Sharonda were one of our first wedding clients. A year after we did their engagement and wedding photos, they called us again to do a maternity portrait session. Of course we said yes! About nine months later, we received another call from them… they wanted us to capture their newborn son Eddie III, at his first portrait session. Needless to say, Eddie, Sharonda, and Little Eddie III. are not only some of our favorite clients; they are our friends.

CurtChauncey.com • 678.489.2363 • [email protected] F/CurtChauncey

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CruiseOne

Our Story Owner: Valerie Harris Customers seeking the ultimate vacation getaway – from a romantic couples land retreat to a group event at sea- should look no further than CruiseOne. CruiseOne agents tap a preferred network of travel partners in planning family reunions at sea, honeymoons, corporate meetings, incentive trips and all inclusive land vacations.

Experience: 11 years in the travel industry

Behind the Scenes What sets your company above the competition: CruiseOne features a revolutionary price search program that ensures travelers get the best value for their vacation dollar. As part of World Travel Holdings (WTH), the nation’s leading leisure travel company, CruiseOne agents are able to secure the lowest possible vacation pricing for their customers, in addition to exclusive perks that can’t be found elsewhere.

Mycruiseonline.com • 770.783.5273 [email protected]

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Sweet Infinity Cakes Photography by Lindley Hewatt

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Do I love you because you're beautiful, Or are you beautiful because I love you?

~Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, Cinderella

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Edible Heart

Our Story

Owner: Parker Wallace: Personal Chef, Cookbook Author, Cooking Party Hostess and all-around cool chick to hang with in the kitchen Edible Heart is not a culinary concept-- it’s a foodie love connection! The motto for my business and my upcoming cookbook is “Eat Your Heart Out, Share Your Heart and Come Back For More!” I’m helping my clients discover that the most important ingredient in ANY recipe is TLC-- and I’m not talking thyme, lemon or cayenne! The TLC factor transforms people and their palettes. Whether I’m doing the cooking for you, or teaching you how to whip up a great meal for your new hubby, my goal is to make the experience one that you remember....and can continue to share with the people you love.

Favorite Wedding/Client Story: Magic is the key word in this story! There are certain people we meet who startle us awake into consciousness and change our life trajectory. When I met this particular couple, all I could think of was one word: Magic. Their energy, their connection, their whole vibe was sheer magic. I had never experienced that feeling in a romantic relationship and frankly, didn’t think it existed until I witnessed it between them. I agreed to be set up on a blind date with one of their friends, and let’s just say he turned out to be my Magic Man! “The ONE” had never been in my vocabulary before that date. Fast forward to now: I am blissfully in love and will be hosting and catering the rehearsal dinner for the magic couple who changed my life and introduced me to L-O-V-E.

How or why did you get into the bridal industry?

Edible Heart is a business that thrives on food and connection....Two people in love who are getting ready to take that next step can only benefit from what I have to offer: Divine food and a recipe road map to get there together.

EdibleHeart.com • 678.897.1717 • [email protected] • @parker100

Parker’s well fed family

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Elegant Event Sitters

Our Story Owner: Tish Davis Elegant Event Sitters, Inc. is an on-site special event child care service. All sitters are First Aid/CPR certified and have background screens every 12 months. The safety of the guests’ children is our number one priority. Parents are able to party in peace knowing that their little ones are being cared for close by. Our enthusiastic staff entertains the children so that boredom doesn’t set in. Kids are treated to their own reception complete with face painting, arts and crafts, games and our brand new Animal Stuffing Station. We also offer a variety of services including hotel child care and a DIY “Babysitter-in-a Box”. The sitters are available for individuals or groups of any size and age range.

Behind the Scenes

How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry? Party in Peace is our mantra and which means that we make sure that your guests’ fun goes undisturbed. Who or what inspires you? Hearing a sigh of relief when a bride realizes that she doesn’t have to tell friends and family members that they can’t bring their children to the wedding.

ElegantEventSitters.com • 888.262.2838 • [email protected] @EventSitters

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Event Rentals Unlimited

Our Story Owners: Dan Nolan & Brenda Maynard Event Rentals Unlimited is Atlanta’s premier provider of event rental equipment. Based in Atlanta and servicing the Southeast, we excel in transforming your ideas, whether simple or grand, into memorable occasions you and your guests will cherish for a lifetime. Our experienced team of professionals is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service and creating unforgettable events with no detail overlooked. As a full service resource, Event Rentals Unlimited has the most comprehensive reserve of top quality rental equipment in the business. Event Rentals Unlimited has been recognized with over a dozen industry awards for best-in-class installations and logistical achievements.

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides? In addition to tents and rental products, we offer total event solutions, from consulting, planning, assistance with other vendor selections and most of all, confidence that we will make their dream event become a reality. What sets your company above the competition? Our level of customer service and the quality of our products

EventRentalsUnlimited.com • 404.604.3000 [email protected] • @EventRentalsUnlimited

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Tents Unlimited Inc

Our Story Owner: Dan Nolan/The Nolan Companies Tents Unlimited is a leading full service event infrastructure company. Located in Atlanta and servicing the Southeast, we have the most diverse inventory of quality tenting and rental equipment in the business. Whether your event is high profile or a small private affair, we will help you create the perfect setting for your special occasion. Tents Unlimited consistently provides well-installed, safe event spaces and maintains the highest level of quality and contemporary equipment. Creating award-winning events since 1992, Tents Unlimited is masterful at space utilization and creating unique environments. With more than 90 years of combined experience, our staff consists of some of the most talented consultants in the business. We are passionate about what we do and making your dreams come true.

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides: In addition to tents and rental products, we offer total event solutions, from consulting, planning, assistance with other vendor selections and most of all, confidence that we will make their dream event become a reality. How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry: The quality of our products and the level of customer service is surpassed by no other Atlanta Company. When there is no room for possible issues, Tents Unlimited and Event Rentals Unlimited is the solution.

TentsUnlimited.com • 770.919.9090 [email protected] • @TentsUnlimited

1069 Canton Road, Marietta GA 30066

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Bachelorette Bash 2010. Livi Rae Lingerie Photography by Mikala Carver Photography

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Feline Fitness

Our Story Owner: Katherine Callahan FeLine Fitness is an Atlanta exclusive Health and Fitness Company that creates a unique transformation to the body. We have a passion towards fitness that makes every workout fun, enjoyable and beneficial. Our expert motivation and positive ways to exercise will transform your body to a marvelous fit, healthy and sexy body.

Feline Fitness is not your average fitness company. It is an upscale fitness bouquet for women. We offers a variety of exercise programs from personal training, dance fitness, kickboxing boot camps, nutrition and bridal fitness parties that’s catered to your fitness schedule at anytime of the day. With our most experienced high energy instructors, we bring caring, exciting movements and Purr…fection to the CORE.

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides? We offer an extraordinary bridal fitness party! We create a unique experience for brides and their guests by offering private dance class such as chair dancing or stretch-n-tease. We top off the experience with a little spa pampering. How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry? “Femininity “ it is all about a women with grace and confidence. FeLine Fitness helps each bride reach their personal fitness goals by making their physique look fabulous in their wedding gown.

GetFelineFit.com • 404.484.8391 [email protected] • @FelineFitness

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Jane hancock papers

Our Story Owners: Rajshel Juhan Jane hancock papers is a full service design + print studio that specializes in custom invitation design. Our style is modern, personal and always stylish. We enjoy pairing colors and designing elements that are unique, however, a classic aesthetic is always part of our working style. We know that your wedding invitation will set the stage for one of the biggest days of your life, so we will work with you to gather all the elements that make up your creative vision and provide something special that reflects both you and your fiancée. We also offer our own line of wedding stationery that can be customized with your wedding colors and favorite fonts for the perfect finishing touch to your special day.

JaneHancockPapers.com • 678.508.5454 [email protected] • @jhpapers

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides? We offer both letterpress and screen printing and because both of these services are done in house it is a lot more affordable than with design studios that farm it out to someone else. Who or what inspires you? I’m inspired by the things that are around me, from the trees in the park to an unexpected pattern on a scarf. I love when I’m able to just observe my surroundings it gets the creative juices flowing.

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Jill Calefate Photography

Our Story Owners: Kevin & Jill Calefate

Experience: I have over 14 years experience photographing different

clients & subjects as well as over 11 years experience as a TV producer, director, and graphics designer.

What is a unique service you offer brides?: Among many perks and discounts that I offer my brides, a favorite by far is that I perform image

editing one by one. This allows me to pay enough attention to each photo so that it looks even more beautiful than the original. It truly gives each

image a unique look.

Behind the Scenes

Favorite Wedding Story: I was hired to follow a client as he planned to propose to his girlfriend in the airport as she arrived off her flight. I captured the entire thing without her knowing I was even there. I must say, it was hard to focus on taking the photos while I had tears in my eyes. Nothing like seeing genuine happiness!

What inspires you? A laugh, a cry, a piece of paper, even a staircase…everything has beauty in it; figuring out how to capture it is what I love and enjoy.

JillCalefate.com • 770.279.8087 • [email protected] @JillsPhotos

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Do You Like Your Wedding Toast Buttered? “Tying the Knot” where did this phrase come from? Centuries ago, many cultures around the world including Celtic, Hindu, and Egyptian weddings literally tie the hands of the bride and groom together to demonstrate the couples commitment. Tying the knot also had unique meanings in the Roman Empire. The bride tied her girdle in knots and the Groom untied the knots prior to consummation of their marriage What are some other interesting facts about a wedding? So you are planning your wedding and you want to get married on Saturday. Well guess what, according to English folklore, Saturday is the unluckiest wedding day of the week, but yet it is the most popular. Wednesday is considered the best day. Monday is for wealth and Tuesday is for health. So why is the ring worn on your fourth finger on your left hand? Engagement and wedding rings are worn on the fourth finger on the left hand because it was once thought that a vein in that finger led directly to the heart. The Wedding Toast (bread?) This fun and sometimes embarrassing tradition first began in France. Bread would be placed in the bottom of two drinking glasses for newlyweds. They would then drink as fast as they could to be the first person to get to the toast. According to legend, the winner would rule their household. Can you believe that one of the earliest engagement rings was given to Princess Mary, daughter of Henry VIII; she was 2 yrs old at the time.

Queen Victoria started the theme of the worlds white wedding dress in 1840. Everyone thinks that you wear white on your wedding day because it meant purity, but that is not the case. Blue is actually the color of purity. Before Queen Victoria women just wore their best dress not their white dress.

It was thought by ancient Greeks and Romans that the veil protected the bride from evil spirits. Brides have worn veils ever since.

During a Christian ceremony the bride stands to the grooms left because in ancient times the groom needed their right hand free to fight off other suitors.

Many generations ago it was required that witness’ be present while the couple consummated the marriage. Then the witness would emerge with brides garter for proof they saw the events.

- Chelsea Masdon

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Brides Who Lunch 2010. 2000 AD INC Photography by Jill Calefate Photography

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My Bride Idea

Our Story Owner: Kristina Armstrong My Bride Idea is a wedding and event planning company located in Atlanta, GA. We understand that planning a wedding can be stressful as well as time consuming. Most of our clients are busy brides and grooms who need help on such an important day and therefore, seek the best wedding planning company to assist them. That’s us! Experience: 5 years in the event planning industry Fun Fact: I am the proud mama to 2 cats, 2 dogs and 1 teenage son Unique Service for Brides: I am very much a DIY girl! I am able to bring this knowledge to my brides and help them with their own projects, which saves them money. I make bouquets and other floral items, veils, garters, invitations, programs, etc. I am also ordained just in case the couple’s officiant can make it to the ceremony.

Behind the Scenes

Who inspires you: My brides inspire me. Every wedding is different and I love that. I like seeing how each bride makes her wedding special for her and her groom. This allows me to help other brides come up with fun and unique ways to make their day special to them.

MyBrideIdea.net • [email protected] 678.559.2702 • @mybrideidea

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Sweet Infinity Cakes

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Glorious Events Catering

Our Story Owners: Michael Safari, Southern Hospitality Management Key Team Members: General Manager, Leah Hoffman; Event Sales People: Camille Fox, Dana Harris, Dorothy Haynes, Nan Boone, And Margo Williams Glorious Events is a premier full service catering and event planning company. For more than 20 years, Glorious Events has successfully orchestrated catered affairs of every size and scope. As one of Atlanta's most respected full service catering companies, we offer turnkey solutions including culinary, décor and production expertise.

What sets your company above the competition? We are known for our personal touch and attention to even the smallest detail.

Behind the Scenes

What is a unique service you offer your brides? Our most unique service that we offer is listening to our brides and making their wedding day dreams come true. Too many times caterers and planners offer too much of their own opinion, never stopping to hear the desires of their client. We are good listeners. Who or what inspires your business? Every client is inspiring because every bride is special. We have a motto “You are only as successful as your last party.”

GloriousEvents.net • 770.455.6600 • [email protected] F/Glorious Events

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2000 AD Inc

Our Story Owners: Al Dellinger AIFD, CFD, Tim Thomas Key Team Members: Randy Minter, Rebecca Hudson At 2000 A.D. Inc., Concepts In Floral Art, we understand that decisions involving flowers can overwhelm a bride due to unfamiliarity with the subject. Our breadth of experience and confidence in our ability to translate fiction into fact has afforded us a trusted reputation and a place within the hearts of countless brides.

Led by Al Dellinger AIFD, CFD, 2000 A.D. Inc. espouses a philosophy that is deeply rooted in a respect for nature. “The inspiration of nature is an essential part of my creative process. The lines, colors and textures provide a mixed media composition that I often translate into my work by including just the right amount of something unexpected!”

Behind the Scenes

What sets your company above the competition? We absolutely love our work! This enthusiasm and excitement is evident in the creativity of the designs and the skilled execution of our compositions. This is accomplished through the committed effort of our team, applying knowledge and experience to maintain integrity and value. Our customer service is uniquely based on personalization and a desire to exceed the bride’s expectations.

2000adinc.com • 404.314.6194 • [email protected] @al2000adinc • 3538 South Fulton Avenue, Atlanta 30354

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Lilly White Events Our Story Owner: Lynn Lilly Key Team Members: Donna Lilly (Administrative VP), Lindley Hewatt (Event Planner) Lilly White Events is a chic event boutique specializing in corporate, private, bridal, and non-profit event planning and coordination. The brand has earned the reputation for producing stylish bridal events, corporate functions, fund-raisers, launches, grand openings, and private parties. Lilly White Events continues to strengthen the brand by pushing the traditional event-planning envelope with unique design, production, catering, and service techniques.

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Behind the Scenes

How is your business making a unique footprint on the Atlanta Bridal Industry? Not only do we offer complete event planning and consulting for our brides we also periodically host intimate bridal events to showcase the talents of our preferred vendors. Who or what inspires you? The excitement in the eyes of bride when she sees her dream wedding become reality. Favorite Wedding Season? Spring is a beautiful event scape for weddings providing lush and colorful scenery for outdoor weddings.

Be Social www.lillywhiteevents.com www.facebook.com/lillywhiteevents www.twitter.com/lillywhiteevent 15 Lenox Pointe NE-Suite C, Atlanta GA 30324 404.842.9944

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P3-Lab

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Live Rae Lingerie

Our Story Owners: Molly Hopkins & Cynthia Richards Livi Rae Lingerie is a unique bra fitting boutique. Serving as a fresh perspective on a healthy bra fitting for women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Livi Rae Lingerie also caries a bridal line, swimwear, and nightwear pieces. Experience: 25 years collectively What is a unique service you offer brides: Custom support under pinning’s and in store bridal/bachelorette showers.

Behind the Scenes What inspires your brand: Empowering & inspiring women to feel confident & beautiful Client Quote: “Your store changed my life” – We here this with sincerity all the time

LiviRaeLingerie.com • [email protected] 770.429.7004 • @liviraelingerie

2975 Ring Road, Kennesaw 30144

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Tips or Taps

Our Story Owners: Molly Hopkins and Kenny Grigley Key Team Members: Candace Okafor, Tracy Gramer Experience: Collective 10 years What is a unique service you offer brides: Full private facility for your guests, from mild to wild which ever you prefer. Fun Facts: The inside of the studio is like being in a grown girls bedroom.

Behind the Scenes What sets your company above the competition: Fun, Fun & More Fun! What inspires your business: Self sufficient, free thinking women How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta Bridal Industry: We offer stellar service paralled with good times that will not be forgotten

TipsorTaps.com • [email protected] 678.224.5699 • @tipsortaps

440 Barrett Parkway, Suite 62, Kennesaw GA

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Sugar Lilly Bakery Photography by Jill Calefate Photography

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La Parrilla Catering

Our Story Owner: Christina de Sequeira – Catering Director Our servers will come to your location, set up the buffet in chafing dishes, stay for two hours (unless you have requested additional time), serve the food to your guests, maintain the food at the appropriate temperature and keep the food area clean at all times. We will bring all the necessary equipment such as tables, tablecloth, plates and napkins...leaving you with only one task: ENJOYING THE SUCCESS OF YOUR EVENT! Our friendly and experienced catering team will meet your highest expectations and bring you our authentic and mouth watering Mexican buffets. How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry? La Parrilla Catering brings the touch of the Hispanic delightful cuisine to you, right here, in Georgia

LaParrilla.com • 404.502.0085 • [email protected] • @laparrillaatl

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Sugar Lilly Bakery Photography by Lindley Hewatt

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Noorish

Our Story Owner: Chef LaToya Starks Planning a wedding can be a very hectic time in one’s life. After meeting with the florist, the photographer, choosing invitations, and going to the cake tasting, you may find yourself going to the drive-through of a fast food restaurant and plopping on the couch at the end of the day. Who has time to cook? This could be the beginning of an unhealthy habit! NOORISH is a unique and convenient personal chef service that develops customized meal programs for hungry, time-pressed clients. Our services are great for people who are busy planning a wedding. We have healthy menu options to make sure your wedding dress fits just right on that special day

Behind the Scenes How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry? By offering a variety of unique services that both the bride and groom can use. The groom can have an intimate engagement dinner planned and prepared by Chef Starks, the bride can have her bridal shower catered by NOORISH Catering Services, and after the big day is over, they can both come home to healthy, customized NOORISH meals, packaged and ready to be served. Who or what inspires you? Culture inspires me. I grew up traveling around the world, so I love to learn about various cultures. A great way to learn about a new culture is to learn about its food.

Noorish.com • 404.585.1504 [email protected] • F/NoorishPersonalChef

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P3-Lab

Our Story Owners: Mia “MiMi” Johnson and Ryan Thompson P3 Lab is a lab-themed industrial studio dedicated to custom makeup application and hair and wardrobe consults. We provide on location beauty services for the bride and entire bridal party. Our team of talented artists is passionate about our craft and our clients. We create the perfect formula for your flawless look. Fun Facts: P3 stands for Posh, Pretty, Perfection! Founders MiMi and Ryan both went to college together for marketing and ended up being make-up artists!

P3-lab.com • [email protected] • @P3Lab 214.669.2950 • Atlanta & Dallas

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides? We offer fun packages like “C3: Cupcakes, Champagne, and Cosmetics”. What better way to get dolled up on your wedding day then to get a makeover, sip champagne, and eat delicious cupcakes catered by Cocktail Cupcakes. What sets your company above the competition? Talent and price points. Our prices are really competitive for the quality of work that we provide.

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Pigs-N-Plugs BBQ Our Story Owners: Chuck Hewatt & Allen Orr What sets your company above the competition? We are known for our personal touch and attention to even the smallest detail. Two fire fighters that have fought fires for over 20 years, are bringing the heat to the smoker. With a unique southern twist to catering, Pigs-N-Plugs specializes in their specialty vinegar based sauce, pulled pork, brisket, chicken wings, steaks, and much more. When people think of BBQ they think of the South and that’s the tradition that these two homegrown Southern Firefighters want to relay to others. From saving lives to filling bellies these fire fighters found their nitch!

Behind the Scenes

What is a unique service you offer your brides? We go from southern style BBQ to upscale, unique finger foods such as our BBQ Sliders. How or why did you get into the bridal industry? We saw a need for BBQ in the bridal industry. Many brides contact us for outdoor weddings, to go with their theme.

PigsNPlugsBBQ.com • 404.787.2117/678.410.4265 • [email protected] F/pigsnplugsbbq • @PigsNPlugs_BBQ

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A little pep in your wedding step

First Dance Songs At Last, True Companion, All My Life, The Way You Look tonight, Someone Like You, Cross My Heart,

You had me from hello, From this Moment, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, When You Kiss Me

Father – Daughter Dance Songs And Then They Do, Because You Loved Me, In My Daughters Eyes, Butterfly Kisses, Daddy’s Girl, The

Way You Look Tonight, Unforgettable, Through the Years

Mother – Son Dance Songs Perfect Fan, What a Wonderful World, You Raise Me Up, Through the years, I’m Your Angel, You’ve

Got a Friend, Wind Beneath My Wings

Bouquet Toss Songs Girls Just Want to Have Fun, This one is for the girls. Its Raining Men, Diamonds are a girls best friend

Garter Toss Songs

Wild Thing, Can’t get enough of your love, American Women, Cherry pie, Foxy Lady, Hot Stuff, Another one bites the dust

Wedding Dinner Songs All the Way, The Wedding Song, Angel in Disguise, Unbroken, Heaven

Cake Cutting Songs Sugar Sugar, The Sweetest Thing, Everlasting Love, I Got You Bake, Recipe for Making Love, Love You

Madly, Going to the Chapel

Wedding Party Songs Friends, I’ll Be, Rock Your Body, Time of your life, I Hope You Dance, Little Less Conversation, Cha Cha

Slide, Ain’t Going Down, Livin on A Prayer

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Lilly White Events Photography by Lindley Hewatt

I love my father as the stars - he's a bright shining example and a happy twinkling in my heart.- Terri Guillemets

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Pure Sol Body Bronzing Experts

Our Story Owners: Debbie Bender & Brittany Hare

DebbieBenderandherdaughter,BritanywantyoutoknowthatyoucantrustPureSoltocomethroughforyouonyourbiggestday.Weddingsareourspecialty.Weknowwhat’simportanttoaBrideand?lawlessBodyBronzingiswhatwedobest.

WeareCerti?iedBodyBronzingExperts.OurSolPotionCerti?iedTechniciansarethebestinthebusinessandwearemobile.WebringourpersonalizedUVFreeAirbrushBodyBronzingSystemtoyouanywhereinthegreaterAtlantametropolitanareaatyourconvenience.

Behind the Scenes

What is a unique service you offer your brides: We offer 50% off a “trial” airbrush to our Brides who book their wedding Body Bronze with us and the Brides Body Bronze is complimentary with booked wedding parties of 6 or more. The trial visit gives you the opportunity to work with your technician to determine the perfect level of color for your special day.

Pure-Sol.com • [email protected] 404.920.4790

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Shape Medical Wellness Center

Our Story Owner: S. Mark McKenna, MD Shape Medical Wellness Center is committed to providing our clients with healthy, long-term weight loss solutions that are affordable and easily integrated into the fast paced lifestyles of today’s working Men and Women. We recognize and appreciate the uniqueness of our patients, and therefore tailor our medical weight loss support services to meet their individual needs. S. Mark McKenna, MD, is a general practitioner licensed in Surgery and Medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners. He is an aggressive entrepreneur and dedicated community servant. Dr. McKenna is committed to providing his patients with the most comprehensive medical weight loss solutions, along with a variety of cutting-edge NSA (Non-Surgical Aesthetic) procedures.

ShapeMed.com • 404.303.2323 • @shapemed [email protected] • F/shapemed

Office: 4920 Roswell Road, Ste. 35, Atlanta GA 30342

Behind the Scenes What sets your company above the competition: Attention to detail, customer service and 100% satisfaction guaranteed. How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta Bridal Industry: We are the only full service medical spa in Atlanta

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Pin Up Girl Cosmetics Our Story Owner: Kellyn Willey (makeup artist/photographer) Key Team Members: Kiah Clark (makeup artist), Sharif Hassan (photographer), Olin Dawson (photographer) Brief Service Overview: Specializing in Pin-Up style photoshoots and makeup applications. What is a unique service you offer your brides? Private Deluxe Pin-Up parties where we wine & dine you and at least 2 of your friends, provide full hair, makeup and costuming and each girl receives a full 1 look photoshoot and a group shot.

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Behind the Scenes

How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry? We cater to brides on several different levels offering; hair and makeup services, engagement photos and even private parties for bachelorettes. How or why did you get into the bridal industry? Brides found us. They started reviewing our services and requested that we bridal hair and makeup with a vintage flair. So we did. We’ve been loving it ever since. Fun Facts: PinUpGirl! Cosmetics also produces a new local burlesque troupe known as “Minette Magnifique”.

Be Social www.pinupgirlcos.com [email protected] @pinupgirlcos 566 Boulevard SE, Suite A Atlanta, GA 30312 404.688.7468

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Smith & Lund Salon

Our Story Owners: Gigi Lund & Claire Smith We are also hair color experts and would be happy to give you our opinion on the color and condition of your hair. Hair that has beautiful color is healthy and shiny, styles much easier and photographs beautifully. Styling hair for a wedding or formal affair is very different from everyday casual styling the average hairdresser is not experienced or knowledgeable in the techniques that formal styling requires. With our experience in formal styling, we can create the perfect look for your big day. This is one of the most important days of your life; we will help you feel beautiful, comfortable and as always we will grant your wishes first.

[email protected] • 770.355.4231/404.313.0239 2929 George Busbee Parkway, Kennesaw GA 30144

Behind the Scenes How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry: Smith & Lund is young and thriving-- as is our city. We are experienced at what we do and offer a breath of fresh air to Atlanta’s bridal industry because we realize we work for the bride and we are part of a team of professionals pulled together to help create the dreams and memories of the families we work with. It is a pleasure to be included in your big day.

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Studio 1*Five*0

Our Story Owners: Matt Odom, Eileen Tilson What is a unique services does your venue offer brides: We offer an intimate location for groups less than 100, where they can have a private event for their friends and families. Our studio is distinct and different than any other event space out there. What makes your venue the ideal location for a bachelor/bachelorette party/shower/luncheon? We are located in Brickworks in West Atlanta. We have ample parking, security, and a well lit facility next to major restaurants and coffee shops. Once you've arrived, your event is hosted in a wonderfully private and easy to decorate space. All of clients consistently remark on how intimate, modern, and fun our space is!

Behind the Scenes

What is your venue’s claim to fame? Our venue also doubles as a photography studio serving commercial clients, rock and hip hop artists, and the occasional music video shoot!

150atlanta.com • 404.228.7375• [email protected] 1000 Marietta Street, Atlanta GA 30318

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Sugar Lilly Bakery Our Story Owner: Donna Lilly Key Team Members: Lisa Hackman I got started in 2008 when my daughter started her own event planning business. I was creating the party favors and baked goods for each event. Each event required a theme and personalized logo. These clients started requesting party favors for other events and occasions. And so came the birth of Social Lilly Bakery, a unique way to personalize any occasions. Sugar Lilly offers cupcakes, cookies, chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate dipped fortune cookies and strawberries, favor boxes, gift baskets, and candy buffets.

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Behind the Scenes

How is your business making a unique footprint on the Atlanta Bridal Industry? We offer brides a new way of commemorating their special day by giving gifts a sweet memory to take home. Each product whether it be a candy buffet, chocolate favor or cupcakes is customized for the occasion. Who or what inspires you? My daughter. She has successfully started three companies under the age of 30. What is your favorite product to create for weddings? Candy buffets because I get to use my creative powers!

Be Social www.sugarlillybakery.com www.facebook.com/sugarlillybakery [email protected] Johns Creek, GA 678-386-4068

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Top Wedding Destinations

Enjoy travel to one of these beautiful destinations for you wedding or honeymoon. Have a stress free planning experience by seeking the help from one of Social Lilly’s travel specialist. Most travel services

are complimentary to consumers

Antigua St. Lucian Jamaica Aruba

Punta Cana Cancun

Fiji Tahiti

Puerto Vallarta Disney World

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Love has no desire but to fulfill itself. To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.

To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving.

- Kahlil Gibran

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Sweet Infinity Cakes

Our Story Owner: Juanita Threlkeld Favorite Wedding Creation: Creating a unique cake with over 400 edible sugar leaves.

How are you leaving a unique footprint: We cater to our clients by giving them excellent customer service as well as a product that looks as good as it tastes.

Fun Fact: Our flavors range from french vanilla to pina coloda and fuzzy navel

Behind the Scenes What is your favorite cake you have created: The last wedding cake we created had over 400 edible leaves on it. Client Quote: “Wonderful to work with. Cakes are beautiful as well as tasty”

SweetInfinityCakes.com • [email protected] 770.599.1775

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Sweet Surrender Fudge

Our Story Owners: Kara & Paul Stieffel

Sweet Surrender Fudge brings the sweet and special memories of

creamy fudge to help make your wedding a fun and exceptional experience for your valued guests. We have many delectable

choices to make your wedding an extraordinary experience from beginning to end.

Our fudge is homemade with loving hands and creative minds in Atlanta, Georgia. The finest ingredients are only half the secret to

ensuring a creamy taste after every bite. .

Behind the Scenes

Favorite Wedding/Client Story: Donating and personally presenting monogrammed fudge cups to Fort Gordon Spouses for Valentines Day. It was very gratifying to see how such a small gesture could lift the spirits for the wives. What is a unique service you offer your brides: We help bring back and create new family memories with our smooth and creamy fudge as table gifts or a dessert option for the reception.

SweetSurrenderFudge.com • 404.402.8283 [email protected]

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Cross your t’s and dot your i’s

It is important to list your necessary and desired rental items. Make sure to determine if your reception site or caterer supplies these items or you need to order items from a rental company

Tables Guest Tables (circular, rectangular) Cake Tables Head Table Buffet Tables Gift Table Cocktail Tables Chairs Chairs for dinner (samsonite folding, garden folding, chivari/ballroom, invisible, etc) Children’s Chairs Linen & Chair Covers Tablecloths, floor length/lap length Overlay toppers Runners Chair Covers/Sashes China/Flatware Plate chargers Dinner plates Salad plates Dessert plates/Bowls Cups. saucers Dinner forks Dinner/steak knives Salad forks Teaspoons Dessert forks/spoons

Glassware Water/Non Alcoholic Beverage Wine - White Wine – Red Champagne Flute Pilner Highball Martini Food Service Chafing Dishes Cake Stand Coffee/tea server Punch bowl Cream & sugar Pitchers Tray Other Accessories Tents/Side walls, leg drapes, liner Lighting Heating & cooling Staging Dance floor Lounge furniture Draping

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Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever. -Author Unknown

Lilly White Events Photography by Lindley Hewatt

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Suburbanite Photography

Our Story Owners: Angie Watson Suburbanite Photography is a boutique photography studio headquartered in Atlanta and available for travel worldwide. I specialize in weddings, portraits and absolutely love doing boudoir as well! I strive to build personal relationships with all my clients in order to make the process more comfortable, natural and fun for all involved. I also aim to make each shoot unique and customized to the personalities and needs of my clients. My photography is bright, colorful, cheery and classic. The ultimate reward for me is to know that I’ve created images that truly capture the client’s personality and that they will cherish forever!

suburbanitephotography.com • [email protected] @suburbanitefoto

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides: In addition to my photography services I have scoured the market in search of the best vendors for products. On top of prints, I also offer some of the best albums on the market. I do all album design in house which allows for more opportunities for customization. I feel that catering to each client's personality makes for a better experience all around and ultimately a better end product.

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Thrive Atlanta Restaurant

Our Story Owners: Jeff Safari, Safari Restaurant Group; Southern Hospitality Management Thrive is an upscale restaurant serving lunch and dinner; best known for its sushi bar, but is transformed to a hip lounge for after hours events. Thrive is located in the heart of the convention district within walking distance of the Georgia Dome, Centennial Park, Philips Arena, and the Georgia World Congress Center. Experience (years, previous work): Thrive was opened in February, 2007, but has a strong history with the Safari family having been in the restaurant business in Atlanta for over 20 years. Michael Safari, owner of Southern Hospitality Management, was the owner of the famous Diplomat Restaurant.

Behind the Scenes How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry: We are a full service restaurant and have a sister catering company, so we are able to offer brides a full package including event design, coordination, direction, food and beverage, as well as florals and photography Favorite Wedding/Client Story: We have had several proposals occur at Thrive as it is listed as one of the top ten sexy restaurants in Atlanta.

ThirveAtl.com • [email protected] 678.977.3964 • @ThriveAtl 101 Marietta Street (corner of Spring & Marietta)

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Bachelorette Bash 2010. Glorious Events Photography by Mikala Carver Photography

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Tongue & Groove

Our Story Owners: Scott Strumlauf & Michael Krohngold What is a unique service your venue offers bachelorettes for their bachelorette party: Champagne, flowers, and chocolate in a truly upscale environment, with top-notch service and hospitality. What makes your venue the ideal location for a bachelor/bachelorette party: Located in Lindbergh City Center on Piedmont Road in Buckhead, near the interstate, it's convenient to all areas of town. Free valet parking directly by the front doors, assures no traipsing through dark parking decks, or walking in heels and short skirts through the weather elements.

Tandgonline.com • 404.261.2325 • [email protected] Lindberg City Center in Buckhead

Behind the Scenes

Why will brides remember (or not remember) their bachelorette party at your venue? Brides remember how they were treated like princesses, and how genuinely nice everyone is. What is your venue’s claim to fame? Tongue & Groove forever is our new mantra. Opened in our original location in 1994, and relocated in 2008, T&G (as locals refer to us) continues to surpass industry standards as a nightclub that continues to change with the times and adapt to new trends in music, fashion, and nightlife, all the while staying relevant, fun, and popular.

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Travellynn Affairs

Our Story Owner: Stacy L. Williams Travellynn Affairs creates luxurious experiences with a destination in mind. We offers personalized travel planning services that include air, land, and/or sea accommodations. Our special interests include destination weddings, honeymoons, romantic excursions, family vacations, group getaways, spas, golf, and more. Dreaming of a wedding in St. Lucia? Fantasizing of a honeymoon in the Greek Isles? Wishing you could stand on the banks of Victoria Falls? Considering a cruise in the Mediterranean Sea? We are here to assist you with the travel experience that is suited perfectly for you.

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides? Our honeymoon registry is a great alternative to the traditional gift registry. Many times couples are combining households and have many of the traditional wedding gifts. Now your friends and family can participate in the creation of your dream honeymoon experience. For more information, please visit our honeymoon registry at http://TravellynnAffairs.HoneymoonWishes.com/. What sets your company above the competition? Our life experiences are directly connected to the person that we become. Travellynn Affairs is committed to creating travel experiences that are life influencing and evolve into memories that remain forever.

TravellynnAffairs.com • 678.562.8502 [email protected] • F/Travellynn Affairs

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The Southern Jewelry Box Our Story Owners: Greg and Sherri Buell We offer a complete service jewelry, accessories and gift business. Our focus is on custom designed, handcrafted jewelry items and gifts. We are family owned business and have a staff that has varied tastes and styles, so each member brings different ideas to the table. With this in mind, our expansive collection of designs includes everyday jewelry items as well as our Wedding Collection. We spend countless hours searching for genuine gemstones so that we can bring to you the most beautiful stones from around the globe. We pair them with the finest cut of crystals, the popular Swarovski crystals and then mix them with a variety of other elements. Unless it is a special order, all of our pieces are one-of-a-kind originals. We do not mass produce our handcrafted items; instead we personally build each piece one bead at a time, and then the design changes.

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Behind the Scenes

How or why did you get into the bridal industry? After a bad experience during my wedding, I decided to help brides make sure that their special day was not ruined by bad caterers, late photographers, dresses that didn’t fit and dead flowers. I wanted to make it as special as they had always dreamed of when they were little girls, playing dress up and envisioning what their wedding day would someday be like.

Thesouthernjewelrybox.com • [email protected] @SouthJewelryBox • F/The Southern Jewelry Box • 404.596.6138

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Brides Who Lunch 2010. Sugar Lilly Bakery & 2000 AD INC Photography by Jill Calefate Photography

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Victoria Patterson Photography

Our Story

Owner: Victoria Patterson

Photographers are drawn to the art for many reasons, I love the magic of the precise moment still photography captures; so many emotional and

compositional elements are interwoven into an instant. My vision is dynamic and is the culmination of my experience as a wedding photographer. I love to

capture the special moment that will warm one’s heart, bring a tear to one’s eye or a smile to one’s face.

Experience: 15 years plus

Behind the Scenes

What is a unique service you offer your brides: A unique service that we offer our brides would be the opportunity to do a separate bridal session where we pick out a special location and they get to go through the whole motion “as if it were their wedding day”, and shoot the most amazing photos in a beautiful serene place. This takes a lot off not only the couple but the guests on that special day. Personal/Company Accolades: Photography Certificate of Achievement from the United States Army, Still Photography Photo – 1st place, Published in Bella Weddings Guide

VictoriaPattersonPhotography.com • 770.635.2119 @victoriapatter • [email protected]

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Popular Bridal Flowers

Calla Lilies Majestic Beauty

Casablanca Lilies

Celebration

Gardenias I love you in secret

Hydrangeas Perseverance

Lilacs

My First Dream of Love

Lily of the Valley Purity and Humility, Sweetness

Orchids

Magnificence, Love, Beauty, Refinement

Red Roses Love, Desire, Respect, Courage, Job well done

Pink Roses

Love, Grace, Gentility, You’re so Lovely, Perfect

Stephanotis Happiness in Marriage

Tulips

Symbol of The Perfect Lover

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WC Sounds

Our Story Owners: Wesley R Culpepper At WC SOUNDS, we understand that your wedding day is YOUR wedding day. Your one and only responsibility is to spend time with your new husband or wife and your family – not having to worry if they DJ has your first dance song or when the cake cutting is going to take place. With each couple we work with, we use a two-step process. The first is the use of an on-line wedding reception planner or a printed reception planner – your choice! This will allow you to start planning your ceremony & reception in advance. The second step is a pre-event planning meeting in which we will sit down to discuss the final details of the wedding day. This will prepare your DJ for YOUR wedding reception with your taste in music and atmosphere you want on your wedding day

Wcsounds.net • 770.714.5580 • [email protected] @wcsounds • F/wcsounds

Behind the Scenes

How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry: For every dance party, we perform live mixes of the music you want to hear and keep the dance floor energized! We have the sound and lighting to create any atmosphere you desire! Our amazing JBL sound systems are crystal clear and can fill all venues! From turntables to cd's, if you want a rocking party we'll deliver!

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Spice up your wedding festivities

There can never be too many wedding celebrations leading up to your special day. Share these shower ideas with your family and friends.

Stock the Bar Shower

Each guest is assigned a type of alcohol

Kitchen & Tool Shower Perfect for the bride & groom

Lingerie Shower

Cooking Shower

Great shower for couples or bridesmaids

Tea Party

Room of the House Shower Each guest is assigned a room of the house

Stock the Pantry

Each guest brings their favorite recipe on a recipe card and the non-perishable items in the recipe

Around the Clock Each guests is asked to bring a gift related to a certain time of the day

Honeymoon Shower

This shower is themed to your honeymoon destination

Favorite Memory Shower Each guest is asked to bring a gift or memento that represents a special memory

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Whiskey Park

Our Story Owners: Rande & Scott Gerber (Manager: Brad Wyatt) How does your business make a unique footprint on the Atlanta bridal industry: We pride ourselves on being a unique and innovative alternative to your traditional wedding in a ballroom and a prime destination for the bachelorette party beforehand. Our commitment to service will ensure that your party will be stress free and our resources can make anything possible.

GerberBars.com • [email protected] 404.724.2559 • @whiskeyparkatl • F/wpatl • W Midtown

Behind the Scenes What is a unique service you offer your brides: Whiskey Park is a prime destination for Bachelorette parties, both big and small. Our private Vault Bar comfortably fits 55-60 people and has been the destination for a number of parties in the past. Known as the “party within the party,” the Vault is a private room that sports its own security detail, private bartender and an intimate setting so that you can relax in a quiet room to open presents and enjoy desserts, or crank the music and dance on the tables with no interference from other guests.

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Jill Calefate Photography

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Visit us online for news, specials, discounts, planning tips and more

www.SocialLilly.com

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Candy Couture 10% off your buffet P3-Lab 15% off your first visit (one application per client) My Bride Idea Free Assistant Planner Mikala Carver Photography Free one-hour engagement session with wedding package of 6 hours or more Livi Rae Lingerie 20% off your total purchase or $50 off a lingerie party Pure Sol 25% off individual Bridal Body Bronzing and 10% off of bridal groups 6 or more Atlanta Boudior Diaries 10% off album purchase Feline Fitness Bridal Personal Training and Boot Camp Specials Lilly White Events $50 off Day of Coordination Packages or $100 off Full Service Planning Packages Pigs-N-Plugs 10% off any of our catering packages Sugar Lilly Bakery 10% off entire order PinUp! Girl Cosmetics 25% off all brides (getting married 2010) for engagement photo or any private party booking Curt Chauncey Photography A free bridal and engagement session when you book your wedding

2000 A.D. 10% off entire wedding flower package

Whiskey Park Complimentary valet for the card holder as well as

special pricing for those who wish to make reservations JH Papers

50 free save the date cards when you purchase an invitation package

The Southern Jewelry Box In an effort to help our Social Lily brides out

financially, we would like to offer each bride at least a 10% discount on the total of her custom-designed,

Bridal Jewelry Package. WC Sounds

Free lighting upgrade Elegant Event Sitters Inc.

Free upgrade for a Wii video game rental Anna Balkan

Take 20% off with this coupon: LILLY20 Sweet Infinity Cakes

With a purchase of a bridal cake receive a $200 coupon towards a custom designed grooms cake

Victoria Patterson Photography Present this card at the time of your consultation and

receive a FREE 8 x 10 print Tips or Taps

$50 off a pole dancing party Edible Hearts

One complimentary private cooking lesson with the purchase of a cooking class or an Edible Heart cooking

party booking.

Bridal Insider Card

Visit www.SocialLilly.com for additional specials

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Bridal Insider Card

Present this card at time of booking to participating vendors. Visit our website for updated and additional discounts.

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Congratulations on your engagement! You have the opportunity to begin your planning experience with the most talented bridal specialists in Atlanta.

Social Lilly is the ultimate guide to selecting the bridal specialists for your dream wedding. Enjoy an inside look into the talents that fuel some of Atlanta’s most successful businesses.

Social Lilly offers brides the opportunity to get to know our specialist through this hand held guide, our website, blog, social media cocktail parties and boutique events.

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