Jillian & John

Jillian & John came to me about 6 months before their big day wanting an intimate vineyard wedding somewhere between their homes in Chicago and Naples Florida. We finally settled on Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga.

Jillian wanted a summer wedding in a vineyard that was full of color, flowers and her family.

We got to work quickly to create a spectacular outdoor ceremony setting at the Rose Vineyard and then took on the task of transforming the large Winery Pavilion into a luxurious warm and inviting bar area and separate party space.

Guests gathered in the intimate Rose Vineyard for a pre-sunset ceremony on a hot and humid August day before making their way into a beautifully designed bar area with numerous soft seating areas and a shaded outdoor terrace.

The reception was separated by a wall of shear drapes that opened into the most stunning reception room with a glass dance floor that had the most spectacular flowers hanging above, tables overflowing with jewel tone colored flowers and had picked linens and china.

Jillian and I worked on every little detail from the English telephone to display the cake to the handmade macaron tower in jewel tones.

After a fabulous feast the party got started and never stopped with the guests even asking to extend the reception for an hour.

This was definitely a night to remember!