Real Weddings: Dion + Kamaree 09.29.13

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways… There are SO many reasons I love Dion and Kamaree, they are fun, free spirited, kind, extremely giving (you get the picture) they are the couple that every wedding planner wants to have.  Kam is that Uptown girl and Dion is her laid back Downtown guy, and together they are the PERFECT balance for each other.  Kam has a love for all things Hip Hop and Dion is a lover of his hometown Yankees. What makes their bond so strong is that they are both Wedding/Event Photographers.  I have actually worked with this “dynamic duo” on several weddings.  They bring such a high energetic feel to every couple that they have worked with, which is why I wanted to give them the same experience on their special day. The day was Sept 29, 2013 at the Biltmore Ballrooms in Atlanta, GA.  The room was draped ever so softly and the alter was covered by beautiful soft pink and white roses.  There were so many beautiful details from beginning to end, it was absolutely breathtaking. The reception was one BIG party.  Seriously, no one wanted to eat, they wanted to dance…The DJ kept the crowd on the floor from the time they came in the room until the venue literally put us out (giggles) “One Sound and Entertainment” is THAT DJ!!! Let’s go ahead and introduce you to the rest of #TeamDobbins 
Cake: Cakes by LaMeeka
DJ: One Sound and Entertainment
Photographer: Chelsea Patricia
Videographer: Focal Blu Media
Venue: The Biltmore Ballrooms
Florist/Decor/Catering: The Avenue
Photo Booth: Famous William
Hotel: Renaissance Midtown Hotel
Band: Groove Centric
Make Up: Celebrity Make Up Artist Toni Acey
Lounge Furniture/Lighting: Luxury Lounge & Lighting

Cake Cutting

Cake Cutting

Wedding Program (Magazine Style)

Wedding Program (Magazine Style)

Kamaree Wedding Day 9

Kamaree Wedding Day 2

Kamaree Wedding Day 11

Photo Booth Fun with the Vendors

Photo Booth Fun with the Vendors

 

 

Signature Drinks

I am a firm believer in carrying your theme all the way through your wedding…If you are having a Peach themed wedding why not carry the color palette all the way with this “Peach-a-Licious” cocktail…Make it your very own by giving it a catchy name that reflects your wedding

 

Pear Melba Martini

Ingredients

  •                                         6 ounces fresh (or thawed frozen) raspberries
  •                                         1/4 cup chilled sugar
  •                                         2 teaspoons Chambord or other black-raspberry-flavored liqueur
  •                                         3/4 cup pear nectar
  •                                         3 ounces best-quality vodka

Directions

  1. Puree raspberries and sugar in a food processor; strain into a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 2 days; makes enough for 60 drinks). Pour nectar, Chambord, and vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice; shake to combine. Strain into 2 martini glasses. Pour 1/2 teaspoon raspberry puree into each glass.