Brianne + Jeffrey::Preppy Southern GA Wedding
We’ve all been feeling the beginnings of warm weather, which has us majorly itching for all-things-summer. Luckily, Brianne and Jeffrey’s southern, summer wedding did just the trick! The pops of bright colors, the amazing warm light, and the overall light and airy feel of this day embody all that is summer – we’re loving it! Brianne and Jeffrey got married at their hometown church, and had a bright, preppy feel to their day. They used pinks and bright greens throughout all of their details, and we are seriously, seriously loving the amazing lime bridesmaids dresses. Brianne also used bright green ribbons with white polka dots throughout some subtle details (everything from the wreaths decorating the church doors to the wrap around the bridesmaids bouquets), and it gave just a touch of a prep. Our amazing photographers were able to really utilize the area around the church in downtown Powder Springs, Georgia.I mean….vintage Coke signs and hidden alleyways? Can it get more perfect? After their ceremony, Brianne and Jeffrey and their guests headed over to the reception at Marietta Country Club, where our photographers were able to take advantage of the pristine light as the sun was setting and get some *gorgeous* couples shots. B+J’s reception was a total blast – the shot of the guests egging on the keyboard player is one of our favs! Thanks so much, Brianne and Jeffrey! We love you guys!
Ceremony: First Baptist Church of Powder Springs; Reception: Marietta Country Club; Florist: Your Flowers by Isa; Cake: Sheila Morris; Band: Nathan Angelo; Wedding Dress: Allure; Shoes: Caparros; Bridesmaid Dresses: Watters; Accessories (Necklace and Hair Flower): Etsy; Hair: Salon Silhouette; Makeup: Parish;
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FEATURED::Janice + Nick::Newport Wedding Glam
Janice + Nick’s gorgeous New England beachfront wedding was featured on Newport Wedding Glam!
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FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY IN GA and FL….and meet Tara!
UPDATED: We’ve extended the contest to ALL of Georgia and ALL of Florida, so if you are getting married anywhere in those states, enter now! 
Alright folks….we promised you a big announcement last week – and here it is! First off, we’re SO excited to let our (once like a spark) family know that we have officially expanded to South Georgia/North Florida, and we could NOT be more excited about the amazing photographer that we’ve added to our team. But for our big announcement, a drumroll please………..
To celebrate our excitement about our amazing photographer, Tara, we’re giving away a FULL DAY OF FREE WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY to one lucky couple getting married ANYWHERE in Georgia or Florida! AHHHHHH!! Yep, that’s right. You can have KILLER wedding photos like the ones below….at NO cost! To enter, just follow the instructions below – all it involves is sending us some basic information and a picture of you and your main squeeze. We’ll post it on our Facebook page, and you’ll send all your friends and family there to “like” your photo, and the couple with the most likes wins! ALL couples who enter will receive a discount on a wedding photography package, regardless.
More detail on entering is below, but in the meantime here’s some info on our sweet Tara (we can’t say enough how THRILLED we are to have her as part of our family!) Be sure that you also check out some examples of her work below and on our website (www.oncelikeaspark.com).
Tara is our quirky girl with a boatload of talent and spunk to match it. This South Georgia native wows us time and time again with her absolutely drop-dead gorgeous photography – she’s a master at light, portraits, and pulling out just the right amount of emotion from our brides and grooms.Tara’s not only a photographic phenom, but she’s also a musician (she plays music with a friend, and they call themselves From Maps) and a transformer of all-things thrifty. She knows how to take a grandma skirt and whip it up into something you’d see in a boutique.We told you she was quirky, as is evidenced by her wide array of interests that include everything from foxes to teacups to sloths (yep, sloths) to Vanilla Diet Coke. Tara uses her natural artistic talent to truly personalize shoots based on each client. She’s seen too many photographers who use the same poses, templates, and formulas for every bride and groom, and that’s totally not her style. To Tara, her photography is all about conveying WHO you are as a couple, and the result is absolutely stunning photography with a sense of depth and authenticity that can’t be beat.
To enter for free full-day wedding photography coverage from (once like a spark) photography please do the following:
1 – Email your first and last name, your fiances first and last name, your wedding date and location, and why you think (once like a spark) is a perfect fit for your wedding day to ashley@oncelikeaspark.com by Monday, March 19th at 5 pm EST.
2- Send us a photo (no professional photos please) of you and your main squeeze to the same email address (ashley@oncelikeaspark.com). We’ll run it through a little Instagram action, and everyone’s photos will be posted at the same time.
3 – Once we receive your information and a photo, you’ll receive a confirmation email from us with details on how you can let your family and friends know how they can vote for you! The contest will run from Tuesday, March 20th to Sunday, March 25th, and the winner will be announced Monday, March 26th!
4 – If you have ANY questions at all email ashley@oncelikeaspark.com.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
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Natasha + Nathan :: CA Wedding Part 2 :: Choosing Your Venue
If you happened to miss Part 1 of Natasha + Nathan’s gorgeous California wedding , be sure to check that out now and then head back here for more. There’s so much we could say about these two and their wedding day, but when we looked back at the photos, we were quite literally stunned by the breathtakingly gorgeous winery and estate at Murietta’s Well in the San Franciso Bay Area, where N + N had their ceremony and reception. This got us thinking about venues and how integral they are to the entire wedding day experience (obvi). I don’t think anyone would argue the importance of choosing a fab wedding venue, but here are a few of our thoughts on the matter, coming from the photography side of things.
1. Think about your photos when choosing your venue, literally! Natasha and Nathan’s wedding photos are stunning, hands down. While you obviously have to have an amazing photographer to know how to capture them (ahem, like our San Fran photog, Michael), having a venue with an un-ending supply of photo op – worthy backdrops can really push your photos over the edge from just beautiful, to out.of.this.world.amazing. When you’re visiting different venues, think about all the different locals your photographer might be able to use and make sure you’re happy with the possibilities!
2. Don’t forget timing : Natasha and Nathan chose to have their wedding one evening in late June, when they knew the winery would be at its lushest. The rich greens and earthy tones of the vineyard made N + N’s couples shots pure magic. Don’t forget to factor in the time of year, time of day, etc., to get the absolute most out of your venue.
3. Choose a venue that stays true to your personal style : We all know they’re out there, those local venues everyone ooo’s and aahh’s over in wedding mags and during gal pal brunches on Sunday afternoons; but when making your final decision – make sure it’s really the best fit for you and your groom-to-be. Remember that the venue you choose will be the backdrop to every.single.wedding photo, and you want that to reflect beauty (of course!), but most importantly, you want that to reflect the two of you and the overall feel you’re hoping for on your day!
Thank you N + N for letting us be a part of such a beautifully, important day in your lives! We couldn’t be more happy to have gotten to share it with you :)
Venue: Murrietta’s Well; Florist: H&L Flowers; Dress: Mori Lee; Shoes: TopShop; Hair/Makeup: Ma Belle Salon; Wedding Planner: Tami Weis; DJ: Elite Entertainment;
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Big thanks to A Paper Proposal for featuring Sydney + Chris’ Southern California wedding today!
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Natasha + Nathan :: CA Wedding Part 1 :: Little Pops Of Color
It’s been an unseasonably warm week in the DC/VA area, and for those of us OLAS-ers who live near enough to enjoy it, let’s just say we have definitely been trying to soak it up. It’s the beginning of March people! This is crazy weather! Crazy awesome weather, we might add. In keeping with the spring-like temperatures we’ve been so lucky to enjoy lately, we’ve decided to talk a little bit about the popular & upcoming new spring trend, pops of color! California couple Natasha and Nathan and their June wedding are the perfect example to demonstrate this fun new trend. Here are a few things to take away from their gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS wedding shot by our unbelievably talented California photographer, Michael.
1. Know when to use them :: Natasha + Nathan decided to have their wedding at a winery, and therefore knew that their surroundings were going to be absolutely stunning. Think about your location, if you’ve already got a really beautiful back drop, consider just using little pops of color to infuse in some fun and personality! If you need to jazz up your surroundings a little more, you may want to have a more bold/obvious approach when it comes to your color scheme.
2. Think about the littlest details :: N + N did such a great job infusing fun little pops of color into all the most unexpected places; from Natasha’s shoes to Nathan’s socks and pocket square, even their Champagne labels! Natasha’s cosmetician even joined in on the fun and wore yellow nail polish (which looks so gorgeous in the photos of N getting her makeup done!). Think about all the little, unexpected places you could add pops of color – it’s really amazing how the littlest details can make all.the.difference in your photos.
3. Go bright! Go bold! :: The really great thing about little pops of color… is that they are little! Don’t be afraid to choose really bold & fun colors like oranges, bright greens, reds & pinks. They’ll just add a little something extra to the decor, without dominating your entire look.
*Keep an eye out for more pops of color coming in Part 2 next week!
Venue: Murrietta’s Well; Florist: H&L Flowers; Dress: Mori Lee; Shoes: TopShop; Hair/Makeup: Ma Belle Salon; Wedding Planner: Tami Weis
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