Jessica + Craig – Surprise Wedding!

Posted by (once like a spark) on Oct 11, 2010 in (oncelikeaspark), weddings | 1 comment

This for sure is an OLAS first. Jessica and Craig gathered family and friends for what they THOUGHT was going to be an engagement party hosted by close family friends at their stunning Atlanta home. But, when guests arrived, they soon found out that although they had been gathered to celebrate the engagement of Jessica and Craig, they were ALSO going to be celebrating their marriage! We think out Southeast team did a fabulous job of capturing the beautiful, surprise-filled day that started with the announcement that there would be some “I do’s” and followed with a gorgeous outdoor ceremony and rocking reception. Some of our favorites are the reactions of guests when the big surprise was revealed, not to mention some beyond phenomenal couples shots worthy of a fashion-spread Here are just a few of our favorites, and definitely be sure to see the whole slide show at http://oncelikeaspark.com!

So first we set the stage: the elegant and beautiful home where the friends and family of Jessica and Craig begin to gather, and where hidden upstairs a bride gets ready!

I love this one of Jessica’s mom watching her daughter get ready for one of the biggest days of her life:

All the girls gathered for the fun dressing-up part of the day:

One of our first “surprise!” shots of the day. We love!

Isn’t Jessica just so pretty?

The guests gathered for some music and cocktails, and little did they know what awaited them!

*Ahem* We have an announcement….

We LOVE the look on everyone’s faces–especially the girl on the right. She definitely didn’t see this coming!

I don’t think she did either

The excitement and joy in the room is palpable; especially in this precious shot:

Following the announcement, everyone went outside to the beautiful grounds to begin the ceremony!

Love this shot of Craig walking down the aisle and looking up at his family and friends anxiously awaiting Jessica’s arrival:

And here she comes That must have been such an incredible moment: not only because she’s walking down the aisle to her future husband, but just because everyone is so happy and excited and well, surprised!