Atlanta - April 23, 2008

White Dress Optional

Spring 2008 Wedding Guide

Tying the knot’s not child’s play, you know.

You and _____ Sittin’ in a Tree
Who better to capture your love and glowing faces than local newlywed photographers Matt and Kate Altmix at Altmix Photography (404-432-1442)?

P-L-A-N-N-I-N-G
Veil or no veil? Barefoot on the beach or tails at the cathedral? Get answers from local expert Kate Aspen’s wedding favors quiz.

You global fusion trendsetter, you. International duo Nirjary Desai and Snehal Vara at Kis3 Event Planning have a slew of bridal contacts on speed dial (from florists and caterers to priests, videographers, and henna artists) to create the day of your dreams (678-559-5916).

Paisley Umbrella’s Save the Date cocktail parties mix designers, florists, and brides-to-be four times a year. The next soiree: Thursday, June 5, from 5-8 p.m. (2971 North Fulton Drive; 404-274-5432).

First, Get the Frills
Couture designer Cleah Murray creates custom wedding gowns as unique and elaborate as you are (cleahatl@hotmail.com); 404-586-9729). And why not? Even cherries are going black tie these days (Cherries Divine; 404-474-2617).

Then Get Married
Humidity + buttercream frosting = cakeslide waiting to happen. Rent a ceremony stand-in from Atlanta Cake Rental. Norcross prop specialist and artist Marina Kamenetskiy creates original centerpieces that look good enough to eat (404-401-1717).

Disposal cameras on the reception table? Très passé. Photographer Sean Randall’s photo booth captures the candid action — and is a better image of guests than chicken dances and drunken toasts (404-897-5133).

Want to feel even less harried? Check out more wedding tips.