A Casual, Outdoor Wedding at The Retreat at Lake Oconee in Greensboro, Georgia

Amanda (26 and an attorney) and Kyle (26 and an account manager) first met through mutual friends but did not really get to know each other then. A few years later, they met again while with the same mutual friends and their relationship took off from there. They decided to have their ceremony at the historic First United Methodist Church in Greensboro, GA and their reception at The Retreat at Lake Oconee where guests were able to spend the weekend. "We were both born and raised in Georgia, spent a lot of time on Georgia lakes and just love a really laid-back atmosphere with all of our friends surrounding us," Amanda says. Amanda and Kyle wanted their wedding to reflect their everyday life. "The types of clothes we would normally wear, the food we love to eat, the places we like to hang out and the decor we would place in our own home," Amanda says. She chose the blue and white color palette based off of the blue and white china she loved from her grandmother's house and even incorporated them into the centerpieces. Flower arrangements consisted of Amanda's favorite flowers: hydrangeas, tulips and peonies. As guests entered the outdoor reception, there was a table with the guest book and two framed lists written by Amanda and Kyle with all of the things they love about each other. From the Georgia lake setting to the casual style, Amanda and Kyle made sure their wedding was unique to them.