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A Sophisticated Southern Wedding at Braselton Stover House in Braselton, Georgia

Allison Harrison (25 and a wedding photographer) and Rockwell (Rock) believe their numerous chance meetings were serendipitous -- and that they would'

Allison Harrison (25 and a wedding photographer) and Rockwell (Rock) believe their numerous chance meetings were serendipitous -- and that they would've eventually ended up together. From their first meeting when Rock spilled a Coke while waiting tables at a sushi restaurant to when Allison moved in with a girlfriend of Rock's roommate, the pair took these occurrences as a sign and began dating. Five years later, the couple hosted a sophisticated Southern soiree at Braselton Stover House in Braselton, Georgia. Despite a long list of requests, the couple found their unexpected venue even though it didn't meet their original requirements. "We realized that it wasn't worth all of the worry and stress to find the 'perfect' place that just didn't exist," says Allison. "By ditching the worry, we found a place that was perfect for us!" In order to keep the decor light and feminine, the couple went with a neutral color palette of white, pale blush and light peach. Allison and Rock's florist made the bride's dream come true by filling a tiered fountain placed behind the couple during their garden ceremony. "It was the most beautiful arrangement I've ever seen," says Allison. "I cried when we pulled in on the trolley -- not because I was emotional about getting there but because the flower fountain was almost like this beautiful gift." Loose stems of peonies, garden roses and ranunculus buds decorated the airy cocktail hour, and outdoor games created a welcoming atmosphere for the "garden party" reception.

"Our stationery was a mixture of watercolor designs with a simple typography and tied with a pink ribbon," says Allison.
White Ranunculus Boutonnieres
The bride carried a loosely gathered bouquet of garden roses, peach astilbe and ranunculus.
Blush BHLDN Annabelle Bridesmaid Dress
While searching for a venue, Allison knew that she wanted a space with a tree as the focal point for their ceremony.
Outdoor Garden Ceremony at Braselton Stover House
Allison and Rock participated in a rose ceremony before exchanging vows. "It was really special for us, because my mom and dad had a rose dedication to their mothers during their ceremony," says Allison. "We took the roses that our mothers placed in two separate vases into one to symbolize the joining of our lives and our families," says Allison.
Outdoor games created a welcoming atmosphere and enhanced the couple's garden party theme.
Polaroid Photo Sign-In Book
Vintage Fabric Strip Garland
Polaroid Camera Guestbook Alternative
Polaroid Photo Booth Guestbook Alternative
Georgia Porch Cocktail Hour
Loose stems of peonies, garden roses and ranunculus buds decorated the airy cocktail hour.
La Rosette and Tennessee Highball Signature Cocktails
To keep the decor light and feminine, the couple went with a neutral color palette of white, pale blush and light peach.
"Our cake by Frosted Pumpkin was not only stunning from the outside but was also so scrumptious that we find ourselves considering eating the top tier that's frozen in our freezer every time we open it!" says Allison.
Allison and Rock's florist made the bride's dream come true by filling a tiered fountain placed behind the couple during their garden ceremony. "It was the most beautiful arrangement I've ever seen," says Allison. "I cried when we pulled in on the trolley -- not because I was emotional about getting there but because the flower fountain was almost like this beautiful gift."