A Summer Garden Wedding in Norcross, Georgia

Megan Farmer (25 and a restaurant manager) and Joel Rodriguez (29 and a bartender and business owner) planned a mid-summer soiree with an elegant, vintage-inspired vibe for the summer wedding in Norcross, Ga.

The day started with a traditional ceremony at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Atlanta, Ga. Bundles of fresh white and orange blooms lined the aisle, bringing a pop of fresh color to the church’s intricate architectural detailing. The pair exchanged vows surrounded by their closest family members and friends, and performed deep-rooted cultural traditions like the crowning and circling the table. “I am Greek Orthodox and it was important to me to have a wedding in the church,” says Megan. “Joel is originally from El Salvador and wanted an outdoor wedding, so we compromised and had our reception at The Atrium in Norcross, Ga. The garden there was beautiful and we had a partial indoor-outdoor reception.”

A spectrum of blue, orange, green and peach in the form of elegant table linens and bunches of roses, dahlias and eucalyptus in mason jar vases infused The Atrium with the freshness and vibrancy of summer, with details like lace table runners adding a vintage-inspired element to the decor. Chalkboard signs, old family photos and additional antique touches amplified the effect. “I also opted for a large map of the world to be displayed for guests to sign instead of a guest book,” says Megan. “We got the map framed and now it’s hanging above our fireplace with all the notes written by our guests.”

Dinner stations, including a mashed potato martini bar that went over big with guests, allowed guests to mix, mingle and eat at their leisure. A DJ kept the party going late into the night with the ultimate mix of traditional Greek music, upbeat Latin tunes and Top 40 hits that got guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor.

“I think the way our personalities came together in our theme. The colors, the outdoors, the relaxed style and the vintage touches really reflected who we were together. You could tell it was ‘us,’” says Megan.