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A Traditional Wedding in Atlanta, GA

Kenny was captivated by a girl performing on-stage at a campus variety show. The next year, he met that girl, Kimberly, in a bowling class at Michigan

Kenny was captivated by a girl performing on-stage at a campus variety show. The next year, he met that girl, Kimberly, in a bowling class at Michigan State University. Kenny bowled Kimberly over, but they kept things platonic and even drifted apart for a year. The Bride Kimberly Garrett, 35, project coordinator The Groom Kenneth (Kenny) Anderson Jr., 34, director of merchandise management The Date October 19 Then Kimberly saw Kenny’s face in a reoccurring wedding dream she’d had since childhood. They finally started dating and agreed to get married after they turned 30. Later, Kimberly found a program that Kenny had saved from that variety show she had performed in when he first saw her. He had made two asterisks by Kimberly’s name. About a decade later, he asked her to take his name in marriage.

Kimberly and Kenny shared their first dance to one of their favorite love songs, “You” by Tonex.
For an earthy edge, the contemporary square dinnerware was presented on brown Cortina linens. Scattered rose petals and candlelight added a soft touch.
Kimberly found a Malis Henderson hair comb that perfectly matched the detailing of her dress without taking away from her dangly earrings.
White dendrobium orchids, hydrangeas, stock, and lisianthus filled out the traditional white bouquet, while white satin ribbon and crystal brooches adorned the stems.
Each bridesmaid chose a taffeta charcoal-colored dress that flattered her figure and represented her individual style.
Columns draped in white fabric marked the aisles in the ballroom where the ceremony was held. Tall cylinders filled with white hydrangeas and curly willow topped each column.
To complement their charcoal gray dresses, the bridesmaids carried purple hydrangeas, lavender stock, lisianthus, and lavender cymbidium orchids.
Silver ribbon, a decorative bow and a crystal brooch transformed a simple three-tiered buttercream cake into an elegant centerpiece.
A personalized cover sheet fixed to aubergine- and lavender-print card stock made up the DIY menus. Lavender ribbon and a silver seals were an elegant touch.