Anne Marie and Trevor’s wedding reception did not take place inside a ballroom. It took place on the lawn of a 1928 Atlanta estate, under a canopy of trees, with crystal chandeliers suspended from vine-wrapped arches above the dinner tables. The effect was deliberate: an open-air garden party with the grandeur of a formal indoor affair.
The venue was Swan House at the Atlanta History Center, a 33-acre property in Buckhead designed by architect Philip Trammell Shutze and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The couple leaned into the estate’s European character, building a spring wedding around a soft palette of white, blue, pale yellow, and green. The stated inspiration was a whimsical, fairytale feeling, and the floral design carried that brief with oversized ivory peonies as the focal bloom, supported by garden roses, hydrangeas, delphinium, and textural seasonal flowers.
The ceremony installation used asymmetrical floral pillars that appeared to grow from the landscape, framing the architecture without competing with it. At the reception, the tablescape was built on layered blue-and-white floral linens from nuage designs inc, paired with heirloom-inspired china from The Prissy Plate Company, crystal stemware, and ivory flatware. Party Bound supplied the furniture rentals. The overall composition was meant to read as effortless, though the vendor list suggests otherwise: Bouquet Atlanta handled the florals, Estelle Studio crafted the candles, and Granduer Lighting provided the chandeliers.
The bride wore the “Marrieta” gown by Ines Di Santo for the ceremony, then changed into a crystal Stephen Yearick dress for the reception. She was styled by Beauty x Brielle for makeup and The Vanity House for hair. The gowns came from White House Bride, a bridal boutique. Gingerspice Bakery made the cake, and Sophia Rose & Co produced the stationery.
The design team behind the day was AMV Weddings, which handled planning, styling, and design, with AMV Retreats hosting the workshop. The couple was photographed by Joshua Bingham Photo and filmed by Jessalyn Meehan Films.
Among the details, the suspended chandeliers and custom sculptural candles were singled out as the standout elements. The handcrafted candles from Estelle Studio added warmth and an artistic touch to the tables, while the chandeliers brought a sense of romance to the open-air setting. Together, they created an atmosphere that felt refined without losing the intimacy of a garden soirée.
The choice to hang chandeliers outdoors is a practical one as much as an aesthetic one. It anchors the eye in a space that otherwise has no ceiling, giving the reception a defined focal point. It also photographs well, which matters for a wedding designed with editorial appeal in mind. The Swan House backdrop, with its cascading fountains and Boxwood Garden, does the rest of the work.
The full gallery, captured by Joshua Bingham Photo, is available to view in the post above.
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