4 Valentine’s Day Inspiration Looks

February 13, 2019 · Leave a Comment

When you’re in the business of weddings, it’s safe to say you love… love! Which is why I’m not surprised we have hosted 4 Valentine’s Day + Galentine’s inspiration shoots at our venue. What can I say, we’re a bunch of romantics and love the idea of glamorizing Valentine’s Day. Whether a Valentine’s Day wedding is what your heart is after, or you’re looking for decor inspiration for a glitzy Galentine’s dinner at home, we’re sharing our favorite photos we know you’ll fall head over heels for!

Upscale Intimate Valentine’s Day Dinner Inspiration

Vendors: Sydney Bruton Photography, Honey Silks & Co, Stems Atlanta, The Prissy Plate Company, Cake Envy

Sweet & Romantic Valentine’s Day Vow Renewal Inspiration

Vendors: Christa O’Brien Photography, Woops!, Margaret Snider Artistry, Locust House, Rhapsody in Blooms, The Poetry of Silk, The Mrs. Box, Richard Photo Lab // featured on KnotsVilla

Moody Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspiration

Vendors: Marc & Anna Photo and Film, Generation Tux, Something New for I Do PR & Marketing, Love Thistle, Ivy Marie Weddings, Melissa’s Hair Beauty & Health Salon, Trumpet & Horn, Sweet Caroline, Cakes By Carissa, The Corner District, Twigs and Lace Event Design, Along the Lines, Sweet Cheats, Melànie D: Custom Jewelry Design // featured on Wedding Chicks

Glamorous Galentine’s Day Party Inspiration

Vendors: Ivy Marie Weddings, Something New for I Do, Marc and Anna Photo and Film, Bella Bridesmaids, Cakes by Carissa, Sweet Cheats, Melissa’s Hair Beauty and Health Salon, Twigs and Lace, Love Thistle, Trumpet and Horn, Melànie D: Custom Jewelry Design // featured on Burnett’s Boards

Moody & Romantic Vintage Industrial Christmas Wedding

December 12, 2018 · 1 Comment

When planning a winter wedding with a cozy Christmas vibe in mind, literally the only way it can get any better is if it snows! Stacey and Drew lucked out with a beautiful dusting of snow for their North Georgia wedding at our charming vintage industrial wedding venue, The Corner District. It was the perfect setting for their Moody & Romantic Vintage Industrial Christmas Wedding theme and all the details fell into place to make for the most adorable vintage winter wedding!

Guests were welcomed into The Corner District’s warehouse for the ceremony with a sign that read: “Through the years we all will be together if the fates allow. Have a seat on either side for the wedding vows. And have yourself a merry little Christmas now.” Stacey looked stunning with her bright red lip and we loved her fur shawl and plaid blanket scarf she wore interchangeably for portraits. And how amazing are those bridesmaids dresses? The red velvet was perfect for the theme, made slightly sexy with the slit up the side and deep v-back. The guys were also festive with evergreen boutonnieres that had just a touch of glitter to mimic snow + red holly berries.

After their sweet + sentimental ceremony, guests snuggled into the chandelier and candlelit parlor with exposed brick and plaster walls, offering the homiest, warm feel. “Baby it’s cold outside” was displayed on the assortment of holiday throw pillows for the lounge seating area and “Eat, drink and be merry” on festive cocktail napkins. An antique fireplace mantle flanked with Christmas trees was the perfect spot for the couple’s stockings – complete with one for their pup too (who wore a Christmas sweater to their reception). The groom’s cake, which was R2-D2 in a tux, was even dressed the part with a Santa hat! And of course, we can’t forget our favorite festive touch – the couple’s wedding exit in their matching Christmas pajamas!

Read more about this Moody & Romantic Vintage Industrial Christmas Wedding from our sweet bride in their wedding feature on Glamour and Grace! We’re sharing some of our favorite photos below.

Moody & Romantic Vintage Industrial Christmas Wedding

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Glitz + Gold New Year’s Eve Party Inspiration

November 14, 2018 · Leave a Comment

We know, you’re in the Christmas spirit and planning your heart away for the holidays. But NYE will be here before we know it, so today on the blog, we’re sharing some fun inspiration so you’ll have plenty of time to plan for your celebration! Complete with glitzy + gold geometric details, a bubbly bar (because what is NYE without champagne), sweets almost too pretty to eat, and a pretty tablescape accented with florals, this New Year’s Eve Party Inspiration is just what you’re looking for to ring in the New Year!

We’re sharing some of our favorite photos from this styled shoot below. For more inspiration + to see the online feature of this Glitz + Gold New Year’s Eve Party Inspiration featured on The Celebration Society, head here!

New Year’s Eve Party Inspiration

NYE Party Inspiration Vendors: The Corner District, Horn Photography + Design, Cakes by Carissa, A Delicate Petal by Melissa, Trumpet & Horn, Along the Lines, Something New For I Do, Graceful Tables, Ivy Marie Weddings, Megan Quintana Artistry

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Vintage Industrial Dusty Blue Wedding Inspiration | Styled Workshop

October 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment

We’re so excited to share this Vintage Industrial Dusty Blue Wedding Inspiration that was featured in Southern Bride Magazine on the blog today! Earlier this year, some of our dear wedding vendor friends hosted an educational workshop, Styled Workshop, all about styled shoots at The Corner District. It was a day full of networking, learning, and watching a styled shoot come together from start to finish. So valuable for new wedding professionals! Styled Collective members Shannon Ford Photography, Storybook Wedding Consulting, Stems Atlanta and The Prissy Plate Company poured their hearts into this stunning shoot, as well as shared their industry insight with attendees, making for an incredibly successful launch for Styled Workshop. We were honored to get to share our venue with so many sweet creatives!

And can we just say that this color palette was so pretty for our parlor?! With exposed brick walls and hardwood floors, the venue provides a warm, blank canvas. The cool + dusty blue tones were the perfect juxtaposition and we can’t wait for our brides to be inspired by this look for their real wedding at The Corner District!

We’re sharing some of our favorite photos from the styled shoot below. For more photos + to see the online feature of this Vintage Industrial Dusty Blue Wedding Inspiration on Southern Bride’s website, head here!

Vintage Industrial Dusty Blue Wedding Inspiration

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Gorgeous + Sweet Maternity Shoot with Ivy Marie Weddings

September 12, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Several years ago, our dear friend Ivy— of Ivy Marie Weddings— had her beautifully chic winter wedding at our warehouse venue!

Last summer we we’re overjoyed to host her maternity shoot, featured on Cake and Lace! What a beautiful celebration of such a sweet momma + her precious girl to come! Check out some of our favorite maternity shots captured by Horn Photography in our studio space!

Are you looking for a place to host your maternity shoot? We’d love to be a part of such a special moment! Contact us to set up a meeting or tour!

8 things to do right before the “I Do”

August 15, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Congratulations to all you engaged brides! What an exciting time of planning + dreaming up your perfect wedding. We know that planning a wedding can be overwhelming at times, but when the day finally comes, you should feel excited, ready and energized— not burnout, stressed + tired! Today we’re sharing 8 things to do right before the “I Do” so that the week and day leading up to your wedding are a breeze. At our Atlanta wedding venue, we want you to truly enjoy every moment!

(If your wedding isn’t for a few months, make sure to save this blog post so you can come back to it the week before the wedding to refresh your memory!)

The Week Before:

1. pack for honeymoon

Our first tip for the week of your wedding is to pack for your honeymoon. Don’t save it for the night before your wedding! Packing is something most people wait to do until last minute, but this is not the occasion to procrastinate for. Make sure you check the weather for your honeymoon location, and pack a few days before the wedding + double check you have everything you need for your travels. Another tip is to even go ahead and put everything in the car you’ll be taking to the airport. You don’t want to have to run around on your wedding day making sure your car is packed!

2. get pampered

Whether it’s a spray tan or getting your nails done, this is something relaxing that you can do the week before the wedding. Make sure you get your spray tan done 2-3 days before the big day so it has time to settle before the wedding. Taking your bridesmaids to get nails done the day or two before the wedding is a fun way to pamper and relax with your girls!

3. do something special with the groom

In the hustle and bustle of the wedding week, your time can be divided among many people + family coming in for the wedding. Make sure to set aside time to spend alone with your groom that week. Whether it’s going out for breakfast or going for evening walks, you’ll enjoy special time alone to enjoy each other! We also recommend that if you’re writing a letter to share with the groom on the day of the wedding, you do it the week before and not waiting until the night before. You want to make sure you set aside time to write everything you really want to say and aren’t rushed.

4. finalize details with the vendors

Make sure your caterers have the right numbers. Reach out to the photographer to make sure he or she knows where + when to meet you to start the day. Make sure who ever is in charge of making the cake shows up knows when + where to go. You don’t want to spend your wedding worrying about where vendors are or if they have all the details they need. Make sure to give them the number of your wedding planner or day-of-assistant.

5. bridal gifts

If you’re planning on giving gifts to your bridal party, wrap them + write your notes before the day of the wedding. Small details like can easily get forgotten until the last minute, but doing it ahead of time will save you stress + time on your day!

The Day of:

6. drink and eat plenty

One of the MOST important things to do on the day of your wedding is to remember to eat food + drink plenty of water. Even if you’re not hungry due to excitement and nerves, you really need to find something to eat. Keeping healthy snacks and bottles of water in your getting ready room is always a good idea.

7. rest

Take some time for yourself to relax. Go on a walk, read a chapter of your favorite book, watch an episode of your favorite episode, spend time with your pup! Whatever would relax you, spend 30 minutes with yourself. A little time alone will go a long way for de-stressing + calming nerves.

8. give your phone to maid-of-honor

Unplug for the day. Give your phone to your MOH to hold on to so that you can be fully present with everyone + enjoy every moment of the day. Trust your photographer to capture the behind-the-scene moments of the day so that you can give your full attention to taking it all in. You’ll have plenty of time to post pictures from the day later, and you’ll be glad you decided to be in the moment without the distraction of your phone.

Above all, remember to take it all in! Enjoy every moment + don’t stress about the little things. Happy planning!

What are some tips you have for right before the “I Do?” We’d love to hear!

Photos by: Kelly Berry Photo

Glamorous Gatsby Wedding Inspiration

July 25, 2018 · Leave a Comment

Everyone loves a good party, right? What about one that’s Gatsby style? Well look no further, this glamorous styled shoot is everything you need for a glitz + Gatsby inspired wedding!

With a gorgeous wedding gown from Ivory and Beau (designed by Anna Campbell), and the most perfect 1920s hair piece from Vanilla Hue, you’re sure to fall in love with the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel all over again! With help from some of our favorite vendors, this 1920s Gatsby wedding inspiration captured by Carrie Reagan Photography came to life. So pour yourself a glass of champagne, sit back + enjoy this glamorous wedding look!

Photos: Carrie Reagan Photography // Venue & Decor: The Corner District // Bridal Gown: Ivory and Beau // Gown Designer: Anna Campbell // Bridesmaid’s dresses: BrideBeautiful Atlanta // Tuxedo: Tuxedo Wearhouse // Hair: Amy Elizabeth Walker // Makeup: Liz Black // China: The Prissy Plate Company // Floral Design: A Delicate Petal // Cake: Confection Perfection // Calligraphy & Paperie: Morphosis Studio // Rings & bride’s jewelry: Jewelry For Less

Finding the Perfect Wedding Cake || Wedding Cake Inspiration for Your Style

June 20, 2018 · 1 Comment

Try typing ‘wedding cakes’ into Pinterest and you will find thousands upon thousands of mouth-watering, gorgeous wedding cakes. Now-a-days, there’s not just the traditional wedding cake that’s expected. From themed cakes to fun accessories, wedding cakes can be decorated to represent every couple’s unique style. Having your loved ones at your wedding, getting a live wedding band to play some of your favourite songs, marrying the love of your life and having an amazing wedding cake is what makes a wedding a success. Plus, you can’t really go wrong with cake, so everyone is happy!

We know that finding inspiration for the perfect wedding cake can be overwhelming with so many options. That’s why we’ve created the perfect wedding cake inspiration for you! See some of our favorite weddings cakes from weddings at our North Georgia venue. The Corner District has two event spaces that serve as blank canvases so that couples can bring their wedding vision to life, and with so many weddings styles and visions, we’ve seen a lot of different cakes to match!

Feel free to use these cakes as inspiration for your own special cake, or take a picture of it to a baker to talk about how it can be personalized to fit your style.

12 Wedding Cake Ideas for Every Wedding Style

1. The moody, dramatic look

This black cake with gorgeous gold detailing + dramatic pops of dark pink was the perfect touch for this moody and dramatic Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspiration!

Photo: Marc and Anna Photo & Film, Cake: Cakes by Carissa

2. The clean, romantic look

We love that this cake looks so clean + romantic, almost too beautiful to eat! This type of look is absolutely perfect for a spring or summer wedding, or even a fall wedding with a unique color palette. That’s the wedding vision our bride + groom went for the inspiration for this cake! Fresh and colorful, it’s a great touch for a light + airy wedding vision.

Photo: Barefoot Blonde Photography

3. The dreamy Summer look

This cake screams summer perfection, from the gorgeous texture to soft, warm colors! This cake is perfect for an elegant summer wedding because it’s simple, but has just enough personality to give it character. The couple behind this pretty cake had an elegant, beautiful blush and navy summer wedding!

Photo: Katey Penton Photography, Cake: groom’s cousin

4. The glitz + glam look

This wedding cake has all the pretty glitz + glam + glitter that was perfect for our Gatsby styled shoot! Talk about a great party! With this cake, your guests are sure to love your glam wedding vision.

Photo: Carrie Reagan Photography, Cake: Confection Perfection Cakes

5. The bright + bold look

What makes this look so great is that no matter what bright colors you pick, it’s sure to look great with the black base. A white base still makes for a great bright + bold look, but can allow for more of the focus to fall to the colors. You can see more from this mardi gras wedding inspiration here!

Photo: Crystal Artis, Cake: Acuna Custom Cakes

6. The timeless + elegant look

Iche + Juriel’s elegant gold wedding takes the cake! Their wedding guests were impressed from start to finish by their attention to detail, I mean look at this cake! Beautifully simple + elegant detailing on this cake created the perfect timeless look, and the splash of gold ties in the couples’ vision.

Photo: Horn Photography and Design

7. The modern, industrial look

This cake is from one of our favorite shoots featured on Wedding Lovely! Inspired by a palette of copper and pale pink, The Sweet Trend dreamt up this wedding inspiration to compliment our venue’s vintage industrial vibe. This cake was— pardon the pun— icing on the cake for this inspiration! Each tier offers something unique – the sparkly sprinkle layer and copper layers were almost too pretty to eat!

Photo: Horn Photography and Design, Cake: Cakes by Carissa

8. The vintage + fun look

This one-of-a-kind geometric turquoise wedding cake was crafted for a 1950s Vintage Brunch Elopement! This 1950’s cake inspiration is perfect for couples with a deep love for the beauty of the past. Young hearts with old souls, or older couples seeking that feel of nostalgia. What a fun way to tie in you wedding colors + personality!

Photo: Kelly Berry Photography, Cake: Cakes by Carissa

9. The earthy + natural look

Naked wedding cakes are a trend we’re loving, and for good reason… just look at how beautiful this berry naked cake is! It was the absolute perfect choice for this chic winter wedding! Although naked cakes can be great all year round, we love how it compliments the cozy feel of this wedding look.

Photo: Hillary Leah Photography, Cake: Cakes by Carissa

10. The soft, romantic look

Romantic detailing like this lace or soft pops of red are sure to leave your guests speechless. A simple and clean cake like this one reminds your guests of the importance of the wedding, celebrating love. Fun touches like the couple’s favorite treat at the top can add personality to the cake too!

Photo: Sydney Bruton Photography

11. The ethereal, delicate look

This type of cake is so simple + delicate, it’s elegant! It’s one of the more traditional cake looks, but it never goes out of style. This cake is perfect for the couple who wants their wedding cake to convey a polished, exquisite, delicate style.

Photo: Horn Photography and Design

12. The magical, themed look

For our last cake inspiration, we had to include this fun + magical cake from our Harry Potter Inspired wedding! The best part about a wedding is making it true to YOU! Picking out all the details lets the couple create a wedding vision that represents them and their love story. So if a themed Harry Potter wedding or any other theme is you, then go for it!

Photo: Diana Bello, Cake: CakeDacious

You can browse our wedding galleries to get even more wedding cake + wedding inspiration for your special day!

Magical Harry Potter Wedding Inspiration at The Corner District

May 30, 2018 · Leave a Comment

If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, pretty details and all things magical, then this Harry Potter Wedding Inspiration is perfect for you! You’re sure to swoon over these gorgeous fall colors with gold accents and these adorable tributes to the beloved series. Fall in love with the Harry Potter magic all over again with this Harry Potter styled shoot featured on The Overwhelmed Bride.

“This Harry Potter inspired wedding shoot was full of gorgeous fall wedding colors and stunning gold wedding accents. The bride wore a beaded wedding gown, full of movement with golden bridal flats and fall wedding makeup. From sorting hat cake, potion bottle decor vintage wedding invitations, vintage books, floating candles and winged keys, this marsala and gold wedding was absolute perfection.” – The Overwhelmed Bride

A huge thanks to all the AMAZING vendors who brought this Harry Potter magic to life!

Bold + Romantic Valentine’s Day Wedding Inspiration

April 18, 2018 · Leave a Comment

When you think Valentine’s Day, you think all things red, gorgeous, and romantic — and that’s what this romantic + bold Valentine’s Day wedding inspiration is all about! From calligraphy vows to the prettiest donuts you’ve ever seen, this romantic wedding inspiration is overflowing with bold details that are sure to have you planning your romantic, bold wedding! Christa O’Brien Photography perfectly captured the passion + emotion from this day!

“It features the classic reds of the holiday with modern cuts and contemporary styling, along with gorgeous old world calligraphy. The design inspiration was classic/modern twists on a Valentine’s holiday engagement. We wanted to stay pretty classic with pinks & reds, and have a more modern take on the attire and calligraphy. Poppies, Roses, and accents of anthurium created a pure, red bouquet with minimal greenery to really accent the theme! For the attire, we really wanted something modern, so we opted for the dress to have asymmetrical cuts and different textures. As for our leading man, he wore all black with a classic white jacket, but went sans tie for a fresh, contemporary look.” – Christa O’Brien Photography