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Modern Nutcracker Wedding Inspiration Shoot

May 8, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Today’s Modern Nutcracker Wedding Inspiration Shoot is one of the prettiest winter wedding looks we can think of. This wedding inspiration shoot completely defies what you would expect from a winter wedding, yet adds the perfect nod to the holidays with a little inspiration from The Nutcracker.

Stylist Victoria Miller of Decor by the Day dreamt up this dreamy wedding inspiration with a bold wedding palette in mind. Shades of red, navy and cream made up the main color scheme while rich hues of pinks and purples added supporting pops of color.

To compliment the stunning florals from Ten Point Floral Design, we loved the use of grapes, pears, figs and cranberries. And for the show stopping decor element we can’t get enough of – the cake! Designed by Cake Envy to mimic a theater with curtains, a stage, elegant gold details and even a chandelier.

Enjoy some of our favorite photos below from Nicole Flores Photography Co. and head to Glamour and Grace for the full feature!

Modern Nutcracker Wedding Inspiration Shoot

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Capturing The Charm of Downtown Ball Ground in Your Wedding Photos

April 10, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Ball Ground got its name as it used to be the Cherokee’s playing fields for stick ball. The area’s large and flat fields and natural resources made it attractive for large groups of Native Americans. Ball Ground was incorporated in January of 1882. And at that time, consisted of little more than two country stores and a handful of houses. 1882 was also the year the Louisville & Nashville Railroad arrived due to the large marble-working industry nearby. The town quickly started to grow and has been growing ever since.

A.W. Roberts was involved in much of Ball Ground’s early development. He was a banker, real estate developer, cotton broker and creator of the Roberts Marble Company. The Roberts Store, which is now The Corner District, was founded by A.W. Roberts and served the town for eight decades. Our adjacent warehouse was actually once the trading post for cotton and other goods.

Knowing that our venue was the heartbeat of Ball Ground has given us such joy to be able to share it. When couples host their wedding at The Corner District, they have the unique opportunity to capture the historic charm of Ball Ground in their wedding photos. From train tracks to historic buildings along the city’s main street, from the city park to the made-to-look-old Burger Bus, there are so many fun shots to make sure your photographer snaps on your wedding day. We’re sharing some ideas and inspiration below! Head here to learn more about our history!

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Vintage Industrial Boho Wedding Inspiration

March 13, 2019 · Leave a Comment

The Corner District is known and loved for its vintage industrial vibe thanks to our exposed brick and plaster walls, original wood floors and ceilings, and our crystal chandeliers in the parlor. It’s a romantic setting for any wedding vision. And, it’s often the blank canvas brides use to bring unique designs to life. One look that we’ve been loving getting creative with at our vintage industrial wedding venue is this boho vibe.

We recently teamed up with some vendor friends to put together a vintage industrial boho wedding inspiration shoot. Our inspiration bride stunned in Allure Bridals’ x Wilderly Bride Opal gown, featuring flowy lace sleeves and a romantic neckline. A few statement pieces set the tone for the overall look, such as a copper and macrame backdrop, woven baskets, pompous grass and protea, a peacock chair and an eclectic rug. The Perfect Palette described it perfectly, “For us, this look is 70s meets 20s. It’s part bohemian, and part Art Deco.”

We’re sharing some of our favorite photos below! And you can head to The Perfect Palette for even more from this Vintage Industrial Boho Wedding Inspiration Shoot.

Vintage Industrial Boho Wedding Inspiration

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Vintage Industrial Boho Wedding Inspiration Vendors: Photography: Lauren Rae Photography | Event Design & Styling: The Perfect Palette | Floral Design: Stems Atlanta | Florals Sourced from: Fifty Flowers | Venue: The Corner District | Wedding Dresses: Allure Bridals x Wilderly Bride | Dresses featured: F112- Opal and F110- Violet | Tabletop Rentals: The Prissy Plate Company | Rentals: (Including Macrame Backdrop, Lanterns, Chairs, Shelf) Decor by the Day | Cake & Food Styling: Cake Envy | Hair and Makeup: B. Young Beauty Studio | Stationery: Tiger Lily Invitations | Rug, Side Table, Vase, Faux Fur: Target | Textured Basket: World Market

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! Apparently, there were some great coffee urn rental providers there, so a friend tells me. I must have missed them. 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!

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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!