It is New Years Day, and it is a time of renewal, new year’s resolutions, and change. We hope that each and every one of you had a safe and happy New Years Eve. In honor of of the first day of 2015, we wanted to feature a very special wedding. One year ago, this couple celebrated their love for each other, and today we want to dedicate the New Year to this fabulous couple. Gorgeous images from Andie Freeman Photography and beautifully planned by Southern Sophistication Designs this winter wedding is romantic and very sweet. Happy Anniversary to Eddie and Courtney!
A few words from Southern Sophistication Designs…
Courtney and Eddie, “are an absolutely adorable couple. They started out as clients, but living through her leukemia journey with her and planning her dream wedding, they quickly became family. The inspiration for their wedding was at first going to be southern summer sweetness but after her diagnosis made a summer wedding an impossibility, we changed her wedding into a southern sophisticated New Year’s celebration to remember. It was also Courtney’s first big event after her diagnosis and treatment. The story would even make the Grinches heart grow three too big.”
From Andie Freeman Photography…
Courtney was originally planning a summer wedding to her sweetheart, Eddie. But in January of 2013, that all changed. She was tired, so she decided to go and see her doctor. The results weren’t good. She was diagnosed with Leukemia and immediately hospitalized for treatment. Her brother donated his bone marrow for a transplant and she underwent chemotherapy and radiation. She lost her glorious blonde hair that she has been growing out for her summer wedding. It was a summer wedding that would never happen. She was not allowed to be around a large group of people for one year. So she and Eddie changed their plans. They began to plan a winder wedding. With the help of their wedding planning and event designer, Jessie Patton, they planned a glorious event at the Foundry at Puritan Mill in Midtown Atlanta. And even though she didn’t have her long blonde locks, she had the cutest short, curly bob. Courtney stated, “My fiance and I have been through alot together, especially in the past year after a cancer diagnosis last Fall. Now with a clean bill of health, our wedding has become an even bigger celebration. Our wedding will be a mix of northern and southern guests. I am envisioning a rustic winter wedding”.It was a stunning event from beginning to end and Eddie and Courtney got their dream wedding with all of their family and friends. She is now a little older than 1 (her cancer free date) and they are living in their dream house in the suburbs of Atlanta.
Vendors:
Photographer: Andie Freeman Photography
Wedding Planner: Southern Sophistication Designs
Venue: The Foundry At Puritan Mill
