Sarah Esther Photography | Brad and Laura's Beautiful Wedding Celebration at Lake Lanier Island Resort

September 18, 2010, I had the privilege of photographing the wedding between Laura and Brad Birney. What a blessed day!

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Their love for each other radiates. They said their vows at the Lake Lanier Island Resort on the beautiful Venetian Pier overlooking the water. Laura's brides maids helped her into her Demetrios dress and she was one of the most relaxed brides I have ever photographed. She knew at the end of the day she would be married to man of her dreams and that was all that mattered! The day was a little hotter than expected, but Laura was all smiles.

Getting Ready in her beautiful dress (designed by Demetrios). 

The Two Become One

Ladies and Gentlemen- introducing Mr. and Mrs. Brad Birney!

Their love for each other just radiates!

Brad's friends love Laura and they made her night with their charm, singing and dancing.

Brad's friends also kept the guests entertained.

 How wonderful to see two people meet, fall in love, and promise to spend the rest of their lives together. Brad loves Laura deeply and she respects him as a great man of character. Their wedding was beautiful in every way and sparklers were a perfect way for the guests to send them off! 

And off they go in a '67 Ford Mustang.

Sarah Esther Wedding Photography | Congratulations Courtney and Thorne!

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Courtney and Thorne. They have lived every Hollywood movie's fairytale. Thorne was the quarterback in high school and Courtney a cheerleader. The two have been dating since they knew what dating was, and are truly made for each other. 

I met Courtney through a good friend of mine who recommended me to her and we knew we were fit for each other from our initial meeting! 

Both Thorne and Courtney grew together in their years at UGA, and Thorne knew before Courtney that they were meant to be together. Courtney needed more time, as marriage is a big decision! Thorne was patient and he got the girl:) 

We did their engagement session last fall at North Campus at UGA. Their wedding took place Aug 7, 2010 in Greensboro GA. The day started at the Cuscowilla Golf and Country Club on Lake Oconee. Fantastic grounds, and a great place of relaxation before the big day. 

The ceremony was beautiful, as they exchanged their vows. Together FOREVER. 

The guests danced the night away at the picture perfect Higdon House. 

First Dance

The guests wished Courtney and Thorne a great marriage and a wonderful new beginning in NYC with sparklers! 
Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Thorne Brown!