Presenting the winners of The Styled Challenge Atlanta. The Chateau Elan competition includes Atlanta’s area top wedding planners and three exceptional venues: Debussy Patio, Cask Room & Rose Vineyard, and Matisse Lawn & Jardin de Tuileries.
Congratulations, Double N Media, for Best Photography
Congratulations, Design House of Flowers, for the Trendsetter & Best Florals Award
Designer Jessica Holden set out to capture the essence of a Georgia vineyard—think Peaches and Pinot. She incorporated rich burgundy tones to reflect the lush hues of grapes ripening on the vine, while soft peach shades paid homage to Georgia’s beloved state fruit. To add a playful twist, she threw in a pop of hot pink—just for fun!
For the ceremony, the triple arch served as a striking statement piece on the Matisse Lawn, beautifully evoking a garden atmosphere. The floral design continued seamlessly down the aisle with single-stem roses, creating the enchanting feeling that the bride and groom were walking through a field of freshly blooming roses. For the cocktail hour, she curated an interactive experience for guests that was as engaging as it was elegant. The design team crafted a stunning champagne wall, accented with graceful draping tulips delicately nestled into some of the glasses.
For the reception, the pergola served as the highlight of the dinner party, adorned with vining smilax and hanging stems of flowers while the dinner table created an intimate setting for all the closest family and friends, featuring florals and candles that filled the table without overwhelming it. The rich burgundy, peach, and hot pink tones were maintained, with the addition of some gold accents for richness. The cake spoke for itself, presented simply and surrounded by a lush meadow of flowers.
The bride wore a stunning floral-inspired gown and carried an ombre-style garden bouquet, while the groom donned a rich burgundy to complement the vines. They couldn’t have looked more perfect strolling through the vineyard with a simple, elegant, and timeless style.
Photography: Double N Media | Designer: Design House of Flowers | Floral and Decor: Design House Weddings and Events | Linens: Design House Weddings and Events | Cake: Frosted Pumpkin | Chairs: Angel’s Party Supply | Stationery: The Stationery Architect | Hair and Makeup: Karma Salon and Spa | Models: Lexi Phillips and Jake Cooper, Ursula Weidmann Models | Bridal Gown: Allure Bridals | Groom Tux: Allure Bridals
Styled SHOOTS by Southern Bride is a wedding photographer competition where we feature some of the best wedding photographers across the nation. The photographers are provided the same venues, decorated by top local wedding planners, and are graded based on their unique vision and imagery of the venue and its design details.
The Styled Challenge is a local wedding design and photography competition showcasing talented wedding professionals’ work. Each design team is tasked with creating an exceptional wedding ceremony, reception setting, and ‘wild card’ space within popular venues nationwide. The editors at Southern Bride vote on the winners for each of the design awards. These designs are featured in Southern Bride Magazine, SouthernBride.com, and Southern Bride’s social media outlets.
