Presenting the Winners of The Styled Challenge Wedding Design and Best Wedding Photography Competition at
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort – Cask Room & Rose Garden
Congratulations, Stunning and Brilliant Events Atlanta, for Best Overall Design & Bespoke Awards
Congratulations, RL Creative Co., for the Best Stationery Award
Congratulations, Cakes by Anna, for Best Cake Design
Congratulations, Andrew Granger, for Best Photography
Yellow and ochre served as the initial inspiration for this unique fall design. The team aimed to provide a different look to the common fall events that are typically characterized by hints of red or endless greenery. This color palette showcases how even vibrant pops of color can be suitable for a fall event. Considering the flowers in the Rose Garden at Chateau Elan may be in bloom, they wanted to highlight those rather than create a contrast. Additionally, the darker elements of the Cask Room aligned with their vision to contrast the moodiness and infuse colorful life.
For the ceremony setup, the team sought an eclectic approach. They recognized that traditional ceremony setups often feature chairs lined on either side. Their goal was to offer alternative options for the event. This design still showcases the aisle for the bride while allowing for more creative freedom in the ceremony plan. Furthermore, one of Atlanta’s notable characteristics is its diversity, and the team chose to highlight a religious ceremony symbol—the Chuppah—commonly used in Jewish weddings, as a representation of the large Jewish community within Atlanta.
In the reception space, they aimed to provide an elevated design suitable for an intimate event. By mixing long tables and round tables, they inspired couples who might not want to commit to just one table style. Additionally, they planned a combination of runners down tables and linens covering the tables, encouraging couples to consider a variety of options for table coverings beyond traditional linen. With additional lighting and lush floral arrangements, this design is sure to enhance the beauty of the head table.
To further enrich the design space, the designer incorporated a unique bar front with shelving in the back to serve as the bar back option. Lush florals will hang overhead, accompanied by a bar menu suspended below. They emphasized that there are many creative ways to utilize a bar menu beyond a simple sign on the bar top. The team also plans to feature fun lounge options within the space to offer soft seating inspiration for couples.
Photography: Andrew Granger Photography | Designer: Stunning and Brilliant Events Atlanta | Rentals: Crush by Eventworks | Stationery: RL Creative Co. | Florals: Blosm Design | Bridal Gown: Wedding Angels | Cake: Cakes by Anna | Groom Tux: Generation Tux | Table Runner: BBJ La Tavola | Linens: I Do Linens | Makeup: A Glamour Affair | Hair: Meg Danielle Hair | Female Model: Natalie Sciabica | Male Model: Tucker Bruns
The Styled Challenge is a curated wedding design and photography competition spotlighting visionary talent in the industry. Each hand-selected team is challenged to conceptualize and execute a ceremony, reception, and “wild card” space—transforming premier venues across the country into immersive wedding environments.
Designs are judged by the editorial team at Southern Bride for creativity, cohesion, and innovation, with top honors awarded in key categories. Winning concepts are celebrated across Southern Bride’s platforms, including the print magazine, SouthernBride.com, and social media—offering both prestige and elevated exposure.
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