The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia :

Ya’ll!!! How do I even begin this blog! There are SO many amazing things I want to tell you about this wedding, this couple, and their families! Sydney and Travis got married at The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia this summer. Everything about this day was SO perfect!

I first met Sydney at her sister Mallory’s wedding, which I also photographed. Ever since then it’s been an incredible experience to watch this entire family grow…it’s really been like…so amazing to capture! I’m truly honored, which may sound totally cheesy, but it’s true!

The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia : The Bridal Suite

Sydney and her bridesmaids got ready in the cutest log cabin! Everyone was having a great time celebrating before the ceremony. We took some fun and sassy photos with the girls in their robes. LOVE IT!

After Sydney got into her dress, she gave her mom and her sister a super sweet heartfelt letter along with a gift. Everyone was crying. It’s too good of a moment, omg.

The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia : The Groomsmen

For part one of the grooms’ gifts, Sydney surprised Travis with like one of the best gifts ever! A custom golf club cover of their sweet pup Holly! I LOVE sentimental stuff like this!

The second gift from the bride came with a love note and a very sentimental gift. Sydney’s father’s cuff links. It was an emotional moment for sure. Then I made Travis do a weird photo sesh with the Holly club cover, and it’s so cute.

The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia : First Look and Couples Portraits

SO much anticipation! Ahhh! This first look between Sydney and Travis is perfection! They were beaming from ear to ear as they saw each other for the first time. A whole lotta love and happiness goin’ on here!

The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia : The Ceremony

This ceremony is a forest fairytale! Surrounded by mountains and a quaint lil’ creek. Sydney and Travis tied the knot in front of their closest family and friends. BUT, here’s the best part : Right after they kissed at the alter, Holly started howling in puppy approval. The look on Sydney and Travis’ face when it happened says it all!

The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia : Family Portraits

The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia : Post Ceremony Couples Portraits

What I love about these two is they are SO much fun! After the ceremony, we had sporadic rain. We decided to snap some more couples’ portraits while the rain held off. When we were at the top of the hill it started lightly raining and Sydney threw her umbrella to the side and said let’s just do it! EPIC!

The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia : The Reception

Ya’ll! For their first dance, their friends and family surprised them with a live acoustic performance! It was SO sweet!

Moving on to toasts and speeches that included a new microwave! We heard emotional and heartfelt speeches from their wedding party. Perfection!

The Retreat at Hiawassee River Wedding Venue Georgia : The PARTY!

The rest of the evening was spent dancing the night away! Guests enjoyed an open bar and delicious cake! Congratulations ya’ll!! Me and Jamie had the absolute best freakin’ time ever capturing your wedding!!!

View another gorgeous mountain wedding on the blog by clicking on the link below:

ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA WEDDING ELOPEMENT IN THE MOUNTAINS : ERIC + ALLY

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