Lake Lanier Backyard Wedding in Buford by Aline Bezerra Marin

Andrea and Chris share a little more of their wedding day here: Our biggest inspirations were the engagement ring and the fact that we really wanted a big party that felt like the US but was fun for our guests. As we got further and further along with planning, the themes and influence of family, and heirloom family history, got stronger and stronger. The engagement ring originally belonged to Chris’s great-grandmother. It is a very classic Art Deco-style piece. We made the veil to add an extra bridal look for the ceremony since the dress has no train and a slim skirt. I designed it with my mom to perfect that vintage look, and then she took the scrap lace appliqués from the dress alterations and applied them to the crown and train of the veil. I also applied extra scrap appliqués to my shoes. We are still a little surprised to say that our wedding day went perfectly. It went perfectly! No drama and it was an interesting clash of worlds to see all of my friends from different times in my life together.