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Hello there! I hope you had a great weekend. Last week I shared Juliet and Bankole’s awesome Wedding which was a blast. However, prior to the wedding the Traditional Engagement ceremony was celebrated. Both families had the opportunity to honor the great Nigerian culture. I never get tired of these events. Check out a few images from the day. Enjoy!

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1. Juliet + Bankole Traditional Engagement Ceremony | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Hello folks! Sorry for the break in blog posts. It has been very busy this summer. Today I have Juliet and Bankole (AKA Bank) on the blog (Check out their fun Engagement Session)! This wedding was special to me because it was the first time I’ve shot a wedding for two sisters. Juliet is Lauret’s sister and I shot her wedding a few years ago. It actually felt like I was shooting a wedding for a member of my family.  It was a great experience seeing so many familiar faces. Juliet has a few more siblings and I hope we can keep it going by having me shoot their weddings as well…lol.  This wedding was beautiful and felt very romantic.  Bankole and Juliet are definitely meant for each other and I wish them both a love filled and blessed married life. The wedding took place at the Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta . Check out some images from the day. Stay tuned for the traditional pictures! Enjoy!

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1. Juliet + Bankole Wedding | Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta | Fotos by Fola | Atlanta Wedding Photographers

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Game time!

Awesome couple Lauret & Tosin (Keep that love flame burning!)

Congrats guys!!!

Vendors

Wedding coordinator: Trulife Productions (Khamisa Dike): truLifeproductions@aol.com

Photographer: Fotos by Fola
Videographer: Tucker Racine
Cake: Cake Envy
DJ: Olamide “Majesty” Pearse

Make up and Hair: Make up by Jaytee – IG: makupbyjaytee

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Hello friends! TGIF! Brittany & Jonathan tied the knot last month and it was a great one. When it was about time for the ceremony to begin it started raining but this did not affect the mood of the day. Everyone rolled with it as we transitioned indoors and it all still turned out great. Brittany and Jonathan have such great hearts and are so cheerful. I really enjoyed the vibe from this wedding. The Mill at yellow river is a pretty cool venue outside of Atlanta. It has a great southern rustic feel and I enjoyed shooting there. The wedding was planned by the talented Keosha Woods-Chandler of Eventual Concepts. Congrats to Brittany & Jonathan! I wish you both a blessed and happy married life. Enjoy some images from the day!

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1. Brittany + Jonathan Wedding | The Mill at Yellow River | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Custom “H” for Henderson mini burgers!

Vendors

Planner – Eventual Concepts
Venue – The Mill at Yellow River
Cake – Eileen Carter Creations
Photographer –  Fotos by Fola

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Hello folks. TGIF. Chrystol & Jason are on the blog today! Chrystol first saw my images on Instagram and noticed she knew a bunch of people that I’ve previously worked with. I am really glad she found me because I now get to be a part of her big day!  Chrystol is from Jamaica and Jason is from Guyana. They both love the city so we incorporated that into the shoot. I love the vibrant feel of the shoot which is what caribbeans are all about. This shoot was really fun and I had a great time. Congrats guys!! The shoot took place at the Glenn Hotel Sky lounge & Underground Atlanta. Check out their story below. Enjoy!

How it all started:

While Jason was out hanging with the boys, I was still contemplating going out for a night out on the town with my sisters. After much debate I agreed to go “paint the town red” and honestly that was the best decision I made. We landed at a party that Jason and his friends where at as well. Unbeknownst to me Jason watched me the entire night from across the room and finally worked up the courage to come and say something to me. Jason came over to me grabbed my hand and said “You are sooooooo beautiful and I could not take my eyes off of you the entire night”. We talked, danced, laughed and danced some more until 7am.
The night came to an end and it was time to leave. Jason offered to walk me to the car and i declined half way to the car, after all this is New York and they have some crazy people. Jason asked me for my number but his phone had died, he said “give it to me anyway, i will remember it” and i did. Surprisingly the next day i received a call from him and we talked everyday for about 2 weeks before I agreed to go on our first date.
We would go on a date about 2 times a week. We went everywhere from Six Flags, to horseback riding, to Medieval times, to comedy shows. It was great and from there we decided to make it official December 2010.
After that it was all history ……

The Proposal:

Chrystol’s Interpretation:

My sisters, friends and my family decided we would go on a vacation the week of August 17-26th. I begged and begged Jason to come along, but he refused each time. He told me we where going to go on a 2nd vacation when I got back, so I left the situation alone…….
Now it is August 17th, 2013, Jason brought us to the airport we said our Goodbye’s and “I love you’s”(he recorded the entire thing btw). I was so sad to leave him behind but I was looking forward to going away when i got back.
So we arrived in Puerto Rico, I called Jason we talked for a little and I went to sleep. The next day I talked to Jason on the phone some more before boarding the ship because I knew I would not get to talk to him until the following day (Aug. 19).
Fast forward to “The Day”. It is August 21st, 2013, this day is also our 3 year anniversary, we (my family and friends) arrived in Barbados and trying to decide what we should do. The group finally decided what we will be doing in Barbados and that was go to a beach “The Boatyard” because they had everything to do. I was sad at first because i tried calling him to say happy Anniversary but my phone would not work, so I used my mom’s phone to call him but no answer. We finally arrived to the beach, where we were informed they had free Wi-Fi. I was ecstatic, I called him again, still no answer and I left a message this time. I figured he will call me back so we went snorkeling in the mean time. We were out in the water for about an hour and a half. When we got back everyone was just lounging around and swimming and being carefree in that BEAUTIFUL water. It just so happened that all of us got out of the water at the same time and that is when A’Dale said ” the guy over there said he would give us some Jetskis for 10 min for FREE.” We were all so excited we started running over there. I was searching for the guy and asking Adale where is the guy and that is when………..GASP…………… I heard someone say “BABY”, (AHHHHHH) I turned around and I see Jason Anthony Warde walking towards me. OMG!!!!!! I thought I was about to pass out, lol………
At this point I was bawling and screaming like a baby, he came over to me, hugged me and proceeded to tell me that he caught a flight 2 hours after ours, he had been hiding on the ship for the past 3 days and how he could have never missed this anniversary and so much more other things. By this point I am bawling so loud I couldn’t hear anything else he was saying…lol. Then he dropped to one knee, took out “THE BOX”, he professed his love for me and his intent for us and I said YESSSSSSSSSSS, of course after my minor faint, and he put my BEAUTIFUL RING ON. I was feeling so overwhelmed with emotions. The day I been dreaming and waiting for is here and I felt like I was having an outer body experience but it was well worth it. My baby did a EXCELLENT job and I am so proud of him for that.

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Hello Everyone! Ashley and Phillip are on the blog today! Ashley was a bridesmaid at wedding I shot in Savannah a few years ago (Angela & Patrick‘s Wedding – Thanks guys 🙂 ). I remember Ashley vividly because she actually told me that when she finds that “special” guy (Phillip actually found her..lol) ) she would love for me to shoot her wedding. We laughed about it but that conversation was imprinted in my mind.  Years later she reached out to me about being engaged!  I was very happy for her and even happier when she asked me to shoot her wedding! I love when my new clients come directly from old clients. It is definitely a huge blessing. For the shoot Ashley and Phillip wanted a traditional, fun and modern feel. So we came up with a bunch of sites/looks that would fit that profile. The results were great and we all had an amazing time. I am a big believer that E-sessions should showcase the couple in their true element and this shoot was no exception. I can’t wait to be a part of Ashley and Phillip’s wedding in a few months. Congrats guys! The shoot took place at the Atlanta History Center and Atlantic Station. Check out the story and how it all started below. Enjoy!

Phillip and Ashley met at a local Atlanta restaurant while out with friends for lunch. Ashley and her friends had just left a bridal appointment in the area helping a friend shop for the perfect wedding dress. The girls were hungry and decided to stop by El Aztec for a bite to eat afterwards. It happened to be Cinco de Mayo and Phillip and his friends were at the same restaurant celebrating the holiday.
Shortly after their arrival Phillip noticed Ashley walk in with her group of friends. He watched her for some time, waiting for his opportunity to say hello. After the girls ordered their food , they decided to hit the dance floor. If you know Ashley at all, you know she was more than happy to stay behind and hold the table. Seeing that Ashley was all alone Phillip walked over, sat down, and introduced himself. The two hit it off instantly and talked for over an hour at the table. As she was preparing to leave the two exchanged numbers.
They kept in touch over the next few weeks and Phillip eventually invited Ashley over for a Memorial Day cookout. After agreeing to come, Ashley began to have second thoughts about this “stranger” she had met and bailed on the cookout. Communication between the two dwindled down and they both went their respective ways.
Fast forward a year later. Cinco de Mayo was quickly approaching bringing thoughts of Ashley back to the forefront of Phillip’s mind. On a whim, he decided to reach out to her. The two met for a first date at Strip in Atlantic Station the very next day after church. Despite a whole year having passed, the two picked right back up where they had left off…sitting and talking for over four hours!! Within a month they began dating exclusively and the rest was history!!

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10. Ashley + Phillip Engaged! | Atlanta History Center | Atlantic Station | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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TGIF! I love all weddings. Big or small it simply does not matter. However, there is something about shooting a small wedding that is quite refreshing. The focus is mainly on the couple and the love they have for each other. Emerald and Rajash had an intimate ceremony with a few friends/family to witness. It was all about love on this one. I enjoyed every second of it. The ceremony took place at the Atlanta Botanical Garden in the Japanese Garden. Check out some images from the day!

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1 Emerald + Rajash Intimate Garden Wedding | Atlanta Botanical Garden | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Hello there! Thanks for dropping by. Oyin & Dotun officially tied the knot a few weeks ago and I am glad I was part of it. Dotun is actually family so this wedding was a big family affair. Olumide of Mide Events (Dotun’s Sister) was the planner and she did an excellent job for this 700+ guests wedding. So many things I enjoyed about this wedding and I can go on all day about it. The energy and love throughout the day was simply insane. Congrats to Oyin and Dotun! I wish you both a blessed and happy married life! The wedding took place at the beautiful Perimeter Church & reception at the Forsyth Conference Center. Enjoy some images from the day!

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10. Oyin + Dotun Wedding | Perimeter Church | Forsyth Conference Center | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

Watch #2! Dotun’s Dad bought a watch for him back in 1986 when he celebrated his birth (8 days ceremony) He received the Raymond Weil gold watch on his wedding day!

30. Oyin + Dotun Wedding | Perimeter Church | Forsyth Conference Center | Atlanta Wedding Photographers | Fotos by Fola

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Vendors

Church: Perimeter Church
Reception: Forsyth Conference Center
Wedding Planner:  Mide Events 404 500 MIDE
Cake: Sweet N’ Sinful
Caterer: Taste of Africa 678 755 9490
Bouquet and Event Decorator: Mide Events
Hair and Make-Up- Nneka 770 823 9960
Photographer: Fotos by Fola
2nd Shooter: Jier Shu Photography
Videographer: Cinematographer by Ola 404 922 1932
DJ: DJ Ecool- 404 514 6154 (Jacob-Booking Manager) djecool.com

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Hello guys! I hope you had a great weekend. I am happy to share my very first Dowry ceremony event. I’ve covered an introduction in the past but this was a little different. The dowry ceremony is big must in the Igbo culture. I definitely enjoyed covering this event. I’ve known Ogechi for a while and she has also been in a few weddings I shot in the past. I am always excited when familiar faces reach out to me. With Ogechi’s help I got a breakdown of the Dowry process.

After the girl’s father has done research on the groom’s family and accepted the groom-to-be’s intentions the dowry (bride price) must be negotiated. But first, the bride-to-be must find her love among the crowd of close family and friends. When she finds him, she kneels before him, offers him palm wine which he drinks.  Once he drinks the palm wine, the girl’s father blesses the union. The Dowry amount will then be negotiated by the men in both families. Dowry is an amount of money and goods that the girl’s kindred will receive from the groom’s family in exchange for the bride-to-be’s hand in marriage.  Many families only exchange the dowry symbolically as no actual price can be paid – of course igbo women are priceless.  Once the dowry has been exchanged, the couple, under igbo culture, is now technically married.

Check out some images from the day. Enjoy!

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Bringing out the Bride-to-be!

Time to hide Ngowari.

Time to find him..

A quick happy dance!

The negotiation table.

Congrats guys!

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