Monogram Magic: A Personalized Ballroom Garden Wedding

While the traditional 15th anniversary gift might becrystal, Atlanta Party Connection, the producing company behind Atlanta WeddingExtravaganza, marked its milestone for 15 years of shows by hosting a dazzlingstyled shoot at the Epicurean Hotel, designed to deliver major wedding inspiration to engaged couples and spotlight the creativity of our vendor community.

Originally planned for the hotel’s scenic Sky Terrace, theevent moved indoors due to forecasted thunderstorms. A real time reminder whywe always advise couples to have a rain plan! The change in location didn’tdampen the creativity but proved that thoughtful design can flourish in anyspace.

Every detail of the shoot was expertly executed by top-tier Atlanta wedding pros to demonstrate how a cohesive design story brings a wedding vision to life. Blending the charm of a romantic European garden with the elegance of fine dining, the ballroom bloomed in a soft, modern color palette of muted pinks, mauve tones, and pale yellows.

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Monogram, Reimagined

Event designers transformed the initials of Atlanta PartyConnection (APC) into a custom couple’s monogram -- Ava and Parker Campbell --and built a visual motif around it. That crest appeared throughout the event:on napkin rings, invitation suite, cocktail menus, table numbers, and even across a custom dance floor that served as a central focal point.

Repetition of the floral motif added a storybook-level sense of cohesion. Floral-topped desserts stood on open shelving lined with the same pattern found in the vow books and invitations. A dramatic shadow-box bar featured the monogram framed by cascading blooms, and a whimsical “Let’s Party”marquee sign, surrounded by sculptural rose and gold balloons, brought a playful, modern touch to the celebration.

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Design Details

Cream-colored curved and straight-back banquettes replaced traditional seating, creating cozy, intimate vignettes arranged in unique patterns for guest conversation. Each table place setting featured gold-rimmed, fluted glass chargers, white bone-handled flatware, and double-layered linen napkins in iridescent hues that reflected a soft sunset sky. Table numbers were printed on linen and accented with gold stands, while curated pottery vases held color-blocked florals in sunny yellows and soft pinks.

“By pairing single-color floral clusters with varied seating shapes, we achieved drama without distraction,” said event planner and designer Dabney Smith of Dabney’s Designs.

At center stage, a blush silk–draped sweetheart table stole the show. Its floral swag arrangement alternated pale yellow stems with garden-fresh pink roses, framed by mocha-hued drapery that softened the ballroom light into a romantic glow. Even the wedding cake echoed the look of the Euro mesh textiles used in a lounge seating floral tower, with pleated wafer paper and delicate stemmed roses continuing the floral narrative – a subtle but striking look.

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Wedding Looks that Linger

The couple at the center of the shoot brought the dreamy vision to life. The bride wore the Astin gown by White Swan Bridal, with its sculpted satin bodice, lace accents, and floaty tulle skirt, perfect for a modern romantic bride. The groom’s look, from The Suit Shop, combined a classic black silhouette with eco-conscious, flexible fabric for style that moves comfortably from ceremony to reception dancing.

Where Inspiration Meets Innovation

From the first creative concept to the final floral detail, this design was about cohesion, personalization, and the magic of collaboration.“My goal was to elevate the ordinary shapes and colors we know and love, and present them in ways that feel fresh,” Smith said.

And that's exactly what happened. Each element played a role in telling a unified story of romance in bloom. Atlanta’s most innovative wedding professionals brought their unique talents to a seamless collaboration with one cohesive vision. From stationery designers to floral artists, furniture stylists to cake creators, every detail created a showcase of what’s possible when inspiration meets innovation.  

THE TEAMS

STYLED SHOOT:

Venue: @epicureanatlanta

Planning & Design: @dabneys_designs

Planning: @jdvoccasions

Photography: @andreadeandaphotography

Content Creator: @creativepandasdesign

Rentals: @boldeventsatl @quest_events

Dance Floor: @atlantadancefloors

Linens: @idolinens

Florals: @boldeventsatl

Cake Design: @itsasweetlifebakery

Violinist: @alexahnviolin

Welcome Sign: @signsbysi

Stationery & Paper Goods: @_sincerelyheidi

Day-of Supplies: @dabneys_designs

Menswear: @suitshopofficial

Bridal Gown: @whiteswanbridalboutique

Jewelry: @jewelryartisans

Make-up: @demimuse

Hair: @alejandra_updos

Models: @clickatl

Models: @hussainsyed01, @boogie111

PARTY:

Venue: @epicureanatlanta

Planning & Design: @dabneys_designs

Planning: @jdvoccasions

Photography: @andreadeandaphotography @steppingstonesphoto

Content Creator: @@creativepandasdesign

Rentals: @boldeventsatl @quest_events

Dance Floor: @atlantadancefloors

Linens: @idolinens

Lighting: @simplylit

Balloons: @balloonacyatlanta

Florals: @boldeventsatl

Desserts: @itsasweetlifebakery @fruitbouquets

DJ: @atlfeverent

Montage: @spotlightproductionsatl

Photo Booth: @buttonitup

Violinist: @alexahnviolin

Welcome Sign: @signsbysi

Stationery & Paper Goods: @_sincerelyheidi

Party Logo Design: @jenleitmandesigns/

Day-of Supplies: @dabneys_designs

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Credit: All images by Andrea de Anda Photography

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