Amanda + Branson’s Brilliant Summer Wedding Weekend began with a gorgeous rehearsal dinner picnic for family and friends. Vibrant yellows and sophisticated blues adorn the table with snapdragons, plump lemons, lush greenery and ornate Blue English China all curated by The Perfect Picnic Table. Guest arrived in elegant western attire to enjoy the evening.

Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Detials

The next morning the Wolf Mountain Vineyard cottages were fully alive with excitement of the wedding day. Rich greens lavished the mountain sides, plush vines covered the vineyard, a cool breeze danced over the venue and soft white clouds filled the skies. It was the perfect day for a wedding.

Bouquets of Coral Peonies, Hearts Garden Rose, Campanella Garden Rose, Ranunculus and Lily of the Nile stood radiant with color just waiting for their moment down the aisle. The wedding harbor was also decked with these stunning flowers The Flower Garden of Blairsville. And with a charming romantic twist, the bridesmaids carried bouquet baskets. The wedding mood was set with sunset earth tones, garden party florals, and a hint of disco in the evening.

Amanda + Branson Wedding Trailer from Horn Photography & Design on Vimeo.

The Love Story

As the day unfolded the ladies prepared in the Cabernet Cottage with the help of Emily Ashman at Formal Faces while the men dressed in the vineyard cottage. Amanda stepted into her Elysian Bridal wedding gown while just blocks way Branson was looking dapper in his Sid Mashburn Suit. But months before all this took place we took the time to get to know both Amanda + Branson so we could truly document their love story as a couple. We got to know their love story and how the proposal happened. I could write all about it, but instead I am going to share the words of our groom, Branson…

“We met in chemistry class in 10th grade. I (Branson) would always flirt with Amanda in class. One day I asked her on a date and we went bowling together. I was so comfortable around her it was like I had known her my whole life. And she felt the same way.

The proposal happened in 2022 in Kauai. I thought I was being sneaky and she had no clue that I had booked the photographer, bought the ring, or asked her parents for their blessing. But in reality she had known all along. I did it right as the sun rose over the beach and she was still surprised by the ring. So I count it as a win.”

Amanda chose to do a first look with her Father, a beautiful moment before she walked out of her getting ready suite. Her mother was there to witness it all, so good!

First Look

Once both her and Branson were ready it was time for their first look and private photos together.

Bridal Party Photos

While everyones hair and makeup was looking fabulous we effortlessly glided right into bridal party photos.

Wedding Ceremony

“We had an intimate wedding, so we really wanted to make it as special as possible. Our officiant was our future brother in law. We had our bridal party sit for the ceremony. My birth mother and family came to the wedding and walked in the precession. We read our personalized vows in private at our first look. Lastly, we had a cellist (Roy Harran) perform different songs for the precession.” – Branson

Private Post Ceremony Little Elegance

Disco Reception

Guest gathered inside of the gracious Wolf Mountain dining room to enjoy exquisite wine pared with beyond delectable cuisine. Their wedding cake by Originals to Remember featured hand painted buttercream flowers reminiscent of the floral arrangements for the wedding day. Family + friends danced the night away after dinner with cowboy hats and giant glow sticks to enhance the party mode. And for guest favors a watercolor artist (Kia Tracy) did live guest portrait paintings and a photo booth that doubled as a guest book was set up for guests enjoyment.

Dear Amanda + Branson,
Thank you so much for choosing us as your wedding photography + film team, your wedding day was gorgeous! May this little sneak peek get y’all excited for your main gallery to come in just a few short weeks. Till then and for decades after may your days be filled with love, joy, happiness and so many blessings from God. He is the vital third person in every long lasting marriage so keep Him in your heart, His words on your lips and His will in your actions.

Much Love + Blessings,
The Horns