HADDEN ESTATE DGD FARMS | WATKINSVILLE, GEORGIA | WEDDING DAY

I am so excited to share these wedding photos with you guys! Kelley and Brad’s wedding took place on the perfect spring Saturday at Hadden Estate DGD Farms right outside of Athens, Georgia. Just one week before this day, the weather was in the 40s with gusts of winds all day, but THIS beautiful March day, the sun was shining and the weather was absolutely perfect.

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There are a few personal reasons why this wedding day was such a big deal to me:

1. This was my first wedding day with my best friend, Cassie, as my second shooter! We had so much fun 🙂
2. My first wedding with my BRAND NEW camera!! It did not disappoint – this thing is amazing!
3. My first wedding at Hadden Estate! You may remember from a previous post that I got to do a venue shoot (view here) for the owners awhile back, but this was the first full wedding day. It was gorgeous!

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We started off the day in the beautiful bridal suit. I love when a bride has a full set of details for us to shoot!! Not sure what this means? Click this link to get the bridal details list: BRIDAL DETAILS LIST.

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Kelley you looked SO stunning!

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The boy mom in me always gets a little choked up at these sweet moments 🙂

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Kelley and her dad have such a sweet relationship – I love these!

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I loveee first looks 🙂

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Chester is a model dog!!

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These springtime colors are giving me LIFE again!! I love it.

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Sorry (I’m not sorry) for the bridal portrait overload, but I couldn’t bring myself to narrow it down!

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Their wedding party was such a fun group!

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I loveeee the black!! It’s one of my favorite styles lately.

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Ceremony time at Hadden Estate is absolutely gorgeous! The owners planned the ceremony spaces to have the perfect sunset right behind the ceremony spot.

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I love this moment.. when the bride’s focus switches from her dad to her future husband. It’s so significant of the exchange that’s about to take place!

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Kelley and Brad had a sweet Catholic ceremony 🙂

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They’re MARRIED!

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Hadden Estate’s reception space is spacious and well lit – A wedding photographer’s dream!

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Their dances were so sweet 🙂

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Brad and his mom dancing to Sweet Child of Mine! I love it!

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Can you believe places like this exist right outside of our trendy Athens city?! These sunset portraits are a dream come true!!!

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Congratulations you two!!

VENDOR LIST

Photographer // Michele Houston Photography

Venue // Hadden Estate

Planner // Georgia Grace Weddings

Videographer // ZV Photo & Video

Make-Up // McKenzie Bone

Hair // Emily Brooks Sullivan

Florist // Gardenia

Caterer // Mama’s Boy

DJ // One Nation Party Band

Cake / Dessert // Classic City Confections

Rentals // Oconee Events

Stationery // Georgian Press

Bride Dress // Sweet Elegance Bridal

Rings // Solomon Brothers Jewelers

Bridesmaids // BHLDN

Gifts // Sherwood Home Co

Groom Attire // The Black Tux

Groomsmen Attire // The Black Tux

Groom Shoes // The Black Tux