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An At-Home Wedding in Leesburg, Georgia

Carrie and Matthew wanted a traditional, old-fashioned, southern, elegant wedding. With the help, love and support of friends and family, the couple h

Carrie and Matthew wanted a traditional, old-fashioned, southern, elegant wedding. With the help, love and support of friends and family, the couple had a gorgeous, classic at-home wedding.

The newlyweds had their reception under two huge oak trees at the bride's parent's home.
The couple gave personalized koozies with their names and wedding date below an oak tree.
The newlyweds took photos after the ceremony, and were escorted into the reception by a trumpeter playing “When the Saints Go Marching In.
The couple left in the bride's uncle's refurbished 1930 Model A Ford Woody Wagon decorated with pretty white bows and a “Just Married” sign on the back.
The bride's aunt, Joan Murphy Shaddock, baked “Sweet T’s Teacakes” to give as favors.
The cocktail hour took place on the front lawn under the oak tress of the bride's parent's home.
The couple had a five-tier french vanilla cake with buttercream frosting sitting on a silver cake stand with greenery and fresh gardenias on top.
The bride wore a round-cut diamond engagement ring with a matching wedding band, and the groom wore a simple gold band.
The couple served “Crazy Good” boiled Georgia peanuts by Four Brothers Nut Co.
The bride wore a strapless lace gown with a sweetheart neckline and trumpet skirt.
The couple had tall crystal candlesticks and silver urns filled with white roses for their centerpieces.
The ceremony was held in the bride's hometown church.
The bridesmaids carried white hydrangea and peonies.
In addition to cake, the couple served chocolate pecan pies.
The couple hung glass vases filled with white hydrangea from the oak trees.
The bridesmaids wore Ann Taylor's silk georgette strapless dress in soft blue with nude heels.
The newlyweds danced to L.O.V.E. by Nat King Cole. Matthew and I listened to several options, narrowed it down to about five and did a few practice dances to see which one fit us best, the bride recalls.
The groom and groomsmen wore Jos. A Bank classic black tuxedos with white wing collar shirts, black bow ties and cummerbunds.