This month I was able to celebrate and photograph another Hanson wedding at Ponce City Market! True to tradition, the newest son-in-law is tall dark and handsome ...and a perfect match. Also true to tradition, Mackenzie (AKA Kenzie, Kenz, and Billy) and Alex had an amazing party with their family friends! These two are both kind and genuine people, but they also bring out the silly in each other and it is so fun to watch. They're just so comfortable with each other and with themselves when they're together and I think it's absolutely reflected in their pictures! It didn't hurt that it was also THE perfect day for a wedding - cool fall weather and a little overcast so we had freedom to explore all over Ponce!
We started the day at the Loews Hotel and the ladies enjoyed relaxing in their matching robes... and so did the Hanson men. In fairness, we made them robe-up for a picture, but it was hysterical. Alex and his Best Man, Matt, weren't quite as cozy but looked quite dapper when we checked in on them before heading to Ponce City Market for the first look. A beautiful Saturday in Atlanta meant PCM was packed. Our original plan of using the bridge to the Beltline was scratched after seeing the crowds so I did a little more scouting and found the perfect path that gave Kenzie and Alex some privacy. These two were so adorable together and absolutely smitten. When taking a picture of just Alex, I told him to look over at his beautiful bride and his face just lit up. Alex and Kenzie were truly made for each other. Their kindness, quirks, sense of humor and smarts (and their height as Matt pointed out) just fit together perfectly. The rest of the day was so relaxed as we knocked out all the portraits with their amazing family and friends before it was time to send them down the aisle. After the ceremony we took a lap around the rooftop and PCM visitors were literally gasping at how stunning these two are together. We took advantage of the amazing light before the sun went down and then it was time to party. Family and friends ate, drank, danced and took some hilarious pictures in the photo booth. Alex and Kenzie - I hope you're having an amazing time in Hawaii and enjoying a few Mai Tais for me! Congratulations again, love you guys!!
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Special thanks to Hannah of Hannah Marie Photography for capturing the guys and helping me manage a busy day!!
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The shot that tested my fear of heights! WORTH IT!
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Things got a little messy...
Bride's Makeup: Marissa McNeal || Bride's Hair: Oliver Ramon Bridal || Dress Designer: Martina Liana || Bridal Salon: La Raine's Bridal || Bridesmaid Dresses: David's Bridal || Wedding Planning: Brie Owens of Chancey Charm || Floral Design: Bold American || Catering: Bold American || Paper Goods: Minted || Band: Emerald Empire Band || Cake: Bold American || Signage: Emily Foster Studio
To view their full gallery when it becomes available, click here.
To view their full gallery when it becomes available, click here.
