Bride and groom walking under archway with guests' hands raised

01 Sep Real Wedding: Avery & Ben

Posted at 14:04h in Real Weddings by davidsbridal

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A Romantic Traditional Wedding in Atlanta

Real weddings are so inspiring! To get you in the mood to plan—and party!—we asked real brides to spill the details on everything from getting engaged to finding their wedding dresses to the special touches and surprising moments that made their celebrations completely one-of-a-kind. Read on for Avery and Ben’s romantic traditional wedding in Atlanta, Georgia.

Full circle:

“Our first date was at the Atlanta Hawks’ first Tinder Night. When we came back the next year as a couple, the Hawks’ CEO offered to host our wedding at the arena if we ever got married! We couldn’t pass up his offer.”
– Avery, Bride

Bride walking with flower girl and 11 bridesmaids in beige and gold dresses.

Who picked out the engagement ring?

Funny story: I liked one and apparently Ben bought it. Then I changed my mind, and because I didn’t know, he returned the first one and got me the new one I wanted.

Tell us about your dress and your bridal party’s look!

My dress was a lace Melissa Sweet gown with long sleeves, which I wore with lace shoes, a long veil, and my cross necklace. And I had 11 bridesmaids! I liked the look of different colors and styles, so my maid of honor wore gold sequins and the rest wore two other dresses in neutral shades.

Bride holding hands with flower girl with bridesmaids in beige and gold dresses behind them

Down-the-aisle Song:

“I Get to Love You” by Ruelle. It’s a beautiful song, and Ben and I both love it so much.

Bride's wedding details: bridal bouquet, handkerchief, pearl earrings and necklace, lace shoes and garter set.

What was it like to get married at the Atlanta Hawks’ arena?

Even though it fits 15,000 people, we made it feel so intimate through lighting and decor. My florist made a beautiful backdrop with greenery, and I used a lace aisle runner to match my dress.