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Modern Elegance Wedding at The Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee

Modern bride and groom portrait on vintage boat. Elegant wedding at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee in Georgia. Sarah Bradshaw Photography.

AJ and Brittany are a modern, city-loving couple living in Charlotte, NC. For their autumn wedding, they looked for a stateside destination wedding venue with flexible space, on-site accommodations, and (most importantly!) truly unparalleled food and beverage service. A visit to The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds on Lake Oconee, Georgia ticked all the boxes for them for their wedding day. While more rustic in setting than their taste, it provided everything they wanted to make their wedding weekend truly memorable for their family and friends.

Despite the rustic location of their wedding venue, they were able to transform their wedding space with modern decor elements for a timeless and classic wedding. Some notable highlights from photographing their modern elegant wedding were the flower girl’s procession in a miniature Mercedes-Benz convertible, custom drink toppers for espresso martinis, and a laser robot dancer to keep the party alive on the dance floor.

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Planning, Event Design & Day of Paper Goods: Beckon Events | Photographer: Sarah Bradshaw | Videographer: UP and UP Films | Venue, Catering & Cake: The Ritz-Carlton Lake Oconee | Rabbi: Rabbi Steven Lebow | Florals: Sejour Events | Wedding Dress: J. Majors Bridal Boutique | Hair & Makeup: Latia Curtis Fine Art Beauty | Rentals: PPR & Sejour Events | Invitation Design: State of Grey Design Co. | Ceremony Music: Elite Strings | DJ: Curate Entertainment | Robot Entertainer: Extreme Airborne Entertainment | Boat: Lake Oconee Boat Rentals

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With nearly 20 years of experience behind the lens and a portfolio that spans four continents, Sarah brings a refined, story-driven approach to the events of a wedding. Her work has published in Brides, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Living, as well as print & digital outlets around the globe.

Sarah Bradshaw is an internationally recognized wedding & event photographer. Combining a background in international photojournalism, a love for classical art, and a genuine interest in people, Sarah creates images that are at once iconic and intimate, effortless and intentional, in the moment and intended for a lifetime.