Inside Gwinnett County Historical Courthouse


Typically courthouse ceremonies are very quick - with most couples opting to having coverage starting right at ceremony time. I of course capture the standard moments like ring exchange and first kiss - but I also try to capture guest reactions and interactions after the ceremony.

Bride in white dress looks at her reflection near a decorative lamp and wall art.
First look moment during an indoor wedding ceremony with elegant decor.
Newlyweds walk down the aisle together during their indoor wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony in progress with holiday decorations and guests seated in chairs.
Guest wipes away tears during emotional wedding ceremony in front of decorated Christmas tree.
Wedding ceremony with couple exchanging rings before elegant decorative backdrop.
Intimate winter wedding ceremony with Christmas decor and guests seated in folding chairs.
Small wedding ceremony taking place in cozy room with holiday decorations and Christmas tree.
Guests gather around to look at something during wedding celebration with Christmas tree in background.
Warm embrace shared between guests during wedding reception with Christmas decor.
Elegant dance embrace at wedding reception with lace dress detail.
Group hug moment during wedding celebration in venue hallway.

After Ceremony Portraits

After the ceremony is typically when we would do any family photos. They did not have a wedding party nor extensive family photo list - so these were quick! I made sure to utilize different locations inside and outside the courthouse so they had some variety with their formal family portraits.

Groomsmen in formal attire pose together in front of Christmas tree.
Bridal party poses on wooden staircase decorated with greenery.
Wedding party poses together on wooden stairs with bride in white gown and attendants in formal attire.
Large wedding group photo outside historic brick building with arched entrance.
Small wedding party poses outside brick building with classic arched doorway.

Newlywed Portraits

Right after family photos, it's time for couples photos! We didn't just take some at Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse, we also found a fun alley in downtown Lawrenceville nearby we used.

Looking up at red brick building with ornate architectural details against blue sky.
Historic red brick building with decorative balconies viewed from ground level on sunny day.
Romantic wedding moment outside historic brick building with flowing veil.
Newlyweds walk together outside grand historic brick building with tower.
Intimate wedding moment shared between couple among trees.
Close-up of formal black bowtie and tuxedo with watch detail.
Silhouetted figures of bride and groom walking in parking area at dusk.
A couple poses in a brick alleyway under an ornate metal archway during their wedding day.
Close-up detail of formal wedding attire showing a bow tie and hand placement.
A touching wedding moment between a couple in formal attire against a brick wall backdrop.
Black and white portrait of a newlywed couple sharing a joyful moment against brick wall.
Black and white portrait of a bride in lace gown smiling while touching her necklace.
A bride in a flowing white gown poses against a white brick wall in an urban setting.
Black and white wedding photo of a couple under an archway in a brick alley.
Newlyweds walking together under a decorative metal archway between brick walls.

Reception

The reception was at Rays at Killer Creek, a locally owned steakhouse. I arrived early to capture their beautiful details, decor and cake.

Elegant floral centerpiece with blush roses and eucalyptus in a mason jar vase.
Soft lit wedding centerpiece with white roses and green glass votive candle holder creating romantic ambiance.
Reserved table sign for the bride and groom's family with elegant calligraphy.
Elegant wedding welcome sign with watercolor eucalyptus design and December date.
Green glass votives and white floral arrangements with greenery on blush table decor.
Gold cake topper reading Mr & Mrs illuminated against bokeh lights.
Elegant wedding reception table setting with white linens, black chairs and overhead string lights.
White and blush rose centerpiece with greenery in glass vase on long dining table.
Classic white rose and greenery wedding centerpiece in glass vase on textured linen tablecloth.
Wedding bar sign with eucalyptus design next to Johnnie Walker bottle.
Wedding favor boxes wrapped in white paper with green ribbons and floral design.
Elegant three-tier white wedding cake decorated with fresh roses and greenery against a bokeh light background.

Candids


Every wedding reception is different. This reception at Ray's at Killer Creek was so unique and intimate! They did not do a first dance, grand entrance, bouquet toss, send off etc. The evening was solely focused on intimate connections with friends and family, amazing food, and they finished it off with cutting the cake!

Wedding reception in a rustic wooden venue with guests gathering and celebrating.
Candid moment of guests laughing and enjoying themselves at an indoor wedding reception.
Guest making a celebratory toast at an intimate wedding reception with mood lighting.
Wedding reception dinner party with guests seated at tables under string lights in an elegant venue.
Wedding reception venue with multiple tables set for dinner service under ambient lighting.
Close-up shot of hands pouring whiskey or bourbon at a wedding reception bar.
Three guests sharing a celebratory toast at a wedding reception under warm lighting.
Wedding dinner service with guests seated at tables in an intimate venue setting.
Heartfelt moment during wedding reception as guest embraces bride.
Guests share laughs and drinks during lively wedding reception celebration.
Guest in traditional dress converses with bride at intimate wedding reception.
Guests raise their glasses in a joyful toast during an indoor celebration dinner.
Wedding guests in formal attire raise glasses in a celebratory toast at a rustic venue.
Large group photo of wedding guests gathered around a decorated dining table at reception.
Wedding party in navy suits and elegant dresses poses together at an intimate indoor reception.

This was a 6 hour wedding package - with a 2 hour break in between ceremony and reception start. Myself, Ally, was the only photographer present.