Erin and Ben's Nature-Inspired Koury Farm Wedding

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“I love you to the moon and back the other way.”

Koury Farms Wedding photograph

Erin and Ben, whose romance started while they were high-school, tied the knot at Koury Farms earlier this year. Day of coordinator Kristen Callaway helped them bring to life their vision of a nature-inspired, woodsy wedding. Sage green, pink, dusty rose, other muted pastels​ covered Erin’s dress, as well as the flowers in venue.

Their joyful family-centered celebration consisted of a simple ceremony under a covered outdoor pavilion followed by a reception complete with a jazz orchestra and second-line parade.

One of the most inspiring aspects of their wedding was their exit. Guests were given a chance to choose a favorite glass to take home with them and a favorite drink to fill it. At that point, folks created two lines, and held their stemware up for a toast as Erin and Ben walked between guests and clinked glasses.

From early on, the couple knew they were not aiming for a perfectly rendered wedding. Their main desire was to celebrate their love with the people who matter most. The photos below show how well they succeeded.

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Cindy Brown

I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.