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What a year! We (the Blumes!) had such an amazing time celebrating — and of course photographing! — the marriages of these extraordinary couples. Congrats to all of you enjoying your first holiday season as a married couple!

The couples you see below inspired us with their love, and we’re better for knowing them. That’s the kind of impact we hope to make in their lives, too. The thriving marriages we see now tell us that the past twelve months have been a true success! If you’re curious about our year-in-review, it involved a TEDx Talk, exciting photo shoots around the world, humbling honors and exciting opportunities, a brand new studio space (come visit us!), and most personally a brand new little boy added to our family!

Yet…

…all of it revolved around these beautiful newlywed couples whose love and friendship brought us so much joy! To thank them for letting us into your lives, trusting us to tell their stories, and allowing our hands to create artwork their families will touch for generations, we’re ending this year with a fun giveaway!

  • The couple with the greatest number of comments on this post (in the “Comments” section below) will receive a beautiful 16×20 gallery wrapped canvas, from our home to yours!
  • Every couple who receives at least 25 votes will win a retouched print image,
  • Every couple who receives at least 50 votes will win a mounted enlargement,
  • Bonus: Every voter — that’s you! — is also entered to win a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate. After all, any friend of these sweet couples is a friend of ours!

It’s easy to vote:  just write something creative or caring in the “comments” section below for the couple of your choice!

Just click to Share on Facebook or Tweet this post and get your friends voting! Even turn your New Year’s get-together into a “get out the vote” party!

We’d love to hear from all our regular Blume Blog readers, too. Which couple gets your vote? So you know, we’ll count comments — one per person — through January 10, then announce the winner! (Click on any couple’s names to see the rest of their wedding photos!)

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Lily & Bon
Roswell Mill, Roswell GA
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Elizabeth & Russ
Lincolnton, GA
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Laura & James
Flint Hill, Norcross GA
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Lauren & David
the State Botanical Gardens, Athens GA
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Samantha & Andrew
the Swan House at Atlanta History Center, Atlanta GA
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Jaime & Brian
Primrose Cottage, Roswell GA
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Erin & Yao
Holy Spirit Catholic Church and Little Gardens, Atlanta GA
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Sarah Kate & Trent
St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church and Primrose Cottage, Roswell GA
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Erinn & Barry
Little Gardens, Norcross GA
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Rachel & Matt
Bonclarken, Flat Rock NC
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Mia & Quentin
Athens, GA
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  1. Angela Steed says:

    David and Lauren Steed are my favorites! My first born and the love of his life. Such a beautiful wedding with the best photographer!

  2. Lauren Swinford says:

    Erin and Barry at Little Gardens because her floral crown is gorgeous and her dress looks like it is too!

  3. Lauren says:

    All are beautiful, but Erinn and Barry’s photo is the best 🙂

  4. Tara Loucks says:

    Barry and Erinn were the most beautiful couple. They just glowed when they saw each other!!!

  5. Jim Loucks says:

    Loved your photos of ALL the weddings! My favorites are Erinn and Barry Loucks. You guys were great and added a lot to the special evening in Atlanta!

  6. LaMonte Loucks says:

    Erinn and Barry because Barry has massive dance moves and his socks rocked! Great pics!

  7. Tara Loucks says:

    A perfect day for a special couple – Barry and Erinn!!! They just glowed when they looked at each other! They get my vote!

  8. Britt says:

    Gotta give it to my girl Mia and her man Quentin 😉 They are a genuinely sweet and thankful couple. They make me want to go to the courthouse!

  9. Beth Fellhoelter says:

    Matt and Rachel! I love the flowing lines of her dress, perfectly captured, and the tilt of her head is a beautiful lead in to the frame. Lovely romantic photo.

  10. Jake Paule says:

    Love all the photos! Matt and Rachel are the most sweet and caring people you will ever meet. Those homies look stunning!

  11. Emily says:

    I vote for Matt and Rachel! She’s practically glowing and I can feel the excitement from looking at the photos. I love the flower crown – beautiful adornment for a beautiful bride 🙂

  12. Laura Gutyon says:

    Rachel and Matt beautiful photos, beautiful setting, beautiful couple

  13. Sonya Johnson says:

    Love Matt and Rachel’s photo! Beautiful couple and shot!

  14. Jordan Joseph says:

    Rachel and Matt are the sweetest couple and they look it in their photos!

  15. Rio Lidgerding says:

    I’ve never met a couple like Matt and Rachel. They are the most genuinely kind people to the core, who obviously care so much about eachother and their future together. You guys are amazing!

  16. Diane Livingston says:

    Rachel and Matt are a beautiful couple ❤️

  17. AnnaJo McLeod says:

    Matt and Rachel ❤❤❤

  18. Amy Faulkner says:

    Rachel and Matt are beautiful people inside and out!

  19. Chelsea says:

    Could Matt and Rachel be any more photogenic? Awesome photo of two great people!

  20. Anna hoffman says:

    Matt and Rachel of course!

  21. Maria Zazzara says:

    Rachel and Matt’s photo exemplifies what true love looks like. They are both glowing and you can tell they are happily in love. Great photography skills. Will definitely have to look into y’all since I’m planning my own wedding!

  22. Darby Gentry says:

    Rachel and Matt a so much fun! Great photo of a great couple!

  23. Jud Froelich says:

    Matt and Rachel Reihing!

  24. Tracy says:

    I love Rachel and Matt’s pictures! Rachel, I’m so happy for this new blessing and adventure in your life! I hope married life is treating you well! 🙂

  25. Jess says:

    Rachel and Matt! Beautiful photo of a beautiful couple! Rachel is glowing showing her inner and outer beauty!

  26. Sara G. says:

    All of the pictures are beautiful, but I vote for Rachel and Matt! 🙂

  27. Melissa says:

    Matt & Rachel!!! Pictures are out of this world amazing, such a beautiful couple! <3

  28. JILL says:

    Lauren and David Love them what beautiful pictures and a wonderful wedding.

  29. Sallie Mann says:

    Beautiful picture and GREAT couple!

  30. Joanne Fields says:

    David & Lauren Steed’s picture is my favorite – beautiful picture of a beautiful couple.

  31. Tommy says:

    All are great, but Lauren and David’s is the best.

  32. Amanda says:

    It was fun to share in the joy with Barry & Erinn and do makeup for the big day!

  33. Brendan Lopez says:

    Erinn and Barry!

  34. Rachel says:

    Erinn and Barry! Beautiful photos!

  35. Ashley says:

    Love Erin and Barry!

  36. Meg says:

    Rachel and Matt!

  37. Erinn says:

    Love Barry and Erinn’s photos- they are so in love!

  38. Joe says:

    Barry and Erinn….woohoo!

  39. Iain R says:

    Erinn and Barry

  40. Betty hearn says:

    Lauren and David Steed.

  41. Caleb wilsford says:

    David and lauren hands down

  42. Renee McMunn says:

    Definitely David and Lauren!!!!

  43. Dena Garcia says:

    David and Lauren are my favorites!!! They are a beautiful couple. Her dress is gorgeous. Their jewelry is so original and the fact that he even made some of it is so precious!!! Their setting for their wedding was lovely and their love for one another shines through in their photos!!❤????❤

  44. Marilyn says:

    Lauren & David – beautiful pictures, beautiful couple!

  45. Theang says:

    David and Lauren

  46. Brandon says:

    Lauren and David Steed.

  47. Dee Aiena says:

    Lauren and David Steed!!!!

  48. Lauren and David, great photo ????????

  49. Lisha says:

    I heart Erin and Yao.

  50. James says:

    Lauren & David steed

  51. Leslie Belmont says:

    I vote for Sarah Kate and Trent- I have been privileged to have Sarah Kate as a best friend for nearly ten years and I am so happy I’ve gotten to know Trent in that time and consider him another close friend. They’re amazing and beautiful people inside and out!

  52. Chelsey says:

    Brian and my new sis, Jaime! ❤

  53. Tyler says:

    Brian and Jaime because Brian took her last name. How beautiful!

  54. Sarah Kate and Trent is my favorite! They are such a sweet, loving couple! Their photo is absolutely beautiful!

  55. Leslie says:

    Jaime and Brian! Beautiful couple and wonderful day…

  56. Brit says:

    Jaime and Brian for the win ????❤️

  57. Cindy says:

    Gorgeous couple….Jaime and Brian

  58. Cameron says:

    Wow! Sarah Kate and Trent!! What a gorgeous shot!

  59. Michele Travaglini says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent !! Vote for my nephew and his beautiful wife !!

  60. Lyndsay says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent!!! SK is a wonderful person and I’m so happy for her!

  61. Chelsea says:

    Yao and Erin, you look stunning!

  62. Roberta Seybold says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent Marshall photos are #wow

  63. Jenn Perez says:

    Jaime and Brian ❤️❤️

  64. Mollie says:

    Love Elizabeth & Russ!! Such a beautiful day!

  65. Christine S. Hampton says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent

    “This is the forest primeval,
    The murmuring pines and the hemlocks,
    Bearded with moss and in garments green,
    Indistinct in the twilight”.
    – Longfellow’s Evangeline

  66. Samantha says:

    Brian & Jamie

    MR & MRS. GREEN!! ????♥️????

  67. Jackie says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent– gorgeous!

  68. Peggy says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent – beautiful!

  69. Stephanie says:

    Samantha & Andrew

  70. Susan Corcoran says:

    Sarah Kate & Trent look like they are in fairytale ! The photo is truly stunning

  71. Lindsey says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent’s wedding was one of the best most fun weddings I have ever attended- It is a testament to their relationship!

  72. Bernadette says:

    Sarah & Trent, incredible photo. You can see the love they share. Great setting for this picture.

  73. Amy says:

    Jaime and Brian had such a beautiful wedding and you captured it perfectly!

  74. Susan Corcoran says:

    Sarah Kate & Trent!!!!❤

  75. Denise K says:

    Liz & Russ!! What a beautiful couple!❤️

  76. Kristyn says:

    Jaime & Brian! Love you guys.

  77. Caroline says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent! You guys are the best!

  78. Cindy Waldo says:

    All your photos are wonderful but my favorite is Erinn and Barry’s. I love the moment you captured.

  79. Michele Simms says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent Marshall get my vote!❤❤❤

  80. Millie says:

    Very creative pics – I like Sarah Kate and Trent the best ????

  81. Penny Harter says:

    Beautiful pictures. Love the one of Kate and Trent.

  82. Gail says:

    Beautiful couple and beautiful setting. Sarah Kate and Trent look beautiful! They get my vote.

  83. Minni Kalkunte says:

    I vote for Erin & Yao. They look absolutely Ravishing and lovely pictures just like the lovely couple who are amazing amazing people 🙂 Wish them both a great married life filled with loads of love, health & happiness. Xoxoxo

  84. Cassie says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent look amazing!

  85. Rick says:

    Laren and David Steed – Beautiful couple inside and out

  86. Travis says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent – the picture perfectly captures their love!

  87. Erin says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent’s photo captures what true love looks like. They are the bomb!

  88. Lisa Wylie says:

    Sarah Kate & Trent, you can see the love!????

  89. Krystyna M says:

    Erin and Yao! The love they have for each other is awe-inspiring and I have never met a couple more deserving of each other.

  90. Christy says:

    Brian and Jamie, simply a beautiful photo.

  91. Allie says:

    I vote for Jaime & Brian! Their picture is stunning and they’re a beautiful, genuine, fun-loving couple.

  92. Jane says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent????????

  93. Jane K says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent. Beautiful couple – beautiful wedding????

  94. Anne says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent is my vote! Lovely photo that captures the love they share????

  95. Angie Spratlin says:

    I vote for Elizabeth and Russ. Perfect photography that captured their perfect day! Love the photos and my sweet children! ????????

  96. Jessica Scheetz says:

    Brian and Jaime Brown! Love the Great Gatsby vibes.

  97. Ellen Young says:

    Lauren and David! Such a beautiful couple!

  98. Cierra says:

    Jaime and Brian ????????????

  99. Tara Lockridge says:

    Jamie & Brian! I went to school with Jamie and I’m very happy for her that she’s found someone that seems to be a reflection of her soul ❤️ The pictures are gorgeous

  100. Mary says:

    Brian & Jaime; you’re adorable

  101. jordan says:

    lauren and david

  102. Sally says:

    Sarah Kate and Trent look so peacedul and totally in love. Such a lovely couple!!!

  103. Annie Curry says:

    David and Lauren Steed!

  104. Julie Dieffenbach says:

    Jaime and Brian Green- beautiful couple, fun wedding! Love all the photography!!

  105. Chris says:

    Jaime and Brian – I love their expressions!

  106. Jamie says:

    These 2 truly are an amazing giving couple. Liz coached my daughter in cheerleading and was such a positive role model and gave to that squad with everything. Russ always right there to help roll a sign and carry megaphones. They are the sweetest, thoughtful people. Just wanted to cast my votes in hopes of helping to give something to them!

  107. Sarah K says:

    #browngoesgreen all the way. Classic style in the modern day and beautiful light surrounding these two always.

  108. Tiffany says:

    I ❤️️ Lauren and David Steed’s style!

  109. Miki says:

    Sara Kate & Trent, I love the way the woods seem to surround them.

  110. Janis says:

    Jaime and Brian; this is what love looks like. ❤️

  111. maria iannucci says:

    Jamie and Brian; in love with this photo!

  112. Marissa says:

    Jaime & Brian Green – all the way !!! 😉

  113. Tia Greene says:

    Jamie & Brian are truly timeless couple and can see it through your beautiful pictures. I Vote for the Greens 🙂

  114. Kala johnson says:

    Jaime and Brian!! Amazing!

  115. Margaret Koos Johnson says:

    Jaime and Brian”s pictures are amazing

  116. Angela says:

    Matt and Rachel are the cutest!! <3!!! 🙂

  117. Jaime and Brian… Just stunning!

  118. Amy says:

    Lauren and David Steed are the most awesome of all

  119. Taylor Dunn says:

    Jaime and Brian are my favorites!!

  120. Bradley Smith says:

    Jaime and Brian, the captured happiness and connection between them is wonderful.

  121. Meredith Fendler says:

    So much love for Erinn and Barry! Miss you two!

  122. Amber says:

    Jaime and Brian ❤ My husband and I went to high school with Brian and I remember when we first met Jaime and telling Brian how I thought she was a keeper! I’m so glad I was right! Love you guys!

  123. Carissa says:

    Jaime and Brian!

  124. Tina Conley says:

    Love is captured !
    A magical Wedding Weekend.

  125. Beautiful couple, Jaimie and Brian!!!

  126. Natalie says:

    Jamie and Brian!! Stunning!!

  127. Amaranth says:

    Lauren + David = WIN

  128. Katie Meier says:

    Jamie and Brian make a beautiful couple, forgous picture!

  129. Janina says:

    Jaime and Brian … stunning

  130. Kristina says:

    Jaime and Brian Green!

  131. Kathi Krueger says:

    Jaime and Brian. Amazing photo and couple.

  132. Chloe pope says:

    Liz and Russ. Y’all photos are absolutely amazing. I hope y’all win

  133. Brenda Noor says:

    Love Jamie & Brian, they look like a very fun loving couple. Have known Brian for years and I am so happy for him. He looks so in love in the picture and so does Jamie.
    I wish them much love and happiness in the years to come.

  134. Mel Levitt says:

    Jaime and Brian foreverafter

  135. Debbie Gaudet says:

    Jaime and Brian all the way

  136. Cindy Gallagher says:

    Jamie & Brian you are a beautiful couple and your wedding pictures look amazing.

  137. Liz Cullen says:

    Jaime and Brian! What a romantic, classic picture! You guys look like movie stars!

  138. Janet wills says:

    Jamie & Brian make a beautiful couple and have. Wonderful Aunt Lorraine!

  139. Kim Sewell says:

    Jaime and Brian!!! Stunning❤❤❤

  140. Brad says:

    Lauren & David

  141. Nester Valenti says:

    Jaime and Brian’s photo captures the timeless elegance of their love. Hugs from Uncle Nester!

  142. Jessica Masters says:

    Jaime and Brian for the win! ????????❤????????

  143. Grace Diglio says:

    Jamie and Brian are absolutely stunning in their photo it should be a cover of a bridal magazine!

  144. Candilyn says:

    Brian & Jaime Green…they are truly a beautiful couple and this photo captures the pure love and joy they share between each other.

  145. Katie says:

    Jaime & Brian. What a cool old car, and I LOVE the way he’s looking at her!

  146. Hannah Walton says:

    Jaime and Brian!!

  147. Gerald says:

    Jaime and Brian!

  148. Jacob Krombopulus says:

    dawww Brian and Jaime you guys look great!

  149. Hannah says:

    Samantha & Andrew ! What a wonderful couple

  150. Mark Meierhoefer says:

    Well Done!!! Jaime and Brian look AWESOME!!!

  151. Melanie Orr says:

    Andrew and Samantha’s wedding was beautiful and she looked gorgeous! Everyone had a lot of fun dancing and taking pictures in the photo booth too!

  152. Steve says:

    David & Lauren Steed are the best!
    So sad to have been out of the country for their wedding & the pictures made feel like I was there!

  153. Kate says:

    Congrats Jaime and Brian!

  154. Purl says:

    Brian and Jaime are the cutest and they look the happiest

  155. Ches says:

    Brian and Jaime Forever!

  156. Stacy says:

    Jaime and Brian you look so happy! Enjoy your lives together!

  157. Paul says:

    All the photos are great, but I have to say Erinn & Barry’s are fabulous!

  158. Sarah Kate and Trent are the best!!! You can see they mean so much to each other.

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