The Wedding Party!

We can't begin to imagine the amount of work it would take to plan everything completely by ourselves. Luckily we've got a wonderful wedding party to help lighten the load. We obviously think the world of these people and want to share their involvement with everyone. So, in no particular order, may we introduce to you, the wedding party:

Bridesmaids: Kristi Hays - Maid of Honor Claudia Gonzalez Mary Blount Valery Lovely Blake Mavrogeorgis Ana McGorty Elisabeth Varner

Groomsmen: Ryan Lindsay - Best Man Matt Leach Dustin Nigro Chris Van Etten Stephen Hutton Mike Koechlin Greg King

Officiant: Bishop Jim Swilley
Reader: Brennan M. Voyles
Parents of Bride: Joe Hsu & Akiko Nashizawa
Parents of Groom: Buck & Cindy Lindsay

Save The Date

Our guests should have received the 'Save The Date' cards by now but we're so proud of them we wanted to post them on here to share with others looking for ideas for their wedding.

We designed and made these cards ourselves using a few simple methods that really went a long way towards the aesthetic of our upcoming wedding. Once we completed the design, we had a rubber stamp made containing all the information and then stamped ivory cover stock with the design. We then mounted the cards to a thicker black museum board which gave the card a nice black border and some needed rigidity.

The whole process was inexpensive and very fun!

The Trolley Barn - Inman Park, Atlanta, GA.

We've picked a venue for our wedding and we're very happy to say it will be at the Trolley Barn of Inman Park in Atlanta, GA! We're very excited about getting all our friends and family together in such a wonderful space to celebrate our wedding. This beautiful building and its cozy back patio will serve as the site for both our wedding ceremony (outside) and reception (inside).

Here's a brief history of the building, courtesy of the Trolley Barn's website:

The Trolley Barn opened in August, 1889, as the service and housing facility for Atlanta's first electric street railway line, running from the heart of downtown Atlanta to Inman Park Atlanta's new garden suburb. Its life as a trolley barn was brief, however, for with the development of trolley technology and the merging of various lines into a city-wide network it became obsolete by the turn of the century. Following years saw The Barn used as a church, basketball court, farmers market, for various mercantile ventures, and as a storage and repair facility for antiques.

Over the middle decades of the 20th century, The Barn, along with its once lovely but forgotten Victorian neighborhood, slid into decay and disrepair until it became ripe for condemnation in the early 70s. But prodded by urban pioneers in a reviving neighborhood, the City of Atlanta purchased the building in 1976 and, in conjunction with the newly-organized Atlanta & Edgewood Street Railway Company (a name borrowed from the original 19th century company), began a restoration program which was completed in 1987. The A&ESRC, comprised primarily of local residents, now manages the non-profit rental facility.

The Trolley Barn's exterior has been carefully restored to its original appearance and its interior extensively renovated to accommodate both festive and business events. The spacious 2,750 square-foot main hall rises to a height of 30 feet, displaying its handsome exposed wood beam superstructure. Installed in the renovation is a mesquite wood floor suitable for dancing. Variable lighting, including festive mini lights, lends ambiance to any event.