Kendall + Patrick: Sneak Peek

When a little girl imagines her wedding, she probably doesn't let her mind wander nearly as far as Kendall's must have to dream up this incredible weekend extravaganza wedding in Highlands, NC. Truly breathtaking; from the scenic mountainside venue, Kendall's family's vacation home, to the elaborate decor elements brought in all the way from New Orleans, to the lovely couple themselves. Kendall and Patrick's wedding was so captivating that we are still in awe of it, but can't quite find the words to express it, so to get an idea of why we are so love-struck with this wedding, watch this amazingly beautiful video created by Inkspot Crow Films.

It's okay if you're having trouble breathing, it happens to us every time we watch it too. Simply amazing, right? It has to be mentioned that the brilliant minds at I Do Events and Urban Earth Studios contributed so much to this wedding, and it would have never taken flight without their dedication. We asked our wonderful Amber Fouts to shoot some behind the scenes footage, so here's a small taste of the wedding that must have been built from a dream.Want more? Just wait until you see the photos Genya at Vue Photography shot during the blowout celebration, coming to a blog near you soon. We can't wait to bring you more of Kendall and Patrick's wedding, but until then, you can also check out the fall issue of Unveiled to read and see more about how this magical wedding came to life. 

Stay tuned for some more Kendall + Patrick gushing.

Cheers,

SIMB

Christina + Dan

Meet Christina + Dan; they are the type of couple that makes our hearts smile.We loved putting together this tender wedding at Callanwolde earlier this year. We knew then that Dan + Christina's wedding was one of our "Best of 2012,"  and looking at these wonderful photos from Erin Hearts Court just makes us swoon all over again. Christina, an inspirational jewelry designer, has an eye for gorgeous aesthetics, and we loved watching her dreams take shape with the help of the the creative souls from Amy Osaba event.floral.design. Peaches, pinks and pops of turquoise made for the perfect spring color scheme, while the all white ceremony site mirrored Christina + Dan's style-- classic, with a touch of  fun whimsy.

 One of Christina + Dan's initial fears was finding a menu that Dan, who is allergic to dairy and eggs, could enjoy without worry. Christina took great care to make sure items that were designated for Dan, like his dinner, pepper seared filet of beef with a burgundy demi glaze served with local vegetables in a maple glaze and roasted fingerling with truffled mushrooms, did not contain any traces of dairy or egg. Other guests enjoyed a freshly baked biscuit bar with local preserves during the cocktail hour, a choice of beef, pan seared scallops with a ginger + wasabi glaze, or a slow roasted chicken with a meyer lemon jus for dinner. After dinner, a slew of cakes, several which were vegan, a fresh fruit bar and Dan's favorite, vegan rice crispy treats satisfied everyone's sweet tooth. We just loved being able to accommodate a dietary restriction like Dan's to make their wedding day a little less stressful, and a lot more delicious. 

Up, up and away!! Wishing this lovely couple many, many happy years together.

Cheers,

SIMB

Marya + Drew at Greystone

Happy Friday! We thought we'd get this holiday weekend off to a great start, and feature Marya + Drew's wonderful wedding. We get sentimental thinking about this amazing couple and their team of terrific vendors that made this wedding one of a kind. 

Greystone, at Piedmont Park, is one of SIMB's favorite venues, and was the perfect fit for Marya + Drews sophisticated seated + served dinner. Guests savored a four-course meal, which featured our "fanta se" salad,  an heirloom tomato bisque with goat cheese, and a choice between our delicious bourbon + pecan chicken, pan sauteed halibut with citrus buerre blanc, or pepper seared filet of beef with a burgundy demi glaze. 

Beyond the great choice in their venue + menu, Marya + Drew's tastes were also on point when it came to assembling an epic team of vendors. The fabulous Emily Richardson coordinated and planned a perfect wedding, while Heather + Eva at Tulip wowed us with their elegant florals. And there to capture some simply beautiful photography that still makes us swoon were Jesse + Whitney at Our Labor of Love.  What an all-star cast! Check out some more of Jesse + Whit's photos and read Marya + Drew's lovely letter of recommendation below.

Cheers,

SIMB

SIMB Brunch just got a whole lot more bubbly

What goes better with brunch than a little bubbly?  

We are beyond excited to announce our champagne service will begin this weekend. Our two delicious sparkling wines will be available by the glass and by the bottle. For $6.00 a glass, and $22.00 a bottle, the Cuvee Jean-Louis is a French full bodied blanc de blanc brut with fresh aromas with a fruit + crisp taste.  While the Scharfenberger Brut (Anderson Valley), which can be purchased for $9.00 a glass and $32.00 a bottle, is a round and full-bodied wine with a vanilla cream character and notes of caramel + hazel. In other words-- these sparklings are tasty, and though they are great on their own, they can also be paired with our seasonal, organic purees to make the perfect custom brunch cocktail. This weekend, we'll be serving fresh purees including, blackberry + sage, Asian pear with honey + lavender and freshly squeezed orange juice.

To get your weekend started right, come into SIMB for brunch on Saturday and get your choice of our homemade purees for free. 

Who's thirsty? We were once we saw these beautiful photos Amber at Our Labor of Love shot for us-- who knew glasses of champagne could look so mesmerizing. Amazing as always! 

Cheers,

SIMB  

Anna + Andrew

It is a real treat to be part of a wedding that truly reflects a couple's personalities and embodies their relationship-- and their creative, gorgeous, heartfelt wedding fit Anna + Andrew like a glove. We cannot stop gushing about this über artistic wedding at Atlanta Contemporary Arts Center. ACAC was the ideal blank canvas to let Anna's imagination run wild. By bringing in colors + textures, personal touches, and a whole lot of DIY decor, Anna transformed the art gallery's courtyard and urban pavilion to create her and Andrew's dream wedding. From the origami stars and hanging muslin installation, to the family portraits and southern comfort menu, all the elements of Anna + Andrew's wedding came together beautifully, and represented their great love story.

We were thrilled when Anna + Andrew took our suggestion for a first class photographer-- Heidi from Our Labor of Love. Her perspective is so refreshing and wonderful to work with, and we have her to thank for these DYNAMIC photos. Always a pleasure to work with, Heidi not only captures tender moments and momentous events, but she also makes us see weddings in a truly artistic light. 

Anna + Andrew's wedding was a great balance of homegrown + modern, but their menu could have been from your grandmother's kitchen. Fried green tomatoes, brioche boxes with pimento cheese, our buttermilk fried chicken, and barbeque pulled pork were some the Southern delights of the night. And instead of cake, Anna + Andrew were true to themselves, slicing up their favorite pies, including pumpkin, for their guests to enjoy.

Here's what Anna + Andrew had to say about SIMB:

"My husband and I can't recommend Sun in My Belly highly enough. As soon as we signed our contract with them, I knew that I was well on my way to having a great wedding - and that proved to be absolutely right! Not only was their food phenomenal, but their day-of coordination services were fantastic. Emily Gomez was right there with me every step of the way both as my catering coordinator and day-of coordinator, which made the whole planning process that much easier. Not only did SIMB provide top-knotch services, but they were also able to work within our budget and made sure that Andrew and I felt comfortable with every decision we made. I can't thank Sun in My Belly enough! They truly helped make the best day of my life that much better."

Such a humble, genuine and lovely couple, Anna + Andrew's wedding was an absolute thrill to be a part of, and we are thankful to have gotten to get to know them and see their outstanding wedding come to life. 

Cheers,

SIMB

Courtney + Brett

Classic beauty + tradition were key elements in Courtney + Brett's wedding at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. From to-die-for table settings, to the gorgeous and unique florals by Team Osaba, this wedding is text book "refined."  We always love weddings in the Atlanta Botanical Garden, but the cherry on top of Courtney + Brett's spectacular day, was getting to work with Emily at Jubilee Weddings + Events. It is amazing how much smoother a wedding can be with an incredible coordinator taking the reins, and it is always a breeze when we get to work with a wedding coordinator like Emily, and Brett + Courtney's wedding was no exception. And of course, 6 of Four captured the flawless wedding with grace. Check out their pictures below.

In a true traditional style, Courtney + Brett's family and friends enjoyed a decadent seated + served meal starting with our apple and crispy pancetta salad over fresh local greens. For their entrees, the couple chose our popular zinfandel + rosemary beef tenderloin with a finger licking gorgonzola cream sauce + our balsamic glazed chicken with caramelized vidalia onions. Sides included our homegrown seasonal vegetables with a maple glaze and buttery bliss potatoes with shallots + parsley. And dessert was as sweet as can be too-- along with their cakes, Courtney + Brett had an assortment of mini desserts, including our valrhona chocolate three nut pies + lavender + meyer lemon pies + triple berry pies.

Courtney + Brett, we hope your lives together is as smooth sailing, as elegant and as full of love as your wedding celebration was. 

Cheers,

SIMB

Jen + Mike

Jen and Mike's wedding is one that gives us the warm + fuzzies! Such a sweet, thoughtful and amazing couple, and all their lovely qualities shined through on their wedding day. Set in the incredible pavilion at Lake Rabun, Jen + Mike's wedding was the perfect summer night,  full of romance and rustic grace. From the blueberries in Jen's bouquet to the runners on the guest tables, the little details of this wedding were perfection. Amanda Dana with Ashley Baber Weddings help ensure every one of those details were on point, coordinating throughout the night. We love, love, love the hanging flower installations, and all of the florals done by the ever ingenious women of Amy Osaba. Jen's hair + makeup were done by the fabulous Raney O'Keefe,  and Ashley + Graham of Scobey Photography knocked it out of the park with their fantastic photography.

Guests started the night with miniature take out boxes with our pad thai + baby lamb chops with watercress romesco sauce + caprese salad skewers. Their dinner menu featured our tapas stations, including a low country boil + a quesadilla station + a traditional carving station with prime rib. Their guests also enjoyed late night bites, including hand passed beignets + mini milkshakes with chocolate mini donuts + Alison's famous meatloaf sliders with sundried tomato mayo.  

So simple and lovely, Jen + Mike's is that kind of wedding we look back at and sigh, wishing we could do a hundred more just like it. Congratulations!! Hope there are many relaxing summer nights at the lake in your life together. 

Cheers,

SIMB