Michelle + Shahar

As one of the most inspirational weddings we've had the pleasure to have a hand in, Michelle + Shahar's wedding was truly amazing. With bright hues, a rustic whimsy, yet a refined elegance, this wedding set at Serenbe just makes us weak in the knees. Beautifully designed and decorated by the talented team at Amy Osaba Events, Michelle + Shahar's wedding oozed with character and love. Smilebooth was a big hit for guests throughout the evening, and Heidi's stunning photos captured each moment with perfection; Our Labor of Love does it again! But enough with the words, these pictures tell a pretty good story too.

During cocktail hour, a blackberry + ginger specialty cocktail cooled guests off while they enjoyed moroccan lamb meatballs, sweet potato croquettes and fried green tomatoes with a horseradish sauce. For dinner, guests were treated to a kosher menu which included a southern food station and  a middle eastern station and a "whole foods" station with grilled corn couscous and smoked eggplant with a tahini dipping sauce. For dessert, we served mini doughnuts-- what a treat!

 

We are still in awe of this beautiful wedding and terrific couple and wish them a lifetime of happiness.

Cheers,

SIMB

Creating • Art • Meaning • Purpose = CAMP

The wedding and event industry has a special place in our hearts; we love being a part of such a significant day in a couples' life, we're proud to provide a meal for you and your closest friends at a cocktail party, and we are always thrilled to be the backdrop for a romantic dinner or brunch with a crew at the cafe. While our clients are amazing, there are a few other people that make our jobs that much better: amazing vendors that we get to work with, and even call our friends. Fostering and nurturing these relationships is vital to us, and we really enjoy bouncing ideas off one another to get our creative juices flowing. Then we thought, Hey, wouldn't it be out-of-this-world to form a group with this goal in mind?? Um, yes. It would.  So we started brainstorming with the creative souls and minds at Amy Osaba Events, Erica Loesing and Ginny Branch, and CAMP was born. CAMP, creating art, meaning and purpose, is a community of professionals aimed at building great relationships, inspiring original and artistic ideas, and learning from each other in so many ways. Here are some pictures, shot by the brilliant Amber of Our Labor of Love from our first cocktail party at our neighborhood cafe.

Inspired by tepees, forest foliage and campfires, we ran with the camp theme, embracing all things nature. Our menu featured deviled eggs, chicken sausage and green apple skewers, lamb sliders, chorizo and cheddar hand-pies and a strawberry Koolaid cocktail, that was as sweet as bug juice. Our happy campers, including the lovely ladies of Simply Charming Socials, Four Inch Fold and Gertie Mae's Floral, to name a few, left with homemade granola, girl scout cookies and a full belly.

We are, as always, so thankful for Amy, Erica, Maria and Ginny for letting us pick their brains and helping us develop creative concepts and products that we are proud to stand behind, and we know CAMP would be nothing but an idea without you geniuses. We can't wait for our next CAMP session.

Cheers,

SIMB

Andi + Roland

Every now and then, a wedding reception comes along and makes us see weddings in a whole new light. Andi and Roland's celebration was exactly that-- truly unique, low key, and tons of fun. Le Maison Rouge, Paris on Ponce's one of a kind event space, served as the perfect setting for a spectacular party. A little off the beaten path, Le Maison Rouge's vibe is like no other venue in Atlanta; funky yet romantic, the dark space is filled with rare antique finds, beautiful light fixtures and burlesque props, not your average wedding decor, but right up Andi and Roland's alley. It is always a treat when we meet a bride and groom who don't want the cookie cutter wedding or the typical menu, and Andi and Roland's completely vegetarian and gluten sensitive menu kept us on our toes. Guests enjoyed butter bean cakes with our famous pimento cheese, stone ground grit cakes with hook cheddar, and rutabaga and boursin tarts during cocktail hour. The buffet dinner satisfied even the carnivorous guests, filling them up on pad thai, wild mushroom ravioli, champagne braised brussel sprouts and artichoke mash with fresh parmesan.

The happy couple danced to their great live band, All Over Twist, out of Asheville, and goofed off in the Smilebooth with some amazing props. Heidi from Our Labor of Love was there to capture the tender and tasty moments.

About a week after Andi and Roland's wedding celebration we were excited to hear from Andi's soon to be sister-in-law, and even more thrilled to be catering their wedding this December. Check out the kind words Andi and her mother, Terri, wrote about Sun in my Belly.

It just gives us the warm and fuzzy feeling to be a part of these terrific peoples past and future. 

Cheers,

SIMB

new yumminess at simb

They're here!!! Our new dinner items have arrived and they are sure to please. Check out the amazing pictures Amber at Our Labor of Love shot of the new arrivals. 

Is your mouth watering? We don't blame you... the sweet tea brined grilled pork chop is so good, it'll make you want to slap somebody. Served over sweet potato hash with a dried peach mustard butter and our spicy mojo collards, this pork chop is out of this world.  If that doesn't do it for you, the dry-aged, pepper-seared beef tenderloin is so tender it's going to knock your socks off. Plus, our house-made shoestring potatoes are: A. adorable, B. the perfect compliment to the beef, C. amazing with a little of that gorgonzola cream on them, or D. all of the above. We'll let you decide for yourself...

We've taking the best of our Supperclub menus and adding them to our dinner menu beginning this Friday. So if you missed out on the scrumptious roasted spaghetti squash with a puttanesca sauce of tomatoes + kalamata olives + fresh goat cheese, you are in luck! Who could forget the braised pork belly with parsnip puree and a balsamic glaze? Nom nom nom. We are also introducing Alison's daily jar, where Ali will feature fresh, delicious flavors, like her grandmother's "nippy dip," an amazing avocado + cream cheese + goat cheese dip that is a perfect way to start your meal. Plus, the ever popular catering goodie, fried green tomatoes with pimento cheese, is making its way to our permanent menu.

The new menu is available this Friday, so make you reservations today! 

Like us on facebook, and you could received 50% off dinner at our neighborhood cafe.
Do it, do it now.

Cheers,

SIMB

Love in full bloom--Caitlin + Nelson

Gorgeous flowers coming to life all around, warm weather for strolling through the gardens, and the spectacular display of hanging orchids are what make the Atlanta Botanical Garden + weddings a perfect fit. Spring is an amazing time of year for weddings at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, and we are always tickled pink to be a part of incredible spring weddings here, just like Caitlin + Nelson's breathtaking wedding celebration. Caitlin + Nelson are a gorgeous couple, and their wedding fit them to a T: soft and romantic, polished and elegant, and tons of fun.

The happy couple married in the Rose Garden, where guests cooled off with pre-ceremony beverages. The Atlanta Botanical Garden provided plenty of beautiful backdrops for Caitlin + Nelson's loving moments. Tulip, one of our favorite florists and fellow member of Atlanta Wedding Loft, used fresh orchids and tulips to bring the spring flowers from outdoors, inside Day Hall, where guests ate, drank and danced the night away.

  Caitlin + Nelson's menu was versatile with just a smidge of tradition. Guests enjoyed blood orange + honey glazed halibut with seasonal succotash, balsamic glazed free range chicken breast with caramelized vidalia onions, and pepper seared filet of beef with a burgundy demi glaze, plus a slew of salads including the fanta se salad with butter lettuces  + haas avocado + Valencia oranges + spicy pecans + jicama with ancho chile vinaigrette. Yummmmmmy! Altmix photography captured the elegant simplicity of this unforgettable wedding, which we just can't get enough of, and you can check out more photos from this classic wedding (including Caitlin's AMAZING dress) on their blog.
Caitlin + Nelson's is a timeless wedding, and we will be remembering their day for years to come. We were thrilled to receive a letter of recommendation from the lovely bride, and wanted to share her kind words about SIMB being apart of their wedding. Congratulations Caitlin + Nelson and many thanks.

Cheers,

SIMB

It's the most wonderful time of the year

We feel like a kid on the night before Christmas... The Not Wedding is this Thursday, and we couldn't be more excited about being a part of it again, for the third year in a row!
What's The Not Wedding, you ask? The Not Wedding is the ultimate inspiration for brides (and grooms!) to be.
Tell you more?? With pleasure.
The Not Wedding is a fake wedding with all the fixins of the best wedding you've ever been caught day-dreaming about. It all starts with a ceremony full of real emotion, because each year the "bride + groom" are a real married couple. Too sweet. Of course, what wedding is complete without a delicious meal-- brought to you be yours truly. We'll be serving our miso glazed  salmon, grilled free range chicken with a bourbon + pecan butter, and our fabulous wild mushroom ravioli topped with truffled mushrooms and a brown butter sauce. Plus, there are sooooo many unbelievable vendors collaborating this year-- amazing vintage rentals from Four Inch Fold to behold, gorgeous florals from some of the best in the biz, adorable  accessories that will be the cherry on top to your big day. The party really gets going when The A-Town A-List's music gets everyone out of their seats. Pinterest, beware, The Not Wedding is going to make you rethink what a wedding could be, check out some photos from previous years to get an idea of what we mean.

   

Pinch us, we're dreaming. And you could be too if you join us Thursday March 8th at Ambient Plus Studios for The Not Wedding! Find about more information about the participating vendors and buy tickets now--you don't want to miss this.

Cheers,

SIMB

Spring has Sprung--Shana + Rob

Spring is in the air, and it make us think of pastel palettes, fresh flowers and, of course, weddings. This wedding is an oldy, but a goody. When we met Shana + Rob, we knew this was going to be an amazing event.  Shana is our favorite type of client-- one who knows exactly what she wants and has a graceful way of conveying that to all of her partners. This wedding was elegant without being uptight, dramatic without being over the top, and man-- did it ooze personality. 

As the venue, Mason Murer Fine Art fit Shana + Rob's wedding like a glove, fusing a funky urban modern vibe with an artistic elegance and charm.  The exquisite chuppah and florals designed by Susan and Steve over at the Bold American decor team.  And the absolutely stellar photography by Our Labor of Love keeps us looking at these images, time and time again.

The small details of this wedding are some of our favorites, hello-- did you see those adorable cake toppers?!? And the custom paper products + great graphics were done by Erin Dangar of Dangar Design. But the cherry on top of this super sweet wedding was the bridesmaids' performance of "Single Ladies" by Beyonce. Everyone went wild and we won't soon forget their well rehearsed routine.  

Their menu was a southern sophisticated dream featuring low county shrimp and grits, Alison's famous meatloaf sliders, coca-cola glazed ham and house-made biscuits. YUM! Shana + Rob's big day was the combination of creativity and class, wrapped up into one of our favorite weddings EVER! Though the happy couple doesn't live in Atlanta, we've recently reconnected with Shana's parents for her mother's birthday party. We just love it when things come back around like that.

Cheers,

SIMB