STYLISH CELEBRATIONS
AYANA + MAXWELL
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IMAGES BY SHAWNA HERRING PHOTOGRAPHY
he inspiration behind Maxwell and Ayana’s contemporary rooftop wedding came all the way from Los Angeles and those fabulous Hollywood Hills. It should come as no surprise then, that from the ceremony to the reception to the unbelievable getaway -- the affair was filled with glamour, drama and plenty of reasons to party! As guests arrived to the city-chic downtown Atlanta venue VENTANAS, they posed for a paparazzi style shot in front of the couple’s signature step and repeat. Once seated for the rooftop ceremony, Ayana made her grand entrance down a spiral staircase and joined her groom at the covered altar where they exchanged heartfelt vows together. Despite Maxwell and Ayana’s dramatic ceremony, the fun and excitement for guests had only just begun. For the bride and groom, their first dance together -- an Argentine tango -- was both one of their favorite moments and also the official kick off to an amazing night. The new Mr. and Mrs. Baker left their magical reception with as much flair as it began, taking their love to new heights in a helicopter sendoff! After their own private tour of the city lights, the couple spent their honeymoon exploring Athens, Greece and the Greek islands of Mykonos and Santorini.
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