A Soft Garden Wedding with Pastels in Newnan, Georgia
Tiffany and Erin’s wedding at Lillian Gardens was a soft, pastel garden celebration shaped by the same balance and care that defines their relationship. After supporting each other through cross-country moves, surgeries and all the in-between moments, they planned a day rooted in intention. A private vow exchange, sisters in baby blue, and a vendor team who showed up wholeheartedly created a celebration that felt grounded, personal and full of meaning.
How did your relationship begin?
Our story started on Tinder, where Tiffany was absolutely convinced Erin had to be a catfish. One first date later, hours of talking, laughing, and realizing how easy everything felt, that theory disappeared pretty quickly. From there, things just kept unfolding in this steady, grounded way as we supported each other through some big life shifts, including Erin’s back surgery, career changes, and moving states. Twice.
Somewhere along the way, it became clear that we weren’t just building a relationship. We were building a partnership. We both ended up proposing to each other, Erin first with roses and candles, then Tiffany later with a beach proposal that felt like a perfect reflection of how equal and mutual our love has always been.
Now we’re married and still just as in love as that very first night. Our story is really about balance, choosing each other through every season, and finding your person right when you need them.
How long were you engaged?
We were engaged for a year before we got married, and honestly, it felt like the perfect amount of time. It gave us enough space to plan without feeling rushed, but it also wasn’t so long that the nerves or pressure started to build. A year just worked really well for us.
What was wedding planning like for you?
Planning was surprisingly stress free for us because our venue, Lillian Gardens, offers an all inclusive package. They handled everything except the officiant and photographer, and our coordinator, Ashley Beck, kept us on a very clear, structured timeline. We never felt overwhelmed or unorganized. We made every decision together, which helped us create a day that felt perfect for both of us.
How did you choose your wedding vendors?
We found Lillian Gardens through a simple Google search. We knew we wanted a garden wedding, and once we toured the venue and saw how beautiful it was, we booked it right away. The venue was our top priority since everything fills up quickly.
Our next priority was photography. We chose Ardent + Elm Photo because she photographed both of our engagement sessions and made us feel so comfortable.
We also had a live painter, Art by Natalie Bonnet Monat, who reached out on TikTok about painting at the wedding. We ended up being her first LGBT couple, which made it extra meaningful.
How did you land on your guest count?
We knew we wanted something that felt intimate, but Erin’s family is very large, so we ended up settling on around 100 guests. It turned out to be the perfect number for us. We were able to visit every table before dinner and personally thank everyone for being there, which mattered a lot to both of us.
What inspired the overall vibe of your wedding, and how did you bring that vision to life?
We were really drawn to a dreamy garden pastel vibe that felt soft, romantic and timeless. We wanted the whole day to feel like stepping into a whimsical garden. The pastel palette and mixed florals styled by Marigold + Moss brought so much light into the space, and the garden setting at Lillian Gardens made everything feel even more magical.
How did you approach your ceremony?
We shared our vows privately during our first look, which felt right for us. For the ceremony itself, we had a close friend officiate. She put so much care into it and even sent us separate questionnaires about each other so she could tailor everything to our story. It made the ceremony feel incredibly personal and intentional.
Walk us through your wedding day!
We started the morning getting ready with our bridal parties. Erin’s side watched an Arkansas Razorbacks march madness win, which set the tone perfectly. Hair and makeup were done by Amanda Lane, and once we were ready, our first look became one of the most meaningful parts of the day.
Our dresses came from The Sentimentalist and Bella’s Bridal & Formal. We hadn’t seen each other’s dresses, so reading our private vows made that moment even more emotional.
For the ceremony, Tiffany walked with her dad, and Erin split her walk between her step dad and dad. We held hands the entire ceremony while Emily Newton officiated.
After photos with Ardent + Elm Photo, we moved into cocktail hour, welcomed each table at the reception, and enjoyed dinner by Lillian Gardens. Our cake cutting featured a beautiful cake from Cakes By Debbie, and DJ Doug kept the dance floor full the rest of the night.
We ended the evening with a bubble exit and a ride back to our hotel. It was perfect.
What moments from the day stand out most when you look back?
Our first look and private vows were definitely the moments that stand out the most. Having those few minutes to just breathe together and soak in how much we really love each other meant everything. We also loved welcoming each table at the reception. Sometimes you go to a wedding and never actually talk to the couple, and we wanted every single person to know how much it meant to us that they were there.
Were there any vendors who really went above and beyond for you?
Absolutely. Ashley Beck, coordinator and owner of Lillian Gardens, was unbelievable. She handled everything before we even knew anything needed handling. She truly made the day seamless.
Did you bring any family traditions or meaningful personal touches into the day?
Family is everything to us, so we definitely included a few meaningful touches. Our little sisters, who are our best friends, both wore baby blue as our something blue. They were also pregnant with our nephews at the time, which made having them there feel even more special. Erin also carried a charm on her bouquet in memory of her grandad who passed in 2017. We know he would have been the first one on the dance floor.
Photography by Ardent + Elm Photo
Cake Cakes By Debbie
Caterer Lillian Gardens
DJ DJ Doug
Dress Boutique Bella’s Bridal & Formal & The Sentimentalist
Dress Designer Laudae
Engagement Rings Ascot Diamonds Atlanta
Florist Marigold + Moss
Hair & Makeup Amanda Lane
Live Painter Art by Natalie Bonnet Monat
Officiant Emily Newton
Venue Lillian Gardens
Wedding Rings Ferko’s Fine Jewelry
