Guardian Works Wedding | Atlanta, GA

Today we’re checking in on Sarah Grace and Conor‘s wedding at one of Atlanta’s newest and upcoming venues, Guardian Works! Something about the vibe of the team here at SFP lends to us attracting a lot of laid back and trusting couples. These two may have been the most chill couple yet! We love all of our brides and grooms and we love that you can trust us to deliver and bring a little peace to your wedding day.

I was excited to capture a wedding at Guardian Works because the mix of industrial and elegance is such a fun conceit. With massive windows everywhere and vaulted ceilings, it really creates some dramatic backdrops with impeccable lighting. While the outdoor spacing around the venue is somewhat lacking from a photographer’s perspective, the interior more than makes up for it. Just look at the numerous textures and settings in the photos below! I’m also quite the fan of their reception space!

Shout Out to the (Vendor) Squad

My fellow vendors really knocked Sarah Grace’s vision out of the park. Erica at Blush and Bashful Events truly goes above and beyond for her clients. Her eye for detail and design is nearly unmatched. I see a lot of vendors and love when I see them going above and beyond for their clients.

Jeff at JL Designs did something incredible with the floral work here. I think marrying florals to an industrial vibe would send me in a tailspin. But he found a way to create an intimate atmosphere using draping smillax everywhere. It took the cavernous space and drew it together in a focused work that really completed the vision. It was stunning work and needs to be celebrated! You know it’s good when the guests audibly gasp at the reception floral work upon entry.

After The After Party

The couple wanted to keep their party going after the reception–and with a dance floor like theirs, can you blame them? Two blocks down the street at Westside Motor Lounge they had a DJ, an open bar, and a cigar roller waiting for their guests. I’m so glad we made time in the timeline for me to go with them and capture the start of the party.

Congratulations to the newlyweds! I hope you enjoy these photos as much as I do!

Vendors: 

Photo: Sarah Folsom Photography
Planning: Blush and Bashful Events
Venue: Guardian Works
Florals: JL Designs
Cake: Cakes by Anna
Catering: Proof of the Pudding
Band: US Beat
Rentals: EventWorks
Invitations: Signed and Sealed by Steph
Bridal gown: White Magnolia Bridal
Signage: Minted
Cigars: Honor Cigars
After Party Venue: Westside Motor Lounge

Now Booking 2027

Summer is for golden light, late-night laughter, barefoot dances, and making memories you’ll never want to forget. Not the stress of planning a wedding. If you’re planning a 2027 wedding, now is the perfect time to check that item off your list and get your engagement session on the calendar. Your engagement session is more than just photos for save-the-dates—it’s a chance to slow down, celebrate this season of life, and get comfortable in front of the camera before your wedding day arrives. By the time your wedding day arrives, you’ll already know exactly what to expect, making your photos feel effortless, natural, and genuinely you.

All 2027 wedding dates for both Sarah and Rachel as lead photographers are officially open. Let’s capture something timeless together.