Cator Woolford Gardens is a beautiful wedding & event space, with all proceeds supporting the Frazer The Gardens, originally created for Cator Woolford, one of the principle founders of Retail Credit Company (now Equifax, Inc.), were redesigned in 1996 as a series of outdoor “rooms," and were updated again in 2017 by artist/gardener/designer Cooper Sanchez.
Your guests will easily imagine themselves in a time gone by in this unique Southern oasis so convenient to the heart of the city. The Italian-styled pavilion accompanied by an elegant 30’ x 45’ white tent creates a truly enchanting and unique setting for any event – corporate retreat, conference, fundraiser, movie shoot, or wedding. In addition, with a 3,000 square foot indoor space featuring vau
Your guests will easily imagine themselves in a time gone by in this unique Southern oasis so convenient to the heart of the city. The Italian-styled pavilion accompanied by an elegant 30’ x 45’ white tent creates a truly enchanting and unique setting for any event – corporate retreat, conference, fundraiser, movie shoot, or wedding. In addition, with a 3,000 square foot indoor space featuring vau
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Thanks for the shout-out, Only In Georgia & Only In Your State!
#HiddenGemsOfATL
https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/georgia/little-known-garden-ga/
This garden in Georgia feels like a countryside estate, but it's right in Atlanta! The stunning grounds are open to the public on most days.
Oh, hey, Zooey Deschanel. You look beautiful in our gardens and forest. Lovely photos by @bobbyfisherphotography for a cover story in Entrepreneur magazine. 🧡😍🧡
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/425439
“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” —Martin Luther King Jr.
photographer: Glorious Moments Photography
planner: EventsbySofia
wedding dress: LaRaine's Bridal Essense of Australia
groom's attire: Menswearhouse
beauty: Keka Bridal Glam
Congratulations to all the newly engaged couples! When you're ready to search for a venue, we'd love to give you a tour. Dogs welcome! Visit our website to schedule a tour: catorwoolfordgardens.org⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photo: @thebrockolsen
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! May your 2022 be filled with love and good cheer! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photographer: @ashleywhitephoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Planner: @pearlandskyevents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Florals: @rhapsodyinblooms⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Caterer: @suninmybelly
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Photography – Christina Karst; @christinakarst⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Planning, Event Design and Florals – pearl and sky events; @pearlandskyevents
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Photo: @_Maekoi_
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! May your day and your table be bounteous and beautiful!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photo: @AshleyWhitePhotos⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Planner: @blushpinkweddings⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Venue: @catorwoolfordgardens⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Catering: @suninmybelly⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Decor: @gingerroseflowers⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Rentals: @socialsourcerentals⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Desserts: @lisas.creperie
No matter the season, the garden is full of beauty. #GivingThanks
#catorwoolfordgardens #historicgarden #historicgardens #hiddengems #hiddengemsofatlanta
#outdoorvenue #weddingvenue #atlantaweddingvenue
#atlanta #lakeclaire #druidhills #decaturga
A glorious moment captured by Glorious Moments Photography @glorious.moments⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Planner: @eventsbysofia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Wedding dress: @larainesboutique @essence_of_australia⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Groom’s attire: @menswearhouse⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
HMU: @kekabridalglam
"A kiss is a rosy dot over the 'i' of loving."
—Cyrano de Bergerac
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Photo by @athomas_photography
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It's always fun to see couples, designers, and planners make creative use of space in the gardens. Loving this sitting area! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photographer: @ashleywhitephoto⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Planner: @pearlandskyevents⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Florals: @rhapsodyinblooms⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Dress: @kellysclosetatl⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Hair & Makeup: @bristleandbride
These lovebirds got married at Cator Woolford Gardens. 15 years and 2 kids later, they came back to celebrate their anniversary!
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Doug and Anna’s blogs crossed paths—back in the earliest days of blogging—and before long, they were planning their wedding at Cator Woolford.
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It was raining that April morning, but after they arrived, the clouds parted, and they got hitched without a hitch. “It was a dream.”
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Anna's mom was a special ed teacher, so Anna especially loved that CWG was affiliated with the Frazer Center and its mission of inclusion for people with disabilities.
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Our friends at Sun in my Belly catered their wedding AND their anniversary lunch in the garden.
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Do Doug & Anna have any advice for engaged couples?
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Doug likes to remember the adage — Life is what happens when you're busy making plans.
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And Anna recalls a reading from their wedding, Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116:
... “Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,”...
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Thanks for sharing your special days with us, Doug and Anna! Since “Love’s not Time’s fool,” we know that you have many blissful anniversaries ahead of you.
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Dogs of Honor are always a welcome part of any ceremony in the Gardens. Leash required. Fancy outfit optional—but adorable! 😍
Photo: Rose Bowman Photos
We hope your holiday season is filled with warmth and light and love and laughter and—if you want it—snow! ❤️💚❤️
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Photo: Wynne Photography
Thanks for sharing the love, Katherine Jianas Photography! 😍
Location spotlight: There's just something about the architecture of these columns and pergola tops at Cator Woolford Gardens. I love using them to not only frame my subjects but also to provide depth of field.
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And what's great is that these gardens look great all year round making it a go-to spot no matter what time of the year! 🌸
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For more, check out my latest blog:
https://katherinejianasphotography.com/2020/12/15/cator-woolford-gardens-family-session-the-page-familty/
Thanksgiving gatherings might be smaller this year, but we hope yours is still filled with love and laughter. 🧡
Photo: Ashley White Photography
Planner: Blush Pink Weddings
Catering: Sun in my Belly
Decor: Ginger Rose
Desserts: Lisa's Crêperie
#soontobeski
Thanksgiving gatherings might be smaller, but we hope yours is still filled with love and laughter. 🧡
Photo: Ashley White: Photographer
Planner: Blush Pink Weddings
Catering: Sun in my Belly
Decor: Ginger Rose
Desserts: Lisa's Crêperie
#soontobeski
Thanks to Macy O'Connell Photography for the sneak peek of this gorgeous wedding! Can't wait to see more! 😍
Recognize that "hidden gem" of a setting?? This beautiful styled shoot by Creative Directors gracious company and Alexis Lunsford Photography is featured in The White Wren.
CONGRATS to all the vendors involved:
Creative Directors: @alexislunsfordphotography @graciouscompany
Photography: @graciouscompany
Planning & Florals: @oakwoodlaceandco
Venue: @catorwoolfordgardens
HMUA: @kayla.walters.hair
Dresses: @sakredbridal
Rings: @songbirdsarajewelry
Hair pieces & earrings: @blushinggoldbrides
Rose earrings: @shopmoss
Stationery: @robbinsnestdesignstudio
Shoes: @bellabelleshoes
Art Styling Surfaces & Styling Risers: @elysianmarket
Fabric Styling Mats: @oliveandoakmat
Cake: @cake_envy_ga
Models: @modelvictoria_morgan @kalyn_barbary
https://whitewren.com/colorful-floral-garden-bridal-inspiration/
Colorful Floral Garden Bridal Inspiration by Brent October 13 2020 Inspiration / This colorful garden inspiration for brides is filled with soft details and lovely blooms that will have you wanting more! A beautiful watercolor invitation suite brings in special detail that ties in explicitly with th...
Thanks for the mention, AJC! Our team has been working hard to help couples still have a dreamy wedding while staying safe during the pandemic. We’ve got packages for mini/micro-weddings and elopements. We’d love to chat with you!
https://www.ajc.com/news/business/weddings-make-a-comeback-in-georgia-despite-pandemic/JOL6YD3NZRENZP5ZQOXG6IA5AA/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1565473
Many Georgia couples have had to downsize or postpone weddings amid COVID-19, but some are moving forward with weddings with as many as 100-150 guests despite an executive order by Georgia Gov Brian Kemp that restricts large gatherings.
Cheers, Sweeties! Happy Friday!
Photo: Glorious Moments Photography #engagementsession
Outdoor yoga in the gardens! Donation-based class with proceeds going to our nonprofit beneficiary, the Frazer Center. Thanks to Sara with La Dolce Vita Wellness! Join us in the gardens on Sunday at 5:30pm.
Outdoor yoga in Cator Woolford Gardens! This Sunday at 5:30pm. All levels welcome. This is a donation-based class, and proceeds go to the Frazer Center! Thanks to Sara at La Dolce Vita Wellness. 💚💙💚 Check out the flyer for more details.
We hope you have a beautiful Labor Day weekend! Stay safe out there, y'all! 🧡
Rain or shine, we’ve got you covered! This is a pre-pandemic wedding, but we’ve got an elopement package for mini/micro weddings during these *special* times! Check our site (link in bio.)
Photo: @b.eeeng
Can't wait to see more photos from this beautiful wedding. Thanks for the sneak peek, Eve Yarbrough Photography! 😍
Loving this gorgeous maternity shoot by ShelbyRaePhotographs 💚😍💚
The gardens wanted us to tell you to have a lovely day! And to remember to get outside and soak in some natural beauty. ❤️🌺❤️
"Earth laughs in flowers." —Ralph Waldo Emerson
🌼🌸🌺 Hoping your weekend is filled with laughter, love, and beauty! 🌺🌸🌼
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Creative Directors: @alexislunsfordphotography @graciouscompany
Photography: @graciouscompany
Planning & Florals: @oakwoodlaceandco
HMUA: @kayla.walters.hair
Dresses: @sakredbridal
Hair pieces & earrings: @blushinggoldbrides
Model: @modelvictoria_morgan
Our "hidden gem" of a garden has plenty of space for your micro-wedding. We'd love to chat with you about it.
Photo: Wynne Photography
catorwoolfordgardens.org
A lovely styled shoot in the gardens. 🧡
Creative Directors: Alexis Lunsford Photography and gracious company
Photography: gracious company
Model: @kalyn_barbary
Planning & Florals: Oakwood Lace + Co.
HMUA: Kayla.Walters.Hair
Dress: Sākred Bridal
Rings: Songbird Sara Antique Jewelry
Hair pieces & earrings: Blushing Gold Brides
Happy July 4th weekend! In lieu of public celebrations this year, may we suggest creating your own fireworks? 😘
photo: Ashley Nicole Photography
A visit from Jericho Brown! Pulitzer Prize winning author, professor and director of the Creative Writing Program at Emory University, photographed in Cator Woolford Gardens by @audramelton for this piece in The New York Times: "What Does Pride Mean Now?"
Thanks for the visit, Professor Brown! Come back any time! 🧡
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/16/arts/author-gay-pride-2020.html
#gaypride #pridemonth #pride2020
Joy, love, hope, beauty, lightness of being. That's what we see in this photo. And it's what we wish for you today and every day. #juneteenth
📸 Wynne Photography
We celebrate LOVE every day, but we can't wait to do it officially again in the gardens. Soon! Very soon. Meanwhile, LOVE ON!
Photo: Katey Penton Photography
There's room for everyone on Team Love! 🧡🧡🧡
Rivet Events
Bringing the indoors out, with Vintage Wedding Belles.
Photo by Tessie West Photography.
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"Despite the forecast, live like it's spring." —Lilly Pullitzer Thankfully it IS spring right now! A stroll through Cator Woolford Gardens does the body/mind/spirit good. (Please maintain the social distancing mandates.)
Happy Friday from happy hydrangeas!
"Let the rain kiss you | Let the rain beat upon your head with silver liquid drops | Let the rain sing you a lullaby" -Langston Hughes
WE'RE SO CLOSE! Only a few more days till the end of the Frazer Center MATCH CHALLENGE! If we reach our $15,000 goal by December 31st, every gift will be matched, dollar for dollar. #inclusionmatters DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT HERE: http://frazercenter.org/get-involved/donate/donate-online/
Needing a moment of zen?
That storm left a beautiful fog in the garden.
Happy MLK Day! Several of our Frazer Center Adult Program participants share their dreams...
A little winter magic...
Lots of activity in the gardens on this gorgeous, crisp day.
The Gardens, originally created for Cator Woolford, one of the principle founders of Retail Credit Company (now Equifax, Inc.), were redesigned in 1996 as a series of outdoor “rooms," and were updated again in 2017 by artist/gardener/designer Cooper Sanchez.
Your guests will easily imagine themselves in a time gone by in this unique Southern oasis so convenient to the heart of the city. The Italian-styled pavilion accompanied by an elegant 30’ x 45’ white tent creates a truly enchanting and unique setting for any event—corporate retreat, conference, fundraiser, movie shoot, or wedding. In addition, with our 3,000 square foot indoor Atrium featuring vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows as part of the Gardens rental, only your imagination limits the type of event the Gardens can accommodate.
While a source of enjoyment for the community, the Gardens are an important source of revenue for the Frazer Center, a non-profit organization. For seventy years, the Frazer Center has provided exceptional inclusion services to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with and without disabilities, and to adults with developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down syndrome, sickle cell anemia, autism spectrum disorders, and other genetic disorders.
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