Jas & Eth

Jasan and Ethan met in high school. Ethan had to move schools halfway through his junior year and met Jasan during his first day at the new high school. They became friends and started dating a few months later. They both attended UGA and worked together at the Olive Garden in Athens during college.

Ethan proposed in December under the big Christmas tree in downtown Athens. Ethan’s sister called in a favor and had a videographer stationed far enough away so Jasan didn’t get suspicious. He also had a group of friends and family hiding around the block so that after she said yes, they came out to celebrate.

Jasan & Ethan tied the knot in June 2022, twice. Her family planned several events prior to the actual wedding that took place over fi ve days: a pre-wedding ceremony called a vatna (where the family puts yogurt on the faces of the couple and acts as kind of a blessing over the rest of the events), a henna ceremony, a preengagement party,a horse and buggy ride through their small town square, the actual wedding at the Gurdwara in Stone Mountain, a send off, and a reception.

Immediately after, they had the Athens wedding. Instead of a unity candle, the couple decided to build a bench. They built it themselves and put the final screw in during the ceremony. At the reception they used the bench as their guest book, and now the bottom side is covered with signatures that would usually be left unseen in a guest book. The thinking behind the bench was that they wanted something with more utility instead of pure symbolism--something solid that represents their relationship (they had to build it together, literally and figuratively). Ethan also liked the idea of using power tools on stage. The bench now resides in their foyer.

It was a wild ride and everyone was exhausted by the end of it, but it was wonderful to celebrate with the people they love and who love them.

1st Ceremony Venue: Gurdwara Sahib Sikh Study Circle - Stone Mountain

2nd Ceremony Venue: First Baptist Church, Athens

Reception Venue: 255 Milledge*

Wedding Coordinator: Christina Holloway with Just Peachy Events

Photographer for 1st ceremony events: Video Wiz Productions

Photographer for 2nd ceremony events: Wildlands Photos

Videographer: Chad Reid with Legacy Media Group

Florist: Your Best Guest

DJ: Chris Anani with Sound Insight

Catering: Trumps Catering* & Taste of India

Hair & Makeup: Bree Alexander Brown

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W e d g r wedd g c y?

Through the centuries and across many cultures, wine has been a part of the wedding tradition. Wine and vineyards were considered the source of life, vitality, and love which were precious gifts from Dionysus, the ancient Greek god of wine (also called Bacchus in ancient Rome).

Today, wine ceremonies are becoming more and more popular signifying the joining or blending of families. A wine ritual can be included in the ceremony several different ways.

Like a lovely Bordeaux, your marriage is a beautiful blended representation of families coming together. At the beginning of the ceremony, both sides of the families will choose a bottle of wine, and pour a glass which is then presented as a gesture of goodwill to their incoming family member.

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Another popular ritual is blending of wines, which usually takes place after the ring exchange. An empty carafe called a “Marriage Carafe” and two full wine glasses are placed on a small table near the couple. The couple blends the wines together in the carafe, the two pour the blended wine back into the glasses, and then toast each other.

Perhaps an intimate wine tasting with your wedding party before the big event is more your style. Who doesn’t enjoy wine with friends and family while getting ready for the big event? Your rehearsal dinner or reception will be the talk of the town if you include a wine pairing with the meal. Regardless of how a couple chooses to use wine as a part of their celebration, it will definitely add a touch of elegance.

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