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Celebrating 25 Years with Vecoma at the Yellow River
By Kristen Eleveld
There are some local businesses that hold a special place in all of our hearts, whether it’s because of their industry expertise or amazing client care, or because it is a place filled with great memories that last a lifetime. One place that has all these qualities and more is Gwinnett’s own favorite wedding venue, Vecoma at the Yellow River, which is now celebrating twenty-five years of incredible service. You may already be familiar with Vecoma at the Yellow River as a perfect place to hold a wedding or vow renewal. Between their lovely outdoor and indoor ceremony options and their commitment to giving each couple the best wedding day possible, more and more clients are flocking to Vecoma to commemorate their special day. For many couples who got married over the last couple of years, their day was extra special because they wondered whether they would have a wedding at all. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many ceremonies to be postponed or reimagined, meaning a dream wedding could easily turn into a logistical nightmare. But the staff at Vecoma responded to the pandemic fallout with the calm expertise of wedding planners who know how to handle anything, and they began offering new options to their clients, including their popular elopement package. When one hears the word “elopement,” Vegas comes to mind; but those simplified ceremonies are just as beautiful as any wedding at Vecoma. Couples can still choose from one of seven gorgeous locations and have the ceremony they dreamed of while simplifying their guest list and narrowing down other options. The elopement package was borne out of necessity during the height of the pandemic, but co-owner Caroline Tucker has noticed that couples have continued to choose this
option even as gathering restrictions have been lifted. In fact, Vecoma at the Yellow River has become such a popular wedding venue that it was recently featured in the VH1 show My Celebrity Dream Wedding, where brides-to-be choose a celebrity wedding as the inspiration for their own nuptials. One Vecoma bride did just that, completing the celebration with décor that matched her favorite celebrity wedding – that of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, which took place in 2018. The Vecoma staff worked closely with the decorators to ensure this wedding was everything the bride had imagined. Even if a client doesn’t have a celebrity-inspired theme in mind, Caroline and her co-owner Judith Warren are always ready to help a bride and groom achieve the look they want for their ceremony. One of Caroline’s favorite recent weddings took on a more laid-back, boho chic vibe, while others have opted for a more formal elegance. No matter what your style is, the team at Vecoma is excited to help you Continued on page 20
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