Mini, micro, petite, intimate. Small weddings go by many names but they’re not a new creation. The great unpleasantness of 2020 has caused lots of couples to change their wedding plans and cut their guest lists. So small/intimate weddings and elopements have taken the spotlight.
Planning a wedding is hard! Especially through the uncertainty of a pandemic. That’s where we come in. The Road Ahead Wedding Professionals is a group of Savannah’s top wedding vendors. Over the years we’ve helped plan and photograph gorgeous intimate weddings in Savannah and surrounding areas. Now we’re combining forces to help you plan a magical Intimate Savannah Wedding that focuses on what’s most important to you.
The Road Ahead
Photos by Rich Burkhart
Spectacular Saturdays
Angela Hopper Photography
Meet the team
Hi my name is Rich and I’m the guy behind the camera at Photos by Rich Burkhart. That beautiful lady in the photo is my wife Rebecca and that’s our fun loving 6 year-old, Spencer.
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Hi my name is Vanessa! In my free time I love spending time with family and friends, we have two cute little boys 10 and 4 and a super cute doggy named Charlie.
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Hi my name is Angela! When I’m not capturing the memorable moments in your life, I’m the mother to an amazing little girl and a loving wife to a very supportive and caring man.
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Hi my name is Rich and I’m the guy behind the camera at Photos by Rich Burkhart. That beautiful lady in the photo is my wife Rebecca and that’s our fun loving 6 year-old, Spencer.
I’ve been a professional photographer in Savannah since 2000, when I graduated with my MFA in photography from SCAD. I immediately began working as a photojournalist for a daily newspaper, documenting some of the biggest stories in our corner of the world.
In 2014 I launched out on my own to start Photos by Rich Burkhart. Since then I’ve documented nearly 300 wedding ceremonies. I absolutely love weddings! They combine all of my favorite storytelling elements that I enjoyed as a photojournalist, but I know your day isn’t about me. It’s about you and your love. My job is to help you focus on what’s important while I authentically capture the joy of your day.
Photojournalistic Storytelling
Photos by Rich Burkhart
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Rich's Work
Vanessa always knew she wanted to be a part of weddings when she was growing up. She attended college for Hospitality/ Hotel & Restaurant Management and after working with a wedding planner while in school and planning her own wedding she then ventured out and opened her own business 9 years ago.
In the years of owning her own business, she has been able to pursue her passion by working with brides to help make sure their wedding day is one that is fun and stress-free. There are many working parts to a wedding day and she is there to guide you and your fiancé every step of the way, from helping coordinate with your vendors, to setting up your ceremony and reception, to making sure all the important pieces of your day flow together smoothly.
Spectacular Saturdays
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Angela Hopper-Lee has lived in Savannah for 21 years. Angela has over 15 years of experience in the photography industry. The knowledge gained from her education at SCAD helped her career in photography tremendously. Her work has been featured in Savannah Magazine, South Magazine, and Local Palate Magazine. Angela has been voted Best Photographer in Bryan County and Runner up in Savannah magazine's Best of Savannah! She now has a portrait studio where she can provide clients with stunning studio sessions.
Angela has been inspired by her subjects to create real, emotional, and creative portraiture.
Angela Hopper Photography
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Angela's work
The Davenport House Museum is one of the oldest homes in Savannah. The private garden and courtyard are a perfect location for an intimate celebration.
Davenport House
The Tybee Island Wedding Chapel is one of the top venues on the island. The 2 hour package allows plenty of time for your ceremony and cake cutting at the venue, with time for photos on the beach.
Tybee Wedding chapel
Located just minutes from Historic Downtown Savannah, it’s an event venue unlike any other. An intimate wedding at the Mackey House includes 3 hours, which is enough time for getting ready, ceremony, and lots of gorgeous photos. This package also includes a small cake and champagne toast.
The Mackey House
You deserve to have the wedding of your dreams! Your guest list may not be very long, but that doesn't mean your day should be any less magical. We work with Savannah’s top vendors to provide an all inclusive intimate wedding package which will allow you to focus on what’s most important. All you need to do is relax, be present, and take in the full joy of your wedding day.
With our Intimate Wedding Package, you’ll have your own dedicated wedding planner to guide you through the process. From historic squares to scenic rooftops they’ll help you find the perfect venue and secure all your vendors, but don’t worry, they won’t abandon you after the plans are set. Your package also includes Day-Of Coordination to assure that everything runs smoothly.
When it comes to photography, we know that every moment counts. We know the best spots for photos and will guide you through your time without feeling rushed or missing a moment.
Intimate Wedding Package
$2,125
An intimate wedding package with the Road Ahead includes
-Planning and Day of Coordination by Spectacular Saturdays Wedding and Events
-2 Hours of Photography by Photos by Rich Burkhart or Angela Hopper Photography
-Hair & Makeup for the bride
-Bouquet & boutonniere
-Officiant
-Cake
Spotlight venues
Interested in an Elopement or larger celebration? We can help!
Mackey House
$3,550
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A wedding at the Mackey House includes 3 hours at the venue. That's plenty of time for getting ready, ceremony, and lots of gorgeous photos. You'll also get to celebrate with a small cake and champagne toast for you and your guests.
Package Includes:
Planning
Hair & Makeup for the bride
Bouquet and Boutonniere
Officiant
3 Hours of Photography
Cake
Champagne Toast
Seating for up to 20 Guests
This package is designed for weekday or weekend mornings
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Tybee wedding chapel
$2,925
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Get married in a beautiful wedding chapel and celebrate with cake following your ceremony. This 2 hour package offers plenty of time for photos on the beach.
Package Includes:
Planning
Hair & Makeup for the bride
Bouquet and Boutonniere
Officiant
2 Hours of Photography
Cake
Up to 25 Guests
Available Monday-Thursday 9-3:30
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Davenport House
$2,325
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