Eric and Lin’s Wedding at Congregation Etz Chiam and The Brickyard

Written By Cindy Brown
Lin and Eric walk down the aisle together during their wedding at Congregation Etz Chaim in Marietta, Georgia.

Eric & Lin’s Joyful, Colorful Wedding

Eric and Lin’s wedding was a celebration full of color, love, and tradition. Instead of choosing just one palette, they went with all the jewel tones—sapphire, amethyst, emerald, ruby, and jade—which set the stage for a day that felt vibrant and deeply personal.

The couple kept the vibe semi-formal but, more importantly, wanted everyone to feel comfortable. Friends and family joined them at the Bayit, the cozy house behind the synagogue, where they all got ready together after lunch. From there, portraits flowed into an intimate ketubah signing outdoors with their closest loved ones.

One of the most touching moments came during the bedeken, when Eric veiled Lin and she placed his kippah, a beautiful egalitarian gesture before entering the sanctuary for their traditional Jewish ceremony. Under the chuppah, blessings were shared not only by the Rabbi but also by each member of the wedding party, alternating voices in English after the Hebrew readings—a heartfelt way to include their friends.

After their joyful “I do,” Eric and Lin shared a few private minutes of yichud before heading to the reception, where the energy shifted to pure celebration. Guests danced the hora, enjoyed colorful dice-and-flower decorations, and cheered through heartfelt speeches. Eric surprised his mom with a dance to At Last, while he and Lin showed off their love for dancing together on the floor.

The whole day felt exactly as they had hoped: joyous, meaningful, and full of laughter. Surrounded by friends and family, Eric and Lin created a wedding that was unmistakably theirs.

Cindy Brown
I'm an Atlanta wedding photographer who takes soulful, quirky and honest photos ...

I'm also an adventurous traveler and all-round nerd. I love to hike with my beagle/cattle dog Roux and best friend/spouse.

I was born in Atlanta, moved around a lot--30 cities and 5 states--and then came back.

After graduating from the Art Institute of Atlanta, I took a job at asmall newspaper in south Georgia, where I photographedhospital teas, pecan farmers, and beauty queens.

I photographed a biker funeral, death penalty protests andTed Bundy while interning with the Associated Press.

While a photographer for two dailies in Florida, I photographed Ronald Reagan, a train derailment and the dedication of a screened-in porch.

An unexpected life turn took me to Vermont where I fell in love with Bernie Sanders and on to Indiana, where I edited photos for a major daily, and nerded out getting a master’s and PhD.

After teaching photojournalism at colleges and universities in Florida, Indiana and Mississippi, I returned to Atlanta to earn myfifth degree--a Master's of Divinity.

My passion for storytelling with my camera and my interest in religious diversity led my to the field of wedding photojournalism.

I have documented weddings large and small, Unitarian and Pagan, indoors and out, Christian and Muslim, in backyards and in churches. The most exotic wedding I have photographed took place in Mexico and was officiated by aMayan shaman.

When I'm not photographing weddings, portraits or corporate events, I work on personal photo projects, visit friends in amemory-care home, and volunteer at a recovery center.

http://www.samesexweddingphotographers.com
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