An Engagement Party fit for a (Southern Living) King by Evan

On June 30^th, family and friends braved record high temperatures and gathered at the Tighe household in the suburbs of Atlanta for the first official gathering of our engagement.

True to form, the décor, menu, and theme of the party could most accurately be described as “southern summer” and, despite the New England origins of the latter company, the backyard was described by one observer as “if Southern Living and Vinyard Vines had progeny.”

Light green and pink adorned the tables, flowers, cutlery, napkins, baskets, and the engaged couple themselves as guests dined on southern staples of pulled pork barbeque provided by Athens’ very own White Tiger, baked beans, and macaroni and cheese.

Despite temperatures stubbornly stuck over one hundred degrees, most guests found themselves outside to enjoy the scenery of the summer afternoon, socialize with one another, and to take turns on the cornhole pitch.

It was a very meaningful day to have both families come together and celebrate our engagement and we hope for the continued union between both families moving into the future. 

We cannot thank Evan's mom, Stephanie Tighe, enough for all of her hard work on this party from the flower arrangements, the decor, the delicious menu, to being a wonderful hostess!  The day was like something straight out of a magazine spread!