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Attorney ‘Dawgs’ Wed at The Estate

Ariel Pinsky and Kasey Clark met in political science class followed by a romantic route to the boardwalk in Tel Aviv.

By Marcia Caller Jaffe November 13, 2024, 4:24 am Edit

After 37 years with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and now with the AJT, , Jaffe’s focus is lifestyle, art, dining, fashion, and community events with emphasis on Jewish movers and shakers.

  • Ariel carried a bouquet of pink and blue hydrangea, vendela roses, white stock, Sahara roses and blue tweedier.   
    Ariel carried a bouquet of pink and blue hydrangea, vendela roses, white stock, Sahara roses and blue tweedier.   
  • Ronit and Daryl Pinsky, parents of the bride, took an emotional walk down the aisle.
    Ronit and Daryl Pinsky, parents of the bride, took an emotional walk down the aisle.
  • Ariel and Kasey are both attorneys and live in Midtown // All Photos by Zach Hawkins Photography
    Ariel and Kasey are both attorneys and live in Midtown // All Photos by Zach Hawkins Photography
  • Ariel’s grandparents, Danny and Miriam Franco, made the journey from Israel to be part of the wedding.
    Ariel’s grandparents, Danny and Miriam Franco, made the journey from Israel to be part of the wedding.
  • Ariel with her mom and sister, Korin Pinsky.
    Ariel with her mom and sister, Korin Pinsky.
  • Flower girls from Israel, Michal and Yuli Franco.
    Flower girls from Israel, Michal and Yuli Franco.
  • Close-up of flowers and the open bar.
    Close-up of flowers and the open bar.
  • Table setting with flowers and first course which was summer salad with peaches.
    Table setting with flowers and first course which was summer salad with peaches.
  • The Couple exits the venue with the crowd cheering and throwing silver confetti.
    The Couple exits the venue with the crowd cheering and throwing silver confetti.
  • Ariel, with the mother of the groom, Amanda Anderson, who wore a beautiful gown that matches the ceremony’s flowers.
    Ariel, with the mother of the groom, Amanda Anderson, who wore a beautiful gown that matches the ceremony’s flowers.
  • Rabbi Peter Berg made an effort to include both families’ cultures.
    Rabbi Peter Berg made an effort to include both families’ cultures.
  • Ariel’s rings were custom designed by the bride’s parents, Ronit and Daryl Pinsky, wholesale jewelers who own Crown Diamond company.
    Ariel’s rings were custom designed by the bride’s parents, Ronit and Daryl Pinsky, wholesale jewelers who own Crown Diamond company.

Ariel and Kasey grew up 100 miles apart but were raised in different worlds. Ariel, the daughter of Daryl and Ronit Pinsky, grew up in Sandy Springs. Decades ago, Daryl, from Miami, met Ronit, an Israeli. Kasey, on the other hand, was raised in Woodbury, a tiny rural farming town in west-central Georgia. All of Kasey’s ancestors, including parents Ken Clark and David and Amanda Anderson, have deep Southern roots.

Mother of the bride, Ronit, with Ariel before the ceremony at The Estate.

Kasey and Ariel crossed paths in 2016 while taking the same University of Georgia political science class taught by Congressman John Barrow. They only officially met later at the class’s farewell reception. They kept “running into” each other and realized they had several mutual friends. When Ariel asked Kasey to her semi-formal, Kasey told his mother that he “really liked this girl.” True to his words, Kasey proposed on the Jaffa Beach boardwalk during a last-minute trip to Israel, hiding a ring in his pocket and surprising her by proposing.

Ariel and Kasey were married at The Estate in Buckhead on Aug. 24 with 200 family and friends. They chose The Estate because of its prime location, beautiful interior and exterior, and for its ability to shift indoors to the outside, weather permitting. The Estate also has an abundance of natural light overlooking the fountain and gardens. On site Legendary Events catered. The reception featured a station-style dinner, attended by servers who whipped up BBQ braised short ribs, paprika rubbed chicken, fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes, ravioli, and Southern classics like squash casserole, and grits. The signature cocktail was a classic margarita. Kasey and Ariel’s first dance was to Bobby Darin’s “Beyond the Sea.”

Ariel’s grandparents, Danny and Miriam Franco, made the journey from Israel to be part of the wedding.

The bride’s dress was custom designed by Israeli designer Helena Kolan. Ariel previously visited her store in Tel Aviv, with mom, Ronit. The dress was a strapless corset style with layers of vintage lace and floral appliqué replicating floating roses with a transparent back and detachable train. The back had pearl buttons. The veil was a cathedral-style that featured matching floating vintage roses. Kasey wore a classic black tuxedo with suspenders by Mallory Kalajian (Tom James Company).

Ariel and Kasey are both attorneys and live in Midtown // All Photos by Zach Hawkins Photography

The wedding color scheme was in neutrals with pops of color from the flowers. The linens, chairs, table settings, and escort cards were white, off-white and beige. The flowers included bright pink and light blue hydrangea, white stock anemones and Sahara roses, Sarah Bernhard peonies/garden roses, hot pink roses, cherry brandy roses, orange ranunculus, and orange roses. The cake was four-tier with floating flowers in vanilla bean and lemon buttermilk.

The couple met with Rabbi Peter Berg monthly for the year prior to the wedding. During the chuppah, Rabbi Berg honored Ariel’s Ashkenazi and Sephardic roots. The ceremonial tallit was from Ariel’s uncle’s bar mitzvah. Since Kasey’s family is Southern Baptist, Rabbi Berg made sure to explain each tradition as it was many guests’ first Jewish wedding.

Ariel with her mom and sister, Korin Pinsky.

Ariel walked down the aisle to an instrumental version of “Vehi Sheamda.” Ariel’s grandparents, Miriam and Danny Franco, celebrated their first grandchild’s marriage. Despite ongoing war and limited flight options, they journeyed from Tel Aviv to walk down the aisle and recited “If I Forget Thee O’ Jerusalem.”

The rings were custom designed by the bride’s parents, wholesale jewelers, and owners of Crown Diamonds. The engagement ring was a solitaire oval with a hidden halo and diamonds on the band in a white gold setting. The band was a shared prong, infinity round diamond style in white gold.

Ariel’s rings were custom designed by the bride’s parents, Ronit and Daryl Pinsky, wholesale jewelers who own Crown Diamond company.

Father Daryl said, “Walking Ariel down the aisle brought back a flood of wonderful, special memories. And then my happiness sky-rocketed even more when I realized, “I get to have grandchildren!”

Today, Kasey and Ariel, both attorneys, live in Midtown. Both graduated from UGA law school. Ariel is a “double dawg,” and Kasey is a “triple dawg” by adding a master’s degree.

Flower girls from Israel, Michal and Yuli Franco.

Kasey and Ariel honeymooned in Thailand and Bali — Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Ubud, and Uluwatu for a mix of beach and jungle. Their favorite part was visiting the elephant sanctuary in the mountains of northern Thailand.

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Videographer: Paro’s Films

Makeup: Paula Xiong

Hair: Kayla Williams

Music: Emerald Empire Band

Wedding planner: Maren White, Toast Events

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