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Nine-Year Courtship ‘Seals the Deal’

Caroline and Max loaded their chuppah ceremony with family treasures, while rescue pup, Maggie, was a most special guest.

By Marcia Caller Jaffe February 28, 2024, 10:15 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.

  • Rescue dog, Maggie, was a wedding VIP. Caroline said that Max’s care for the pup is endearing.
    Rescue dog, Maggie, was a wedding VIP. Caroline said that Max’s care for the pup is endearing.
  • Father and son exchange goodwill.
    Father and son exchange goodwill.
  • Sugar Event +Design achieved the sophisticated, romantic ambiance that Caroline sought.
    Sugar Event +Design achieved the sophisticated, romantic ambiance that Caroline sought.
  • The wedding easel greeted guests in gold script.
    The wedding easel greeted guests in gold script.
  • Caroline’s dress was by Martina Liana
    Caroline’s dress was by Martina Liana
  • Dad, Cary, held up one side of the tallit under the chuppah.
    Dad, Cary, held up one side of the tallit under the chuppah.
  • Solomons (left) and Goldsteins (right) posed for group shot.
    Solomons (left) and Goldsteins (right) posed for group shot.
  • Max lifted Caroline to “I Can’t Dance,” to the delight of the crowd // All Photos by: Anna Hall Photography
    Max lifted Caroline to “I Can’t Dance,” to the delight of the crowd // All Photos by: Anna Hall Photography
  • The wedding party gathered outdoors in Midtown to cheer the couple.
    The wedding party gathered outdoors in Midtown to cheer the couple.

Closing in on 2024, Max Goldstein, son of Dr. Cary and Jody Goldstein, and Caroline Solomon, daughter of Marc and Melissa Solomon, tied the knot at The Carlyle in Midtown on Dec. 30.

High school sweethearts, Max and Caroline, met when they were seniors at their friend’s 18th birthday party. Caroline was a patient of Goldstein Dental Center (Max’s dad) and always knew of Max. In fact, Caroline’s mom discussed setting Max and Caroline up years before. As fate would have it, they ended up meeting organically in school.

The wedding party gathered outdoors in Midtown to cheer the couple.

Later, Caroline and Max both chose to attend the University of Arizona and formed many lifelong friendships in Tucson. After graduating, the couple moved back to Atlanta where Max earned a master’s degree at Georgia Tech while working as a graduate assistant coach under former Men’s Head Basketball Coach Josh Pastner. Caroline is employed as a content operations manager at Global Savings Group, and now Max is the basketball scout at Overtime Elite.

Ever creative and heading to score a “swoosh three pointer,” Max had “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond blasted over the loudspeaker at Fetch Dog Park in Buckhead. This, after nine years of dating, is where the couple really covered “the court” with love and in growing up together.

Prior to the wedding ceremony, Temple Sinai’s Rabbi Samantha Trief gathered the wedding party in a private room to sign the ketubah. Caroline recalled, “This was a really special moment and a complete surprise. It was so touching to hear all the beautiful blessings from our closest family and friends.”

Father and son exchange goodwill.

Included in the ceremony were several sentimental objects: three talits from grandfathers, with two built into the chuppah, and one wrapped around the couple during ceremony; two kiddish cups — one from each family. The special one used during the ceremony was from Max’s own bar mitzvah. The challah plate, knife, and cover were all from Israel. Both challahs — on Friday night and at the wedding — were baked by family and friends.

The main event cuisine was a seated dinner with three options: Atlantic salmon with smoked tomato butter, filet of beef with cabernet demi glaze, or roasted baby eggplant and trumpet mushrooms with parmesan polenta. Hugely into food, the couple prioritized a menu that was “beyond good into the delicious realm.”

Since it was New Year’s Eve weekend, in lieu of traditional wedding cake, Caroline and Max opted for a champagne tower and toast. Dessert was a mix of tarts and baked goods from Nothing Bundt Cakes. They also had a late-night bite featuring Chick fil-A biscuits.

The first dance was “I Don’t Dance” by Lee Brice. Brooke Berman, one of the couple’s best friends, selected the song as an homage to one of their favorite memories in planning the wedding and going to dance lessons to practice this “first dance.”

Solomons (left) and Goldsteins (right) posed for group shot.

The flowers, by Caroline Worth Designs, were a mix of lush and enchanting arrangements featuring “a harmonious blend of vibrant greenery and pristine white roses.” Caroline wanted the flowers to create a timeless and elegant look, “perfect for a romantic and sophisticated wedding.”

Aglow in the bloom of young love, Caroline said, “I love how Max is super motivated and always has positive energy. He inspires me to grow and be the best person I can be! I also adore how Max is such an amazing dog dad to Maggie.”

Max echoed, “I love how Caroline can light up a room. She is the most caring person I know, and she loves to make other people’s day.”

The couple’s adorable dog, Maggie, rescued from an animal shelter, was a guest at the wedding, for a first “woof” at the beautiful couple.

Other Vendors

Band: A Town
Bride’s dress: Martina Liana
Catering: Provided by The Carlyle
Wedding Planner: Sugar Event + Design (Laura Potts)
Invitations: Eberle Invitations
Videographer: @AlexanderAperture

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