Blog Features
Where we share Planning, Advice, and buckets of Inspiration
Spooky Halloween Wedding Inspiration
A spooky wedding inspiration with vintage and romantic themes is just what we're looking for to celebrate Halloween this year. The sweetheart table was designed with champagne velvet, brass flatware, and black & gold vintage china. The color scheme was inspired by...
Bohemian Fall Engagement Session
If the words "bohemian fall engagement session" didn't grab your attention, the gorgeous yellow and green hues in these beautiful pictures certainly will. Michelle and Travis are a power couple and it shows. They love fiercely and are incredibly in tune with one...
Romantic Royal Purple Wedding Inspiration
What bride doesn't want to feel like a princess on her wedding day? With the addition of accents of purple in your décor, you can feel like royalty on your special day. Throw out uniformity but still maintain refinement by mixing in various flowers in shades of blue...
Dreamy Pumpkin Patch Engagement Photoshoot
Raylene and William's pumpkin patch engagement photoshoot, photographed by the bride's mother, is a fall dream. The chilly early morning Tillamook weather proved to be quite a challenge for the couple. By pretending to be encased in the warmth of a picturesque Mexican...
Romantic Halloween Wedding Inspiration
Halloween inspired weddings can be tricky to pull off, but with the right subtle accents, you can convey that spooky Halloween feel without having to hang ghost and goblin decorations. The devil is truly in the details. The abundance of succulent vines and flowers of...
Randi Rahm’s “Gwen Stefani” Wedding Dress
We love this Randi Rahm two-in-one "Gwen Stefani" wedding dress! Both a classic dress and fierce illusion jumpsuit, this dress is named perfectly. Randi Rahm's two piece illusion look is perfect for the bride whose style rides on the line of edgy and classic. You...
Fresh and Formal Wedding Inspiration
Having a formal wedding doesn't mean you can't have fun with your decorations. The sweeping staircase and grand ballroom with its checkered floors and lofty ceilings of the Separk Mansion are a stunning backdrop for a lush formal wedding. Switch up the traditional...
Vintage Inspired Cara Dress by Anne Barge
Anne Barge has been synonymous with grace and elegance for years, and the Cara dress, from Anne Barge's Blue Willow Bride collection, is no exception. With a stunning open back and delicate buttons trailing down the train, this vintage inspired column gown is simple...
The Wedding Shop at Rent the Runway
Have you heard? The Wedding Shop from Rent The Runway can now help you find your perfect look for the big day (and all the little days before it). Whether you’re the Mother of the Bride, Bridesmaid, best friend, guest or even the bride - RTR should be your GO TO for...
Honeymoon Planning: Leaving Right Away or Going Later?
Had to share… Some couples have a decision to make when it comes to their honeymoon planning . . . do they leave right away or do they go later? Whether these decisions are made due to financial reasons, work or simply to pro-long the...
Morgan & Mitchell’s Vineyard Engagement Session
Morgan and Mitchell are from a small town in South Georgia, but they love the mountains. They decided to travel to the beautiful North Carolina mountains for their engagement session. Montaluce Winery was the perfect spot for this dreamy and romantic engagement...
Layered Chiffon Mora Dress by Elisabetta Polignano
There's something about beaches and bohemian wedding gowns that make them a match made in heaven. The gentle lapping waters of the Gulf of Mexico make the picture perfect backdrop for this chiffon dream. Elisabetta Polignano's fluttery creation with its plunging back...
Amy Gao & Morgan Brewster Zoo Wedding
Amy Gao and Morgan Brewster were married September 9, 2017 before all their family and friends at the San Francisco Zoo. There was about one hundred and thirty people there. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Gao in Wheeling, Illinois. She received...
New Orleans Courtyard Wedding Inspiration
Here is some dreamy wedding inspo for you romantics who want a lush courtyard themed wedding or engagement session. Monastery in New Orleans sets the perfect lush courtyard for the background of a photo sesh or venue for any wedding. Put together with beautiful...
4 Tips For Newlyweds To Pay Off Debt Together from Rachel Cruze
You’ve said those two beautiful words: “I do!” Your separate lives have been joined together as one, and you’re basking in the glory of wedded bliss. What was yours and mine is now ours—but that includes your debt, too. Did you know 86% of couples who got married in...
Love in Louisville Engagement Session
We adore this Louisville, Kentucky engagement session. Kathryn and Matt wanted to capture both formal and causal pictures and decided the estate garden of the historic Whitehall was perfect. The venue provided the perfect feel for their Southern dessert and drinks...
Honeymoon Planning Questions Get Answered by Experts
Had to share… Of course a great deal of planning goes into the wedding itself, but there’s also a lot of planning that goes into selecting your honeymoon location and all the other details that come with this very special trip. From how to determine your honeymoon...
Ashley Klein & Thomas Conway, Nashville Wedding
Ashley Klein and Thomas Conway were married October 14, 2017 at Westminster Presbyterian Church before friends and family. The bride is the daughter of Thomas Klein and Karen and Marshall Messamore of Nashville, Tennessee. The groom is the son of Teresa and Chris...
Kelly Faetanini Bridal 2018 Collection
"The Kelly Faetanini brand has become synonymous with femininity, romance and the essence of a classic soul with a modern twist." Kelly Faetanini is a designer we love to feature. When we had the chance to share this beautiful inspiration shoot designed by Leona...
7 Money Tips for Newlyweds From Rachel Cruze
Have you thought about what life looks like after you get married? It’s easy to get so caught up in being engaged, booking your honeymoon, and planning for the big day that you forget all about life on the other side. But today, I want you to stop for a minute, take a...
Sweet Princeton Vow Renewal
What happens when wedding planner, Sara Skinner of Scarlet Plan & Design's favorite aunt and uncle celebrate their anniversary? They get a pretty gorgeous surprise! Kurt and Jill have been married for 29 years and hadn't had professional photos taken together in...
A Biltmore Engagement Session in Asheville, North Carolina
We are loving this fairytale like engagement session taken in Asheville, North Carolina at the Biltmore Estate. Elizabeth and Bo's engagement portraits were held in the courtyard of the estate, featuring the garden and the trellis. Surrounded by beautiful architecture...
What Will My Groom Wear? Pop of Color
We're ending our final installment of "What Will My Groom Wear" with a pop of color. This week we've covered black, white, and something blue and now we're looking for a bang at the finale. Photographer: Michael Allen Whether it be casual or formal, a pop of color is...
What Will My Groom Wear? Something Blue
In our 4 part series, "What Will My Groom Wear," we've highlighted the classics: Black & White, but now it's time to bring in a little color.Every bride needs something blue. This groom look is classy and easy to dress up or down, depending on the theme of your...
The Preacher’s Son, Wedding and Event Venue in Bentonville, Arkansas
Nestled in the heart of charming Bentonville, Arkansas is a surprising restaurant and event space known as The Preacher’s Son. Built in 1904, the First Christian Church in downtown Bentonville made its home with a Gothic Revivalism architectural structure. Fast...
What Will My Groom Wear? Timeless in White
Welcome back to our "What will my groom wear?" series. Yesterday we highlighted a very classic black suit look and today we're putting a new spin on a favorite vintage look. Gatsby isn't the only man who can rock a white jacket. This timeless tux will give any groom a...
What Will My Groom Wear? Classic Black
We know brides everywhere are thinking "What will my groom wear?" We have decided to give our grooms some well deserved attention and help them look their best on the big day. Whether your guy is more traditional or modern, we can help him look his most polished! We...
Engagement Session Perfect For Foodies
Chase and I met in Charleston, SC - he was in law school and I was working for a public relations and marketing firm. We met through a mutual friend during a UGA football game viewing party on Shem Creek in fall of 2015. Chase cheered for Auburn, the opponent, so...
Luxury Engagement Session in Houston, Texas
We love this take on a luxury engagement session from Houston, Texas. This striking couple wanted their personalities to shine through there engagement session with bold colors and a modern, yet traditional, edge. These photographs say, "While our love is serious, we...
Jessica Cunningham & Jordan Roper, Memphis Wedding
Jessica Jamison Cunningham and Jordan Tyler Roper were married on May 3, 2017. This day was very meaningful to the couple as this was their 8-year dating anniversary. The Bride is the Daughter of Dr. Mark Cunningham and Mrs. Terri Nichols of Memphis, Tennessee. The...
Minimalist Style Wedding Inspiration
Wether it be modern or mid-century, minimalism is making a comeback in 2018 and we are here for it with this minimalist style wedding inspiration. The gorgeous details seem so carefully curated with each piece thought out and mindfully chosen. It's definitely and...
A-Line Wedding Gown, Daron, by Amsale
A simple and sweet a-line wedding gown, Daron, by Amsale features a darling sweetheart neckline and flowing satin skirt. But what sets this dress apart from the rest is its gorgeous floral beading that covers the entire bodice of the dress and gives it a more exotic...
The Evolution of The Wedding
Had to share ... The evolution of the wedding has been ground breaking, and surely, become bank breaking! "Traditional" has almost become "basic" in the wedding world. Even the most religious ceremonies have some sort of flair to them these days. From something as...
Wofford College Sweethearts’ Fall Wedding
We love these Wofford College sweethearts' fall wedding in Greenville, South Carolina. Traditional and elegant, this black tie wedding celebrated the love of Elizabeth and Bedford Wooten. After dating in college and then long distance collectively for five years, the...
Remembering, Wedding Gown Designer, Amsale Aberra
Born in 1954, wedding gown designer, Amsale Aberra was raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She grew up making her own clothes, without knowing that one day she would been described as ‘the inventor of the modern wedding dress.’ When it came time for college, Amsale did...
Most Delicious Places for Pie in All 50 States
Had to share... All eyes are on the pies . . . especially here in the south! When going over a list of the most coveted pastry-protected creations, pie has got to be at the top. Sweet or savory. Handheld or sliced. Meat or fruit. Hot or cold. The varieties are...
