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A Coastal Hometown Summer Wedding at Rumson Country Club

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]Blues, greens, neutrals & whites[/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]Charlie and I got married in his hometown over the summer, where we had spent the prior 9 summers enjoying the beautiful jersey shore. We wanted the entire wedding weekend to feel carefree, joyous, full of warmth and most of all, fun. The common thread in our relationship has always been laughter, and we really wanted our guests smiling, laughing and...

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Art Deco Details and a French Blue Palette at the Graduate Hotel, Seattle

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="The Inspiration"]Love is intimate between the two people who share it, yet vibrant and visible to the world that watches it come to life, much like the strokes of a paintbrush on a canvas. Our creative vision for this shoot was to evoke the intricate beauty and vibrant emotions that mark the beginning of a lifelong journey together. The Graduate Hotel, with its timeless Art Deco charm and sophisticated interiors, provided the perfect setting for...

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Renaissance-Style and Statement Colors at the Ringling Museum

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]Neutrals, champagne, and light pinks. [/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]Emily wanted a color palette that complimented the colors of the Ringling, so she went with a soft color palette and design elements that played into the architecture of the infamous courtyard.[/field] [field title="Proposal Story"]Emily and Kevin grew up together about 10 minutes away from each other, but they didn’t end up meeting until about...

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Euro-Inspired Micro Wedding at Commodore Perry Estate in Austin

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]Soft palette of cream, yellow, green, and pink[/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]Emily + Taylor envisioned an elevated garden party hosted at one of their favorite resort properties in Austin. They wanted the day to feel luxurious, european, and most of all - intimate. [/field] [field title="Proposal Story"]After Taylor took a "work trip" out to California where he took my parents to dinner and asked for their blessing to...

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Here’s Why Lighting Is So Important When It Comes To Wedding Day Photography

Even the world’s best photographers are going to have a hard time creating a light and airy feel in the dark. Whether it’s a windowless ballroom or an outdoor reception at night, they can only do so much with what they’re given. Because of this, it’s important to study how potential photographers handle lack of light. Consider what the light will look like at your venue throughout the day, and ask your photographer how they would handle that kind of lighting. Look at an entire album, and...

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A Celebration of Color and Texture Completed With Locally Sourced Blooms at Walnut Hill

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]The bride and groom didn’t hold fast to particular wedding colors, but rather were inspired by wildflowers, which offered a joyous mix of a lot of color. This is also why the bride and groom were set on Arika’s photography style, which they knew would capture the color exquisitely! The bride’s two inspiration photos were from a colorful spring wedding Arika had shot, which Bowerbird Flowers and Apothecary had provided the...

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Lush Garden Blooms and Panoramic Views at Stone Mountain Estates

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]Color Palette includes ivory, blush with hints of pale sand & warm tones, light neutrals and subtle touches of green. [/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]From The Yes Story: The overall vision was classic, elegant, sophisticated and whimsical. We wanted to create a romantic design that complemented natural beauty of the surroundings. The venue is truly unique, featuring a magnificent marble pool, a secluded Tuscan...

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The Bride Tried on Over 100 Dresses for Her Autumn in Connecticut Wedding Before Finding the One!

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]White, Blue, Green[/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]Classic, whimsical with touches of vintage design[/field] [field title="Proposal Story"]Nick planned a decoy weekend to fool her; surprised her proposing with friends at a winery in Napa (Peju Winery)[/field] [/section] [board_carousel title="Getting Ready"] [/board_carousel] [board_carousel title="Bridal Portraits"] [/board_carousel]...

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French Coquette Inspired Wedding at Château du Grand-Lucé

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="The Inspiration"]NOTE: This editorial shoot was from a beautiful three-day photography workshop that I hosted at Château du Grand-Lucé! The iconic Château du Grand-Lucé truly exemplifies the absolute best of French design and Art de Vivre and we drew our inspiration directly from the core of all design in France—fine art. We chose three separate artistic movements to use as our inspiration for the overall aesthetic, fashion, colors, and...

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Pops of Peach at Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"] White, peach, tan with pops of color (coral, pink and lavendar)[/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]We wanted to lean into the beauty of the Ringling that is an Italian art museum and wanted our wedding to have a romantic, garden feel. Since it was also spring in Florida we had a light, spring inspired color palet with a few unique chic features like mirrored tables, a mirror seating chart, and chandeliers in the trees.

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Tropical Elegance at Montage Kapalua Bay

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]Shades of tan, creme, green, and soft pinks. We wanted something tropical and elegant. [/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]Taylor & Trent’s wedding day vision was a natural, classic feel with tropical elements. The design was a neutral toned color palette of cream and champagne with shades of natural greenery, accented with touches of soft, muted pink. Lush tropical touches of texture, with natural elements could be...

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Refined Softness While Leaning Into Modern Design at Fox Chapel Golf Club

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]Creams, Whites, Ivories, Soft Greys, pops of Black[/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]The couple had an effortless grace to them, a refined softness in a modern world. They are sophisticated and fashionable while leaning into the modern design elements. The goal was to bring all of those together in our design. Using soft blooms and light colored linens paired with small accents of black and modern plates were a few ways...

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Irish Country Garden Wedding at Powerscourt House and Gardens

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]House of Hannah designed the colours to reflect the soft tones of Powerscourt Estate. The soft peachy pinks and dusky blues compliment the colours that reflect from the pale stone walls on a summers sunset. [/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]Irish country garden with a flair of high class elegance.[/field] [field title="Proposal Story"][/field] [/section] [board_carousel title="Getting Ready"]...

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Fine Art Inspired Wedding at Palazzo Avino, the “Pink Palace of Ravello”

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]

Set in the refined scenery of Palazzo Avino, with a beautiful view of the sea and mountains in the distance, this Fine Art wedding is inspired by the delicacy of the pastel tones of Palazzo Avino, the "pink palace of Ravello". The selection of wedding colors fell on pastel shades of Pink, Yellow, Peach and Blue, the same colors used by the local painter Vittorio for creating a watercolor illustration of the wedding venue. The...

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To Plus-One or Not to Plus-One: The Rules

As one of the last few “single” ladies in my friend group, I am familiar with wondering whether or not I will receive a “plus one” with my wedding invitation. As your friend (and I’m counting myself as your friend if you’re reading this), I feel I’m in the right position to walk you through the rules of “and guesting” your guest list. Sometimes it’s totally fine to ask someone to fly solo on your big day! Other times, it’s better to add a name than to offend a friend.

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How to Evoke the Elegance of South of France in Your Wedding Design

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="The Inspiration"]The vision behind this editorial was to bring the old world charm and romance of the South of France to Miami. The beautiful grounds at Cinco Farm paired with their newly added white fountain helped evoke the aesthetic of a charming European garden. [/field] [field title="Wedding Colors"]

A whimsical and feminine combination of florals in shades of rose, blush, ivory, and lilac were given depth with the addition of hints of...

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Crisp Whites and Vibrant Greens at This Open-Air Tent Wedding at the Aquidneck Club

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]Green & crisp whites, soft colors that compliment the scenery [/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]I’ve grown up coming to the Aquidneck Club, and I always knew I would want to get married overlooking such a special and meaningful view. I wanted this wedding to be a classic expression of love that did not take away from the naturally beautiful atmosphere. The ceremony was on a beautiful patch of grass off of the...

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Rolling Hills and Nostalgic Fall Hues at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]The couple were inspired by classic fall colors but wanted to add pops of color from flowers that were grown locally. They chose various shades of green with an accent of gold and added pops of color with caramels, maroons, and antique pinks as suggested by their floral design team, Tourterelle.[/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]

They fell in love with Italian Garden Villa themed weddings and wanted to bring that...

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How to Bring the “Wow Factor” With a Neutral Palette

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]White, taupe and hints of black[/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]When it came to the overall vibe, Searra and Tyrell wanted a very warm and inviting black-tie affair. They wanted their guests to fully enjoy the day with them and weren't looking for a day filled with formalities. Creating a day that encouraged mixing and mingling was a priority and was big piece of the puzzle. When it came to the design, Always...

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Cotton Candy Colors in a Sea of Hydrangea at Alys Beach

[section title="The Planning"] [field title="Wedding Colors"]Blue and white with pops of blush and coral throughout[/field] [field title="Design / Vibe / Vision"]

Gracie's family oozes understated elegance. The wedding design was a perfect extension of them-- purely fabulous, but makes you feel right at home. Using her blue and white printed bridesmaids gowns as inspiration, we incorporated timeless chinoiserie, blue hydrangea, rattan, clean whites, fun patterns and soft seating. The...

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