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This beautiful Southern wedding design and editorial exudes charm and elegance. From the hospitality details to the classic attire and sweeping views, this wedding will stop you in your tracks. The layered textures and colors bring to life the history of the venue, the couple’s love story and dreams for their future. I am so […]

Featured | Southern Elegance on The Perfect Palette

Celebrations

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Amelia and Wesley met at the farmer’s market one fateful Saturday morning. Every weekend from then on, they got to know each other over plates of their favorite breakfast foods after a morning of market wanderings. When Michael proposed, he did so with breakfast in bed and a tray full of waffles, fresh fruit and […]

HHE Featured: Morning Joy on Artfully Wed

Celebrations

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After a year of Skype dates and countless emails, Caitlin and Brad’s wedding weekend was finally upon us. We met in person for only the second time and it was like we were old friends. We met at the Celebration Farm and from the moment the two of them walked in, the joy and excitement […]

Celebration Farm Wedding | Caitlin & Brad

Celebrations

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The winter holidays are upon us and I don’t know about you, but they are my favorite. It is a time of year to count our blessings in spades, gather with our loved ones and celebrate this beautiful life. This year has been one of simplifying and choosing to find the joy in the everyday. […]

Inspired Tuesday: Simplicity & Gratitude

For Brides

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As the first inspiration post of the new year, it is only fitting to introduce you to the 2015 Pantone Color of the Year- Marsala! { 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 } The warm tones just invite you in and bringing in pinks and neutrals really lightens the overall look. Doesn’t […]

Inspired Tuesday: Marsala

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