des moines, iowa and beyond

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WELCOME TO THE BLOG

Oh my gosh, in waiting for the new site to launch I have so many beautiful images and stories to share with y’all. This one from last summer is one I adored. It was my first editorial back in Iowa and I met an amazing group of uber-talented vendors here in the Des Moines metro. […]

Soft & Bright Summer Wedding at Sugar Grove Vineyard

Celebrations

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This past January, I was honored to style and execute Lane and Mo‘s beautiful navy, marsala and gold wedding at La Cima Club in Irving, Texas. Lane, her mama and I spent months planning their wedding day and it was one of my favorite to date. The day might have started out with some winter […]

Navy, Marsala and Gold Wedding | Irving, Texas

Celebrations

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In a month, we will gather under a beautiful Oak tree in rural Texas and celebrate the relaxed, honest, true love between Kaitlyn and Jonathan at Five Oaks Farm in Cleburne. Kaitlyn is a high school English teacher and Jonathan owns his own lawn care business. They are both hard working, laid back and cannot […]

Meet an HHE Couple | Kaitlyn & Jonathan

For Brides

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Happy Thursday, lovelies! I’m so excited to be back to the Sweet Beginnings series and sharing tips with you, my sweet brides! We’ve talked about why you should build in time for your photographer to get untouched photos of your ceremony and reception spaces. Now, I’m sharing why I think you should take the time […]

Sweet Beginnings | 3 Reasons to have a First Look of your Reception Space

Sweet Beginnings

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A perfect, sunny, breezy November day brought together such a beautiful tapestry of loved ones to celebrate Niraj and Allana’s marriage day! With family and friends gathering from all over the country and pitching in with decor, encouragement and support, it was bound to be a perfect day. When we first discussed their wedding day, […]

Allana & Niraj | The Best Day Ever Ranch | Whitewright, TX

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