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When a photographer you admire reaches out to you to style an editorial story, it is kind of the best day ever. This was the case for me this past January. Leah Golter and Lauren from the Backyard Bouquet came to me with a sweet and beautiful idea to pull together that spoke to my […]

Summerfield Inspiration

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How do you get what is in your head onto paper so that you can work with your awesome wedding team to make it a reality? Aren’t we all so jealous of those uber talented graphic designers that have the skills to make everything pretty?! There is great news, loves. You don’t have to be […]

Sweet Beginnings: Creating a Cohesive Look

For Brides, Sweet Beginnings

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When planning your wedding, it is always so fun to incorporate some of your favorite hobbies or pastimes as a couple. Today, I was inspired by Farmer’s Market mornings. There is something so fun and romantic about rising with the sun and spending the morning meeting people, finding beautiful handmade pieces and bringing home local veggies […]

Inspired Tuesday: Farmer's Market

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As glimpses of fall are gracing our days, I cannot help but dream about cooler days, cozy outings and the warmth of fall weddings. As the warm nights of summer give way to cool evenings and early sunsets, a warm and bright soiree seems to fit the bill perfectly. { 1 | 2 | 3 […]

Inspired Tuesday: Early Sunsets

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Creating is such a beautiful, exciting and nerve wracking process. You never fully know what the outcome will be until you have poured your heart into it and it materializes. One of my favorite parts of the creative process is seeing the photos roll in and being transported to exactly the vision I had when […]

Inspired Tuesday: Creative Emotion

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