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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

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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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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

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I have been waiting almost a year to share this wonderful wedding and these beautiful souls with you! Their sweet, elegant and detail filled day was featured earlier this week on Midwest Bride and I am so honored to finally share Jenna & Ben’s wedding day with you. Enjoy! Inspired by the simplicity and romance […]

University of Iowa IMU Wedding | Jenna & Ben

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“A guy and a girl can be just friends, but at one point or another, they will fall for each other…Maybe temporarily, maybe at the wrong time, maybe too late, or maybe forever” Five years ago, I met the sweetest friend and have seen her love, embark on adventures, and go through trials. Then, three […]

Sweet Dallas Elopement: Genevieve & Brandon

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