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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 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

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It was a warm summer day in June that welcomed us with showers throughout the morning, only to have the clouds clear in orchestrated time for K & J’s ceremony. This summer wedding was full of pinks and sage greens, personal details, feminine textures and timeless elegance. Don’t worry, we had a few rustic and […]

Kaitlyn & Jonathan | Feminine Timeless Summer Wedding

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This past weekend was such a blur in the best of ways as we celebrated Kaitlyn and Jonathan’s marriage! The weekend started off with an extremely hot rehearsal followed by a delicious and laid back rehearsal dinner at Joe’s Pasta & Pizza in Keller. Their families were so gracious to invite Tori and I to […]

Sneak Peek | Kaitlyn + Jonathan’s Five Oaks Farm Wedding

Celebrations

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In January, a stellar group of vendors and I decided to host a giveaway for a styled engagement session for one lucky couple. To our joy, so many special couples entered and we selected Mark & Dita (and their sweet pup Odin) as our winners! While planning their session, it was so lovely to get […]

Meet an HHE Couple | Mark & Dita | Dove Ridge Vineyard Engagements

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