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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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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

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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Swiss dots, pink, green and summer romance. These are just some of the sweet details that will be part of Kaitlyn and Jonathan’s wedding celebration in just under two weeks! Kaitlyn and her mom have done a wonderful job pulling together sweet details and meaningful touches for their wedding at Five Oaks Farm. I also […]

Design School | K+J’s Romantic Pink and Sage Inspiration

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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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