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I see you, you nostalgic, art loving stationery aficionado! You are all about the added charm and color of vintage postage stamps. How can you not adore the extra luxe and story that those beauties add to a paper suite? I know I, for one, cannot resist. For years, I have been wondering the best […]

How to Assemble Vintage Postage Stamps

For Brides, Lifestyle

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Oh, wedding dress shopping! It is one of the most exciting parts of planning and likely the part you’ve dreamt of the longest. C’mon, you know you were the 4 year old making toilet paper dresses. No, just me? Well, whether you did or not, I’m so excited for you to hear from my dear […]

Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping

Sweet Beginnings

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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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Wedding Invitations – one of my favorite details to work with couples on! One of the most common questions I get is when to order and send them. Have no fear, lovelies, Jessica is back to share her expert advice on the very topic. Jessica and I have become friends over the past three years […]

When Should You Order and Mail Your Wedding Invitations?

For Brides, Sweet Beginnings

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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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