Bridal Portraits | Carlee + Beasley!

Dogs are officially our favorite addition to bridal portraits. Shot at McAlister Leftwich House, Carlee's pre-wedding pictures are stunners. The light! Our beautiful bride! Her dress! And then there's Beasley, Carlee's pup. Not only is he adorable (that face!), but the joy he and Carlee are so clearly sharing brings a glow to every shot. [...]

Kiawah Island Club Wedding | Sarah + Michael

Sitting like a jewel off the coast of South Carolina, Kiawah is a private barrier island not far from Charleston. Yet were you to visit, it might feel you’ve gone hundreds of miles! Though known for its incredible golf, it’s also peaceful, lush, and just the sort of magical spot for a timeless wedding. But [...]

Fort Worth Wedding at Hotel Drover | Michelle + Kole

The mix of Texas-style and timeless elegance in this Forth Worth Wedding is everything. Michelle and Kole went big ya’ll, and it is giving us life! These two were married at the Hotel Drover – a fine hotel located in Fort Worth’s legendary stockyards. Named for the cowboys who drove cattle to market back in [...]

Chesapeake Bay Wedding at the Tides Inn | Celeste + Chase

If you’re planning an idyllic waterfront wedding, Celeste and Chase’s will give you butterflies! These two met while at the VCU College of Medicine, and the connection was instant—not long after they clapped eyes on one another, they had their first date and have been inseparable ever since. Several years (and trips to DC, Amsterdam, [...]

Winter Wedding at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club | Annie + Rob

Sweet winter wedding dreams are made of these! Annie and Rob’s December celebration at the Peconic Bay Yacht Club had all the crisp sparkle of the season, but it’s the warmth that gets you! Love and happiness bring a glow to every image and really shine in the shots captured during the golden hour. These [...]

Rhode Island Wedding at Blithewold | Lydia + Victor

A gorgeous garden wedding at one of Rhode Island's historic summer estates? Yes, please! Married at Blithewold, a place with amazing gardens and a 45-room (!) mansion overlooking Narragansett Bay, Lydia and Victor’s day was nothing short of magic and totally in synch with their story. See, these two met as counselors at a sleepaway [...]

New Orleans Wedding at Southern Oaks | Emily + Austin

First looks are such a great way for couples to have a moment to enjoy each other before the day turns into a wild, wonderful blur! For Emily and Austin, the love and delight in seeing each other as bride and groom also involved a bubble gun. As Emily shared, “Austin is a notoriously good [...]

Austin Wedding at Addison Grove | Lauren + Daniel

Hey, girl. Think you need flowers in your wedding? Think again. Lauren’s never been a flower fan, and when it came to her and Daniel’s wedding, she went all greenery. All the way, including her bouquet. And it was gorgeous, as was the rest of their day at The Addison Grove. Shares Lauren, “I’ve never [...]

Epic Banff Wedding Portraits | Claire + Steven

Remember Claire and Steven, who eloped off for an intimate Banff wedding? Well, they did a portrait session there, too. With a helicopter. While climbing a mountain. In wedding attire (our wedding gowns sure are comfortable!).  However, warm they are not. So, Claire accessorized with the cutest earmuffs and jacket, and the combination of her [...]

Houston Wedding at Magnolia Manor | Brooke + Patrick

The rain on Brooke and Patrick’s day turned out to be a gift. A downpour changed their original plan to exchange vows in a gazebo with guests looking on from the lawn. Instead, says Lauren, "As "Cosmic Love" by Florence and the Machine beautifully played on the piano, my groom, our family, and the wedding [...]

Timeless, Fun St. Patrick’s Day Wedding | Whitney + BJ

Whitney and BJ planned a St. Patrick's Day wedding complete with shamrock head boppers, green bowler hats, and festive St. Patty's Day necklaces for the reception. Before that, the only homage to the luck of the Irish were the groomsmen's cufflinks and bow ties. Putting together the day's timeless, contemporary style came naturally to Whitney. [...]

Warm, Elegant New Year’s Day Wedding | Meredith + Christian

New Year’s Eve might be a mashup of a night at Studio 54 and The Hangover, but New Year’s Day? It’s flickering fireplaces, a meal shared with friends and family, and that brand-new book you’ve just started. All that coziness, love, and looking toward the future is practically made for getting married, as evidenced by [...]

Laid-back, Romantic Wedding in Peru | Diana + Ruben

Grab your passports because this Peruvian wedding is going to have you booking tickets for two! Diana and Ruben knew they wanted to celebrate with the people they love the most, which for them meant back home in Peru. Everything was supposed to happen on June 6, 2020, but, of course, pandemic. So, after rescheduling [...]

Fall Backyard Wedding in Toronto | Alanna + Christopher

The third time was the charm for Alanna and Christopher! After crossing paths two previous times, there was serious chemistry the third time (which, for the record, was at an emo-themed party—ha!). From that moment on, Alanna and Christopher were a duo. Fast forward a couple of years, Christopher asked Alanna for her hand, and, [...]

Richmond Wedding at Main Street Station | Cameron + Kyle

Is engineering romantic? Are roses red?! Here’s proof—Cameron and Kyle met as engineering students at the University of Virginia, then after dating for a few years, Kyle proposed during a surprise trip to the Pendry Hotel on the Baltimore Harbor. The engineer-love doesn’t stop there! When searching for a Richmond wedding venue, they chose Main Street [...]

Intimate Toronto Wedding at the Old Mill | Ksenia + Vlad

You guys—talk about meant to be. Ksenia and Vlad initially met in 2012 on a college trip. While chatting, they discovered they were both Russians but from totally different parts of the country. The two kept in touch for a while, but in time they lost contact. That is until six years later when, out [...]

North Carolina Wedding with a Brazilian Twist! | Katy + Ruan

A mix of classic elegance and Brazilian flavor, Katy and Ruan’s Charlotte wedding was a true reflection of them as a couple. This is something that became even more meaningful when, due to COVID, Ruan’s entire family couldn’t make the trip to Charlotte. Shares Katy, “Incorporating Ruan’s culture and family was just as important to [...]

NOLA Wedding at Ursuline and Capulet | Casey + Ryan

The Pontchartrain Hotel in New Orleans is kind of a big deal for Casey and Ryan. These two met casually in college, but it wasn’t until years later that Casey ran into Ryan while he was working at the Pontchartrain’s bar, Hot Tin. Sparks flew right away, and they were a duo from that day [...]

Elopement in Canyonlands National Park, Utah | Steph + Hank

On their first official date, Steph and Hank went roller skating, which was something she hadn’t done for at least 15 years. It was the…Best. Time. Ever. From that moment on, roller skating was a regular thing that became extra special when Hank proposed on one of their roller skating dates (pic below, and more [...]

New Orleans Wedding at Capulet | Lauren + Arash

A restaurant rooftop at sunset set the scene for the moment Arash proposed to Lauren. It was a moment made even more special by an accordion player—Lauren’s grandfather played, and he was a huge reason she is now music teacher! So, when searching for the right New Orleans wedding venue, Capulet’s romantic roof deck couldn’t [...]

Philadelphia Wedding at Ellis Preserve | Annie + Brendan

There’s sunshine in every nook and cranny of Annie and Brendan’s Philadelphia wedding, and not just because the day was a beauty! It could have been overcast and still their beaming faces would have brightened every moment. These two got engaged in 2018 and planned to marry the summer of 2020…but then covid. So, they [...]

Classic Wedding at The Grand View Hotel | Andra + Andrew

A work holiday party and an introduction by a mutual friend sparked winter magic between Andra and Andrew! These two got to know each other slowly, but by the end of their first dinner date a month later, Andra knew there was something special about Andrew and she couldn't wait to spend more time with [...]

An Intimate Country Wedding at a Log Cabin | Laila + Gerry

Love can come at you sideways, as in Laila and Gerry’s case. The day they met started out typically for these two lawyers…until they found themselves working on the same side of a mediation. That moment was the spark which over the course of ten years grew into a full-blown romance—after business hours, of course! [...]

Winter Wedding at the Maryland Club | Elyse + Ian

The Maryland Club, where Elyse and Ian wed, is a grand old building in Baltimore, Maryland. Its interior has been lovingly restored to its nineteenth-century vintage, a style that Elyse and Ian celebrated in their winter wedding, starting with our bride's dress! With its sheer, long-sleeve lace bodice and flowing silk crepe skirt, Elyse in [...]

Cozy, Delightfully Snowy Winter Wedding | Caitlin + Kyle

Wintry and jaw-droppingly romantic, we’re betting Kyle and Caitlin’s wedding will inspire snowy  ‘I dos’! Kyle and Caitlin’s journey to Mr. and Mrs. began with an amazing trip to Montenegro. As our sweet bride told us, “Kyle proposed on top of a gorgeous mountain in Kotor, Montenegro! We drove up the steep hillside very early […]

Intimate Ontario Wedding at Mount Engadine Lodge | Dana + Oliver

Love gorgeous, adorable dogs? How about a cozy mountain wedding? Then you’re going to straight up adore Dana and Oliver’s wedding right in the heart of Alberta’s Spray Valley Provincial Park. As the only guest house in the entire park, Mount Engadine Lodge is a special place. The views and atmosphere are spectacular and peaceful—it’s [...]

Garden Wedding at Glen Magna Farms | Kyle + Taylor

On a quintessential summer day at Glen Magna Farms, Kyle and Taylor's garden wedding was the stuff of which dreams are made—a huge tent bedecked in florals, perfect weather, love, and the scent of honeysuckle filling the atmosphere with joy. But, stunning though their day was, the story behind the wedding and their relationship is [...]

Saratoga Wedding with a Southern Twist | Emily + Chris

After Emily and Chris chose to postpone their September 2020 wedding, waiting a year wasn't easy. But, for them, it was worth it! Shares Emily, "We ended up having the traditional wedding (and party!) that we dreamed of." Their decision to postpone hinged entirely on family—Emily and Chris are super close with their families, and [...]

Kentucky Wedding at Lost River Cave | Kacey + Josh

If there’s one thing we’ve learned about love from our brides, it’s that Cupid’s arrow rarely flies in a straight line! Kacey and Josh met in college but didn’t see each other again for almost a year. When they did, though both were seeing other people, they became good friends. When Josh became single, he [...]

Dreamy Wedding at the Sugar Swing Ballroom | Selena + Ben

After meeting in junior high—and dating for a week (as you do)—Selena and Ben began dating again in high school and have been together ever since. Years after high school, in the midst of a road trip to Halcyon Hot Springs and in the middle of a blizzard, they stopped to stay a couple nights [...]