April 24, 2014

A Great Cause!

Happy Thursday! Tonight is the Girls Night Out, Glamor + Giving at the Fillmore for the Ronald McDonald House. They are hosting an auction to raise money for the RMH, and I’ve donated a portrait session or 10% off a wedding package! We have had lots of wedding inquires lately, and this could be a great opportunity to get a deal on our services! You don’t even have to attend tonight to bid! You can bid online right here! Giving back is a huge part of my life (I work for a community service organization during the week) and my planning partner, Jen is working this event tonight! It’s a great event for a great cause, so BID HIGH!
April 23, 2014

Wedding | Bridal Lunch

Sometimes us photographers just get an itch to grab things from around our house and photograph them. Since building the beach house we have accumulated quite the navy blue, nautical things that could be used for a little bridal lunch (or any gathering really!)…. I did solicit a little help, and I’ve listed those below. The only things I got especially for this shoot were the paper goods from Etsy, the sunglasses & tote, everything else I had at the house! Pretty parties don’t have to be expensive! Invite, favor tags & name cards, Nautical tote,  Chairs (are our kitchen chairs) “Tablecloth” is a blanket from Ikea, Sunglasses: Target $1 section, Octopus (is a wall hook) from the Young House Love Target collection, Bar cart is Target (but discontinued), cake plate & plates are homegoods, bowls are West Elm, Cupcakes are from Food Lion My sister just happened to show up wearing the perfect outfit… so I made her model!
April 17, 2014

Wedding | Decor

Wedding decor is so subjective, and there are so many schools-of-thought on the matter. When I got married, I wanted all things fall. I let the season heavily influence how and what I used to decorate my ceremony and reception. Some people choose a specific color, some choose a feeling, some choose the time of year, ect. While I certainly wouldn’t do anything different with how I chose to decorate, I have been opened up to so many more options with how one can decorate to achieve a certain look. One thing I think many couples overlook when choosing decor…. is draping/lining the tent. I love tented receptions, I love the open-air feeling they afford a good party. The space seems confined, and yet endless at the same time. No matter what style of party you are throwing, a draped tent will add drama and beauty to your space. Catey & Michael had a wedding with a draped tent and I think it made a world of difference. While I love tents, I don’t love tent guts. Seeing the poles and underside of the the tent is just not really my jam. Just think…. you’ll spend your evening UNDER the tent, not outside looking at it. So make what you and all your guests see pretty! It’s definitely an added expense, but totally worth it, in my opinion!! While the below image isn’t a tent (it’s the amazing reception barn at Adaumont Farm) from Kristy & Reed’s wedding and it has the same effect.  
April 16, 2014

Cherry Blossoms

About 2 weeks ago I had to venture to DC for work, and it just happened to coincide with the Cherry Blossom Festival. I really enjoy DC, and Jeremy and I actually considered moving there when he was looking for a job. It has so much wonderful history, shopping and neat neighborhoods. At my day job, I’m charged with the task of putting together our bimonthly magazine… and in turn, I basically photograph everything for it, including the cover. Since the Cherry Blossoms were so perfect, I thought they should grace the cover this time. Interested in reading more about my day job? Click here for the latest magazine!  If you’re in Charlotte, we would love for you to join our chapter, Queen City Grange! We were lucky enough to photograph Jonathan & Melissa back in 2012 (engagement- digital, film & wedding- digital, film) just outside of DC…. we would love to travel back for your day!
April 24, 2014

A Great Cause!

Happy Thursday! Tonight is the Girls Night Out, Glamor + Giving at the Fillmore for the Ronald McDonald House. They are hosting an auction to raise money for the RMH, and I’ve donated a portrait session or 10% off a wedding package! We have had lots of wedding inquires lately, and this could be a great opportunity to get a deal on our services! You don’t even have to attend tonight to bid! You can bid online right here! Giving back is a huge part of my life (I work for a community service organization during the week) and my planning partner, Jen is working this event tonight! It’s a great event for a great cause, so BID HIGH!
April 23, 2014

Wedding | Bridal Lunch

Sometimes us photographers just get an itch to grab things from around our house and photograph them. Since building the beach house we have accumulated quite the navy blue, nautical things that could be used for a little bridal lunch (or any gathering really!)…. I did solicit a little help, and I’ve listed those below. The only things I got especially for this shoot were the paper goods from Etsy, the sunglasses & tote, everything else I had at the house! Pretty parties don’t have to be expensive! Invite, favor tags & name cards, Nautical tote,  Chairs (are our kitchen chairs) “Tablecloth” is a blanket from Ikea, Sunglasses: Target $1 section, Octopus (is a wall hook) from the Young House Love Target collection, Bar cart is Target (but discontinued), cake plate & plates are homegoods, bowls are West Elm, Cupcakes are from Food Lion My sister just happened to show up wearing the perfect outfit… so I made her model!
April 17, 2014

Wedding | Decor

Wedding decor is so subjective, and there are so many schools-of-thought on the matter. When I got married, I wanted all things fall. I let the season heavily influence how and what I used to decorate my ceremony and reception. Some people choose a specific color, some choose a feeling, some choose the time of year, ect. While I certainly wouldn’t do anything different with how I chose to decorate, I have been opened up to so many more options with how one can decorate to achieve a certain look. One thing I think many couples overlook when choosing decor…. is draping/lining the tent. I love tented receptions, I love the open-air feeling they afford a good party. The space seems confined, and yet endless at the same time. No matter what style of party you are throwing, a draped tent will add drama and beauty to your space. Catey & Michael had a wedding with a draped tent and I think it made a world of difference. While I love tents, I don’t love tent guts. Seeing the poles and underside of the the tent is just not really my jam. Just think…. you’ll spend your evening UNDER the tent, not outside looking at it. So make what you and all your guests see pretty! It’s definitely an added expense, but totally worth it, in my opinion!! While the below image isn’t a tent (it’s the amazing reception barn at Adaumont Farm) from Kristy & Reed’s wedding and it has the same effect.  
April 16, 2014

Cherry Blossoms

About 2 weeks ago I had to venture to DC for work, and it just happened to coincide with the Cherry Blossom Festival. I really enjoy DC, and Jeremy and I actually considered moving there when he was looking for a job. It has so much wonderful history, shopping and neat neighborhoods. At my day job, I’m charged with the task of putting together our bimonthly magazine… and in turn, I basically photograph everything for it, including the cover. Since the Cherry Blossoms were so perfect, I thought they should grace the cover this time. Interested in reading more about my day job? Click here for the latest magazine!  If you’re in Charlotte, we would love for you to join our chapter, Queen City Grange! We were lucky enough to photograph Jonathan & Melissa back in 2012 (engagement- digital, film & wedding- digital, film) just outside of DC…. we would love to travel back for your day!