modern bride editorial shoot
I’m all about bridal style with a relaxed and fresh vibe. It was a joy to collaborate with Lauren Balingit, Kelly Lenard and Nomad Collective on this effortless bridal shoot at Ruby […]
Continue readingarkansas bride: hannah + shay mooney
Arkansas Bride and Style Me Pretty featured the beautiful wedding of Hannah + Shay Mooney (of Dan + Shay), that I gave a glimpse of, in my post on their […]
Continue readingtatiana + randy houser’s wedding in people magazine
It was hard to keep this one under wraps for so long, but entirely worth it! On a warm afternoon in May, Randy Houser and Tatiana Starzynski were married under a […]
Continue readingchristine + ben’s nola wedding on martha stewart
Christine and Ben have a love story for the ages, while they met in high school, both on their debate teams from opposite sides of the country, they didn’t find romance […]
Continue readingrose + jarrett’s southern tennessee wedding
When we work with clients who are more like friends, it’s a seamless partnership. Rose is a calm and collected woman with lots of grace. She trusted me and her […]
Continue readingorganic garden bridal inspiration in nashville
Cheekwood is the perfect canvas for a simple editorial shoot with plenty of lush gardens and corners to get lost in. Joey Kennedy and I did just that as we created […]
Continue readingerika + alex orbison’s wedding in BRIDES magazine
It’s been an exciting week: BRIDES has featured one of our Summer weddings as their Nashville Wedding of the Day. Erika Wolf married Alex Orbison, son of the late Roy […]
Continue readingmartha stewart weddings: who to follow on instagram
We got some exciting news this week: Martha Stewart Weddings named us as one of “27 Wedding Planners You Need to Follow on Instagram.” And what Martha says is gold!
Continue readingnfocus magazine: part two
The second day of shooting for the NFocus feature was with two of my past clients (and friends). I did their wedding in LA last year. We had such a great […]
Continue readingbarnsley gardens wedding: evanne + phil
Evanne and Phil grew up as family friends and their relationship evolved into adulthood. They chose Barnsley Gardens Resort because of it’s mix of old-world charm and quaintness. It was […]
Continue readingwedding color palettes
Recently, Martha Stewart asked a handful of planners/designers to give their insider tips on getting the wedding of your dreams. I loved this question and was honored to be asked. […]
Continue readingplacemats
There’s something that I don’t use often enough in my tablescape designs: placemats. Not the cheap plastic ones you use to keep your toddler’s cereal from ruining your dinning room table. […]
Continue readingminimal inspiration: transparency
Clean lines and minimal styling has evolved into my personal favorite aesthetic. Maybe it’s because editing is so much more challenging than adding, that I find it really rewarding. I’m […]
Continue readingchristine + ben: new orleans engagement
Christine and Ben area a New York couple who love to spend time relaxing in the southern culture of New Orleans. They feel like the city brings out their fun-loving […]
Continue readingsee sessions: west palm beach
Our second SEE Sessions was held in West Palm Beach, Florida. Jessica Lorren and I really enjoyed our time with our attendees. The styling practice we do is always everyone’s […]
Continue readingnatalie + everett: before
Natalie, one of our beautiful brides, has been known to host very elaborate parties in the past, so for this particular wedding we’re reaching to achieve the “wow” factor! While […]
Continue readingkarrah + jamie
Karrah is aesthetically-driven and creative. She knew from the beginning that she wanted to create a wedding ceremony that honored her small-town heritage and a reception that felt like a […]
Continue readingnatalie + everett’s nashville engagement
These two. They’ve been a joy to work with, including their engagement session in Nashville this summer. I can’t wait for their spectacular wedding weekend in a few months! Images […]
Continue readingcommunity table
There’s a concept I’ve been working on for Cottage Hill’s next magazine and it’s going to be so fun to bring it together in a few weeks. For now, here’s […]
Continue readingcamille + john
Camille and John are both from Mississippi, met at Ole Miss and got married on family property in Oxford. Everything you’d expect from a Southern Soirée made an appearance at […]
Continue readingintroducing emily
I wanted to take a minute to introduce my Canadian counterpart, Emily. She joined my team two years ago and I feel truly blessed to have her! She is such […]
Continue readingrouge workshop
Amanda Gros and Jen Lewis of Pastel Makeup & Hair put on an incredible two-day workshop for makeup artists, called Rouge. The talented group of attendees created various looks that were captured by Austin […]
Continue readinghow to choose interesting bridesmaid dresses
Bridesmaid dresses are the ultimate complement to a bride. They should never overwhelm her, or even become the focus, but having an unusual selection of dresses can add more personality to […]
Continue readingsee sessions: west palm
I couldn’t be more excited to share that Jessica Lorren and I will be hosting another SEE Sessions, this time in West Palm beach. We’ll be sharing our experience and […]
Continue readingslate wedding ideas
Talking color palettes is one of my favorite things. I had fun putting together this article on slate wedding ideas for MODWedding… I love to pull inspiration from the natural environment. Slate […]
Continue readingrouge workshop inspiration
I’ll be joining a great team of talent at the Rouge Workshop in Nashville next week. I created this board for the styled portion. I’m in love with the water color textures […]
Continue readingshirra + whistle’s horse farm wedding
Shirra and Whistle are not just horse-lovers, they work with and have a deep connection with their horses. Their connection to the polo industry has them traveling frequently, but of […]
Continue readingcheekwood wedding in the rain
I’ve been waiting to share this one and it was featured on Martha Stewart Weddings last week! Jackie and Ross are a modern couple who wanted to throw a knock-out party […]
Continue readingholiday flower class
Flower arranging is one of my favorite things and Melissa Broadwell of Vintage Florals is one of my favorite florist! She’s such a talent and a dear friend. We’ve worked together […]
Continue readingwedding mood boards
One of my favorite parts of my job is during our initial creative session when we develop their individual mood board together. It’s a fine-tuned process that I’ve been using […]
Continue readingmodern fall wedding inspiration
Airy, open, inviting and warm, The Cordelle is a venue that feels like home as soon as you walk in the doors. You want to throw a party and invite all […]
Continue readingdress shopping at the dress theory
Cottage Hill is a beautiful curated new publication that focuses on community. Their Editor asked me to produce and style an editorial shoot that showcased the dress shopping experience, specifically […]
Continue readingday + eric’s garden wedding
Day and Eric are the casual type. They wanted to have a chic event that celebrated their union without it being fussy or over the top. Day gravitated towards a […]
Continue readingdominique + marcus’ southern wedding
One of my all-time favorite bouquets to create was for my sweet bride, Dominique. This classy Canadian wanted a Southern fall wedding at Belle Meade Plantation. And even through the […]
Continue readingsee sessions with jessica lorren
I am so excited to announce my first workshop that I will be hosting with my amazingly talented friend, film photographer, Jessica Lorren. This will be a comprehensive styling experience exploring […]
Continue readingfreehand wedding invitations
There are few things more personal than getting a handwritten letter in the mail. Opening an envelope addressed to you, the feeling and smell of the paper, the ink slightly […]
Continue readingclassic engagement session
Dominique and Marcus, a Canadian couple, were ecstatic when they finally got engaged after 8 years of a long-distance relationship. They are a couple who define love and commitment. These two work […]
Continue readingpaige + jon mark’s modern wedding
It’s inspiring when a wedding design is a bit of a stylistic challenge. Paige and Jon Mark chose a very industrial space on the river, but wanted their celebration to […]
Continue readingrustic vineyard inspiration
“Traveling–it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” -Ibn Battuta I was in Napa Valley on my family vacation last week and kept finding myself inspired by the […]
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