sophie + max’s organic farm fall wedding
Sophie and Max got married at one of our favorite venues, Bloomsbury Farms, last fall. The ceremony was held in an open field, followed by a celebration in the wooded […]
Continue readingnamed top planner across the U.S. by BRIDES
We have been in business almost nine years. As 2018 comes to a close, with another destination wedding, this time in Tulum, Mexico, we are humbled and honored to be […]
Continue readingmodern 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 readingnell + elliott’s spring wedding at the cordelle in nashville
Nell and Elliott were as laid-back as it gets when it came to planning their wedding. Their priority was to have a fun dance party with their friends, which we […]
Continue readinghannah + shay mooney’s farm wedding
So many features, so much joy. Hannah + Shay Mooney (of Dan + Shay) are just as amazing as the picturesque landscape they said “I do” in front of. 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 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 readinginspiration boards
With a background in social work, I’ve always been drawn to assessment, so I developed a process for taking my clients through session that hones in on what kind of event […]
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 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 readingthe art of paper
Paper design is an art form, and should be treated as such. Save-the-dates and invitations set the tone for any event. If you give a little extra time and attention to […]
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 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 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 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 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 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 readinghow to wear blush for weddings
Blush is one of the most popular wedding colors right now! If you’re thinking about incorporating it into your special day, check out the article I wrote about how to wear […]
Continue readingsullivan’s first birthday party
Every child’s first birthday is special, even if they don’t remember it! My son entered the world a little dramatically and had to spend some time in the NICU. So […]
Continue readinggrey wedding inspiration
I don’t usually pay much attention to wedding trends because I like to focus on my client’s values, style and personality. But, I can’t ignore that so many of my […]
Continue readingearthy inspiration
It always amazes me to look back at what I’m drawn to over time and how much that evolves. Today, I’m launching my new website, complete with a new logo […]
Continue readingkimberly + justin’s cheekwood wedding
This gorgeous wedding was an absolute dream to work on! The LA couple wanted to get married in Kimberly’s hometown of Nashville. When I first met with Kimberly she explained […]
Continue readingaustin + amanda’s wedding
One of the greatest things about my job is working with so many talented people and becoming friends with them. I work a lot with both Austin and Amanda Gros […]
Continue readingjune + gabe’s wedding on snippet and ink
I’m taken back to this wedding when I hear the Kopecky Family Band on the radio. Their super-talented lead guy, Gabe Simon, married June last September and I was honored […]
Continue readingmodern bridesmaid fashion
This fashion-influenced shoot with Michael Howard was such a fun challenge. I love editorial work as it allows me to be creative and experiment outside of my comfort zone. Sometimes […]
Continue readingwhite summer inspiration
I just got back from the Aly’s Beach area in Florida, where we hosted my sister’s destination wedding. I was so inspired by all the white European-inspired architecture that felt […]
Continue readingsullivan’s nursery design
I’m a little behind on my blogging because I gave birth to our beautiful baby boy, Sullivan Finch Sloane, on March 13th! And I’ve been dying to share his nursery […]
Continue readingspring inspiration and hair tutorial
Early spring is always inspirational to me! It’s the start of a new season and things are beginning to change outside. So similar to the work I did with Austin […]
Continue readingcolorful wedding on style me pretty
Jordana and Trent have been one of my favorite couples to work with because of their deep love for each other and rich creativity. Full of whimsy and bright colors, […]
Continue readingfrom paris with love
I’m dreaming of traveling to a romantic city, but since I’m over 8 months pregnant and that’s not going to happen, I thought I’d share this inspiration board so we […]
Continue readingparis engagement
I was honored that Joey Kennedy asked me to be a part of this beautiful Paris engagement shoot for Caroline and Richard. The couple spent a few days in Paris […]
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