The age old debate continues … Which one is better? Film or digital? Which one should you choose if you are a bride? Which medium should you use if you are a photographer? I was recently asked for a side by side comparison of my own work from one a bride looking for her dream […]

If I’m honest, I think I’ve been “hiding” behind the camera for a while … The truth is, becoming a mom 2 years ago kind of rocked my world, and my confidence, but I’m slowly finding it again … I’m on a journey of self discovery this year. I’m determined to gain my health back […]

As I pack my bags for this weekend’s wedding in Bald Head Island, I’ve found myself thinking about this question. I’ve been around weddings for over a decade now, and the reality of being an activate participant in wedding vendor teams for more weddings than I can count, combined with planning my own wedding, and […]

Are you a bride planning your wedding? Did you know there are some simple mistakes we see brides make over and over again … things that could easily be avoided and help ensure your day runs more smoothly? We’ve consulted with some of our favorite top wedding industry professionals and compiled a list of the […]

Finding the perfect florist for your wedding day can be a daunting task. Just like all the wedding vendors, there are so many crazy talented florists out there! We want to take a minute to walk you through some of the nuances we see, notice, appreciate, and prefer to steer clear of. The hope is […]

fewfwe As I’ve been designing Kylie and Tyler’s wedding album, I can’t stop thinking about just HOW gorgeous it was. Kylie’s style was so classic and timeless, regal and romantic. Their wedding vision was so perfectly executed by Becca of Asheville Event Co at the Biltmore Estate, and her floral design by Kelly Perry of […]

I always cry. I really do! More recently I’ve found myself fighting back the tears most during the time during the reception when the bride dances with her dad or the groom dances with his mom. It gets me every time. Maybe it’s because I have a daughter, or maybe it’s because I’ve lost my […]

Music. Music. Music. We love it. Music has the ability to engage every part of the human brain. It can pull us back to place, a taste, or even a smell.  At our house we usually have music playing all day long. There is a sound track to our lives. Most days it’s a Pandora […]

That’s right! Kavel’s family hosted a full Hindu Indian wedding the very next week!  (See their Duke Mansion Wedding the week before here.) Complete with a white horse entry through the crowd filled streets of downtown. Indian weddings are so rich with color, meaning, and family.  There are moments of tears and moments of bliss […]

Shannon exhaled as her body relaxed into Kavel. The day was absolutely gorgeous but a light rain had begun only minutes before their ceremony. The forecast didn’t look like anything was going to change, so it prevented the ceremony from being outside as planned.  The staff at the Duke Mansion did an amazing job of […]