I’m starting to realize that life feels like a perpetual state of being a freshman. And then becoming a senior. And then being a freshman again. Once I’ve mastered one stage of life, it’s time for the next one where I know nothing again.   Over the last year and a half, I’ve shared […]

255 Milledge Hardeman-Sams House | Athens, Georgia | Wedding Day This Athens, Georgia wedding takes place at one of my very favorite venues, 255 Milledge! Shannon and Scott, your genuine love for each other changes the people around you. It was so evident on your wedding day that you have touched so many people’s lives […]

4 Reasons to Invite Less Than 100 Wedding Guests   If you’re beginning the wedding planning process, you’ve probably already started imagining the guests you’ll invite. Many couples assume that everyone invites 150-300 guests to their wedding & simply follow suite. However, there are some pretty solid reasons for why having less than 100 guests at your […]

Four Seasons Hotel | Atlanta, Georgia | Wedding Day     This fall wedding took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The Four Seasons lobby is one of the most gorgeous locations for epic portraits!! (I’m getting ahead of myself here, but you’re gonna wanna see that when you scroll!)   It’s […]

#1 Thing Ruining Couple’s Wedding Experience   Did you guess it? It might not be what you think…   …it’s inviting too many people! Here’s why..   More Guests = More Money This one is obvious, but the more guests you invite the more money you’ll spend on each guest. Couple’s tend to find themselves […]

Downtown Athens & UGA North Campus | Athens, Georgia | Engagement Session     This engagement session will go down in the books as the ultimate Athens, Georgia engagement session! Melissa & Corey are both downtown Athens business owners which means they also have the hook up to get their save the date on the […]

Chattooga Belle Farms | Long Creek, South Carolina | Wedding Day     It’s officially fall wedding season! Chattooga Belle Farms is a gorgeous vineyard in South Carolina overlooking the mountains. It’s one of those places that feels overwhelming beautiful. Not to mention we had a cloudy day and then sunset (my ideal lighting situation!!)     […]

How to Talk About Marriage with Your Boyfriend   Have you and your boyfriend been dating for awhile? Maybe things are starting to feel more serious and you’re ready to start having those marriage conversations. Keep in mind that everyone’s timeline looks different & the time that couples “feel” ready for marriage is always different! […]

The Wheeler House | Ballground, Georiga | Wedding Day     Wow, I have so many emotions looking back through this wedding day! Ashley and Chris held their wedding at the Wheeler House in Ball Ground, Georgia this past Saturday. This was my first “almost fall” feeling wedding of the year & the weather was […]

4 Must Haves to Plan Your Wedding in Under 6 Months   Are you trying to plan your wedding in a short amount of time? The average bride plans her wedding in about one year, however, it’s totally do-able to plan it faster! You will, however, need a few things to make this happen..   […]

3 Things Wedding Planners Do That You Don’t Realize   #1: Keep Stressful Questions Away From You There are a lot of people involved in making your wedding day amazing. These people will all have questions such as “Where should I put my stuff?” “Where should I park?” “Is it okay if___”, etc.   Someone on your wedding day will […]

5 Reasons You Should Consider a Winter Wedding   If you haven’t yet considered having a winter wedding, you should! Winter weddings take place between December – February. Some couples automatically rule out these months because they assume most people get married during the Spring or Fall, however, there are many benefits to getting married during one […]

When you look at photos of yourself, what’s the first thing you think? Do you like them? Hate them? Pick out that one little flaw every time?   I think as women, we tend to feel strange if we really love a photo of ourselves. There’s something in us that feels like we shouldn’t be able to receive that […]

Your ceremony has ended and you are officially husband & wife! Now it’s time for your first dance as a married couple. For some, this is a moment they’ll enjoy, but don’t really care about the photos. For others, you know this moment will be sweet and memorable. You’re looking forward to seeing these candids […]

Athens Botanical Gardens | Athens, Georgia | Proposal       It was a sunny Saturday in Athens, Georgia when Sarah said, “yes” to Jep (forever)! Jep chose the Athens Botanical Gardens to remind them of their first date. Since it was close to their anniversary, Sarah wasn’t totally sure if this was just a morning to […]

Athens Botanical Gardens | Athens, Georgia | Engagement Session     I loved getting to meet Emily and Warner for their engagement session at Athens Botanical Gardens! Despite the crazy Georgia heat, I loved their outfits, the lighting during this session and (of course) their pup!     More like this: Athens Summer Engagement Athens Spring Engagement