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Seasons of Love: Meaningful Spring Senior Portrait Sessions for Parents This blossom filled spring senior portrait session in Richmond, VA reminded me of the bittersweetness that is parenthood. As a mother, I know all too well the heartbreaking, breathtaking beauty of raising little ones. The years we spend pouring our hearts and souls, our attention […]

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April 10, 2023

A Spring Senior Portrait Session in Richmond, VA

Kiera and Ellen, dressed in pastel dresses, sit on the grass beneath the cherry blossoms in RVA

Between budgeting and booking vendors, to tastings and seating charts, planning a wedding is most certainly one of the most stressful experiences of a young couple’s pre-married life. Here are 20 tips to help you curate the stress free wedding of your dreams. The Planning Process Can Help Create a Stress Free Wedding 1. Prioritize […]

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March 2, 2023

20 Tips for the Stress Free Wedding of Your Dreams

Katelyn & Curtis celebrated their nuptials on a beautiful summer day with a sophisticated ranch wedding in Virginia Beach.

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January 10, 2023

A Sophisticated Ranch Wedding in Virginia Beach

Kelly and Mitchell were married this past July in a classic southern wedding in Richmond, VA. The Love Story After chatting for awhile on a dating app, Kelly and Mitchell agreed to meet at a bar. Kelly spotted Mitchell first, and was instantly struck by how cute he was! The pair have been together ever […]

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December 12, 2022

A Classic Southern Wedding in Historic Richmond, VA

bride and groom share kiss while wedding party flanks them for a portrait before classic southern wedding

Q&A with fellow wedding vendor, Tori Hance of Fleuressence Floral Design

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May 25, 2022

Interview with Tori of Fleuressence Floral Design

I met Monroe at the VMFA this Spring for her Richmond Virginia Senior Session. It was such a beautiful evening, and the azaleas were in full bloom. I love Springtime for senior portraits because flowers make for the perfect backdrop!

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May 10, 2022

A Classic Senior Session in Richmond, VA

I met Dallas on Monument Avenue for her Senior Portraits. She came prepared with an array of beautiful outfits, and all of the excitement that comes with senior year and graduation.

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May 2, 2022

A Gorgeous Spring Senior Session in Richmond, VA

Today more and more couples are opting for a first look. Some for the sake of efficiency, and some who just want those dreamy, romantic portraits. No matter the reason, they never regret the decision because, in the end, it achieves both and so much more. I would never want to pressure anyone into a […]

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March 13, 2022

Reasons To Consider a First Look on your Wedding Day

As a to-be-wed, you are probably aware of the basic tasks a wedding planner is responsible for: keeping track of your budget and helping you stay organized. I am here to tell you that a planner is so much more than that! Before diving in, I want to mention that a venue coordinator does not […]

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March 13, 2022

The Benefits of Hiring a Wedding Planner

Sydney & Josh met in May of 2018 right after graduating from their Masters program. They quickly became close friends and have been together officially since February 2019! Josh proposed to Sydney at Georgetown waterfront which is where they had their first date. He surprised her by saying they were going out for drinks, but […]

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March 13, 2022

Sydney & Josh | Maymont & VMFA Wedding

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