bring your photographer on your honeymoon!

The Smith’s

Guys, I went through it ALL with K + C. I got to capture their proposal, engagement session, wedding AND honeymoon! HOW SPECIAL! Makes me tear up just thinking about it. Let me tell you why K + C decided to get photos done on their honeymoon & why I think you should too!

When they first got engaged they were sure they wanted to elope somewhere epic, they wanted to have an awesome background. When they started planning they also realized they valued having their families there, and that just wasn’t attainable for all of them to travel!

So what did we do? They choose a family house local to their town and had the sweetest ceremony, dinner, and reception. Then the next day we drove down to Pensecola, FL to do their honeymoon session.

Honeymoon sessions are starting to get a bit more popular but let me just explain to you why they are truly so beautiful. You are seriously in “the honeymoon phase” at this point! SO utterly in love and so obsessed with one another. GET THAT PHOTOGRAPHED! You can see it on my brides faces as they were just having the time of their lives together.

Not to mention we had the best weather, and most tropical honeymoon spots are going to have that beautiful sunset location you are looking for! Capture the memories, it is SO worth it!

Backyard Reception After COuple eloped AT THEIR FAVORITE DESTINATION SPOT

The Blazer’s

I cannot preach this idea ENOUGH! Elope in your dream spot with just you two, or even your closest family & then come home and celebrate with everyone! M + Z truly had the best plan!

Earlier in 2022 M + Z went to a beautiful Hawaiian resort and got married with just their immediate family. They got to honeymoon their and take in their marriage peacefully with just them. A few months after they got home they got to have the reception of their dreams right in their backyard. And let me tell you, it was perfect! M got to wear her dress again, (every girls dream) and they danced the night away with their closest family and friends with out the pressure of a ceremony, cocktail hour, or anything else!

This allowed their friends to make toasts, have dances, and actually have time to speak to the bride and groom individually! It was truly so special seeing their family celebrate them. This Atlanta reception was exactly what I have heard so many of my brides dream of.

This reception was so laid back I was able to capture so many moments. Their was even a sweet dog that made it onto the dance floor! M’s face shows in all with how much fun she truly had and I think she shows it for all her guests as well.

So, if you are thinking about eloping in Hawaii but you don’t want to miss out on celebrating with your family, do not forget you can always do both! And its highly recommended!!!

H&MU: @goseekayla

Dress: Grace Loves Lace

Coordinator: @ashleyhegwood

DJ: @disewell

Decor Rental: The Rental Place in Alpharetta

Catering: Socks Loves BBQ

Labor Day wedding weekend in monroe georgia

The Still’s

There is something so special about getting to capture high school friends’ weddings! I have actually known S since middle school— cue all the sappy things! This wedding was something we were just dreaming of as S + H were one of my first couples I ever photographed in 2020! Fast forward to their 2022 wedding and here we are.

This Labor Day Weekend wedding was filled with all the party vibes while still finding each emotion to celebrate these high school sweetheart’s love. We started the day capturing S’s blue and funky details, along with her dress and veil! After we moved right into getting her ready with her Nana and MIL! Such a sweet sweet moment. From there, we did a first look with her pop, the bridesmaids photos, and groomsmen photos and then right before the ceremony S + H snuck away to do private vows, but still chose to see each other for the first time down the aisle.

As the day went on we had so much fun capturing the ceremony, bridal party, and couples portraits. The reception was so so fun and the venue even provided the fun glow sticks! We ended the night with a sparkler exit and a sweet ride away in a red convertible!

Venue: The Factory at Walton Mill | Monroe, GA

Flowers: @jldesignsweddings

H&MU: @bombshellcreationsga

Dress: Everlasting Bridal in Monroe

Coordinator: @bustlebrides

Videographer: @mollypassvideo

DJ: @loudlionproductions

Cake: @delicious.monroe

Catering: Hootie’s Catering

beautiful North Georgia Fall wedding

The Valdovino’s

I just knew C + H were going to have the prettiest little details from the moment we started talking about their sweet day. I actually had C + H model for a hiking, elopement styled shoot last year and if anything, it just made us more excited for October!

C did her entire wedding planning herself and she did not miss a single detail! Her theme was storybooks and how each and every person created their love story, seriously HOW SWEET! She incorporated books at her wedding favors, alter, and even H’s cufflings were book lockets with their engagement photos in them.

As you scroll I urge you to watch how each detail is incorporated and find something you can do for your day like this! It truly was magical to watch it all unfold!

Venue: The Towers at Snows Mill | Monroe, GA

Dried Flowers: @bearflowerspreserved

H&MU: @makeup_bymadip

Dress: Everlasting Bridal in Monroe

North Georgia eclectic + industrial wedding

The Rhode’s

This November day was EVERYTHING! M + J had each detail planned to a T— everything beautifully encased all their favorite details. M made it a priority to wear family heirlooms, match her sweet babies dresses, and creatively incorporate each of her family and friends, even the ones who could not be there!

I was so excited for this day just based off how perfect their engagement session was (coming to the blog soon). M’s request for her day was that I capture their “artistic, filmy, & eclectic vibe.” This was so easy considering she brought every detail we needed!

The weather was very gloomy this day but truthfully each time we needed to go outside, it was like the rain stopped for us! How amazing! Anyways, I will stop rambling & let you check out this beautiful day.

Venue: The Engine Room | Monroe, GA