Rachel May and I have been friends for as long as I can remember, in this industry. We always joke about our first photo shoot together and how far the both of us have come! It's wonderful to have such a loving and compassionate friend I can relate to in our small industry.
Read MoreFriends, I am so happy you stopped by to check out my new brand! I am so passionate about creating a better experience for my clients and I feel like this new look fits me perfectly. After being in business for over seven years, my new planning process and niche design is so much for efficient and transparent for all of the different types of clients I serve. Over the past year I have taken on social and corporate events and this new planning method creates a consistent workflow. Happy clients = happy planner!
Read MoreLast fall, AVE planned a picture perfect wedding at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, VA. Vicki Grafton Photography captured this perfectly! The beautiful rentals from Paisley & Jade accented the design perfectly! Margo was the most beautiful bride and we were so happy to see Style Me Pretty agreed! You can see more pictures and the full feature on their website here!
Read MoreThis weekend kicked off my fall wedding season and the weather was absolutely PERFECT! I've noticed the craziest thing over the past 3-4 weddings I planned and attended. WOMEN WEARING WHITE?! Wait, what?? I don't understand when/if that has become a thing, but it prompted me to write a blog post about appropriate wedding attire!
Read MoreEarlier this year Wedding Paper Divas approached Kristen Lynne Photography and I do style a photo shoot using some of their amazing stationery pieces. I actually used Wedding Paper Divas for my own wedding stationery! This shoot, at Early Mountain Vineyards, is one of my new favorite venues! That fireplace leaves me speechless!
Read MoreThis weekend Brennan and I will celebrate our five year wedding anniversary. Man has the time flown!! We are hosting a Lowcountry Boil at the farm, with our closest family and friends! We are praying the weather holds out! Early August my friend Rachel May Photography met us at our family home in Beaufort, South Carolina for a five year anniversary shoot! This was extra special to me since my grandparents, who have been happily married for 58 years (#relationshipgoals) were in town, and we got to have new pictures taken with them.
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