Nestled in the heart of Arkansas, we have the unique luxury of being surrounded by all of the beauty this state has to offer. The Castle on Stagecoach may only be short drive down the road, but it feels like stepping into something magical across the ocean.
Read MoreBoutonnières are not my favorite to make simply because there always seems to be a large number of them to produce and monotony is not my strength.
Read MoreWe wanted to create a moment that embodied what Moss Mountain farm has inspired in us – celebrating all that is organic and pure.
Read MoreAs the weather turns colder here in Arkansas, and we pull on puffy coats and cozy socks, I can’t help but think back to the warmer days I spent with beautiful blooms in the Savannah, Georgia sun. While this real bride Bailey and her husband James got married in Arkansas, where we were honored to do their full wedding florals, Bailed wanted her bridal photos taken in Savannah.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions my Bloomers ask me is, “How can I create community in my local wedding industry?” In an industry where we all know to tout the phrase “community over competition,” why is it still so dang hard to create real community with the people who live and work closest to us? I’m going to keep it real here. The problem is probably you. Yikes.
Read MoreIt’s been a while since we shared about it, but this blush and mauve wedding in the Ozark National Forest will always be one of my favorites. Aside from the fact that the setting was stunning, the color palette was sophisticated and beautiful, and we go to work with one of my favorite photographers, Heather Payne, this wedding was for country singer Shay Mooney and his wife, former Miss Arkansas Hannah Billingsly.
Read MoreNews Flash! Barn weddings can be elegant, not just rustic. But don’t take my word for it. This real wedding from 2018 proves that with a warm, sophisticated color palette, an inventive and cozy floor-plan, and some deliberate details, a barn wedding can look more like a movie set than a hoedown.
Read MoreI recently found some images from a favorite event that, I can’t lie, took my breath away. I immediately knew that I had to share them with you.
Read MoreThis Florida Beachside Elopement is one of my favorite photoshoots ever. I remember working on these florals, trying to come up with the perfect bridal bouquet, trying combination after combination. Finally, I realized that for this beachy, boho look, simple was better. I ended up with an organic bouquet of just bleached Ruscus. And it was perfect. As we head into Autumn, cooler weather, and the end of the growing season in the northern hemisphere, I find myself being inspired by tone-on-tone, dried florals yet again. I hope this photoshoot leaves you feeling inspired!
Read MoreIt’s time to party! The Business Behind the Blooms is officially available TODAY!
Read MoreMoss Mountain Farm is P. Allen Smith’s gorgeous home, nestled along the Arkansas River. In this photoshoot that was featured by Southern Living Magazine, I tried to honor P. Allen Smith himself, from the lush garden bouquets to the farm-to-table food options. Although this shoot was featured years ago, the vibrant blooms and intimate, open-air reception seem as appropriate now as they did then. Scroll through to find some inspiration for your own photoshoot or elopement.
Read MoreIt’s hard to think of an industry that’s been hit harder these past six months than the wedding industry. And that’s not just a throwaway comment. That truth represents missed paydays, grocery trips on credit cards, and doors closed, in some cases, forever. It represents long nights, end-of-the-month dread, hopelessness, fear, and frustration. But as pockets of the country and of your life return to normal, you’re still trying to figure out what the heck you’re supposed to do now. Well, here’s a place to start.
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