There couldn't have been more love that filled the room when these two shared their first dance. Janet and Daniel are truly a special couple and their love will go on for ages. The two of them exchanged vows at the historical Boone Hall Plantation grounds, right under the Avenue of the Oaks. This wedding was filled with a paint ceremony, lots of happy tears and tons of laugher. This was definitely one for the books for Purple Dress.
Read moreBlue and Pink Farm Field Bridal Shoot
Carrie was a beautiful bride and her bubbly personality spilled out all over the field we were shooting in. Thanks to Hannah Hicks and Megan O'Dell for being so fun to work with and for allowing me to share their photos below!
Read moreWedding Day Gifts for Him and Her!
One of the hardest tasks I had to complete for our wedding was choosing a gift for my future husband! He is the type of person who will always just go and buy what he wants on his own. In fact, I was eyeing a beautiful watch and was going to attach a note to it saying 'see you at 2!'...a week later I spotted it on his wrist. So, there I went, starting my quest all over again. I have compiled a list of the best things I have come across to get your future spouse. Enjoy!
Read moreSparkly Stunners | Beautiful Engagement Rings
Thinking about a person in the jewelry store picking out a ring that is perfect for their significant other gives me all the goosey feels. I don't know the thought process that goes through picking a ring that will sit on someone's hand as a symbol of love for you, but thinking about my husband in the store, thinking about the ring he's going to give me, makes me get the happy tears.
Read moreSummer-Camp & Nature Inspired Real Wedding
Located way back in the rolling hills of Huttonsville, WV, Buddy and Barbara wed and it was just beautiful. Hints of their summer camp intertwined through the entire ceremony and reception. The photographer took pictures at all of the key locations of camp activities and truly captured the camp feeling.
Read moreWhy a Wedding Planner is a Necessity
I know, I know--as soon as you get engaged, you dive in to wedding planning and you start to look through the magazines to pick out how you will make your dreams come to life and you find it fun to do research and meet with wedding vendors and do cake tastings. Yes! Those are all the things a bride should enjoy about wedding planning but once you get passed the vendor choices and cake tastings wedding planning gets stressful, especially if you are not familiar with event planning. These are my top 4 reasons for hiring wedding planner:
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