I’ve seen many wedding day hiccups…both small and large. Many of them, you as a bride never even find out about. Family and friends fill in the gaps, make a quick errand, and don’t even tell you about it. They notice something and act. It’s always touching to see all the care and kindness unfold. […]

Hello Lakeland Bride-to-be!! I have done two things with this wedding venue guide! The first is a list of MY favorite Lakeland wedding venues that I recommend to all my brides. And the second, is a COMPLETE list of every wedding venue within a half hour from Lakeland. That’s nearly 40 venues in total! However! […]

A Premier Event Space in Lakeland, Florida Haus 820 is a popular wedding venue right in the heart of Lakeland, FL and it’s not hard to see why. I kept debating how to classify this venue: historic, industrial, elegant…. They all apply. It’s crisp, clean lines, neutral colors and overall simplistic elegance lend itself to […]

Lakeland is rich with small town feel with lots of picturesque photo spots –if you know where to look! I’ve created this blog post so that you and your fiancé will have engagement photos that you absolutely love. But before I dive right into the locations, you should know that choosing the locations is just […]

If you are looking for an outdoor, waterfront wedding venue with a convenient city location. You should consider The Terrace Hotel in Lakeland Florida. The Terrace Hotel is a historic, downtown icon. It’s historic character has the 1920’s architecture with modern design. Many original, classic elements remain. The ceilings, tile floors, lights and the stunning […]

Mill Pond Estate is a new venue just outside Tampa Florida. I would best describe Mill Pond estate as a undiscovered gem. But that won’t last long. Mill Pond Estate offers many unique areas spread out on the wide grounds of this country estate. Even though you feel as though you’re in the countryside it’s […]

Driving out to BellaCosa was such an enjoyable experience. Nothing says Florida to me like a long straight road surrounded by orange trees. Upon nearing the entrance to BellaCosa, I knew I was about to experience something beautiful. From the moment I first saw the Estate House, every turn just kept revealing a new level […]

While many couples choose Venue 650 i Winter Haven Florida due to it’s enormous square footage and stunning private garden area. What drew me to Venue 650 was it’s character. Can you believe this was once a printing press?! Look closely and you’ll find it hidden in the details. There’s antique light fixtures, stone accents […]

The Estate at Independence is an impressive estate club with hints of historic architecture perched on rolling, grassy hills. I loved to watch this Estate Wedding come alive with the arrival of family, friends and fun! Katherine and Ryan did their engagement photography at Libby Hill Park…which was a great time to get to know […]

With the autumn colors, the view in Strasburg Virginia couldn’t be more gorgeous for Danielle and Darren’s engagement session. It was a beautiful drive and the clouds on the blue ridge mountains were absolutely stunning. I even pulled off the road to snap a pic and shared it in my insta-story. (If you don’t follow […]

Alturia Farm is a beautiful venue for an elegant wedding in a serene, country setting. And this wedding was an absolute delight to photograph for a sweet, romantic couple. Amanda and Austin did an epic, mountaintop engagement shoot with me late last year. It was the first time I got to see them interact…these two […]

It’s a common question my brides will ask, “Do I need a Second Photographer at my Wedding?” All of my wedding packages include a second photographer. And there’s a few very good reasons why I think every bride needs one. Timeline Flexibility Perspective Variety Lightning I Timeline Flexibility A second shooter adds flexibility to your […]

Wedding Day Family Portraits have the potential to be a spark of unpleasantness and a kick-start to frustrations. It shouldn’t be that way! So let me break down how family photos can go off track. Setting the scene Family photos happen right after the ceremony. You (and everyone else) have just had a massive rush […]

I first met Huldah about 15 years ago. Way before the groom ever did!. I spent many nights during college at her house watching the office and unwinding from the stresses of those days.. We’ve celebrated many weddings together, including my own and now finally it was her turn to wear white, carry the big […]

Sometimes people have a unique element that encapsulates their love story…like coffee for example. Many couples choose a coffee shop as an ideal first date location (myself included!). Thankfully there is so much more to this love story than coffee! I met with Josh and Erin at the Black Sheep Coffee Shop in downtown Harrisonburg […]