THE JOURNAL

The cool morning breeze in the air, we walked into the getting ready room to see our bride, sweet Jessie, getting her makeup on in a white satin robe. Wearing the biggest smile, we gave her the biggest hugs, then looked around the room to spot the bridesmaids, also in matching robes, their hair done […]

It’s finally your turn, and looking through your perfect invitation suite, you’re so excited to print these out to send to your guests. Your names are written in elegant script font, the date and time just below to be printed on card stock in your wedding colors. But there’s one last thing to decide on […]

“3…2…1…” The petals floated through the air as the sound of giggles filled the room. Hair and makeup done perfectly, Kristie and her ladies were ready for the day, matching jean shirts, leggings, and all. It was time to celebrate! Kristie and Nick were getting married!! Getting Ready Rooms across from each other, getting ready […]

Wind in both our hairs, arms around each other, this was the moment it all actually felt real. A LOT more real! We’re getting married! Over the years, Hayes and I have photographed many couples’ engagement sessions, telling their love stories through photos and videos, and allowing them to enjoy time alone together. We get […]

As the doors opened in the back of the church, John looked down the aisle to see his bride, Brienne, making her way towards him. It was a moment they’d both been waiting for for almost three years, and finally, after three rescheduled dates, it was their wedding day. Huge smile on her face, Brie […]

This season of engagement is full of love, celebration, and the beautiful details that shape your wedding day. One of the first (and most meaningful) steps is inviting your closest friends to stand by your side. When it comes to bridesmaid proposals, we believe in choosing gifts that feel luxurious, intentional, and deeply personal. If […]

“Will you be my sunrise partner forever?” Sitting on a blanket on the beaches of Hilton Head, Ashley was asked the biggest question of her life by the love of her life! An easy, “YES!” and it was time to pop the champagne to celebrate their engagement! How they met: In true cool kid fashion, […]

Imagine you’re scrolling through Pinterest and land on the perfect wedding day gallery: sun-drenched portraits, heirloom details, and styled flat lays that look straight out of a fashion editorial. Each image is effortlessly elegant—and the wedding itself? Magazine-worthy. What sets these stunning weddings apart? It’s the details. Details tell the story of your day, your […]

It’s official — you’re engaged, and your wedding playlist is starting to take shape. But when it came time for our first dance song, we were stumped. We Googled, we Spotify’d, and we searched through blog after blog… only to find the same handful of songs we’d heard at every wedding we’ve ever been to. […]