Rising Moon

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Have I mentioned how dearly I love the husband and wife duo that makes up Rising Moon?  Mike and Summer blow it out of the park with every beautiful video they make!  Their cinematography style is so fun, fresh, and moving.  The first video I ever saw of theirs had me sitting at my computer screen with tears running down my face.  The sad part is that I didn't even know the couple (:

So if you are a bride I have one word of advice: You must hire a videographer.  You might think you don't need one, but let me assure you--You do.  In a few years from now, you are going to want to see it all again.  My husband and I made this sad faux pas and three years later, we are sorry for it.  After all, you put months of planning into your wedding and reception.  And like so many brides experience, it is over so quickly.  So why wouldn't you choose someone to capture those precious hours so you can watch, relive, be reminded, and show your grandkids one day?  Okay, enough of the soapbox.  The point?  Hire a videographer.  You won't regret it.

Second point:  Hire Rising Moon.  Just do it.  They're amazing, incredibly easy to work with, and create beautiful, artistic movies of your wedding.  Above is a sweet example of their work.  It's a movie that they put together from our Crooked Willow Photoshoot.  It was a behind the scenes look of the day. Thanks Mike and Summer for your friendship and collaboration on this.  You two are amazing!

Not Your Grandma's Bridal Bouquet

When it comes to weddings these days, anything goes. Brides everywhere are throwing caution to the wind and being bold, being beautiful, and being themselves. So naturally floral design for weddings should follow suit, right? Wrong! A large percentage of floral designers are doing the same old, boring, and traditional designs. So make it a priority to hire a floral designer for your wedding that is up-to-date on wedding style and is sure to create designs as stylish and distinctive as you. One of my favorite ways to add personality and charm to your wedding flowers is by dressing up your personal flowers (bouquets, boutonnières, corsages) with all sorts of flair. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:

• GO VINTAGE!  Gone are the days of boring hand-tied bouquets tied with large bows. Talk to your floral designer about dressing up your hand-tied bouquet by adding a vintage brooch, a piece of your mother’s wedding gown lace, a monogram, or a ruffle border.

To read the rest of this article, head over to Indie Bliss by clicking here.  

I ♥ Style Me Pretty!

I am beyond excited to share that our Crooked Willow Photoshoot was featured on Style Me Pretty's Little Black Book Blog!  Style Me Pretty is one of my absolute favorite places for wedding style inspiration.  I am honored for such a nice feature of our shoot!  So go enjoy and please leave your comments!

Huge thank you to the amazing professionals who made this day happen: Becky Young Photography, Talia Events, Bebe and Boo, Rising Moon, Swept Away Bridal Boutique, Girls & Curls, JS Design Custom, Makeup by Janine, Crooked Willow Farms, & Premier Image Agency.

Bebe & Boo Custom Bridal Jewelry

Bebe & Boo is a custom jewelry company owned and operated by the genius, Adrienne Graves!  Her jewelry is "inspired by all things random and Grandma's vintage style.  Bebe & Boo seeks to combine the old and new by recycling vintage pieces with current trends."  I can honestly say that I have never seen such beautiful, unique, and custom jewelry pieces as the ones Adrienne brought with her to our photoshoot.  Since everyone involved in the photoshoot (with the exception of two brave men---thanks Mike & James!) was female, you wouldn't believe how we drooled over each piece of jewelry that Adrienne pulled out of her little jewelry box of treasures.  If you are a bride, or just a gal that loves jewelry style, you have to check her out!  Thanks Adrienne, for sharing your gift with us!  And thank you to Becky Young Photography for these shots of Adrienne's gorgeous work.  Enjoy!

The cutie on the left with the glasses is sweet Adrienne.  Not only is she an amazing artist, but she is an incredible woman with an incredible story.  So call her, get to know her, and buy her jewelry (:

To see more of this photoshoot, click here and here.

Rachel & Jonathan

Rachel = One of my best friends in the world, my college roommate, and my absolute favorite person in the world to thrift store shop with...

Jonathan = Everything you would want and more for a friend that you think deserves the most beautiful, romantic love story of all time!

Rachel is one of the most romantically-geared friends I have.  She has always dreamed of being caught up in a beautiful, spontaneous, fairy-tale sort of romance.  And the good news is that her dream came true when she met Jonathan.  I can't think of a person who compliments Rachel better than Jonathan.

This December they were married in Dallas, Texas, and I had the honor of being a bridesmaid and resident floral teacher for her wedding.  Under my instruction, the bridesmaids and a few brave relatives assembled all the florals for the wedding including everything from boutonnieres and corsages to their own bouquets and 12 centerpieces.  I am proud to say that they were all quick learners and fantastically creative! 

I love you, Rach!  It was an honor and joy to be a part of your wedding.  I wish you and Jonathan the best and am excited to be "married friends!" 

Enjoy!

Isn't she a beautiful bride?!

Rachel is a very thoughtful, intentional person, so is it any surprise that she wanted to use a piece of lace from her grandmother's wedding dress and a vintage brooch on her bouquet?  Loved it.

Meet Jonathan (:

This is one of my absolute favorite groomsmen pics.  I love the groomsman who is howling in the back and their sweet skinny ties!

Photos compliments of Cinderella Photography.