Lighthouse Park Engagement Session

This lovely engagement session has us crushing on lighthouses and gorgeous water views. What an incredible location for this e-session. There is something very calming and serene about the location which has us falling more in love with it. It makes this session even prettier and more special for this adorable couple. This couple is so darn cute, we can not help but smile and get a bit giddy over the photographs. B. Jones Photography did a fantastic job capturing the true love and happiness.  Oh, and then a furry friend joined them, and made this session one of our favorites. We love our furry friends, and when they make an appearance at weddings or engagement sessions, we are over the moon in love. How sweet is that? Monday morning is going nautical today, and we hope you enjoy this beautiful engagement session as much as we do.  It is the type of session you can view more than once, and enjoy with a cup of tea of coffee. It is so peaceful and relaxing and a  great way to kick of the week.

 

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

 

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

 

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

B. Jones Photography. Seattle Wedding Photographer

From B. Jones Photography

Bree & Eric met in high school, in fact we they had at least one class together all four years but didn’t start dating until they reconnected at a close friends wedding nearly 6 years after high school, a little over 3 years ago.

They both enjoy hiking, which is what they were doing when they got engaged. They have an incredibly photogenic dog, named Blitzen. (He makes a cameo appearance during their shoot).

I can’t wait for their Navy, Grey & Glitter wedding at Woodland Meadows Farm in August. *fingers crossed* that it’s not too hot! Bree told me they are doing Donuts for their dessert of choice. How cool is that?! I’m envious that they got to go donut tasting.

Litchfield Plantation Wedding

Excuse us while we swoon over this gorgeous plantation wedding.  We are in love with this intimate wedding of only 10 guests,  the fabulous couple who’s style is beyond amazing, and all the pretty wedding details. We do not even know where to start with this wedding introduction. Each and every image has us glued to our computer screens. Is it possible to love ALL the wedding details? Its way to hard to choose one detail to talk about.  But we have to talk about at least SOME of the details. The lovely flower crown is absolutely stunning, the ceremony site is super romantic, and that dessert table is beyond amazing. Can we please taste each of those desserts? We have to talk about this couple, who look like super models by the way. Right? We love their wedding look from head to toe.  The dress, the suit,  and the shoes, are all perfect. Pasha Belman Photography did a fantastic job in capturing the lovely moments of this couple and their wedding.  We can totally write a novel about this wedding, but without boring you too much with the words, we think its best to browse the images for yourself and see why we are so obsessed.

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Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

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Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

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Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

Pasha Belman Photography | Myrtle Beach Wedding Photographers

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From the Gigi Noelle Events…

I first met with this sweet couple when they came to visit Litchfield Plantation, which is in Pawley’s Island, SC, when they were looking for a wedding venue. I instantly knew I would love working with them when Robertas informed me that his bride to be spoke little English, but that he would be able to share her vision of her dream wedding.Only 10 guests were to be in attendance and all were from other countries. During our first meeting with the couple we chatted about which vendors would be a perfect fit! We are very fortunate to have a Russian photographer in Myrtle Beach and we knew Pasha Belman and his wife would not only be able to communicate and understand their vision but could create beautiful and amazing pictures. Our second thought was to find a Russian priest to conduct the ceremony. Unfortunately, this was not to be, although we did find a minister, who with a few short lessons online, was able to speak a part of the ceremony in their native language. This was a special surprise for their parents, who spoke very little English but were able to understand when their children said “I do”!It was very important for Polinas to have her bridal bouquet match a silk bouquet her Mother had made. Little did we know that when we created a bouquet filled with fragrant peonies and beautiful roses that it would perfectly match the Ukrainian headpiece her mother brought along with her custom design wedding gown from Russia.

Designing for the couple was easy. They loved The Plantation because of the 240 year history, the dreamy landscape and the quietness of the rice fields. Polinas asked for something romantic, soft, vintage and very pretty. We knew instantly that we would need to include lots of beautiful flowers, a gorgeous tablescape and lots of candles. With such a breathtaking venue, we knew that we could only enhance it.A tent frame was erected and then draped with sheer white fabric. Polinas love of candlelight and caf? lighting added to the ambiance. A round table with 10 chevre chairs was placed under a crystal chandelier. We added beautiful flowers in soft shades of pink and cream, pink and gold candleholders, birdcages and designer china and crystal. Menu cards were tucked into the linen napkins. On the front side the menu was listed in English and on the back side in Russian.A dessert table was designed with both a traditional wedding cake and a traditional Ukrainian cake specially ordered for the occasion. Although the table featured a silver tea service, the couple provided a silver Russian samovar (tea urn). The family also provided a variety of Russian candies and cookies featuring Oreshki, a cookie baked in a walnut mold, filled with Dulce de leche and traditional wedding spice cookies. Many shouts of “Gorko, Gorko” were heard throughout the night signaling that the bride and groom must kiss!The couple ended the night by dancing to “Unforgettable”, by Nat King Cole under a crystal chandelier hung in a 300 year old oak tree overlooking the rice marsh. Robertas translated for Polinas the feelings she was unable to verbalize in English. She said that the night had been magical and dreamlike with everything she imagined making the memories of the night “Unforgettable”!

 

Vendors:

 

Venue: Litchfield Plantation

Wedding and Event Planner: Gigi Noelle Events

Photography: Pasha Belman Photography

Hair Stylist: Ami Creations

Caterer: Creative Catering

Cake Designer: Croissants Bistro and Bakery

DJ: Paul Matthews Entertainment

Videography: Reel Weddings

Georgia Barn Wedding

I will always be a fan of the barn wedding. I am no country girl, but I love myself a barn wedding. This wedding’s venue is not the only detail I have fallen in love with. This couple is absolutely adorable! I can not handle how pretty the bride’s lace gown is, and those cowboy boots? Oh my goodness, just perfect compliment to the whole bridal look. I can not forget the groom, who is looking dapper in his tan blazer, dark jeans, and cowboy boots. Together, these two love birds are a perfect match. Oh, and I can not forget about that cookie cake. Its so cute! Monday never looked so pretty, and the photographs by Brandy Angel Photography are beautiful.

 

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From the bride…

We met on a plane…I was his flight attendant, he was headed to Texas to see some friends. Little did he know that’d be the trip of his lifetime! He tried to get my attention a few times, and I made casual conversation but was more focused on working. Finally when I had a break, I went to the back of the plane to sit down. He asked me to sit down and watch Duck Dynasty with him. So, I did, and that was it! 20 minutes later we were both smitten, and 2 weeks later he took me out on our first date. We just clicked and knew right off the bat this was “it”. 8 months later he proposed and 6 months after that we got married! What a wonderful whirlwind the past year & a half has been.

Our wedding was near Athens, Georgia in a cute barn. Antique Acres was the name of the venue. When planning our wedding we knew we needed to incorporate my favorite colors, our cowboy boots, and Seth’s beloved coca-cola! We added personal touches such as having cookie cakes because I have always preferred cookies to cake. Everything went together better than we could imagine and it turned out perfectly!

 

Vendors:

 

Venue: Antique Acres

Photography: Brandy Angel Photography

Wedding Planner: Ansley Ellington

Hair Stylist: Hailey Bridges

DJ: Nice Guys DJ

Floral Designer: Robin Hoover & Susan Rudder

Caterer: The Master’s Table

 

Venice Italy Proposal

One of the most romantic cities in the world? Venice, Italy! Yes, and a wedding proposal happend here and I can not help but feel all giddy today. Oh my goodness, when I first viewed the image of Thomas getting down on my knee with the beautiful waterfront city in the background, I almost died. This is so romantic and sweet! What is even more amazing than the location? The photographer, Luca, Wedding Photographer in Venice was behind the scenes capturing this special moment. I love when proposals are captured on film, so the moment can be kept forever.  This beautiful proposal kind of makes me want to pack my bags and head to Italy with my husband for a little getaway. How can you not want to travel to this city and enjoy the stunning views and lovely ambiance.  Enjoy the gorgeous images, and get ready to be swept away to Italy!

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From Luca, Wedding Photographer in Venice

A surprise engagement in Venice. Thomas is a firefighter from California, and this time in ignited the perpetual love of Heather by a surprise marriage proposal in Venice. I assisted in suggesting a quite and romantic place (San Giorgio island, conveniently located in front of their hotel near San Marco Square). He told her that it was a good idea to go there to have a view from the Church’s tower (that indeed is a remarkable one), I was waiting in the planned place with a dozen of red roses and an assistant and hidden cameras ( more from the rain than from them as they woudl be quite focused on the engagement to notice anything). They took the ferry ( one of the first images), he reached the roses and gave them to her one by one together with sweet words. Then he took the ring, kneed and made his marriage proposal. I left them some privacy and they actually visited the tower of the church, then after a quick change we have a short photographic walk around the area of Castello.

Arizona Engagement Session

Heading to the desert for a beautiful engagement session today.  I love engagement season, and when you have an e-session as pretty as this one, it makes my wedding loving heart joyful. This session captured by Life’s Story Studios, really shows off the couple’s love for each other. Can you imagine the wedding day? Oh my goodness, I think the love is going to pop out of the computer screen! Its amazing when couple’s choose their locations for the images that will be displayed on their wedding day and around their home. It is personable, and special to them. This couple chose the desert lands of Arizona as their backdrop, since it is their new home. I think its beautiful, and I am in love with the cactus and other trees. That sunset shot, is one of my favorite images of this session, and even though you can not see the faces of the couple, you can feel the intimacy. Do not get my wrong, the other images are absolutely stunning, and totally worth browsing through.  Enjoy Monday morning with a dose of the desert.

 

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From Life’s Story Studios...

Sarah and Trevor met online and moved to Phoenix from CA recently. Sarah knew knew the proposal was going to happen that day and had helped pick out the ring. Sarah has a stuffed chicken that has been through a lot with her, it goes many places with her so Trevor bird napped it. He changed it from it halloween costume into it’s formal attire for the occasion and placed the ring inside the egg inside the chicken. Then they went to a halloween event at Universal Studios and had dinner. We decided that the chicken should also be involved in the engagement shoot. We also decided that we should include some desert scenery and cactus to show the out of state family.

Citrus State Park Wedding

A wedding after my Orange County hometown heart. Growing up in Orange County, California, there were so many orange trees all over the town, that you can smell the lovely scent of citrus. I loved that smell as it always put a huge smile on my face. When I received this gorgeous wedding from Jaime Davis Photography,  I knew it was going to be amazing. First of all because she is one of my favorite photographers, and secondly because of the beautiful location. Orange trees all around, just like my childhood, and I could not stop smiling after each and every image. The memories came back, and my heart is happy.  Enjoy the pretty details from this Citrus State Park wedding. You may need to grab a cup of coffee because I think you will want to  browse through the images a  few times. I am on my third cup. Yeah its THAT good.

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From Jaime Davis Photography

Chelsea and Justin’s wedding day was located at Citrus State Park in Riverside, California. I was over the moon when I found out the location because I have always wanted to shoot a wedding at an orange grove. This wedding’s location was amazing, but what was even more amazing was the sweet and romantic moments these two shared. Chelsea and Justin exchanged Justin’s grandparent’s wedding bands, and I almost lost it. I teared up at this moment because I love all things that has to do with family history. It was so special and very personable. What an honor to capture such a intimate moment.  The rest of the day was a blast while taking photos of the gorgeous couple, family, and friends, and other fun and sweet moments. 

I was honored to be apart of Chelsea and Justin’s big day! Congrats XOXO

Vintage Phoenix Wedding

I am a huge fan of vintage, and I do not think I will ever get bored of it. I think it will always be classic, beautiful, and very romantic style for weddings. So when the first image of this vintage wedding popped onto my computer screen, I knew I wanted to feature it. The first image was of the gorgeous bride and her stunning dress, beautiful bouquet, and killer hair and make up.  Each and every image after that had me totally hooked. I love all the pretty  details and the venue is the perfect backdrop for this lovely vintage wedding. Enjoy Monday morning with a dose of romance.

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From Elmer Escobar Photography

Last week I had the great opportunity of photographing Vanessa and Jairo’s wedding. A few months back I had flown in to Tucson to shoot his brother’s wedding (seen at www.elmerescobar.com) so it was a really great feeling to be invited back for Vanessa and Jairo’s wedding. We met up at Whispering Tree Ranch in Phoenix. Vanessa was finishing up getting ready so in the meantime we took her dress, shoes, rings, and jewelry out to have them featured. One thing I am adamant about is that if you put so much thought behind every detail (and Vanessa absolutely did), then there should be a time allocated in the day to capture all of them. Once we were done photographing them and she was in her dress, we took a few minutes to photograph her in her dress. Again, if she put thought and effort into it, I want to make sure she has photos of it. But of course, eventually it was time for the ceremony. But not before Jairo getting a little bit of a preview. Not visually, but he could at least touch his bride. It wouldn’t be until she was being walked down the aisle by her father that he would see her in her dress. It was a beautiful heartfelt ceremony, and the reception was just as special. With friends and family coming in from all around the country (and some from out of the country). Thank you Vanessa and Jairo for letting me be there for your special day. I wish you nothing but happiness in your new journey together!

With This Ring LGBT Wedding Event

We love this time of year because it is all about the wedding shows going around all over the country. Couples are heading into these shows to get inspired and find the perfect vendors for the big day.  But there is one particular wedding show which we are excited to share with you.   It is all about a fabulous wedding event taking place in Huntington Beach, California at the Waterfront Beach Resort.  With This Ring LGBT Wedding Expo is the wedding event that all couples must attend. You will meet the top wedding professionals, enjoy live entertainment, sample some fantastic food, win some prizes, and more!  Bridal Hot List will be at attendance this year, and we can not wait to see all the beautiful wedding details. Make sure to get your ticket early and you can save. It is only $7.00 if you purchase your tickets in advance, otherwise it is $15.00 at the door. So, save the date, and make sure to bring your friends to this event. You will not want to miss it! It is going to be a lovely time spent on a Sunday.

Congrats on the engagement, and now its time to plan for the big day and attending this wedding expo is a great first step.

 

For more information, please see below:

 

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About With This Ring LGBT Wedding Expo…

We welcome all same-sex couples, singles, friends, and allies to enjoy this special day with hand-selected LGBT friendly wedding professionals that will assist you with planning every aspect of your splendid day.

 
Marriage equality is a reality in California. With This Ring LGBT Wedding Expo is tailor-made to showcase some of the most romantic, creative, and sophisticated ways you can bring your wedding vision to life.
Join us for this one-of-a-kind event celebrating you, your loved ones, and the biggest day of your life!

 

North Carolina Winter Wedding Styled Shoot

Before we bid adieu to winter and say hello to Spring in a few weeks, we wanted to squeeze in one more gorgeous winter wedding and share all its pretty details. This styled shoot is all about elegance, class, and beauty. The stunning venue, the breathtaking flowers, and the bride and groom make this winter wedding shoot super chic.   With the fabulous talent of Alexanders Studios, the images has us swooning. If you are still feeling the winter season, then warm up with a cup of coffee or tea and enjoy this Southern Winter wedding.

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About the Styled Shoot from Alexanders Studios

The dry grasses are not dead for me. A beautiful form has as much life at one season as another. -Henry David Thoreau

Though spring delivers beams of hope and renewal, the long winter that proceeds it can often bear down on our souls with dreary gray monotony – unless we have love. Love has no season. It is impermeable by cold or heat. In fact, some may argue it gains strength through the winter, when it is the sole source of gladness and warmth. The stark white, silver, and gray of winter is warmed by just a sprinkle of red love, and this styled shoot captures that contrast.The bride and groom models in this shoot are real-life sweethearts. Their romance has been one of budding beauty. When the bride model moved from her cold home state last year, she ventured into a renewed life in North Carolina that surprised her with warmth and love. From the groom model: “In February of 2014, she moved from the frozen wasteland of Wisconsin and started visiting Church. That first Sunday she attended was the first time that I was leading worship for the service. As she walked through the doors and saw me up on stage, she had an overwhelming feeling that this was the person she had been looking for her whole life.”

As we shot photos of this sweet couple, the bitter cold winds of winter blew through the leafless trees. Intermittent bursts of sunshine warmed our bodies, but the love between these two sweethearts warmed their souls. Sharing their love on camera encouraged the groom model to reminisce about his first encounter with his beloved. “As she walked up the stairs and I saw her for the first time, I was struck by how beautiful she was…I was convinced that if there was anyone in the world that I could love, it was her.” It was as if he had experienced a glimpse of spring in her beauty, and he could not go back to living in a loveless winter. “As our interest grew in each other, I began looking for an opportunity to talk to her dad, to ask him for permission to date his daughter,” the groom model explained.“We have simply fallen deeper and deeper in love with each passing day. We are so excited to see how the Lord will work in our lives together in the future, for we know thatGod orchestrated our relationship from the start.”Where summer’s heat drives us to shed heavy layers, the cold of winter beckons us to add more…more lace…more fur…more texture… in order to compensate for winter’s starkness. The fur stole the bride wore in this shoot makes one warmer just by gazing at it.

The dark red flowers in her bouquet add life to the wintery surroundings. The texture of the jewels add another layer of beauty. Even the detailed antique china warms the dining space in a way that the simplicity of summer cannot convey. And, of course, the closeness of the couple encourages warmth of body and spirit.Winter does not deliver an absence of warmth or love…it is actually the ideal season for more! With warm touches of red, textured pieces, and layers of luxury, this styled shoot shows how love can warm the coldest of hearts.

 

Vendors:

Photography: Alexanders Studios

Venue: Chateau Bellevie

Event Planner: Galej Events

Jewelry: Gemma Jewels

Invitations: Greatest Story Weddings

Make up Artist: Julie Robbins Makeup

Hair: Wedding Hair by Liz

Cake: Ambrosia Cake Creations

Flowers: North Raleigh Florist

Bridal Dress: Savvi Formalwear