Here you are, planning a wedding in the middle of COVID-19. I know, planning a wedding during a worldwide pandemic is NOT what you dreamed of when you envisioned your engaged season of life. Well guess what? I really believe that despite COVID-19 affecting your wedding plans, it can still be a DREAMY & JOYFUL day of celebrating your new marriage!
If you’re engaged right now and you’re trying to figure out how in the world you plan a wedding during this time, I’m here to help! I think weddings moving forward can be just as amazing, if not even better than weddings that were not affected by the pandemic. So if you take anything away from this blog post, please take away the hope that while you’re on the front edge of a new normal in wedding planning, your celebration of marriage will be no less special due to COVID-19 and how it has changed (and will continue to change) our world.
Ready for my tips?! Here we go!
I hope these wedding planning tips helped you as you navigate COVID-19! If you’re looking to downsize your wedding day to a more intimate version, check out Petite Fête – my new sister company in partnership with Sara Elizabeth Weddings! Petite Fête was inspired by our couples who are making the tough decision to change their wedding plans in light of COVID-19. We realized that there is a such a need for something like this…an experience that allows you to still have the wedding of your dreams, but on a smaller scale. If you want to get married now and throw your big party later, or are looking to downsize your current wedding day to a more intimate version, we would love to help you! We believe every couple deserves a magical wedding day, no matter the size! Learn more here.
This Italian-inspired wedding design was nothing short of magical! All day we found ourselves questioning whether we were in California or Tuscany, and it felt as if we had been transported straight to Italy. The ever-so-talented Keri of Always Yours Events created a stunning design full of springy pastels, which was the perfect match for […]
A pastel, floral-filled elopement for Lena and Cole on the stunning grounds of Allegretto Vineyard Resort. Every detail was thoughtfully curated and designed by the ever-so-talented Always Yours Events, and the vision was brought to life by Bows and Arrow Flowers. Enjoy just a few of my many favorites from this beautiful day alongside the […]
Venue: Sunstone Winery Design, Styling, and Coordination: Britt Jones Flowers: Solstice Bloom Rentals: Party Pleasers Tabletop: Rugged Design Inc Hair and Makeup: Veiled Vanity Artistry Invitations and Paper Design: Kate Wiseman Creative Cake: Delaneys Desserts Jewelry: Elizabeth Bower Proposal Dress: J. Andreatta from SPINA Bride Wedding Dress: Claire Pettibone Shoes: Something Bleu
A beautiful summer evening strolling the cobblestone streets of Charleston with Haley Jane and Stephen. These two are as sweet as can be and made my job so easy! Enjoy a few of my many favorites from their Charleston, South Carolina engagement session.
Over on the blog, I share resources to guide you as you plan for your engagement session and wedding day! As a photographer, I spend almost every weekend at weddings and know all of the do's and don'ts that go into planning your big day. See some of my favorite posts below!
Laura & Alex wed in an intimate, family-only wedding and every detail was beyond stunning! As seen in Martha Stewart Weddings.
Tanya & James' beautiful, private estate, family-only wedding took place on a rainy October day.
Tiffany and Dillon are childhood sweethearts, so
capturing their engagement was pure joy!