Cattle ranch session in North Texas

In the current social climate, in order to have the beautiful wedding you have always imagined, you may be one of the many couples who has rescheduled your reception to a date in 2021, hoping that by then, all of your friends and family will be able to attend. Although we surely feel overcome with disappointment, having a small courthouse or elopement style ceremony on the date as the original wedding, opens many opportunities for unexpected creativity and comfortable, tender moments.

Because they no longer had to worry about guest logistics, Bethany and Johnny were able to have an elopement style ceremony with Cottonwood Road Photography at the private ranch outside of Dallas, TX. They enjoyed intimate moments among the oil fields and pastures, a fitting setting for this Texas couple.

Instead of wearing her pale silk bridal gown, Bethany donned a flattering linen dress by Kara Thoms, paired with woven leather flats that wouldn’t sink into the soft ground. This is was also an opportunity to add an element of creativity by wearing the flowers instead of carrying them in a bouquet form. Emily  created a pair of floral earrings, an elaborate cuff corsage, and an intricate hairpiece with the original color palette and native elements such as cactus and Texas sage.

It is vexing and disheartening to have to delay or alter your dream day. This is not how it was meant to be. Perhaps these ideas will give you some inspiration for an occasion that, while unexpected, becomes more beautiful that you had anticipated.

The talented team also included Cottonwood Road Photography, MG Photography, Johnny and Bethany Stimson, Pinto Ranch Fine Western Wear, WZ Beauty Studio, and Maxwell and Gray.

Fall wedding for these Artists in Tennessee

This beautiful outdoor fall wedding in the Chattanooga Valley celebrated the joining of two very gifted artists. They both have an eye for design so the details for them were just as important as the big picture. Though always aware of current trends, these two are bold enough to make their own style choices. The bride wanted to use warm, rustic colors that paired well with her outdoor ceremony and tented reception. She loved the trendy pampas grass and bleached greens, so I designed bouquets and arrangements that used these elements in fresh ways. Creating timeless and unique pieces using trendy components is always an enjoyable design challenge.

Vendors included A Little Long Distance Photography, Harper Event Company, and The Homestead Venue

Wedding Flower Centerpieces at a Museum Venue in Tennessee

What do you do with a venue defined by modern white walls and broad empty space? Fill it with flowers! The soft linen colors served as an easy backdrop for the lush and whimsical flower centerpieces spread around the room. The focus of each centerpiece was the warm and dynamic garden roses from Grace Rose Farm called Distant Drums. This decadent rose, though covered in thorns, produces a bloom of dark pink and mauve that fades into blush and bursts into a fluffy golden center. This flower is definitely an all time favorite. Thank you Abigail Lewis Photography for capturing it.

Vendors included Abigail Lewis Photography, The Hunter Museum of American Art, White Table Specialty Linens, and Events with Taste.