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Mr. & Mrs. McAbee | Southern Blue & White Wedding

An Elegant & Intimate Summer Wedding Day Jana and Drew were married on May 20 at Smyrna Methodist Church in Lowndesville, SC, just outside of Iva. Their reception was at Drew’s parent’s home in Anderson.  Drew and Jana met their freshman year of college through mutual friends. Their first date was to a church Christmas […]

June 2, 2023

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How to Pose for Your Wedding Photos: Tips for Looking Natural and Beautiful

Your wedding day is a once-in-a-lifetime event, and you want to capture every moment perfectly. Your wedding photos will be a cherished reminder of your special day for years to come. However, posing for photos can be intimidating, and you may not know how to position yourself to look natural and beautiful. In this blog […]

May 21, 2023

newly wed couple after wedding ceremony posing in front of Gassaway Mansion

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Mr. & Mrs. Kennett | An Upstate SC Spring Wedding

Spartanburg SC Barn Wedding Madeline and Reed were married May 6 at the Barn at Balken Farms in Chesnee, SC. They are from Gaffney where they both went to high school and first met. I first met them when we did their engagement photos last Fall at a cute little place in Spartanburg, Glendale Shoals. […]

May 18, 2023

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Drew & Jana’s Engagement Session | Southern Sunset Photoshoot

Iva, SC Engagement Photos Jana and Drew are just the best! I was so excited to finally get to meet them for their engagement session after chatting back and forth the last few months about their wedding plans. They decided to do their engagement photos on their land where they have built a precious little […]

May 4, 2023

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Capturing the Magic: Tips for Amazing Outdoor Wedding Photos

If you’re planning an outdoor wedding, then you’re in for a treat! Outdoor weddings offer some of the most breathtaking and magical backdrops for your special day. 🌳🌺 But, how do you capture that magic in your wedding photos? 📸 Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered with some tips for amazing outdoor wedding photos. Scout […]

May 2, 2023

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David’s Bridal Foreclosure and How it Impacts Brides Getting Married

David’s Bridal, one of the largest bridal retailers in the United States, has been struggling with financial issues for several years. In 2020, they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and in early 2021, rumors began circulating about a possible foreclosure. In this blog post, we will discuss the impact of David’s Bridal foreclosure on brides […]

April 29, 2023

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Mr. & Mrs. Edwards | An Intimate Lake Wedding

Anderson, SC Intimate Lake Wedding Emily & David were married on April 15, a hot and sunny Spring Saturday in Anderson, SC on Lake Hartwell. It was an intimate elopement style wedding day that was perfectly “them” as Emily described. They have been together for several years and David proposed to Emily while they were […]

April 27, 2023

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Ashleigh & Chase | Grand Holland Estate Wedding Photos

Grand Holland Estate | Greenville, SC Anniversary Photos I was so excited to hear from Ashleigh when she reached out to me a few months ago about doing anniversary portraits of her and Chase! They were married last year at The Grand Holland Estate, a wedding venue in Simpsonville, SC on April 24! This year, […]

April 22, 2023

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Basic Invite Stationary

Basic Invite Wedding Invitations We truly love working with top notch companies who provide a great quality product. I’m always on the lookout for companies that will partner with our couples to make their wedding planning process or wedding day more effortless. (Scroll to the bottom for a deal from Basic Invite and me!) One […]

April 21, 2023

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Mr. & Mrs. Oliver | A Gassaway Mansion Wedding

A Downtown Greenville Spring Wedding filled with a Soft Pastel Color Palette Tori Sizemore and Taylor Oliver were married March 31 at the lovely Gassaway Mansion just outside of Downtown Greenville, SC.  Taylor proposed last year in June on a rooftop in Greenville overlooking the reedy river. So dreamy! Less than a year later, they […]

April 11, 2023

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