When thinking about flowers for your cake you would think it would be as simple as cutting the flowers and placing them atop of the cake, however it isn’t that simple! 1. Often times brides will ask their florist to set aside leftover florals for the cake but instead I suggest working it into your […]

A North Carolina fall wedding, with a twist! This design was dreamed up to put a spin on your typical fall wedding – no pumpkins, burlap, or orange in sight! The color palette was inspired by the fall colors seen in our North Carolina woods – Pops of burgundy, dusty blue, grey, peach, and copper […]

Mini desserts are making their way as a new wedding trend and we are loving it! We, of course, love the traditional wedding cake but mini desserts are such a great way to bring variety and fun to your dessert table! Croquembouche You can get creative with colors, flavors, or displays; like this Croquembouche (cream […]

I’m always so excited to take part in styled shoots. It’s a great opportunity to meet new vendors, brainstorm ideas with other business owners, and create something magical. And this citrus-inspired shoot definitely didn’t disappoint! I love a good pop of color so you can imagine my excitement when this shoot came together. The bold […]

I always love working with up-and-coming vendors because they always bring some fun and fresh ideas to the wedding industry. I’m so happy with how Monique of Keys Events pulled everything together for this timeless and elegant styled shoot at the Mims House. We overlaid delicate lace piping over butter-yellow fondant. Hopefully, a future bride […]

A few weeks ago, I had the honor to showcase some of my sweets at the Merrimon-Wynne Winter 2019 Bridal Showcase. If you’re not familiar with it, the Merrimon-Wynne House is an absolutely stunning wedding and event venue right in the middle of downtown Raleigh. The Merrimon Wynne house was originally built in 1876 and […]

I have to admit that I first I wasn’t the biggest fan of Pantone’s color of the year – Serenity and Rose Quartz.  Initially, I felt that they were a little childish and not sophisticated enough, but boy was I wrong.  There is something so cool and sophisticated about the colors – especially when they’re […]

In case you missed it, A. J. Dunlap hosted the second Darling Wedding Workshop at The Glassbox earlier this month.  The Darling Wedding Workshop is “a workshop for creative women. A place where women can build uplifting community and have hands-on experience at the same time.”  While this workshop was just for photographers, the next one will encompass other creative fields.  I’m so excited for A.J. and the future of her workshop.

Elopements are near and dear to my heart. It’s a little know fact that Jeffery and I eloped 9 months before our wedding in Nassau.  As much as I enjoyed the celebration with our friends and family, there was something so peaceful and so…right about only having our immediate family witness our union.  We walked into Duke Gardens at dusk and had a twenty minute ceremony.  It was perfect for that time in our lives.

Agate decor, splashes of color, and a beautiful bridal party make for one awesome bridal luncheon! Here are some words from planner extraordinaire, Priscilla of Orangerie Events –  “The idea of hosting a bridal luncheon isn’t uncommon. But the idea of hosting a perfectly executed themed bridal luncheon is and our hope is that this […]