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Shadowed Romance: A Dead Serious Kind of Love
If your love is dead serious and steeped in shadows rather than sunlight, let this goth-inspired wedding be your guide.
Embrace the darkness, where flickering candlelight replaces golden hour and romance blooms beneath a veil of mystery. Rich black hues, haunting florals and timeless devotion create a celebration that is both hauntingly beautiful and irresistibly enchanting. It’s a love story destined to linger long after the last candle burns out.
Sep 24
Love, Actually. From The Fertile Burb
Weddings may look soft and polished from the outside, but behind every beautiful moment is dirt under fingernails, seeds planted months in advance and a whole lot of heart. For the woman behind Gainesville, Va.-based The Fertile Burb, love doesn’t begin in a studio or storefront — it begins in the soil.
Jul 29
Celestial Timing: A Styled Shoot Among the Stars
This romantic celestial themed wedding shoot began with us dreaming of moon and stars, inspiring a color palette of lush romantic lavender, moody slate blue,and ethereal golds.
Sep 25, 2025
Loud Love. Wild Details.
This is what happens when wedding tradition gets a technicolor wake-up call. (A Styled Shoot at The Atrium at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.)
Jun 30, 2025
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. Your Rose Color Can Send Messages Too.
There’s nothing more classic—or versatile—than a rose. These timeless blooms are more than just beautiful; every color tells a story. Whether you're selecting florals for your bouquet, ceremony backdrop or reception tablescape, understanding the meaning behind each shade adds a thoughtful touch to your story.
May 7, 2025
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