Editorial Vintage Elopement Shoot at a Greenhouse in Florida
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Editorial Vintage Elopement Shoot at a Greenhouse in Florida

Editorial Vintage Elopement Shoot at a Greenhouse in Florida

This vintage Greenhouse couples elopement shoot has me in my feels. I planned it from beginning to end. I found the perfect wedding location just outside of St. Augustine that has a greenhouse, then I found a modern slip dress and pearl cape complete with pearl shoes! We went all out on florals with standing floral arrangements of whites and greens for that sophisticated Old Hollywood look. We did a mini champagne tower right on the floor and our flat lay was adorned with vintage style newspaper clippings. It is just heart stopping.

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Post-Wedding Bliss & Tips for Displaying and Sharing Your Wedding Photos
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Post-Wedding Bliss & Tips for Displaying and Sharing Your Wedding Photos

Post-Wedding Bliss & Tips for Displaying and Sharing Your Wedding Photos

After months of wedding planning and the joyous celebration of your special day, it's time to embark on a new journey as a married couple. After your initial transition from wedding planning mode to married life, it's essential to take some time to thank your family and friends for celebrating with you, write a note of appreciation to your wedding vendors that worked hard to make your day special, and to share your wonderful news! In this article, we will explore some time-saving tips to send out personalized thank-you cards and create custom wedding announcements & social media collages.

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Personalize & Save: 6 Ways Personalized Wedding Invitations Add Magic & Set the Tone
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Personalize & Save: 6 Ways Personalized Wedding Invitations Add Magic & Set the Tone

Send Wedding Invitations That Showcase Your Unique Vibe:

Planning your wedding is a way to explore and showcase your unique style and vibe! From choosing your wedding venue to colors, patterns, arch, tables, florals & so much more! Every wedding detail matters. It all starts with the wedding invitation. Personalized wedding invitations hold the power to set the tone right away. The moment you send out your wedding invitations, it’s time to shine!

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Why Have Your Maternity Couples Photoshoot at the Beach?
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Why Have Your Maternity Couples Photoshoot at the Beach?

You may be tired and lifeless but I promise getting this epic journey and milestone of your life documented is so worth it. Why? You may or may not have more babies in the future, but every pregnancy will hold something different and no two are alike. You will be able to look back at this time in your life and all the obstacles you have overcome as a mother/father and couple. There is nothing like professional storytelling photographs to bring you back. Here in St. Augustine, Florida - there is an abundance of beaches that make for the perfect backdrop for your maternity couples photos. Let’s talk about why!

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OBX Inspired St. Augustine Beach & Surf Engagement
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OBX Inspired St. Augustine Beach & Surf Engagement

Getting up at sunrise to run around the beach together and love on each other is so worth the early start to your day! Treat your photoshoot like a date and bring me on as your professional third wheel and photographer. My style is to tell your story through candid pictures. I have an eye for intentionally capturing the little in-between moments like your partner’s hand on your back, the sweet glances and inside-joke smiles. I will deliver a variety of captures including the trendy out-of-focus blurry shots, cropped and zoomed in details and wide shots framing you with our setting. It doesn’t have to be the beach but here in North Florida, the beach is a magical place during sunrise and sunset. Don’t believe me? I dare you to get up before the sun with me for photos that feel like an actual glimpse into your life together, the wild, the mundane and the poetic expression of two souls on fire!

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Castle Otttis Guide - Small Wedding Venue in St. Augustine FL
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Castle Otttis Guide - Small Wedding Venue in St. Augustine FL

St. Augustine has a lot to offer to an engaged couple. There are so many beautiful venues and locations to choose from! One of the most beautiful venues is Castle Otttis hidden in plain sight on Vilano Beach. This fabulous castle belongs to a long time resident who graciously opens his castle gates to a number of weddings and elopements. There isn’t anything more magical than the combination of old architecture, beautiful greenery, a fairy tale castle and the beach.

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Planning a Bachelorette Party
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Planning a Bachelorette Party

If you are the maid of honor or a close friend of the bride, you may be asked to plan a bachelorette party. This can be super stressful if you don’t know where to start. Here’s a checklist guide to planning a bachelorette party that’s sure to be a success!

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Elope in St. Augustine FL | The ULTIMATE How-To Guide
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Elope in St. Augustine FL | The ULTIMATE How-To Guide

You chose to run away together and get married in gorgeous historic St. Augustine! This is grounds for a celebration! Now you are faced with rules, paperwork, and planning. This article is to help you plan an elopement in our beautiful town that is budget friendly and feels like YOU. The importance of recording one of the biggest days in your relationship cannot be overstated, so this guide will also help with logistics of wedding photography.

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