Alex & Austin

On October 1, 2022, Alex married Austin at The Barn at Timber Creek in Farmville. I had the pleasure of working with Austin and Alex for 3 months of coordination preparing for their beautiful day. Over the next few months, we worked together to make many decisions about decor, their timeline and the layout ofContinue reading “Alex & Austin”

Kristina and Nate

On September 17, 2022 Kristina and Nate were married at the John Marshall Ballrooms in Richmond. I was so honored to be a part of their big day and helping make their wedding dreams come true. Kristina and Nate are such a sweet, low-key couple. Their wedding was small and intimate. Her sense of styleContinue reading “Kristina and Nate”

5 Things People Forget To Budget For Their Wedding

Any bride knows the little things can add up quickly. One of the first pieces of wedding planning is setting a budget. Of course, it is hard to include every single little detail in your initial budgeting. I try and help my clients include as much as they possibly can from the get-go. Today IContinue reading “5 Things People Forget To Budget For Their Wedding”

Jordan and Lexi

A fairy tale fit for a southern Disney princess. Lexi and Jordan were married on October 9, 2021, at Bowood Barn. There are so many elements of this wedding that made me smile and feel like I knew them as a couple. Just from their wedding day, I found out that they loved Disney, enjoyedContinue reading “Jordan and Lexi”

Chris & Meg

My journey with Chris and Meg started in February of 2020. Their original plan of getting married in Williamsburg in June of that year would be interrupted by the pandemic. Little did any of us know that their wedding would end up in Tennessee the following September. They waited so long to get married andContinue reading “Chris & Meg”

Who is the Dirty Blonde Stylist?

Recently I was thinking about my brand vs. my own personality. Branding is such a huge piece of your business. While your brand does not have to replicate your personality, it should definitely compliment it. Every few months, I “check in with my brand”. I look at my content and vibe that I am puttingContinue reading “Who is the Dirty Blonde Stylist?”

Questions to ask during your venue tour

During those first few weeks of planning, the venue is such a key piece in your planning. After your budget and the rough guest count is set, your venue should be your next step. While venue shopping, it is easy to get caught up in what you love or hate physically about the venue. ButContinue reading “Questions to ask during your venue tour”

Unique wedding centerpieces that are not flowers

It is no secret, I love flowers! In a year that has been nothing short of creative new centerpieces are emerging. flowers can be one of the most expensive elements in a wedding depending on your style. Greenery may save you money initially but depending how you want it installed could rack up your priceContinue reading “Unique wedding centerpieces that are not flowers”

Questions to ask your vendors before you hire them

When you are newly engaged entering into the wedding world can be a whole new experience for most brides. The first steps of planning usually involves booking your vendors and securing your date. But when it comes to interviewing, and researching different vendors a lot of brides struggle with what is important to ask upContinue reading “Questions to ask your vendors before you hire them”

From Bride to Mrs.

The time you are engaged is an amazing time. Wedding planning, parties, gifts and endless gawking over your beautiful new ring. When I see someone get engaged the first thing I want to do is buy them a little something, just a congratulations “I am so happy for you” gesture. I always go for somethingContinue reading “From Bride to Mrs.”