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Nov282018

The Masculinity of Florals- Dover Hall Richmond Virginia

Styled ShootsNovember 28, 2018

Our editorial shoot is finally live and I can now share all of the dets.  This was a shoot that I had been thinking about for a while.  I ran through several concepts, watched several vendors, and edited, edited, edited.  Concepting a shoot of this magnitude is not an easy feat.  Every single detail has…

Jun132018

Faberge Egg Ballet Wedding at The VMFA Richmond Virginia

Styled ShootsJune 13, 2018

The creative process is such a funny thing.  When I started conceptualizing this shoot, I didn’t have a certain venue in mind.  As the design started falling into place, and I realized what size room I needed, and what aspects would make a difference. I decided to take on Marble Hall at the VMFA.  This…

Nov152017

Styled Shoot: A Staycation at Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia

Styled ShootsNovember 15, 2017

Wedding planning is tough.  It’s stressful, it’s expensive, and it’s easy to get lost in the mess that is peonies and Excel sheets.  It is so important to take some time for yourselves, regroup, and enjoy the process.  If you are planning a wedding, where you have several out of town guests, take a staycation…

Oct212017

Styled Shoot: The Cardinal at The Mill at Fine Creek

Styled ShootsOctober 21, 2017

This shoot was inspired by the Cardinal bird and the laws of attraction. The brighter red the male bird, the stronger a mate he will be.  I wanted this shoot to be about a deep romance, a strong courtship, and slightly reminiscent of a time past. The setting is The Mill at Fine Creek.  This…

Oct142017

Styled Shoot: Leather and Lace at Upper Shirley Vineyards

Styled ShootsOctober 14, 2017

I am totally in love with this shoot.  It has everything I love.  It’s different, it’s glam, it’s modern, and it’s bold.  It was also published on a major national blog which I am stoked about.   You can see the publication here.  This shoot was inspired by the Stevie Nix song Leather and Lace. …

Sep192017

Styled Shoot: Mid Century Modern Welcome Party

Etiquette & Traditions, Styled ShootsSeptember 19, 2017

Why a Welcome Party: By hosting a welcome party for guests who are coming from out of town, or who don’t necessarily know each other, you are creating a more intimate and meaningful experience for them.  When they meet again at the wedding everyone will have a much more enjoyable time.   Why Mid-Century: The…

Sep142017

Bachelorette Parties in your 20s vs 30s: Girls Night Out at Quirk Hotel

Pro Tips, Styled ShootsSeptember 14, 2017

It’s wedding season. Which means, not only are you trying to figure out if you were tagged in someones photo wearing the same dress you are planning to wear to the next wedding, but you have bachelorette parties. I have been to my fair share of bachelorette parties.  I have taken shot after shot of…

May192016

Styled Shoot: Rustic Virginia Glam and a Gorgeous Blushing Bride

Styled ShootsMay 19, 2016

Coming to a new market and building a new business has it’s challenges.  I have years of experience planning weddings, however it was all done freelance.  When I started Swoon Soiree I didn’t have any photos to show my couples.  The “I promise I can do a great job” will only go so far.  When…

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