Inspiration for the Editorial: It is no secret that the South East boasts hospitality, southern charm, and some seriously great food. It is also no secret that New York City is famous for the fashion, architecture, art, and it’s incredible cultural mix and social scene. So what happens when a girl from the south, falls…
The Masculinity of Florals at Dover Hall in Richmond Virginia ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] 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. …
A Romantic Ballet Inspired Wedding at The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] 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…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
” order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″] 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…
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…
