This year, my good friend Ashley and I decided that instead of presents we'd make a point to spend time together somewhere. Living in different cities can be difficult when it comes to friendship if you don't make a point to connect. Ash and I have been through so much together that we always pick up right where we left off. Sometimes we talk everyday, sometimes we don't talk for a week or two. She's a gem of a friend.

It's hard for me to even begin to describe Taylor & Chase's wedding day. Usually it is fairly easy for me to pull favorite image from a day, but this one is so close to my heart that it has taken me months to even choose. Taylor & Chase put so much purpose behind planning their wedding. After becoming engaged, Taylor and Chase knew they both wanted an intimate celebration with their closet friends and family. Santa Rosa Beach was a natural choice, since both their families love to vacation there. Taylor loves meaningful details and infused that love into so many aspects of their day. Taylor’s Mom and family created the stunning family style table set up on the lawn adjacent to the beach. They filled the tables with Taylor’s favorite muted colored oysters (a nod to the seaside theme), a plethora of candles and handmade arrangements. Guest signed two boat oars that they will keep in their home. Even the officiant was Taylor and Chase’s good friend and Taylor’s old soccer coach.

When Samantha contacted me about taking some images of her home, I knew it was going to be special. The Tiptons poured so much love into this early 1900's home in the historic district of our city. They spent countless hours renovating and choosing just the right pieces to make their spaces sing. Their home is simply stunning. I could have stolen all their ideas! It's no wonder they are saddened to leave this beautiful place when they move soon. It was such a pleasure to get a little glimpse into their lives in this amazing house.

Mallory & Kevin wed on a beautiful New Year's Eve in one of the most romantic of destinations, Charleston South Carolina. Everything about their details suited them to a T. Their engagement was photographed at the elegant Swan House Mansion in Atlanta, so it made perfect sense for them to have an equally stunning location for their nuptials. They couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day in the South. It was relatively warm for Winter and perfectly sunny. After enjoying time with their friends and bridal party, they had an intimate first look in Charleston's iconic Battery Park. They chose a palate of grays and neutrals with soft pink to compliment the classic black-tie affair. Lauren from A Fox Event designed luscious peony bouquets that looked stunning with the bridesmaids peplum-waited gowns. Of course Mallory looked effortlessly classic in her lace wedding gown and fur capelet. Of course, what better backdrop than Charleston's quaint corners and cobblestone streets? After beautiful afternoon trapping along the historic roads, they said their vows in an old, stately church downtown and celebrated until the New Year in a gorgeous ballroom. Leaving in an old 1957 Bentley was the perfect ending to their grand celebration.