There’s something enchanting about the arrival of summer—a season that brings vibrant colors, fragrant blooms, and an atmosphere filled with love. Amelia and Zach’s wedding day was filled with all of these details, adorned with beautiful summer hues, elegant florals, and an overwhelming sense of joy and affection that touched everyone around them. Amidst family and friends from near and far, Amelia and Zach said “I Do” in what felt like a fairytale ceremony. Through laughs and joyful tears, Amelia and Zach had their first look and read their personal vows to each other in a sweet, private mome ..read more

It is crunch time!!! This is the part of the planning process where everything truly falls into place. This is also one of the best parts of wedding planning, because up until this point, many details revolved around who is attending and once that number is known, all the details can be zipped together! Since this is where a ton of details are confirmed, we are breaking it up into smaller sections! Arli Quinn Photography / Starry Night Events 1-2 Months Away Send out those invitations if you have not already! We highly suggest setting the RSVP deadline one month before the wedding. This gives ..read more

No matter how much we wished it away, the rain decided it wanted to be part of Emily and Jeff’s wedding day – one of the battles of a spring wedding! This beautiful couple managed to make the most of their day though, fully embracing the rain plan and going with the flow of whatever may be. Luckily enough, the rain cleared up for everyone to take some gorgeous photos outdoors, with all of the freshly watered garden greenery and the bridesmaids’ dresses complimenting each other perfectly! Emily and Jeff were all smiles for their first look, setting the perfect mood for the rest of the afternoon ..read more

Wow, is it that time already? Yes, we are getting that much closer to the wedding day!! At this point in the planning process, we are shifting over to focusing on the details of the day that are going to make the wedding day as personalized as possible. Along the way are some other essential details that should be happening around this time in the planning process! Brides, dresses should be arriving to the bridal salon any day now and it is so very important that the first fitting and alterations appointment is scheduled right away! This ensures there is plenty of time for the first round of a ..read more

When it was calling for thunderstorms all week, we went through our rain plans and were accepting the fact that it was inevitably going to rain. However, Sammi and Jonathan must have done an anti-rain dance for it not to rain at all on their wedding day; it was amazing! We were able to toss the rain plans aside and have everything outside. There was no rain and even the sun started to peek out in the afternoon. We were so happy when Sammi and Jonathan arrived with smiles on their faces and excitedly said, “I can’t believe it’s not going to rain!!”. It was such a wonderful day! Sammi and Jonath ..read more

Lashonda and Jonathan got married on a beautiful August summer day surrounded by all of their loved ones! Their wedding party was dressed in shades of pink and grey, and they included some beautiful decor items that we cannot wait to share. We were thrilled to have Ryann Winn back at the Mansion to capture all of Lashonda and Jonathan’s gorgeous details! Once the garden ceremony was underway, all of the guests were SO excited to see Lashonda walk down the aisle in a beautiful long sleeve, lace gown to “I Do” by Rotimi. During the ceremony, they shared their hand-written vows, had a unity candl ..read more

Most wedding day activities require the happy couple to be present, from the ceremonial kiss, to the loving toasts, to the picture-perfect grand exit. Once this union is made official, the newlyweds are rushed off to photograph this momentous occasion, along with their wedding party and immediate family. Most people know this section of the timeline as Cocktail Hour, a time for guests to visit the bar, explore the venue, and catch up with other loved ones in attendance. Many couples have asked, “How can we improve our guests’ wedding experience?” and found the answer lies in Cocktail Hour acti ..read more

We truly don’t even know where to begin with how much we loved Tori and Ryan’s wedding day! When we met these two and heard about their vision for their wedding day we knew it was going to be something special. It was also very apparent the love that they have for one another, which made the planning process and the big day something we very much looked forward to! Tori and Ryan live in Pittsburgh, PA, so there were some elements of Pittsburgh thrown into the wedding, like the delicious cookie table! This is a Pittsburgh tradition, which involves several family members who will bake their favo ..read more

Brittany Lowe Photography Congratulations, you are now within a year of your wedding date!! This is such an exciting time in your lives and we know just how excited everyone is to celebrate your love! During this time period, we are heavily focused on the overall big picture wedding decisions. Most of the wedding planning happens within a year of the wedding and it is tremendously helpful to start off with some major decisions solidified or close to. If you have not already, the biggest conversation to have is about the overall budget of the wedding and where/when the wedding will take place ..read more

The journey of your wedding day will be taken step by step, from fuzzy slippers in a makeup chair all the way to barefoot running to your grand exit getaway. But what shoes will carry you both through this journey? Do you envision sexy stilettos, or would sensible flats keep you from falling, well, flat? White heels are the traditional choice for bridal shoes and black dress shoes for those in suits. If you are fond of these traditional styles, there is still much room to play within those parameters! If you march to the beat of your own drum, march away in whatever footwear you feel best in ..read more