hampton roads winter wedding

Kiln Creek Golf Club Wedding | Valentine's Day Inspiration Shoot

Kiln Creek Golf Club Wedding | Valentine's Day Inspiration Shoot

When Kiln Creek Golf Club decided to renovate and re-do their wedding space, I was thrilled to be able to capture their makeover for the first time in a Valentine's-inspired styled shoot. The idea of the shoot was displaying a brand new wedding venue while playing on the inspiration of the upcoming holiday. Published a few weeks ago on Tidewater and Tulle, each part of the vendor team was beyond happy with the result.

But can I talk for a minute about how fantastic everyone was? First of all there was Brandon and Alexia - our couple - who braved one of the coldest days so far this winter for beautiful pictures. In between the outside shots their teeth were chattering in the cold. I almost couldn't take the wind, and I was wearing a heavy coat! These two rocked it out and made my job enjoyable that day...

How to Plan a Winter Wedding in Hampton Roads | Business

How to Plan a Winter Wedding in Hampton Roads | Business

I'm so thrilled to introduce to you Kelsey, my dear friend and wedding planner with Kelsey Ann Events. She is a wedding planner located in Hampton Roads, Virginia. I asked her to write a blog for me about planning the perfect winter wedding in Hampton Roads, and she has some amazing venue and décor ideas for brides planning weddings in December, January, and February.

When Maria asked me to write a blog on winter weddings… I was absolutely thrilled! Despite the bad rap that winter gets from most people, I am its biggest fan. In fact, I am finishing up this blog post in the midst of our own “snowpocalapse” and I am loving every second of it! To me- winter is the season for snow, snuggling and staying home. Does it get any better than that? Yes it does- because winter is simply the BEST when you get to experience it with that special someone. Bring all of the best elements of winter to life with an intimate and elegant wedding! The place to start planning is to pick the ideal venue for the occasion…

How to Choose the Perfect Winter Wedding Flowers | Aleen Floral Design Feature

How to Choose the Perfect Winter Wedding Flowers | Aleen Floral Design Feature

I'm so excited to continue this seasonal wedding flower guide, written by my talented friend Karen of Aleen Floral Design, who provides wonderful suggestions for what flowers to choose should you get married in the winter. Click here to see her fall wedding flower suggestions.

First off, I must say Congratulations to all you newly engaged couples! Perhaps with this new season your mind is filled with wedding details of the dress, invitations, color scheme, who to invite, menu, and of course floral designs.  Well you can take a deep breath and lean on the knowledge of the many experts in the wedding field, starting with flowers.  Maria Grace Photography has been publishing insights on seasonal flowers, so no matter the season of your wedding you’ll be sure to gain a starting place of special blooms.

Winter has at times been a challenging time of year for decorating with live flowers.  But whether you are planning a winter wedding or desiring to add some life to your dining room table, the cold months actually offer up some amazing fresh flower options.  You just have to know for what to look...