Tupelo Honey Bridal Brunch | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer

Tupelo Honey Bridal Brunch | Virginia Beach Wedding Photographer

It’s always fun to work on something creative other than weddings or family pictures, and it’s always an honor to partner with Tidewater and Tulle for a project! This fun bridal brunch styled shoot is for the Love It Up Town Center event happening this August. The purpose is to show brides how they can use vendors ONLY from Town Center in Virginia Beach to plan their wedding, from catering to day-after plans and more. A wonderful group of people came together to model for us, and since it involved free food they were more than enthusiastic about it ;)

I had never been to Tupelo Honey in Virginia Beach before, so I was blown away at the quality of food and the friendliness of the staff. Everything looked amazing and tasted even better. Our 4-year-old model wasn’t as excited about some of their fancy Southern food, so the manager quickly provided an amazing plate of pancakes for them. Just wait until you see his face :)

Chrysler Museum Wedding Inspiration | Norfolk Wedding Photographer

Chrysler Museum Wedding Inspiration | Norfolk Wedding Photographer

Back in April, I had the absolute pleasure of working with some of the most talented vendors in the Hampton Roads area to create an inspirational wedding styled shoot at the Chrysler Museum in beautiful downtown Norfolk. I had connected with Misty Saves the Day, and together we brainstormed ways to solidify my brand, focusing on elegant, indoor weddings for joyful couples in Hampton Roads and beyond.

The shoot that followed was absolute perfection. We hit all the right notes with the place settings in copper, with tons of greenery incorporated. The florals were a stunning combination of tangerine, deep purple, and tons of green. The dress was a long-sleeved beauty that accentuated the church wedding element of my brand (though, of course, I love and photograph all types of weddings - those are just my specialty!). The inside of the Chrysler, filled with natural light and gorgeous architecture, brought the whole shoot together in an amazing way.

I could write paragraphs about how incredible each vendor was, and how it was their creativity that brought everything to life but instead, I will let the images speak for themselves. With an exciting feature on Every Last Detail blog earlier this month, I couldn't wait to share these for myself. Enjoy this stunning Chrysler Museum wedding inspiration - and be sure to check out each vendor's website, because I certainly did not do this alone...

Gallery O on H Styled Shoot | Washington, DC Wedding Photographer | GroupWedDC

Gallery O on H Styled Shoot | Washington, DC Wedding Photographer | GroupWedDC

The power of working with a great team can never be overstated. I am personally creative in photography, but I lack further skills when it comes to styling or the overall vision – hence why I am not a wedding planner, makeup artist, or anything else! Through the years, I’ve watched my friend Jackie start with a wedding planning company (Jacquelyne Millender Events), transform it into a helpful resource for brides in Hampton Roads (The DIY Bridal Network), and now she sits on the cusp of launching one of the most innovative wedding industry businesses I have ever seen – GroupWedDC.

Even though she moved to Washington, DC, last year, I have the absolute honor of working with her again this spring. Jackie pushes me creatively in so many ways. As my New York City travel buddy, she pushed me to try new things and open my mind to a different world. In the wedding industry, she is a purple cow while so many others do the same old thing. On this last styled shoot, she brought people together from all over to create magic as she gets ready to launch a brand new venture for adventurous couples...