I don’t remember when we started talking about it, but a few months ago my friend Chelsea and I decided that we wanted to put together our own styled shoot. It’s pretty commonplace to ask a wedding planner to help out with the details – and for good reason! Neither of us is great at the planning part of a shoot…we just get inspired!

We wanted an elegant, bohemian feel to a modern downtown Norfolk wedding. With the most gorgeous jeweled blush dress from Ava Clara bridal, we knew it would turn out perfectly. Our model Lauren and her husband were amazing to work with. Not only is she naturally gorgeous, her makeup (and hair!) was exquisite thanks to Katelyn Brenstuhl...