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 Photograph Wedding Fireworks | Business

How to Photograph Wedding Fireworks | Business

A few months ago, I got to check one item off my photography bucket list - fireworks at a wedding! Fortunately, Brittany let me know a few weeks in advance that they would be ending the night with a fireworks show on the dock of the gorgeous waterside house they got married at in Charles City, so I had some time to prepare. I wanted to perfectly capture this moment for them, even if it is outside of my normal 'natural light' comfort zone.

To be honest, I would have been much more worried if I had not previously attended Justin & Mary's Lighting Intensive. One of the things they covered was fireworks, and the reason I signed up for the workshop was to best serve my brides on their wedding day, even if I was in a situation that made me a little nervous..

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...