5 Tips for Long Distance Travel | Business

5 Tips for Long Distance Travel | Business

Lately I feel like my life has consisted of travel time or time at home before our next trip. I went to San Francisco in December, Africa in January, Arizona in March, and Lake Tahoe in June. I will travel again to Africa this year and in between all those trips I have been visiting family and shooting weddings all over Virginia and the East Coast.

With all this traveling I have learned a lot about how to be comfortable on a plane - and what not to do! Here are my 5 best tips for traveling, especially on long airplane rides and layovers. Enjoy!

1) Pack some basic necessities in your carry-on...

How to Choose the Perfect Summer Wedding Flowers | Hampton Roads Floral Design

How to Choose the Perfect Summer Wedding Flowers | Hampton Roads Floral Design

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 spring. You can also view her spring, fall and winter wedding flower suggestions.

Hello again, it is hard to fathom that our seasonal flower chats are drawing to a close.  I have enjoyed talking your ear off about blooms in their prime and the myriad of textures and price points available.  Summer is gently teasing us lately with warm sun kissed pavement, glorious sunsets, and frosty treats.  There are many aspects of summer I thoroughly enjoy, but none quite compare to strolling through a farmers market and spotting a stand of resplendent summer blooms.  It puts a smile on my face and a skip in my step...

Unique Ways to Decorate with Wedding Flowers | Hampton Roads Floral Design

Unique Ways to Decorate with Wedding Flowers | Hampton Roads Floral Design

Today I am excited to introduce my friend of Courtney Ingraham Events. She is an incredible floral designer and event in the Richmond/Hampton Roads area and today on the blog she's sharing all about how to incorporate wedding flowers in unique ways on your wedding day.

When brides think about their wedding flowers, their first thought is their wedding bouquet! I love making wedding bouquets, (especially the brides), but flowers can be incorporated into your wedding in SO many other ways besides just bouquets and boutonnieres! Utilizing flowers in other places throughout your wedding adds so much beauty and ties your wedding design together, so I want to share some tips and ideas to consider when planning your own wedding floral designs...