wasn’t our most recent workshop styled shoot, this was the Fairytale shoot from our February workshop! I get chilly just thinking about it!!! It was a whopping 32 degrees and we had freezing rain during the whole shoot. Talk about a tricky situation! I had to get great shots, teach photographers and keep a freezing bride a live at the same time! Alicia was AH-MAZING. I mean, she’s always amazing but she and Rob truly rocked it out at this shoot!!! I couldn’t thank them enough. We couldn’t feel our hands or feet or noses. It was THAT cold. How she wasn’t blue? I have no idea!!
Alicia and Rob did an anniversary shoot with me last year and so I was THRILLED to hear that they were going to model for us!!! The workshop attendees were in for a treat with these two!! We shot most of these on the porch of our house (our saving grace!) and much to my surprise, I LOVED the outcome! Amanda from Anthomanic styled this shoot and did all of the floral work and it was stunning! Everything she touches turns to gold… or in this case, PURPLE! “Radiant Orchid” is the Pantone Color of the year so this was a PERFECT palette for our first workshop of 2014! We’re so thankful that Bridal Musings showed off everyone’s hard work on their blog!! Thank you thank you!!!
Another HUGE thanks to everyone that made this shoot possible!! These vendors sacrificed time, energy and their amazing skills to make everything come together!
Flowers & Decor & Styling: Amanda Veronee, Anthomanic / Cake Baker: Fat Girl Cakes / Bride’s Dress: Bella Rosa Bridal / Linens: Classic Party Rentals of VA / Rentals:Paisley & Jade / Invitations & Stationery: Meant To Be Calligraphy / Shoes : Badgley Mischka / Hair and Makeup : Emily Hudspeth
Thanks for reading!
— Katelyn
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