Cypress Grove Estate House- Step back in time to with old southern charm to this gorgeous lake front estate house. True to it's name, gorgeous cypress trees, with Spanish moss dangling in the wind, line the driveway leading up to the front. Perfect. for. bridal. portraits. Seriously dreamy.

There are an unlimited amount of ways to design a wedding! That can be overwhelming! Once you have booked your reception venue, here are 4 easy tips on how to start designing your wedding reception. Think of it in terms of:
-Linens
-Chairs & Chair Covers
-Centerpieces
-Lighting

Wedding expenses add up fast! Here are a few unexpected wedding expenses some of my brides came across and I wanted to give you a heads up in advance so you can prepare and budget for the unexpected.

I truly believe God puts people in our lives for specific reasons, and I'm so lucky that he put Iliasis in mine :) As I described in some of my recent blog posts, Iliasis, from Iliasis Muniz Photography, was one of the first people who reached out to me after my husband and I made the big move to South Texas. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I was to connect with a fellow young entrepreneur in our new home of South Padre! After our initial brunch together we started collaborating on a beautiful beach photo shoot.

You guys... this is probably one of the cutest shoots I've been apart of! Get ready for a bright, Valentine's Day inspired engagement shoot at the convention center on South Padre Island.