Inspirations

This beautiful Oceanside photoshoot happened at our very own Birch Bay. The Rustic feel of the driftwood and the sun setting on the water was truly magical. A romantic setting, with a table for two, decorated with fine tablecloths, candles and gorgeous florals. The table decorations came together perfectly with the personalized welcome sign and the custom made wooden wedding plaques. Elegance was displayed so flawlessly from the skillfully arranged florals, to the gorgeous  cake and the stunning hair and makeup of the lovely couple.

The menu that is selected for a wedding is incredibly important. Have you ever attended a wedding where the buffet is covered with dry, stale dinner rolls and overly saucy pulled pork? Guests take one look at the available food and go straight to the bar, taking their chances with the drinks instead. No bride and groom want to leave their guests hungry at their special day. We often time worry about wedding decorations, welcome signs, your dress, the gifts, but what about the food? 

We have left behind the age where wedding colors were a combination of two bright, usually clashing, colors that were overwhelmingly applied to every corner and tabletop of wedding celebrations. So much so, that your eyes hurt, and you still get nightmares about those hot pink satin bridesmaid’s dresses.

This was such a fun shoot to work on. I got to meet and work with some new amazing vendors, be re-inspired and light my creative flame after spending months at home just focusing on my new baby. We were so lucky to shoot at such a beautiful wedding venue, The Golf Club at Newcastle.

How to go about planning a styled shoot so here we go. 1 Know your vision. 2. Make a dream vendors list. 3. Start emailing them 4. Finalize details. 5. Follow up! The purpose of styled shoots is to build relationships, network and gain beautiful content for social media. I hope this brief, 5 step blog can help you plan your next, beautiful shoot!

Photo By: B. Jones Photography

Your man gets down on one knee and pops the question somewhere at a viewpoint you hiked to. The ring is everything you’ve dreamed off and you finally get to use that ‘wedding’ board that you’ve started on Pinterest back when you were in high school.  You are beyond excited and itching to get started planning your big day. You know one thing for sure— you want a rustic wedding. Living in the mountainous Pacific Northwest, you really want to highlight the beauty of where you’re from. Something homey and family-oriented, with nature as your backdrop and a relaxed atmosphere.