A Year in Review

As 2018 comes to a close, I have spent some time reflecting on the weddings that made this year so wonderful. I often get asked what is my favorite part of a wedding and that question is impossible to answer. Of course that moment when the two people I care about and have worked closely with get married is always top of the list. But with each wedding I have the honor of planning, my {other} favorite moments shift. They don’t always involve the most gorgeous photos or the most perfect decor. They are moments that strike me, excite me, or hold the most meaning. These moments make the planning process so beyond worth it. Below I have complied some of my favorite moments from my weddings this past year. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

Ashley & Anthony

This is why brides like to get married in the fall. Everything about this photo is jaw-dropping, from the stunning couple to the gorgeous red leaves. Photo: Tarah Elise Photography

Ashley & Anthony

Another photo from Ashley and Anthony’s wedding, I was thrilled to see the vision for the cake decor come together. I’m obsessed with the drama and uniqueness of the look. Who says a cake can’t double as decor? Photo: Tarah Elise Photography

Heidi & Dan

It was literally RAINING greenery for Heidi & Dan’s stunning ceremony. I love how all of their details came together and made their day absolutely breath-taking. Photo: Cadence & Eli Photography

Heidi & Dan

You grow close with the family while planning a wedding. I was lucky enough to plan the weddings of all three children in this family and I am so sad to say there are no more children left. Photo: Cadence & Eli Photography

Heidi & Dan

This is my favorite room shot of the year. From the hanging white florals mixed in with the greenery to the custom chiffon runners to the coordinating chargers, I’m obsessed with this wedding. Photo: Cadence & Eli Photography

Genna & Billy

I love this color palette! Orange is one of my favorite colors and I was thrilled to see it incorporated into wedding decor. Delicate yet bold, I love everything about this gorgeous arrangement. Photo: Onona

Robin & Matt

During this ceremony, guests surprised the couple and serenaded them with Lean On Me. I’m used to couples surprising guests, but not the other way around. Both Robin and Matt were so surprised! Photo: Erin Johnson Photography

Jennifer & Fred

I’ve used Aria for many of my larger weddings, but I am in love with this intimate layout. I’ve never seen Aria shot from this perspective, which makes it look like a completely new space. Photo: Vick Photography

Robin & Matt

Robin and Matt wanted to include their furry friends into their big day somehow, so they hung up 2 adorable photos of them during both the ceremony and reception. Photo: Erin Johnson Photography

Elise & Seth

Held in an actual airplane hangar, this is one of my all time favorite photos. I still get goosebumps when I think of the large doors opening and guests standing there in wonder! Photo: Lovely Day Fleur

Photographers: Tarah Elise Photography / Erin Johnson Photography / Lovely Day Fleur / Onona / Cadence & Eli / Vick Photography