A word from the bride: We were so happy to elope on what would have been our second wedding date due to the pandemic. We wouldn’t have changed a thing, the weather was perfect and having the day to ourselves meant we could be completely at ease and relaxed. Lauren, after almost two years of […]

Venue: The Berry Barn | Photographers: Lauren Carroll, Melanie Johnson, Lauren Covelli | Wedding coordinator: Alyssa Noel Weddings | Florist: Especially for You | Live Painter: Morgan Barranco Art | Daiquiris Bar: The Daiquiri Shaq | DJ: Aaron Lane | Photobooth: Party Portraits Photo Booth | Hair + Makeup : Alaina Blahut | Catering/bar: Bantaas […]

Beekeeping has been an amazing adventure for our family. We learn more every day and are constantly fascinated by God’s design in nature. Despite a few stings along the way, the sweet reward of fresh golden honey makes it all worth it. In the winter, Alejandro went with some local beekeepers to do a bee […]

Meet Summer Veatch! The talented hands that craft the delicious treats at Candlestick Bakery. Tell us a little bit about yourself!Born and raised in Hammond, I went to Loyola for my undergrad and promptly ran away to France for 2 years where I indulged in croissant and baguette everyday. How did you get started baking?After […]

A letter to our home:  We will miss you. Thank you for being so good to us. You were our safe place, full of comfort and light. We made so many memories here. Our baby girl’s first steps, first birthday, ‘firsts’ of many. We will always remember swinging on the porch, running through the sprinkler, picking lemons, […]

So many creative hands went into making our wedding day beautiful and special! I want to thank each and every vendor for their incredible talent and eye for beauty. Venue: Home sweet home | Photographer: Berkley Martin Photography | Second photographer: Lauren Covelli Photography | Videographer: Tasha Rae Photography | Film photographer: Devin Masters with […]

The winter solstice time is no longer celebrated as it once was, with the understanding that this is a period of descent and rest, of going within our homes, within ourselves and taking in all that we have been through, all that has passed in this full year which is coming to a close. Like […]

Describe your wedding day in three words Dreamy, classic, southern Wedding color paletteLight blue and various shades of cream and white, with touches of gold How did you and Colton meet?Colton and I met at a law school visiting day for prospective students. He sat at my table during lunch and we talked for most of […]

Ceremony + Reception: White Magnolia | Wedding planner: Girls in Black | Hair + Makeup: Salon du Sud | Decor: Royal Events Candles & Decor | Videographer: Film Thread Productions | Florist: Floral Cottage Florist | Bakery: Amazing Cakes | Ceremony musicians: Joel and Erin Martinez | Band: Rewind | Second shooter: Ashley Kristen Describe your […]