One of the most common questions we see, either by our clients or in public forums, is what you should wear to engagement photos. First and foremost, let me say that the following are only suggestions, and that more than anything else, we believe you should be yourself. If you’re wearing uncomfortable clothing, your discomfort […]

I cry at a lot of weddings. Surprise. But friends, at Sarah and Nathan’s I absolutely SOBBED mid ceremony because Nathan spoke the sweetest words I’ve ever heard, like something straight out of a movie, but not like cheesy Nicholas Sparks movie (no shade, Nick, I love A Walk To Remember and The Notebook as […]

Why You Should Hire a Coordinator | The Standard Knoxville Because wedding days are hella stressful and they don’t have to be. Back in March, I made a post about why you should hire a coordinator and here were my reasons: Your day will run smoother You’ll end up with more photos Your family and […]

Your wedding day is not about the photos. You read that right. Lemme repeat, its not about the photos. Its also not about the dress or the flowers or the venue or the food, it isn’t about the music nor is it about party favors. Your wedding day is about you and the love of […]

Sunflower Field Engagement Session ahem Every year, Knoxville has a sunflower field open to the public and the general result is complete chaos. SO. I thought it’d be a good idea to give you some tips on how to navigate it, when, what to wear, etc! Tip 1. Go early. We went a week before […]

We’re halfway to Christmas. Yeah. Let that sink in. Its mid-July, we’re 14 weddings deep into 2019, and we’re nowhere near done. This summer has been an absolute whirlwind, but in the very best way. When I say I’ve got a lot to share, I mean I have A LOT to share. Today, though, is […]

Midcentury Modern Wedding at The Standard Dear whoever is reading this at whatever point in time you’re reading it, You aren’t even a little bit ready. Theres laughing, crying, and some insanely gorgeous details. We’re talking, “maybe I should start this blog by making it clear this was a real wedding and not a styled […]

Would you believe me if I told you this wedding at the magnolia venue was thrown together in around a month? YUP. Erica and Darin put their trust into their all-star vendors and y’all, it paid off. When Lindsey with Custom Love Gifts and Events asked if we were available for a kinda last minute […]

How To Make Rainy Day Wedding Photos Amazing Step One: Embrace it. The End. Seriously though, don’t let this industry bully you into thinking that you MUST have the perfect sunny day for it to be a real wedding. Don’t let anyone tell you that you have to have alllll the details and you must […]

I’ve always been an early bloomer. Not in the “my boobs grew before everyone else’s” sense, more in just the life sense. I got married before all of my friends were even in serious relationships, I had a big girl job for years then quit said big girl job to work for myself. Stuff like […]