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Dallas Engagement Session: Cortney & Billye

July 26, 2018

Happy Thursday! We are in the midst finalizing details for Cortney and Billye’s mid-August wedding celebration at The Room On Main! It’s been such a pleasure to work with this sweet couple (especially since the Cortney is from Michigan too)!

Cortney and Billye’s love story began in 2012 when they both worked for the same auto finance company but in different departments. One fateful day, they crossed paths on their way to lunch and they’ve been inseparable ever since! Best friends transitioned to true love and now the #NewCobbsOnTheBlock are preparing to walk down the aisle! (I was born in the 80s so I LOVE their hashtag!)

Here’s a peek at their Dallas engagement session courtesy of the talented James Willis Photography:

It’ll be wheels up to Dallas in just a few weeks! Stay tuned for a peek at their wedding photos from James Willis and their and video courtesy of Inspired Effects! I’m so excited to see all of the planning come to fruition!

XOXO

Dallas Wedding Video: Adiam and Raif

July 16, 2018

Happy Monday! I hope your week is off to a great start! Friday’s blog post was a flashback from Adiam and Raif’s February wedding celebration! I am still in complete awe of just how beautiful the Eritrean culture is! The tradition, the attire, the food, the music, the dancing… just amazing! I’m so thankful that I was blessed with the opportunity to be a part of something so magical!

Here’s a video snippet of the Rucker Romance courtesy of Washington Filmz:

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Friday’s blog post for a full vendor list and a peek at Adiam and Raif’s wedding photos courtesy of Joshua Dwain Photography!

XOXO

Dallas Wedding Celebration: Adiam and Raif

July 13, 2018

Hello Friends! Happy Friday! I’d love to #fbf to just a few months ago! I had the pleasure of assisting Adiam and Raif with planning final details and coordinating their February 10th wedding day! Their wedding is one that I’ll always hold close to my heart because it was my first Eritrean wedding and it was also my 35th birthday!

Adiam and Raif chose a soft color palette complete with shades of blush pink, cream, and gold, mixed with metallic textures and accents! The wedding day began with a full glam and groom session complete with hair (and haircuts), makeup, custom cookies, and champagne at the host hotel! From there, the bride, with her girls in tow, traveled to per parents’ home to slip on her wedding dress as a nod to her Eritrean roots! The couple exchanged vows in a beautiful, family-filled ceremony at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church! After that, the bridal party had a full on photo shoot on the penthouse floor of The Stoneleigh Hotel with the talented Joshua Dwain! The reception took place at the DoubleTree North Dallas Hotel. It was an amazing celebration fused with sweet love and beautiful culture! It included a delicious Eritrean food spread, a cotton candy machine, live music entertainment from Tareke Tesfahiwet (who’s known as the Eritrean Stevie Wonder), and lots of dancing (shim shim)! The night ended with blessings from the elders and a confetti send-off!

Here’s a peek at the Rucker Romance courtesy of the talented Joshua Dwain Photography:

Thanks so much to all of the wedding pros who made this wedding day extra special: St. Aquinas Catholic Church, DoubleTree North Dallas Hotel, Joshua Dwain, Washington Filmz, Strand by Stand, MakeUp by Fifi, Prashe Decor, Panini Bakery, Classic Entertainment, Tareke Tesfahiwet, Haywood Cotton Candy, Heaven on Wheels, Raif Rucker Productions, Star Bukri’s Catering, DJ Edgar Blue, and Yorusalem!

It was such an honor to be a part of this beautiful celebration! Adiam and Raif, thank you for trusting me! I wish you the very best in life and endless love!

XOXO

P.S. My sweet bride, Adiam, has a beautiful Instagram page dedicated to her home! Take a peek at Eritrea Stole My Heart!

Thursday Therapy Recap: March at Elite Pour La Vie!

June 28, 2018

Hello Friends! Our March Thursday Therapy Atlanta event at Elite Pour La Vie was a success! It was such a pleasure to connect with industry friends and see some new faces! Thank you to everyone who joined us on March 29th!

Thank you to Rawan Asad, owner of Elite Pour La Vie, for sharing her bridal boutique with us! The space is absolutely gorgeous and the ambiance embodies true luxury!

Andrea Weithers of Sweet Details ATL shared some AMAZING sweet treats with us! My mouth is watering just thinking about the Fruit & Floral Bark! Thank you Andrea!

The talented Michelle Davina was on hand to take photos at the event! She captured the true essence of Thursday Therapy! Here’s a peek:

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For more information about Thursday Therapy and upcoming events, please take a peek at the website! Stay tuned for more!

XOXO

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Modern Luxury Weddings Atlanta Feature: Wine & Whimsy

June 18, 2018

Happy Monday! My week is off to a great start! (I hope yours is too!) The Fall/Winter 2018 issue of Modern Luxury Weddings Atlanta is here! I was so elated when the Modern Luxury Weddings team asked me to plan and design a styled shoot along the lines of “Dark Romance meets French Allure” at Yonah Mountain Vineyards for the upcoming issue! My creative juices were immediately flowing after my initial tour of the venue! I wanted to step outside of the norm by accenting the natural beauty of the vineyard greens with bold, rich, and modern colors and textures!

Here’s a peek at the publication courtesy of Casey Green Photography:

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