Arizona is full of jaw-dropping wonders and incredible sights, but Horseshoe Bend is one of the most unique! This bend in the Colorado River is an unforgettable sight, and it would make a beautiful and dramatic backdrop for your proposal. If you’re wondering how to propose at Horseshoe Bend, read on for my guide! How […]

Couple sharing an embrace with a great look out onto Horseshoe Bend

Couples

How to Propose at Horseshoe Bend

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Sitting on 2,500 acres with views of the valley and the rolling mountain tops of Stowe, Vermont, is a European style resort, with a one of a kind charm that combines the feeling of a cozy home away from home with the luxury of an upscale resort. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate wedding, or […]

bride and groom walk down the aisle at the trapp family lodge

Weddings

Trapp Family Lodge Wedding – A Stowe, Vermont Wedding Venue

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Celebrating A Life-Long Love Story at The Knotty Barn Rachel and Frank tied the knot at this epic ranch venue called The Knotty Barn in a beautiful, family-focused and faith filled ceremony. The day felt extra joyful because this couple has been in love for eleven years! They actually met all the way back in […]

Bride places her hands on the back of the groom’s face as they share a kiss in front of the ranch and horse pens at The Knotty Barn, shot by Makayla MacGarvey

Weddings

Laid Back, Country Western Wedding at The Knotty Barn | Queen Creek, AZ

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In Montana’s Rocky Mountains, you’ll find a wild, remote place with glacier carved peaks and valleys, stunning blue lakes, and diverse wildlife – Glacier National Park! For couples whose love story is better reflected in the mountains than in a venue, who want a wedding day that’s a little outside the box, who want to […]

bride and groom eloping in galcier national park

Elopements

Glacier National Park Elopement Guide – Getting Married at Glacier

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Marriages and engagements are about love – more than that, they’re about family. And the truth is that the animals in our lives really do become like family to us. It feels only right to celebrate with them, too! If you’re wondering about holding an engagement photoshoot with pets, I say: go for it. Read […]

Engaged couple holds their adorable puppy during their photoshoot with Makayla McGarvey

Engagements

How to Include Your Animals In Your Engagement Session

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If you know me, you know I’m all about intimate ranch weddings – there’s something about being somewhere rustic, surrounded by nature, and being immersed in the quiet peacefulness of the countryside. Add that to the magic of tying the knot with your favorite people around you, and you get an experience that’s truly unlike […]

bride and groom kissing at brasada ranch

destination wedding

Brasada Ranch Wedding – An Intimate Bend, Oregon Wedding Venue

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Sometimes, the perfect wedding venue is closer than you think! While I love climbing red rock trails and chasing waterfalls, tying the knot somewhere meaningful – like your own backyard or at your family’s home – can be really special.  A backyard wedding is intimate, convenient, and often easier on the wallet than a traditional […]

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Elopements

An Intimate Upstate New York Wedding – Tips for Saying “I Do” in Your Backyard

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Natural Beauty and Fairytale Charm Catherine and Kyle wanted a whimsical fairytale garden feel for their celebration, and this Lake Morey Resort wedding truly delivered the magical atmosphere they were hoping for. They had their ceremony in the garden space of Lake Morey Resort because it’s a beautiful spot that doesn’t need too much decoration. […]

Bride and groom embrace and pose in front of elegant trees in a garden during their fairytale Lake Morey Resort wedding in Vermont by Makayla McGarvey

Weddings

Fairytale Lake Morey Resort Wedding in Fairlee, Vermont

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There’s an undeniable charm to ranch weddings – couples from all over the country, whether they have roots in agriculture or farming or not, are choosing to celebrate their love on beautiful ranches. If this is something you’re dreaming about, read on for my guide on planning a ranch wedding! First things first: define your […]

The Ultimate Ranch Wedding Planning Guide (2021). Bride and groom share a kiss in a baby blue truck.

Weddings

The Ultimate Ranch Wedding Planning Guide

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It’s easy to see how Aruba earned the nickname “one happy island!” Located in the Caribbean, Aruba is known for its white sand beaches, year round sunshine, and tropical climate – but if you venture off the sandy resorts, you’ll find endless adventures. So whether you want a relaxing tropical getaway, or to spend your […]

bride and groom kissing on divi beach in aruba

destination wedding

Aruba Wedding Guide – How to Elope in Aruba

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Specializing in Elopement & destination wedding photography

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