When you know, you know. That was certainly the case for both Brei and Chase. They were reunited after high school and sparks flew. They both feel right at home with each of their in laws and love how much they both value family and their relationship with God. Being a designer herself, Brei was […]

Make your wedding meaningful! part 2 Do a “First look” with your fiance. So what is a first look? Why should I do one? How can a first look make my wedding more meaningful? Will it take away from the ceremony? In today’s episode of “Make your wedding meaningful”, Elly answers all of these questions with the […]

Sofia and Josh chose to have a night ceremony and reception in February this year. They wanted their wedding to be chic, modern and memorable, the Mint Museum Uptown provided the perfect vibe and environment. Crystal with Fabulously Created Events executed their vision perfectly. “This wedding was our gift to each other. A testimony of […]

Make your wedding meaningful! part 1 Schedule small breaks throughout your wedding day. We often hear my wedding was a blur (side note: one reason documentation is so important – hello photography!). One reason we believe this happens is because our clients try to cram as much as possible into a small amount of time! […]

Class and glamour from ceremony to dinner time. And then the best party ever. Deirdre and Christopher choose to celebrate their wedding on New Years Eve, bringing in the new decade with the people they love most. It was very important to them that everyone have an awesome time. This is one of the reasons […]

They are more “lighthearted and fun than serious and romantic”. Above all else–they wanted their Brawley Estate wedding day to fun and a celebration of family and friends as they start their life together. (after years of long distance!) Personal, special touches made the day about more than ‘pretty things’ (though they were all pretty) […]

I once heard a quote that being a business owner is like being a single parent.   …when the ‘baby cries there is no one to hand her to. Same goes for celebrations:  your business baby ‘grows a few inches, takes their first steps or gets into Julliard’…and you celebrate mostly alone. For years, though […]

“Elly’s Photography will be 15 years old this September! I have been an solopreneur since I was 19!!… running this small little business. THANK YOU – to all who have supported me! I absolutely would NOT be in business if I didn’t have your support and referrals. So again thank you! It’s been the most […]

The Millennium Center is the PERFECT location for bridal portraits. There are ENDLESS possibilities and the light is so gorgeous. We only used a small portion of it for Ashley’s Bridal Session and the results are stunning. Ashley might have had A LOT to do with it. Her dress, her jewelry, HER. She is such […]

Ceremony and Reception Venue Muse at the Mill  Wedding Planner / Coordinator Ashley Murrary, Charming Carolinas Hair / Make Up Artists Sarah Sech Catering California Fresh Ceremony Music Steel Impressions (Ray) DJ / Band Steel Impressions (Ray) Flowers Jan Daniel (Chrystal’s aunt) Officiant Jason Young (friend of bride/groom) Videography none Baker / Wedding Cake Jan […]