Founder, Owner, and BOSS Designer for The Gathering Co. The fact that this busy lady was able to take the time to come on my podcast was so sweet and so amazing of her to do so. From being in marketing and wanting to build her own empire to finding out that is not at all what see saw her doing for the rest of her life. She ended up meeting her now husband, planned her wedding, and found that she loved the thrill of having a time crunch and making sure that everything was done smoothly. 

Founder, Owner, and BOSS Designer for The Gathering Co. The fact that this busy lady was able to take the time to come on my podcast was so sweet and so amazing of her to do so. From being in marketing and wanting to build her own empire to finding out that is not at all what see saw her doing for the rest of her life. She ended up meeting her now husband, planned her wedding, and found that she loved the thrill of having a time crunch and making sure that everything was done smoothly. 

Like I had said on her episode, we were talking for a good 35 minutes before we even started her podcast. She is so easy to talk to and just genuinely sweet. Sarah is not only a wedding photographer, she is also a newborn and family photographer. She is a mother of 3 children with one on the way. No wonder she has another love for wanting to photograph families. The great thing about her is that her couples are able to hire a photographer for life. 

Jenna is known for her Glam, drop dead gorgeous looks when it comes to her brides makeup. Her brides love the idea of being all dolled up and ready to like they are about to step out onto the red carpet. Jenna started out in makeup by doing her sisters friends PROM make-up when she was only 13 years old. Now that she is 19, she has already so many years under her belt and is ready to take on this industry and never look back. She has got a heart of gold and her brides best interest at heart.

I was so excited to get to talk to Miri from 10 Bloom Cakes on my podcast. She is genius and a Cake Picasso! Not only do her cakes look stunning but she brings in spunk, sass, and a lot of heart. On our podcast she goes into how to choose your cake artist for your wedding. Very important tips that I didn't even know about. One being, the best way to decipher if they are going to be good is by testing a classic flavor, chocolate and vanilla. 

I had such a blast with Ellie and getting to know her. She is full of life and ready to take on any wedding that she is given. I loved getting to talk with her and I know I could have gone longer, she just feels like you have been friends with her for years and years.

Not only is her personality so sweet but her work surpasses by the hundreds. She truly captures her couples in their true form and understands that genuine moments are the ones that people will remember the most.

Over in Asheville NC, there lies an amazing duo videographer team, Betsabe and Joey with Peak of the mountain Productions . They both somehow capture the moments from the couple perfectly but done effortlessly. Even if you don't know the couple or you weren't able to make it to their wedding, their films make you feel like you stepped into the day and experienced every moment with the couple.

I was so happy that Heather pushed back nerves to come on the podcast. I mean being nervous about how awesome you are and someone wants everyone to hear about it is silly. However, if anyone can understand being nervous in front of a camera is, not only me, but couples who are taking professional pictures for the first time. Another reason why I love Heather, she is super relatable along with being super funny.

Jessica, owner of Beauty Asylum, radiates beauty both inside & out.  She's a jokester which is a woman after my own heart. Beauty Asylum is a nationally published hairstylist & makeup artist team specializing in Bridal Hair & Make-up. Their goal is to have only the best stylists & simplify the planning process in the beauty industry. They love to understand your overall style & perfectly pair you with a stylist that's just right for you. When it comes to weddings and beauty, you can count on these ladies.

The Meadows at Firefly Farms hosts some of the most beautiful weddings in Raleigh NC. Couples are able to use the 115 acre nature preserve, available for single day weddings Monday through Sunday. Day rentals include: Private use of Heron Hall, Aerie House, The Roost, and The Preserve. I know what you are thinking. Holy Sh*t! That is a lot of options? I know right? Not to mention, they are building another gorgeous location for a couples ceremony, and they just keep adding on more and more.

So if you want to run through a vineyard or wed in a wooded chapel, have vaulted ceilings and greenhouse dinner parties more your pace, or perhaps you're craving an intimate backyard wedding but need to borrow some sugar + space from your neighbors, then The Meadow at Firefly Farms will be the perfect venue for you.