Bradenton, Florida When we scheduled our spring vacation to Florida, we weren’t expecting to run into MEP Bride & Groom Amy & JJ, take photos and spend hours eating a pizza picnic on the beach and chatting for hours as the sun set on a typical Tuesday…but that’s exactly what happened when we found out […]

Joyful Anniversary Session on the Beach // Ashley & JJ

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Cleveland, Ohio The Ariel Pearl Center is a stunning, historic wedding venue located in Cleveland, Ohio. It’s marble columns and floors, expansive crystal chandeliers and massive arched windows make for a truly magnificent space. Perhaps my favorite part of Ariel Pearl though is it’s ability to take people back in time. It’s a space that feels simultaneously […]

Ariel Pearl Center // For Brides

Wedding

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Where do you feel the most at home with your fiancé? For some people, it’s hiking a mountain together, visiting a favorite coffee shop or playing frisbee in a park.  But for others, it’s being at home, cooking together, and watching Netflix.  If you fit in this second category, this post is for you. We’ve […]

Considering an In-Home Engagement Session? // For Brides

Tips & Advice

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Being back on the Pacific coast, I (Amanda) thought back to my first time being at the Pacific Ocean.  Going to the Pacific Ocean is one of those classic American bucket list items for those who don’t live on the coastline. It feels cliché, but it’s also an experience that is different than any other, […]

On the California Coast // Travel

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Canton, Ohio They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but you would be hard pressed to find someone who wouldn’t appreciate the aesthetic of Mariah & Tyler’s wedding day.  From a historic venue, to quotes from classic literature, to delicate details, this wedding had all the editorial vibes.  But even more […]

Romantic Wedding at the Historic Onesto // Mariah & Tyler

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From a spot on the highway between Washington, D.C. and Cleveland, Ohio…so probably somewhere in Pennsylvania. There’s a quote that says, “Life is what happens when you’e busy making other plans,” and while I accept that principle for the most part, I also think that if we never take any time to make plans life […]

Road Trip Rumination // Erickson Chronicles

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THE JOURNAL

It’s time for winter to be over. The ice and snow have been so beautiful, but the cold has had its time.

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The Prospect of Spring 

Heather and Devin’s private estate wedding would not have happened without a small real estate miracle.

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Heather and Devin’s Private Estate Wedding

I truly believe in the products  we offer our couples. If fact, we used the same exact options for our own wedding album.

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