Hawthorn Lee Planning

03/24/2022

09/21/2020

Happy one year anniversary to Emily & Josh! This year has certainly not looked like anyone expected, but these two kicked off their marriage with an intimate ceremony before they were required. All the love to these two 💙

Photography

08/31/2020

Hand lettering is one of my favorite ways to add a little something extra
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The Makeup & Hair

08/27/2020

Can we talk about how gorgeous this is?! I am blown away by the talented individuals that worked together, and I’m so glad to have played a small part (even if I wasn’t present)
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05/27/2020

GIVE ME ALL THE SUNSHINE!!!
Weather like today makes me so excited for this summed, with all the unknowns, for even small intimate moments like this.

A surprise wedding, where Emily snuck in the back door, and I was there to let them in when the time was right. Everything about the energy of this day was to die for!

Whether you’ve got an intimate gathering of 10 or still looking at a party of 300 of your closest friends, I can’t wait to be part of the little details of your day!

Photography
Venue
Coordination

05/20/2020

Lilacs are my favorite. I went for a walk with my stepson yesterday and they were everywhere!! The smell reminds me of summers riding my bike with my friends through the neighborhoods. In the language of flowers, they represent first love or youthful innocence, which makes perfect sense with their sweet smell and short blossoming period.

The language of flowers is an important (if not a bit nerdy) sentiment to me, from the flowers in my tattoos to the suggestions I’ll give as you build your bouquet (you don’t want your flowers to say “regrets” do you?).

What are your favorite flowers?? 🌹🌻🌷

04/27/2020

🖊The last month or so has been Radio Silence...

If I can be real with you, I’ve lost my normal service industry job for now and have been adjusting to full time home schooling my eight (almost nine) year old step son. We would normally have him on every other weekend, and instead we spend every day together struggling with his ADHD to get through reading (his least favorite thing ever) and behaviors.

Being thrown into a teaching-parenting role is not something I was emotionally prepared for, and I have been doing my best to just get through it. A lot of things have fallen by the wayside, from laundry to running a business. I’m just thankful to have an amazing support system, sharing a house with family who can jump in and work together.

Everyone’s heard that we are in this together, that it’s a tough time for everyone. Brides who have had to adjust, I can’t even begin to imagine. Full time parents, you’re doing incredible. No one knows how or when this will be “over” or if things will ever be “normal” again, but I am right there with you all and sending my love 💙💙💙

Photograph

03/12/2020

Let’s be real for a hot second...we all use comparison to define what we are doing and what we should do. A lot of the times we feel pressure when we aren’t meeting the “standard”. Heck, I’ve been feeling like this about running a business!!

There’s a lot of pressure when it comes to weddings. From yourself, from the internet, from your parents/future-in-laws, it almost doesn’t end. Don’t let the “well at MY wedding...” or “5 Things You Should Have At Your Wedding” ruin your excitement!! This is YOUR day and it’s going to go how you want it to, not how you think it SHOULD.

Part of my job is to remind you of that, to help you get to the core of what your vision is, and to ease some of the anxiety in the process of making that happen. I’ve got your back, and I will be your cheerleader and reality check all in one💪🏼

Photo

03/04/2020

Gotta add a little FLAVOR now and then! 🧁🔥 Just make sure to clearly label so those with allergies or dislikes can avoid those 🥕

(I do love a good carrot cake! What’s your favorite flavor?)

Photos Sophisticated Grace Photography

@ The Grands at Mulligans

02/13/2020

I had a bride tell me “I just want to walk down the aisle and eat some tacos” which is exactly when I knew we would be working well together, but ALSO that there may be some brides whose focus is on the wedding and experience itself, which is amazing! I love that! Focus on yourselves and getting married.

You know you want photos out but not sure where or how you want them to look? Hand me the photo frames, I’ll make sure they’re arranged in a visually appealing and prominent (but not in the way) location! I’ll also be the one to rearrange when it’s time to use the brick wall as a photo backdrop 😉

Photo

02/12/2020

All this snow and I’m still not sick of white...I just wish there was more green with it!

There’s been lots of this timeless color combination, but what’s your favorite wedding color scheme? Bold jewel tones? Soft pastel spring colors? Drop it below 👇🏻🌷🌿👇🏻