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A Vintage floral mom and me mini session marathon.
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Raegan and Ryan, a kind, genuine and grateful couple. The journey to their wedding was longer than most, but this love story began with a heartfelt and thoughtful proposal.
Now, if you look closely at Raegan’s florals you will see hints of orange represented in the flowers. When these two began dating, Ryan would always give her orange roses. Reagan recalls, “He liked to buy me orange because they are a mix between yellow roses which represent friendship and red roses which represent love”.
One very late evening, after Raegan got home from work, she entered through the garage where a trail of red tea lights led her to the kitchen table. The Gin Blossoms "Follow You Down" was playing in the background. The Gin Blossoms are one of the couples favorite bands and Ryan actually flew Raegan to New York to see them play once.
From the kitchen, Raegan was able to see a slideshow of photos of them playing on their tv. On the kitchen table were candles, a dozen orange roses and a card. The card described their past and how they met. The trail of candles continued to the counter and a dozen red roses and another card. That card was about their present and how far they've come. Then Raegan walked into the living room and Ryan was standing with their pup Myla and more roses. There was a stool set up in front of him with more candles and a third card. That card was about their future and ended with “will u be my future forever?”
Raegan looked up and Ryan was down on his knee to ask the most important question. She squealed so loud that he had to start over. Being the romantic he is, Ryan even had her favorite scent, apple cinnamon tea lights diffusing in the background with champagne chilling. Tell me that was not one amazing proposal?
Special thank you to this vendor team who made this day possible!
Ceremony name: Historic Post Office
Reception name: Grey Goose Restaurant
Hair stylist: Jeff Harris
Make up: Cosmo by Katrina
Tuxedos/ suits: Joseph A. Banks
Florist: Greenbrier Florists
DJ: Tommy Pearson
Cake: Incredible Edibles
Dress designer: Essense of Australia (purchased from Studio I Do)
Coordination: Susan Brown
First off think comfort. A Soft, flowy, ethereal gown will make for a comfortable experience. Maxi dresses work great too. If you feel like your dress will not show off your bump, just add a belt!
A Body con style dress is a great way if you want to really show off your bump!
Colors and Patterns:
When documenting your baby bump try to stay away from busy prints or patterns. Solid colors and Pastels are the most flattering. To add a bit of spice, incorporate a fun necklace or accessories.
If you do have patterns, try to limit them. Also try to stay away from big logos.
If photographing in a location with lots of color and texture (such as historic areas with intricate architecture) think of wearing neutral tones vs bright bold colors.
Textures:
One way to add dimension to your photos is to add different textures with your clothing such as lace, swiss dot, Chiffon and knitted textures.
Family Maternity outfit planning Tip:
Momma, make sure you choose your outfit first. Then coordinate (not match) their outfits arounds yours. It is always a good idea to keep it neutral and add one pop of color between all the members.
Fashion Tips for the day of:
Bring a change of comfortable shoes for walking around in! We can always switch them out or even hide them with your outfit!
