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Rosa and Paul were one of the highlights of my year. This year has been a constant reminder that sometimes letting go what is expected can bring in more beauty than you can imagine. This was a principle I founded Pearl Weddings and Events with, but I could have never predicted it would have proved […]

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind a styled shoot? Together with Evergreen Weddings, we designed and created a gorgeous styled shoot inspired by bold, modern colors mixed with luxury velvet touches and the intimate, romantic feel of Chatfield Hollow Inn in Killingworth, CT. Today, we are taking you behind the scenes of our […]

Elizabeth Grant Photography | Paper details by Cat Wilcox INSTAGRAM IS DECEIVING IN THE WEDDING WORLD. THAT’S RIGHT, I SAID IT! When looking at beautiful photos on Instagram you truly have no idea what goes into every detail, how much it cost, who picked what, where things came from, etc. It is a total guessing […]

I haven’t shared this story because I thought it might be a little out there for some folks but, then I decided that I don’t really care. This story is near and dear to my heart & I feel like sharing it… Casey was planning her wedding for September 14th. She contacted me to help […]

A group of incredible vendors came together to participate in an editorial shoot in Middletown, CT! We were going for this mid-century modern, boho romance vibe. I feel like we nailed it! Some of the big highlights from this shoot were the ceremony installation by Fluerescent. It was a full and lush arch formed ceremony […]

This beautiful styled shoot was inspired by a Hair & Make Up Artist, Photographer and Wedding Planner (Belle Noelle, Shaina Lee Photography and myself) who were looking to show off their elegant, whimsical, creativity and love for what they do even in the winters of New England! We found the property of the Haley Mansion […]

Melanie and Tyler got married September 2, 2018 in Hartford, Connecticut. The sun was out, the air was warm and there was a lot of excitement floating throughout everyone! The wedding ceremony was held at the Hartford City Hall in downtown Hartford, Connecticut and their reception was at The Goodwin Hotel which is the home […]

Stony Creek Brewery is magical. I have been to this brewery countless times and I have had nothing but fun while there. Being so inspired by the space we decided to collaborate on a wedding styled shoot to highlight the fun atmosphere and to show how you can transform this blank slate into the wedding […]

Are you trying to be creative with your wedding favors? Do you want some thing different to give that your guests will remember? Here are a few ideas to check out! Monique Sourinho 1. Creating a signature recipe that correlates with your wedding day and who are are as a couple! Provide a taste of […]

Sommar + Ben committed to a beautiful life of love, happiness, family, friendship and faith on a July 28th. They were married in the backyard of Ben’s parents home, right on the water in Chester, Connecticut. It was the perfect plot of land at a home that Ben cherished from his childhood. Sommar and Ben […]