I always make an effort to meet with potential clients in person to better get an idea of how they are as a couple and to see if we're a good fit. So when Kate deferred our consultation to a FaceTime call, a first for me, I hoped that 1) we'd be able to accomplish what I'd set out to do, and 2) at least I wouldn't have to change out of my sweatpants.

What I got was a bonus peek into their lovely home and even lovelier family. 

As a veteran makeup artist in the industry, I've since had a number of opportunities to work alongside Kate. So it was my absolute pleasure and honor being a part of their celebration.

To many more years!
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​Reception Venue: Robin Hill Farm Nursery
Videography: Stan Pe Films
Coordinator: Events by MC+GP
Reception decor: LoveBuggs Weddings
Catering: Mission BBQ
Calligraphy and design: Krystle Villanueva

One of the great things about Maryland is its proximity to such a wide variety of landscapes. Downtown DC with all the national monuments and museums, then east across the bay to the beach, or west for rolling hills and miles of mountain trails—don't need to look very far for a change of scenery.

Though sometimes, having a whole bunch of one thing can be pretty cool, too.

Like an entire field of them, for example.

Fall is one of the best times of the year on the East Coast—weather's great, colors are beautiful, and, like pumpkin spice lattes, Uggs and infinity scarves begin making their comeback. But September also usually means playtime's over and it's time to go back to school.

Only this time, these coeds would be getting married. 

After the ceremony at the beautiful Fordham University Church, we celebrated down on the East River where mid-party, the newlyweds changed into each other's national garb to better enjoy the live 80s band White Wedding.

Definitely a night to remember, and the first of hopefully more New York weddings (of any season)!

Despite a hiccup with the first location and Rodney locking the keys inside their car, things could've gone a lot worse. Like oh, me forgetting to put fresh batteries in my flash.

Thank goodness for firey sunsets and million-dollar smiles. Those always save the day.