Preparing for my own wedding opened a whole new door to a creative field I did not know existed, wedding styling! I love the idea of bringing a bohemian, vintage, creative flair to events or interiors. I asked one of my favorite Philadelphia based florists, Hana & Posy, and my wedding photographer, Amie Schroeder Photography & Cinema, to collaborate with me as I styled a mock engagement photo shoot in hopes it would be featured on a blog! Well, I was overjoyed when Style Me Pretty decided to feature us!!!!!

The photo shoot takes place in Philadelphia, PA, in a park near Kelly Drive and in the Azalea Garden. At one point the park turned into a dog playground and we were chased away into the Azalea Garden to finish the shoot.

Click HERE For the link to Style Me Pretty’s Post!!!! Find out the theme, how it came together, and see more pics:)

My styling background: My mother was an interior designer when I was young, so I grew up with her decorating, styling, and bringing things together! I always thought about going to school for interior design myself, but followed my passion for teaching instead. I struggled my whole life with a learning disability and was inspired to help others who learn in different ways. I taught elementary school for two years and was then laid off due to budget constraints across the city. I decided to take this chance and pursue my passion for styling and decorating. I landed my dream internship with THE BEST wedding planner/stylist company in Philadelphia, Styled Creative. I was hoping to stay on board and start a new career, then my husband matched for his residency in Boston. We had two months before moving, so I stopped interning and wanted all the time in the world to spend those last months with family, friends, and preparing to relocate. I styled this shoot during this time, and this was one of the best times in my entire life!