featured {completely unveiled}

We at Favor Me Events are wrapping up the week on a high note and wanted to share!

SO, SO, SO excited to say that Completely Unveiled Blog {by Weddings Unveiled} has featured our recent inspiration to reality session!

It was a cool day in March when photographer, Tara Mauldin and I headed to Carrigan Farms in Mooresville for this "Rustic Valentine" shoot. And what a labor of love it was as we both rocked it out for hours in the brisk mountain air.

A HUGE thank you to all of the vendors that brought this shoot together so beautifully.


Photography: Tara Mauldin Photography
Florals: Lily Greenthumb's Floral Artistry
Cake Pops: Wow Factor Cake Design
Stationery: SCM Design
Linens/Chair Rentals: Party Reflections
Location: Carrigan Farms


Click here for the full story!  

Stay tuned -- more photos from the shoot will be up shortly on both the blog and website!

with love.
Anne

laura and dale {just because}

Meet Favor Me Events couple, Laura and Dale!

Mere days after they booked my services for full planning, Laura insisted that they have a "just because" session to document their engagement. You see, Laura recently passed the North Carolina Bar exam {yay!} and thought now that she is practicing law, it was time to cut her hair for a more corporate look.

But before losing her locks {and generously donating them to Locks of Love}, Laura wanted to take the opportunity to document their proposal. Keeping it as true to form as possible, we headed to Lake Norman State Park with her locks and even some of the same clothes  from the engagement day.

Laura and Dale both love nature, camping and fishing-- really anything and everything that I do not know too much about. Styling the shoot gave me a great opportunity to get to know them better for the months of planning that are ahead of us.

Both from Latrobe, Pennsylvania {not too far from where I grew up}, I thought we would incorporate Rolling Rock beer. And as avid fishers, I hand-crafted a "reel love" swag for the shoot as well.  Pun intended!

Critsey Rowe Photography documented the shoot, and as always, did a fantastic job. Here are some shots from the day...

Laura and Dale are set to marry next July at The Point Lake and Golf Club-- so stay tuned for more of their story!

with love.

Anne

robin and shawn {engagement session}

Happy Monday!

Meet Favor Me Events couple, Robin and Shawn!

Thanks to Robin's need of car repair and her father for insisting she see a certain mechanic in town {yep, that would be Shawn}- the couple met in May of 2008. At the time, Robin was interested in someone else, so the story easily could have ended here.

But...it didn't....

Eight months later, Robin needed her oil changed and not only did she find herself looking forward to seeing Shawn, but she even told her co-worker about the sweet {and not to mention cute} mechanic that she had met months ahead of time. Her co-worker nudged {or rather INSISTED} that Robin ask Shawn out on a date. Shawn just couldn't resist Robin's request and the couple had their first date on February 28, 2009.

Robin says she never thought that she would end up with a man who is so visibly tattooed, rides a motorcycle or has more piercings than her- but almost a year to the day of their first date, the couple was engaged to be married. And now, nothing makes more sense.

Robin and Shawn are set to be married in October at the Victoria Crow's Nest in Monroe. Their theme is 1950s, with the inspiration centered around a photo of Robin's Aunt at her prom. But more on that later...

Here are a few shots from their recent e-session in Charleston, SC with the super-talented Caroline Ghetes.  Make sure to check out the photos of Robin and Shawn on the motorcycle. Staying true to their theme, these shots were inspired by a similar photo of James Dean and Marilyn Monroe.

Seriously so excited to work with you both!


with love.
Anne

itali and william e-session {styling}

There are times when you meet a couple and you just fall in love with them. This is one of those couples.

I could seriously eat Itali {pronounced Italy} and William up! They were up for anything the day of their shoot-- even agreeing to lie on the chalk-covered ground to get this shot {which happens to be my favorite of the day}:

The shoot took place in Uptown at Marshall Park and was photographed by the always fun and super talented, Critsey Rowe. Here are a few more shots from the day.

Itali and William are set to marry in December of this year. Congratulations to you both!


with love.
Anne

allison {bridals} carrigan farms

Happy Monday!

Last weekend I had the pleasure of working with Allison and Matt on their 
"Old Hollywood Glam" wedding at The Mint Museum Uptown. 
Can't wait to share some photos of the day with you!

In the mean time, here are some shots from Allison's bridal session taken at the breathtaking quarry at Carrigan Farms in Mooresville. Photography by the talented Lindsey Hartsell of Lindsey Lee Photography.

Stay tuned for Allison and Matt's wedding photos!


with love.
Anne

jessica and camden {engagement session}

Meet Favor Me Events couple, Jessica and Camden!

Saying this couple is out-going, full of energy and just hands down hilarious is an understatement. And their story is nothing less than comical and fitting.

Plain and simple, Jess and Cam met at da club. Cam was dancing, which caught the eye of Jess and so she struck up a conversation with him. After exchanging numbers, Cam called Jess a few days later for a date but by that time Jess had forgotten who Cam was {apparently his dancing was not all that memorable}. But Jess decided that she would meet Cam out anyway. Turns out, it was one of the best decisions she could have made.

Their wedding is set for October with the ceremony taking place at First United Methodist Church and the reception at The Mint Museum Uptown. Jess and Cam have decided to keep the theme modern and clean while incorporating their favorite Fall colors- eggplant purple and burnt orange.

Jess and Cam also have hearts as big as their personalities. In lieu of traditional gifts, they have opted to have guests make contributions to Saint Jude's Children Research Hospital.

Here are a few shots from their recent e-session with Kristin Byrum Photography.

Can't express how happy I am to be a part of your wedding. So excited for you both!

with love.

Anne

melissa and scott e-session {styling}

As with all of my e-session styling clients, one of my first questions to Melissa was, 

"So, how did Scott propose?" Melissa hesitated and asked me if I wanted the real or the PG version.  Of course I opted for the real version.

Scott had planned a surprise romantic evening at home complete with rose petals, wine and a bubble bath {Melissa's favorite!} Once she told me that the actual proposal took place in a tub, I knew that I had to get my hands on one for their engagement session with 

Critsey Rowe Photography.

And after much searching, success! Totally worth it by the way... I just love the tub shots!!

Melissa and Scott also share the love of wine. And while they do not normally have times for picnics in the park, they both decided that after the shoot they would start to make time for them. How gorgeous is Melissa by the way?

Great working with you both! Congratulations on your engagement!

with love.

Anne