Gross! Please just don’t, talking about money is tacky! That’s what a lot of people think when it comes to the dirty topic of money. It’s not fun to talk about, especially for people in the wedding industry. However, as someone with insight I felt some responsibility to answer the question I get a lot. […]

Why Are Weddings So Expensive?

Wedding Planning & Tips

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Proposal at Taft Point

I have so much to be thankful for in 2019, both personally and professionally so I decided to do a Sarah Larae 2019 rewind!  Kind of like Youtube Rewind, but better.  I met all my photography goals and met so many amazing people!  My goal every year is to grow as a person and I […]

Sarah Larae 2019 Rewind!

About Me

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Was I dreaming?  Did I really get to shoot all these amazing couples in this stunning location? Did I shoot a luxury wedding at 2400 on the River? I still can’t believe I had the opportunity to take these photos.  I was so excited to be a part of this styled shoot! It was developed […]

Floral Styled Shoot at 2400 on the River

Weddings

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“I’ve prayed for a  girl like her”  is what Hugo said when I asked why he is in love with Laura.  Laura, of course, had also prayed for a man who pursued her in the way Hugo does.  The only thing more on fire than this couple’s chemistry is their passion for their faith.  Nothing […]

Pigeon Mountain Wedding: Laura + Hugo

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He pulled her close and whispered in her ear and she giggled with the enthusiasm and happiness of her 18 year old self. He looked at her like a soldier looked at home after a long time away with love, admiration, and longing. As they walked down the street of their hometown, Chatsworth, Georgia, Jud […]

Venue 208 Vow Renewal: Sherri + Jud

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Riley looked at Allie with intensity and tenderness. They were on the dance floor and as I followed them through my viewfinder I got chill bumps. There is no question he is the love of her life and she is the woman of his dreams. To watch them dance was fascinating and fun. Rarely do […]

The Gray Dove: Riley + Allie

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There wasn’t a dry eye in the house.  As Heather walked down the aisle you could see the emotion in Chris’s eyes, but if you looked slightly to the right and down you would see Heather’s son losing it.  Her sweet boy was crying as he watched his beautiful Mom marry the love of her […]

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Waterhouse Pavilion: Chris + Heather

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There are SO MANY choices to make when you are planning a wedding. You have to pick vendors, then you have to pick packages and price ranges and then you often have to pick more details based on you budget and what they offer.   It’s crazy!  To make things harder, most of us don’t have […]

Wedding: Splurge vs Save

Wedding Planning & Tips

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Kelsey took a deep breath.   She looked out and saw her Dad, her hero, facing away from her and waiting to see her.  This is her wedding day and she was simply glowing.  Her Dad turned around and instantly tears welled up in his eyes.  Kelsey looked into those tear filled eyes and through her […]

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Howe Farms Apple Barn: Cody + Kelsey

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This styled shoot executed and conceived by Christan C George Photography was nothing short of amazing.  The Gray Dove provided the perfect backdrop to showcase the amazing talents of all these vendors! Bonnie the Bus is a new photobooth experience in the Chattanooga area.  This is a feature your wedding guests will never forget!  Bonnie […]

The Gray Dove + Bonnie the Bus

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Love Stories

Getting to shoot these high school sweethearts engagement pictures already had this photographer stocked for their wedding day.  

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Howe Farms

Highlands Chapel

Caty & Simon got married at her grandmother's private estate inside the Sandestin resort in Florida.  They fell in love chatting by the water so it only made since they say their vows here too.

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Sandestin Resort

It's not every wedding that starts with a luxury car in a venue styled like a tuscan villa and ends with karaoke and fireworks!  This wedding was EPIC!

Howe Farms

The Woodlands