With a splash of color and a touch of whimsy, this modern and fresh wedding inspiration was created by Stephanie of Events by Stephanie and photographed by one of our own Silver Cup Artists Michelle of Magnolia Adams Photography.

Bea + Ray, from the UK, have been dating for 12 years. They wanted something short and sweet, and just the two of them alone. In a couple of months after shortly being engaged, they booked their tickets to Las Vegas, NV. They both were wed in the vastness of the Mojave desert with the strip faded in the background.

Introducing a new kind of magazine - a wedding and lifestyle publication featuring fine art inspiration that evokes a sense of elegance and meaning. The Homecoming Issue explores the idea that a wedding is more than the beginning of a marriage, but of a home, a family, a legacy. This is truly the foundation of Cottage Hill.

“Elopements are kind of creeping back into the world of weddings and truthfully, I love those even more. With elopements, you get a day that's truly focused on the bride and groom and their love for each other, without people sharing stress/opinions and timelines and details that don't go as they should - a time where the raw moments and celebration of two people in love are really what's glorified. Those are what I want to photograph."

From vases and jars collected by the bride’s family to the handmade journals placed as table numbers for guests to write advice for the newlyweds to read on that year’s anniversary, Brent and Ashley chose to focus on details to cherish.

One of the greatest aspects of marriage is two different people becoming one and creating a life together. It’s fun, new, and can also be a little scary! No matter how similar your personalities or interests, each couple brings differences into their marriage. The most beautiful part of this process is seeing what one person lacks, the other one has to give and vice versa. Fitting these puzzle pieces together creates one really outstanding couple.