When soon-to-be brides ask for wedding advice from past brides the one piece of advice I hear given over and over again is, “The day flies by, so enjoy every second of it.” And it’s true! There are so many moving parts it’s easy to get swept up and distracted by all the details. If […]

When soon-to-be brides ask for wedding advice from past brides the one piece of advice I hear given over and over again is, “The day flies by, so enjoy every second of it.” And it’s true! There are so many moving parts it’s easy to get swept up and distracted by all the details. If […]

5 Benefits Of Having A First Look On Your Wedding Day

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bride approaches the groom during first look

If you’re planning a low-country, southern wedding near Charleston, SC, Magnolia Plantation is a must have on your list of venues to consider! The experience starts when you first pull into the long driveway of Magnolia Plantation. The road runs parallel to the Audubon Swamp Garden and is flanked by large Southern Oak trees strung […]

If you’re planning a low-country, southern wedding near Charleston, SC, Magnolia Plantation is a must have on your list of venues to consider! The experience starts when you first pull into the long driveway of Magnolia Plantation. The road runs parallel to the Audubon Swamp Garden and is flanked by large Southern Oak trees strung […]

Magnolia Plantation Wedding Venue | Charleston, SC

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The Manor House at Magnolia Plantation

Faith vs. Fear It’s here! Our best of weddings post for 2017! What an incredible year it has been! Looking back now, it’s clear this year was marked by many steps faith for us. Matthew took the huge leap of faith and quit his job to devote his full attention to Matt Rouse Films. And […]

Faith vs. Fear It’s here! Our best of weddings post for 2017! What an incredible year it has been! Looking back now, it’s clear this year was marked by many steps faith for us. Matthew took the huge leap of faith and quit his job to devote his full attention to Matt Rouse Films. And […]

Best of Weddings 2017

Personal, Weddings

bride and groom kiss during their first look

Merry Christmas, friends! We are currently in Goldsboro, NC taking the whole week off to celebrate with our family. It’s always a festive time of year with trips to Krispy Kreme, tasty family dinners, and of course, the annual car ride around town to see Christmas lights! We don’t live close to family so it’s […]

Merry Christmas, friends! We are currently in Goldsboro, NC taking the whole week off to celebrate with our family. It’s always a festive time of year with trips to Krispy Kreme, tasty family dinners, and of course, the annual car ride around town to see Christmas lights! We don’t live close to family so it’s […]

Merry Christmas from the Rouses

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the whole family stands together for a picture

If you were like me (Mer), you’ve probably already been thinking about and Googling bridesmaid gift ideas. Finding the perfect gift for your bridesmaids can be tough. You want to show them how much you appreciate them without breaking the bank. The good news is that showing them how much they mean to you can […]

If you were like me (Mer), you’ve probably already been thinking about and Googling bridesmaid gift ideas. Finding the perfect gift for your bridesmaids can be tough. You want to show them how much you appreciate them without breaking the bank. The good news is that showing them how much they mean to you can […]

Top 3 Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

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Bridesmaid gift ideas personalized tote bag

There are many beautiful places to get married in Greenville, SC, but one of our favorites is Huguenot Mill and Loft wedding venue. And I think you’ll quickly see why! The interior design includes exposed brick, rustic hardwood floors, large windows, wooden ceiling beams and an open floor plan. This space is modern and versatile […]

There are many beautiful places to get married in Greenville, SC, but one of our favorites is Huguenot Mill and Loft wedding venue. And I think you’ll quickly see why! The interior design includes exposed brick, rustic hardwood floors, large windows, wooden ceiling beams and an open floor plan. This space is modern and versatile […]

Huguenot Loft Wedding Venue | Greenville SC

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Huguenot Loft Wedding Venue Greenville SC Logo

We love a change of pace every so often. Matt & Amanda’s city wedding in Columbia, SC didn’t disappoint! Matt & Amanda both attended the University of South Carolina which happens to be the same school Mer graduated from in 2013!   Getting Ready Their day started at the Metropolis Salon in downtown Columbia. The salon […]

We love a change of pace every so often. Matt & Amanda’s city wedding in Columbia, SC didn’t disappoint! Matt & Amanda both attended the University of South Carolina which happens to be the same school Mer graduated from in 2013!   Getting Ready Their day started at the Metropolis Salon in downtown Columbia. The salon […]

A Columbia SC Wedding | Matt & Amanda

Weddings

Mer writing here 🙂 I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving weekend with friends & family, and ate some incredible food! I know we did. We spent Thanksgiving weekend in the great state of West Virginia on top of a mountain at my family’s cabin! The cabin has been a huge part of my life […]

Mer writing here 🙂 I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving weekend with friends & family, and ate some incredible food! I know we did. We spent Thanksgiving weekend in the great state of West Virginia on top of a mountain at my family’s cabin! The cabin has been a huge part of my life […]

Thanksgiving at the Cabin

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The new cabin

The traditional signing of the wedding guest book is becoming a thing of the past. I know for my parents they couldn’t tell you where their guest book is now. Most likely it’s in a box in the attic or collecting dust on a bookshelf. Nowadays, we find that couples want a more practical reminder […]

The traditional signing of the wedding guest book is becoming a thing of the past. I know for my parents they couldn’t tell you where their guest book is now. Most likely it’s in a box in the attic or collecting dust on a bookshelf. Nowadays, we find that couples want a more practical reminder […]

5 Creative Alternatives For Your Wedding Guest Book

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Wedding guest book alternative potted plant

From the moment we first emailed back and forth with Bobbie Jean and Jason, we knew their wedding was going to be a special one. Their excitement for their day and wedding film was so evident! We love telling stories about passionate couples who are excited to share their love on their wedding day. We […]

From the moment we first emailed back and forth with Bobbie Jean and Jason, we knew their wedding was going to be a special one. Their excitement for their day and wedding film was so evident! We love telling stories about passionate couples who are excited to share their love on their wedding day. We […]

Jason & Bobbie Jean | The Wedding Trailer

Weddings

Jason & Bobbie Jean walking through the woods just after their wedding.