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Here’s what’s coming for 2025 wedding floral trends — they’re moving beyond the vase entirely. Floral appliqués, pioneered by Laurel and Leaf, creating wearable art made of blooms.
You’re reading it here first: Long wedding reception tables filled with exotic florals and mixed textures will be on trend in 2025.
Once Franklin and Taylor were engaged, there was no question as to the venue: the wedding had to be in the chapel that originally brought them together.
From our first conversation, their vision was clear – sophisticated moments that honored both the venue’s unique design qualities and their personal style. The Paper House, with its bold color and intentional design, provided the perfect canvas for their narrative.
Ah, planning season: cake tasting, venue visits, and booking vendors. When picking your wedding photographer, what questions do you ask?
Finding the best wedding photographer for you comes down to one question: what do you value the most?
Hi, I'm Stokes, and I'm so glad you're here.
Through digital and film photography, I take an editorial-meets-documentary approach to preserve modern love stories. The result is timelessness for those who prioritize genuine moments, singular experiences, and photographs that capture how a moment felt.
YOUR LIFE is ART
let's make magic
I'd love to work with you. In order to give my time fully to you and to create from a place of creativity, I accept a limited number of weddings each year. Inquire for availability and to reserve your date with Stokes Del Rio.
YOUR LOVE is ART / YOUR LOVE is ART
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Nashville,
United States
Available Tuesday to Friday from
9:00 AM open to 5:00 PM close.
Tennessee
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On the blog, you'll find wedding photography advice, planning, and featured articles.
I've collected some of my favorite celebrations here. These thoughtfully curated weddings showcase the beauty of genuine connection. From intimate vows in the Tennessee mountains to grand celebrations under the stars, each feature tells a unique love story through an editorial lens.
What makes a wedding "featured" worthy? It's rarely about size or grandeur, though both can be breathtaking. Instead, it's about those intangible moments that make each wedding extraordinary. The way light catches a tear during the first look. The subtle squeeze of hands during the ceremony. The quiet laughter shared between generations on the dance floor.
These features illustrate the art of thoughtful wedding photography. Each entry offers an intimate look at my documentation process. You'll see sweeping shots of centuries-old stone chapels and delicate details of hand-calligraphed place cards. Learn how I work with natural light for editorial-worthy portraits. Discover how I capture spontaneous moments that make each wedding unique.
For planning couples, these posts offer more than visual inspiration.
They're your window into future possibilities. Through these features, you'll gain practical insights. Timeline planning. Lighting considerations. Those little-known details that elevate wedding photographs from beautiful to extraordinary. See how different venues photograph throughout the day. Learn how various color palettes translate on camera. Understand my approach to both traditional and unconventional celebrations.
Beyond technical aspects, these features showcase the heart behind my photography: preserving authentic moments.
Here you'll find families blending traditions. Couples breaking conventions. Celebrations balancing elegance with personality. Each featured wedding represents careful planning, creative collaboration, and artistic documentation.
Whether you're planning your own wedding or simply appreciate fine photography, I trust you'll find something here on the blog that moves you. Take your time exploring these stories. They're carefully selected to inspire, inform, and help you envision your own perfect day. Connect on Instagram or send me a note.
