Candice had us meet her and her family at their 200-acre farm near Lacey’s Spring — and we are SO incredibly glad she did! The countryside drive was definitely worth it, as these photos were truly part of a unique experience. Her friends and family were so welcoming and we had a wonderful time meeting all of the horses! Candice was joined at her session by quite a few family horses, including Sugar Magnolia (yep, she’s named after the song!). Sugar and Candice are life-long friends (literally: they’re the same age), so we were honored to be able to capture their bond.

We also loved that Candice’s dress was a hand-made custom design! She gave the designer elements and ideas she wanted to incorporate (like a removable bottom piece that allowed for a shorter dress!) and it all came together SO beautifully, don’t you agree?!