Each year the Silver Orchid team curates unique, classic, timeless and of course FUN sets for Cool Yule™. The process of creating Cool Yule starts the first week in January (but actually we talk about and brainstorm Cool Yule ideas ALL year long lol) and our team works all year to bring the magic
Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus!
Everyone's favorite duo is coming BACK to Cool Yule this year! That's right, Santa and his Mrs. are coming to Cool Yule and bringing ALL the holiday magic with them! Your kids will love spending time with this sweet, charismatic, and kind hearted duo. Our Classic Christmas set will give you all
Cool Yule Bloopers 2022
As parents, we always have what we think is the perfect picture in mind. HOWEVER....kids as know, will always have their own agenda! We can plan, coax, bribe, but there is just no telling what will actually happen in front of the camera. While it may feel stressful in the moment, I can promise you
A Cool Yule Thank You ~ 2022
Year 7 of Cool Yule is in the books. It is really hard to put words to the level of gratitude I have for all that Cool Yule has brought to my family. It's a labor of love this "little Santa event" I dreamt up all those years ago. When I look back at this year in particular (because don't be
Making the most out of your Cool Yule Experience!
Over the last few years Cool Yule has turned into something so much more than just your average holiday photo shoot. To many it has become a staple family tradition. Each year at Cool Yule, we hope to bring our families an unforgettable holiday experience filled with joyful little moments like
The Little Red Truck
The Little Red Truck has quickly become a fan favorite amongst Cool Yule'er's of all ages! From the littlest of babies, to the tweens and teens, right up to the Grandparents....everyone loves the red truck! Check out all the fun we've had with this beauty the last few years. Book your own red truck
Spring Style Board 2022
Spring Style Guide 2022. Below you will find seasonal style boards for Spring to give you a feel for the kind of current, coordinated looks that work great together. Click the images to shop the looks! Click the images to shop the looks! Need some more inspiration, check out my family style
Behind The Scenes Of Cool Yule 2021
My very talented friend and storytelling lifestyle photographer, Christine Wright knocked it out of the park yet again and captured the true essence, the heart and the soul of Cool Yule. For those of you who have journeyed through the years with me, you get it. For those that are new here, let me
2021 Cool Yule Thank You
A thank you to all of these faces and so many more. Where do I even begin. For those that have been with Silver Orchid from the beginning, thank you for walking through this journey with me, for trusting me with these special memories and for loving me and my family and my team along the way.
Cule Yule Glitz and Glam
Break out the bow ties and fedoras, the sequence and lace....because we are bringing the glitz and glam to Cool Yule this year! New to the line up, "Christmas At The Mansion" has an elegant moody theme that is perfect for a classy family portrait. Take a look at some of our favorite fancy outfits
