Every time I sit down to write a blog post for a couple’s beautiful wedding day, it’s always so hard for me to find the right words to explain how much fun I had, and how incredible the day was, but for Alexa and Eddie’s day-- it might be the most difficult yet. I have known Eddie for years and we […]
Read moreKatie & Zach | A Dreamy Outdoor Summer Wedding at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines
I had the privilege of kicking off my fall wedding season with Katie and Zach the 1st of September and I wouldn't have it any other way! These two had the BEST day! Their wedding day took place at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines Golf Course and it is my new favorite venue! For so many reasons! Everything was all […]
Read moreWedding Invitations 101: Featuring Basic Invite
From the moment you get engaged, all of the fun planning ideas start popping up in your head and you can't wait to get on Pinterest and make your wedding board! There are so many ways that you can personalize each and every element of your wedding and one of my absolute favorite details is very often overlooked-- the invitations. This piece of paper is the very first thing your guests […]
Read moreLindsey & Dan | Fabyan Forest Preserve Japanese Garden Engagement Session
Dan rented a cottage in Wisconsin for the two of them to enjoy a quiet little weekend getaway! Little did Lindsey know, this was going to be a trip she would never forget! During their stay Dan got down on one knee and asked her to spend forever with him and of course, she said YES! He even had one of his best friends paint a […]
Read moreMarissa & Matt | Monee Reservoir and Peotone Countryside Engagement Session
This was only the 2nd time I've seen these two in person and you would of never knew that if you were with us during their shoot! They showed up with open arms ready for hugs and smiles from ear to ear! I honestly can say that Marissa and Matt are some of the most genuine, down to earth and sweetest people I've ever met! They were so […]
Read moreLisa & Matt | Ogden Gardens and Indiana Dunes Engagement Session
These two met at a country dance club in Indiana when they were just 16 years old! Which sadly isn't around anymore! I myself went there once and it was so much fun! But to keep the "country" feel going, they decided that they were going to have the perfect fall and country setting for their wedding! They will say "I Do" this […]
Read moreHow To Make Your Family Formals Go Quickly and Smoothly
One of the things I hear the most from brides that they are "dreading" or "nervous" about on their wedding day is the Family Formals. I totally hear you. You might have a big family and just thinking about gathering everyone together makes your head spin. I get it! This area of the day can easily become the most stressful part. But why should it be that way? This is the biggest day of your life and […]
Read morePaige & JD | Illiana Motor Speedway & Deep River County Park Engagement Session
Paige and JD told me their idea for their engagement session of having their two white mustangs be involved the very first day I met them, which was when they booked me as their wedding photographer! They were so excited and set on this idea! I have never done anything like this before in an engagement session so I was pretty excited! I've seen […]
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