Who says that true love stories can’t start out online? Maranda and Jake are living proof that it works! And it’s possible! And that was the beginning of their special story! From the very first day I met these two for a coffee date over a year ago, there was one thing that was certain to me. These two have hearts of gold. AND they were not afraid to […]
Read moreRecap of 2019 | Best of Weddings
I think every time I sit down to put together a recap post of the previous wedding year, I will hands down get ALL up in my feels. After reliving all 18 (!!!) wedding days from 2019, I have so many emotions running through my head and my heart. One of them is the feeling of such accomplishment. This is the most weddings I’ve taken on in one year and it was tough, I’m not going to lie. But SO rewarding. All of the […]
Read moreRecap of 2019 | Best of Engagements
Champagne showers, ACTUAL rain showers that required umbrellas, walks on the beach, frolicking through beautiful gardens, repeat locations and new to me locations, LOTS of included fur babies, tons of moments that made me laugh so hard my belly ached, and spending time with these 21 incredible couples— doesn’t even begin to sum up how amazing my 2019 engagement sessions were! Some of these […]
Read moreRecap of 2019 | Best of Florals
One of my favorite detail elements on a wedding day are the gorgeous bouquets and floral accents sprinkled through out the decor! I just love seeing all of my bride’s style shine through when it comes to the florals whether that is in the centerpieces at the reception, the hair pieces they wear, the ceremony arch decor, the boutonniere for her groom, her […]
Read moreRecap of 2019 | Best of Rings
I feel like after every year that I’m photographing weddings and engagements, I am coming across more and more unique and different style rings and I LOVE that! Whether the girl picks out the style of ring that she likes the most, or the guy totally surprises her with a design that he thinks would be the perfect fit for her, I absolutely love seeing the special diamond that the groom proposes with and will soon be […]
Read moreMegan & Lorenzo | Winter Holiday Wedding at The Allure in La Porte, Indiana
I remember back when we did Megan and Lorenzo’s engagement session (in the middle of a blizzard I might add!) , I just remember them telling me all about their visions and dreams for their winter holiday wedding day! She wanted pops of Christmas red, white pearls, snowflakes everywhere, and when I walked into The Allure on their wedding day, I felt like I just walked into a Christmas wonderland! It was […]
Read moreEmma & Andrew | Emerald Green Luxury Downtown Chicago Winter Wedding at The Chez
When I think of Emma and Andrew’s wedding day, the first word that comes to mind is emotion. Every. single. part. of their big day had such amazing memories being made, people laughing and having a great time, and everyone just loving on these two on the biggest day of their lives. From the getting ready moments, the first look, the ceremony, first dances, everything in between, there were tears being shed left and right, and not just from the couple. (although, Andrew DID let his tears come out quite a bit and it was SO sweet!!) These two were […]
Read moreKelly & Jason | Fall Naperville Riverwalk Engagement Session
Three words to describe these two- caring, gentle, and kind. I just knew from the back and forth communication with Kelly that I was going to just adore them! In a questionnaire that I send my couples, one of the questions is to describe your relationship in one sentence and they put “our relationship is caring for one another all the time”. When I finally got the chance to meet them at their engagement session, I could feel the […]
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