After legally getting married in Colorado in August, Jac & Saif hosted friends anf family from around the world in the Pasfield House in October. The two put on their finishing touches at the beautiful historic wedding venue and hotel before meeting each other at the alter. Jac actually wore a different dress at her […]
When planning their wedding day, V&T said they wanted their day to be full of “joy, celebration and authenticity” and let me tell you, their Wisconsin Wedding at Over the Vines Vineyard had exactly that. From group photos with all their loved ones, heartfelt speeches during the ceremony, vows that made us cry, their first […]
Intimate guest list, lots of love, and the best mac n cheese I’ve ever had. Best day ever. Sarah & Kyle’s intimate wedding at Windsong Acres was a dream. Their love for this wedding venue, paired with the love they have for their newly merged family, was felt all throughout the wedding day. We took […]
Sometimes, you just know when you’ve found the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, and that was the case with Caitlin and Trevor. These two met in high school, Trevor had snuck into a friend’s math class, saw Caitlin, and decided to shoot his shot. Seven years later, they returned […]
10 years after meeting each other while playing music, a first date sneaking into a concert together, and a midnight New Year’s Eve proposal led to THIS. Dani and Mitch got married at Arlington’s in Springfield, IL. A refurbished 1917 factory building turned wedding venue with contemporary art and moody historical vibes. SUCH a unique […]
A calm and emotional wedding day that screams “garden, timeless, classic and vintage” while also simultaneously partying with 200 of your favorite people all night – seems like a dream, right? That’s exactly how Emily and Andy’s wedding went at the Chevy Chase Country Club in the Chicago suburb of Wheeling. So many layers of […]
Getting married in a historical building is SUCH. A. VIBE. Give me all those moody corners, perfectly curated decor, and all that vintage ethereal charm for the perfect way to tell the story of your wedding day! Merrian and Ryan checked all those boxes with their wedding at The Legacy Building – a dreamy wedding […]
Abby and Kristopher’s wedding day at The Barn at Fairview Acres really had it all. From intimate moments where they could just be present and exist with one another, to the genuine connections they create with their people being on full display, it was a day of love through and through! I loved being able […]
I think it’s safe to say that Julie and Tyler’s wedding day in the suburbs of Chicago was about as dreamy as a fall wedding can be! These two chose the incredible Morton Arboretum as their wedding venue, and it’s hard to imagine a more fitting choice for their day. From the gorgeous natural setting […]
This past October began with a bang thanks to Elaina and Clayton’s romantic wedding at Countryside Banquet & Catering in Washington, Illinois! You might remember these two from their artful engagement session. If so you’ve probably been excited to see the wedding day these two created. I’m so happy to say that these two absolutely […]
The most humid AND most fun wedding day EVER. Gilly & Eli’s wedding day was a whirlwind of emotion in the BEST way possible. From deep belly laughs that left us struggling to catch our breath, to moments of joy so strong they turned our eyes into literal waterfalls, Gilly, Eli, their guests, and I […]
Today’s wedding was an extra special one for me to document. Not only because it was a destination wedding at the fabulous Graystone Valley in Branson, Missouri, but also because the groom Austin and I practically grew up together! From kindergarten through high school, Austin and I knew one another, had similar interests, and were […]
Amy and Josh’s wedding at the Kennedy Estate in Lizton, Indiana was literally a DREAM! I feel like I say this about all of my weddings, but honestly I can’t think of a better way to describe this beautiful, emotional, heart melting wedding day. I had THE best time with these two celebrating their one […]
In late May I was able to document a one of a kind intimate wedding at one of my favorite venues in Bloomington, Illinois, Reality on Monroe! Madison and Austin had such a specific and beautiful vision for their wedding day, and the execution of said vision was absolutely flawless. Their day is a prime […]
Emily and Kevin’s wedding at the Ravisloe Country Club was an all around fantastic day that was a long time in the making! These two began dating while they went to Eastern Illinois University together, back when they only knew each other through mutual friends. Emily had a crush on Kevin FOREVER prior to them […]
Today’s wedding is an extra special one that I’ve been itching to share on the blog here for a while now! Nicole and Conner’s intimate wedding in Springfield, Illinois means the world to me, not only because of the incredible day they created, but also because Conner and I go WAY back. We’ve known each […]
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