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Amy and Mark’s love story started in true rom-com fashion: talking crap on the softball pitch. OK, so it wasn’t exactly an “eyes-met-across-the-bookstore-while-reading-poetry” situation. But it sure was the epitome of who Amy and Mark are as people—fun, hilarious, and downright amazing! Their big day began at The Maven Hotel at Dairy Block, where Amy got ready in the bridal suite with her sister and her mom.
Read MoreYou don’t have to tell Stephanie and Nick twice (or even once!) how lucky they were to find each other. They crossed paths by happenstance because of friends-of-friends, did the long-distance thing for a while, and ended up quarantining together at the beginning of COVID. All the serendipity paid off on a brilliant July day at the Wisconsin Club in Milwaukee when this beautiful couple promised to love each other forever.
Read MoreMeeting new people as I document the most important day in their lives is definitely fun, but nothing beats reconnecting with an old friend as you photograph their wedding vows! When Toni reached out to me saying she and her fiancé Chris were headed to Chautauqua in Boulder, CO, for a June destination wedding, I knew I had to be the one behind the camera!
Read MoreAnni and Robert’s classy Illinois summer wedding in the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort was one I’ll never forget! From a rogue golf ball to Anni’s uncle singing during the reception, this day was full of surprises. And like many couples who’ve been through the struggle of trying to get married over the last two years, they deserved something absolutely magical!
Read MoreOne evening, as the pair watched the sunset from their Brooklyn terrace, Ryan popped the question! And this East Coast couple began planning a dream West Coast destination wedding! Emily and Ryan's intimate beachside celebration in San Diego, CA, at the Catamaran Resort, was a fairytale ending to the first chapter in their story and an exciting beginning to the next. And I was beyond thrilled that I was there to document it all!
Read MoreWhoever first said “opposites attract” probably looked into a crystal ball and saw Rebecca and Travis! After dating for seven years, Rebecca had definitely imagined what her future wedding day would be like. And from the moment I read about them in the inquiry they sent me, I knew their mostly DIY Quail Ranch wedding celebration was going to be perfectly them!
Read MoreIn the heart of Illinois, a white farmhouse is snuggled into a dense garden bursting with flowers. Nearly 70 years (and five family weddings!) after Clara’s grandparents first walked through the doors, she walked through them on her wedding day. Talk about a family legacy!
Read More“You two are definitely going to get married,” the bartender who witnessed Liz and Dan’s first date said. Turns out, he was totally right! On July 10, 2022, his prediction came true during a beautiful Ethereal Gardens wedding in Escondido, CA. And I was there to document it all from behind my camera!
Read MoreKori and Connor’s fun, family-focused Roca Berry Fam wedding in Nebraska was a masterclass in incorporating significant family elements into a celebration. From the decorations to the invitations to the trail mix snacks, every aspect was lovingly crafted by a family member. Their day showed how the little details really do matter, and how fun it is to involve everyone in the process!
Read MoreAllie and Connor’s beautiful summer wedding in the Denver Botanic Gardens was a celebration to remember. Complete with Irish dancing, delicious Guinness sliders, and beautiful gardens, this Denver Botanic Garden wedding in Colorado was unlike any other. And I’m thrilled I was able to document every moment!
Read MoreI’m so excited that these two were featured on Smashing The Glass! Go check out their featured post!
It’s not every day that a groom says, “will you marry me?” and “I do” in the exact same spot. But when Eran asked Carrie to marry him at the beautiful Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort, he suspected they’d be back for a Mount Princeton wedding celebration! I loved photographing Carrie and Eran’s beautiful wedding at Mount Princeton Hot Springs Resort. They chose all-day coverage, so I was able to stay until the very end of the night, capturing every unforgettable moment.
Read MoreAlex and Wyatt’s beautifully snowy wedding at The Manor House in Littleton, CO, was the perfect mix of class and Colorado mountains! It was late May, the perfect time for a beautiful spring wedding. Only, Mother Nature had other plans—she wanted to wear white for Alex’s big day, too. That’s right. It snowed! What a typical Colorado thing to happen!
Read MoreAmanda and Brian’s love story began in high school, and with Brian’s teddy-bear heart and Amanda’s genuine and warm soul, it didn’t take them long to realize they were a perfect match! From the moment I met them, I was drawn to the way they wear their hearts on their sleeves, openly sharing their sincere emotions with each other and with me! I had a feeling right away that their Bridgeport Art Center wedding day was going to be filled with moments I’d never forget!
Read MoreAt this summery Michigan bash, “flower men” replaced “flower girls,” handing out McDonald’s cheeseburgers rather than tossing flowers. It was definitely not your average wedding day! But after tons of Covid-required reschedules, who has time to waste being average!? Karen and Kyle infused their personalities into every aspect of their Tabor Hill Winery wedding in Buchannan, MI. And I can’t wait to give you a peek inside!
Read MoreThey say that when you know, you know. That’s how Jordyn and Matt felt when they met on a night out dancing at Moonshine Beach. To honor their love for dancing, the couple filled their May 2021 wedding at Coto Valley Country Club with dancing of all kinds, from intimate choreographed dances to full group hurrahs to the tune of “We Are Family.” Basically, it was the most fun celebration ever!
Read MoreEmma and Aaron are exactly the kind of adventurous but laid-back couple I can’t get enough of. These two spent the first year of their relationship traveling together to decide if they were “the one” (they were, of course!). Even though they’ve traveled all over, they chose to have their October 2020 wedding back home in Denver. But due to COVID restrictions, they had to adjust their original plan and postponed their bigger bash to September 2021. They didn’t want to cancel altogether, however, so, like many couples in the last two years, they opted for two weddings! And lucky me—I was invited to document both!
Read MoreIt’s not every day that I get to photograph not only a brunch wedding in the middle of fall at the incredible picturesque Boulder Creek by Wedgewood Weddings in Boulder, Co; but also a wedding for two dear friends. Shannon and Robert aimed for something low key and inviting, thus the bacon filled brunch, but far enough into the mountains to make it feel remote.
Read MoreThis highly anticipated Illinois wedding was the brain child of Valerie and Cody’s long years of planning, and quite a few tweaks a long the way. With the ceremony held at historical St. Peter's Catholic Church in Volo, IL and their reception at the picturesque outdoor Gardens of Woodstock in Woodstock, IL, I’m glad it was able to come together without a hitch.
Read MoreNeither Covid, or a rainy Chicago fall day could stop Carol and Kevin from getting married this year. Carol and Kevin were married at an intimate ceremony at Loft Lucia in downtown Chicago, Illinois. When their 150 guest count was brought down to 30, these two focused on a relaxed and intimate wedding vibe. Alas, the only individual missing was their dog Mango, but Carol and Kevin were happy to bring their closest friends and family together for their important day; even if they would rather have stayed out of the lime light. Having not only cut their guest list to legal limits, Carol and Kevin also switched venues to accommodate the reduced guest count, and spaced their table adequately a part so all attendees were comfortable.
Read MoreBecca and Mike had an incredible fall wedding at Kilbuck Creek in Monroe Center, IL, and even a little bit of rain could not put a damper on the festivities. It’s hard to decorate a venue as beautiful as Kilbuck Creek, when the surrounding nature does all of the work for you. Leaves were falling from the trees right up until the moment we had to run inside due to rain, and even that did not stop anyone from partying the night away. Becca and Mike had originally toured a ton of venues closer to their home in Chicago, IL, but I am so glad that ended up at Kilbuck Creek for their wedding, as this picturesque venue is truly one of a kind!
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