meelay + joe / the barn at hornbaker gardens wedding

First off, any wedding where the recessional is “Chelsea Dagger” (the Blackhawk’s goal song) notches up on my top wedding list. Then add the sweet details throughout the day and I don’t just mean the vintage decor, stunning florals and adorable barn venue. What I remember most was the heartfelt wedding ceremony performed flawlessly by Joe’s cousin. Then add the reserved front row seat where we all felt Joe’s mothers presence through the ceremony. The lockets both bride and groom kept close to them with her photo so she was with them all day. Or how about my favorite memory of all, the way that Meelay repeatedly told Joe how good he looked with that ring on his finger.

It was a wedding to remember to say the least and these two filled my heart with their laughter, love and sweetness for everyone on their day, including myself.

venue: the barn at hornbaker gardens, princeton, illinois

dj: DJ4U, peoria, illinois

floral: hannah graham with PLAN events & design, jacksonville, il

cake: christy’s kitchen, peru, illinois

hair:  janni robertson and karla humphrey from emerald bay salon, geneseo, il

makeup: deanna lewis makeup, naperville, il

bride’s dress: house of brides couture

suits: jos a bank, peoria, il

sadie + grant / quad cities wedding

When Sadie and Grant approached me at their friend’s wedding last year all newly engaged and giddy, I could not wait to photograph their big day! These two are madly in love with each other and it is so apparent. Every event during their day was full of smiles, laughter and happy tears. My favorite moment of the day? Waiting with Grant while Sadie walked up behind him, watching him struggle to keep the tears in and then fall to complete mush when he laid eyes on her. This kind of love is what its all about my friends…..

ceremony venue: Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bettendorf, IA

reception venue: Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center

cake:Sophisticakes By Mary

design & decor: Tamara Wendt Events

floral: Tamara Wendt Events

DJ: Double “H” Entertainment

Hair & Makeup: Haus of Heir

 

Studio

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STUDIO

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Heather + Austin / Embassy Suites Wedding

I remember about two years ago when I first met Heather & Austin during their engagement session. Their love was deep, pure and full of fun. Heather and I became pregnant around the same time last year so their wedding was pushed back a little so they could welcome their adorable son into the world. Fast forward to their wedding day with a little one and their love is JUST as amazing, if not even stronger as it was the day I met them. Can I also add how much my heart melted when Austin broke into tears watching his son and his new wife come down the aisle? (Sorry Austin!)

Beautiful wedding, beautiful family and beautiful love <3 What more could you ask for?! Congrats you two, thanks for letting me be part of your perfect day!

Ceremony & Reception: Embassy Suites, East Peoria, IL

Florist: Le Fleur, Washington, IL

Bridal Gown: Adore Bridal, Morton, IL

Tux: Mens Warehouse, Peoria, IL

Rings: Kay Jewelers, Peoria, IL 

Cake: Divine Design Wedding Cake

Hair: Identity Salon – Bride

           Gloss- Becca Price – Bridesmaids

Makeup: Monarch Beauty – Jessica Ericson, East Peoria, IL

DJ: Dance Magic

 

Family

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FAMILY

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