tayler + patrick / black hawk state historic site wedding

You may call me crazy, but I would go back and capture this beautiful day again over and over again because it was that gorgeous, even with the cold rain! Even with the plan of having the ceremony outdoors and the unexpected weather quickly ruining those plans, the day turned out absolutely perfect.

I can still hear Tayler’s adorable laugh that Patrick so effortlessly got out of her. I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again, marry someone who makes you laugh because I promise your marriage will make it through anything with a little laughter. These two are the freakin cutest.

Venue – The Watchtower Lodge, Black Hawk State Historic Site, Rock Island, IL

Cake – Hyvee

Bridal Dress – Marien Mae Bridal, LaSalle, IL

Tux – Men’s Warehouse

Hair/ Makeup – Haus of Hair, Davenport, IA

Video – AReelLifeMoment

DJ – 815 Productions

ashlee + adam / proven grounds outdoor wedding

Ashlee and Adam are the most laid back couple everrrrr so I was super excited to spend the day with them last month. Not only was their venue the most perfect outdoor space created, but the weather was INCREDIBLE. They spent the day celebrating with their family at a laid back and romantic ceremony ending the day dancing and chatting with friends by the fireside. Now this is a picture perfect midwest wedding!

Venue – Proven Grounds Farm, Pekin

Cake/ Cupcakes – Steph’s Kitchen, Tremont

DJ: BG Karaoke 

Guitarist/Singer: John Walker

Floral: Stems by Alison

Hair/Makeup: Bailey White at Creative Expressions

amy + nick / the waterhouse, peoria wedding

Looking back on this day is like a dream. Amy’s smile is absolutely contagious and I have never seen two people more excited to get married. She literally was jumping up and down when they were pronounced husband and wife, it was adorable! This is what all weddings should be like! Full of laughter, a few tears and lots of love.

Venue – The Waterhouse, Peoria, IL

Dress – David’s Bridal, Peoria

Floral- Georgette’s 

Dessert-  Cracked Pepper

DJ & Video: Complete Weddings and Events

Hair: Pamper Me Please

paige + aaron / the warehouse peoria wedding

I knew this wedding was going to be gorgeous, but I could never imagine just how beautiful it would be! Paige and Aaron are the most kind hearted and genuine couples I have ever met. Paige’s faith and compassion for God and her husband shown throughout the day and it will be one I remember for a long time!

Venue- The Warehouse, Peoria, Illinois

Dress- BHLDN

Bridesmaid Dress- Weddington Way

Cake & Catering- Cracker Pepper Bakery

DJ- Kevin Clark

andy + taylor / davenport iowa wedding

One thing I strive to do during wedding days is capture the emotion that a wedding day can bring. Some people wear their heart on their sleeve while others are more reserved, luckily this day was full of the good stuff! We all laughed a TON and cried uncontrollably and I absolutely freakin loved every single second of it. The ceremony was full of that raw love we dream of, the details throughout the day were unscripted and at the end of the day this family became one officially. This day right here is exactly why I love what I do, why I spend these Saturdays away from my family and with you instead. It fills my heart up to the tip top <3

Ceremony & Reception venue: JBar / Holiday Inn, Davenport, Iowa

Hair & Makeup: Infinity Salon and Spa, Davenport, Iowa