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

 

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

 

emilee + tyler / june wedding

These two couldn’t ask for a more beautiful June wedding surrounded by a fantastic group of friends and family. So much sweetness from one couple, I can hardly stand it! These two are teachers and met at school if thats not the cutest thing everrrrr I don’t know what is. Can we also take a moment to gush over how stunningly gorgeous of a bride Emilee makes? Tyler is one lucky groom! I loved how they incorporated books into their centerpieces to add that perfect signature touch to their decor. Thank you thank you thank you for letting me tag along and capture your adorable day <3

 

ceremony: st. peter lutheran church, benson, il

reception: the chateau, bloomington, il

bridal dress: adore bridal, morton, il

bridesmaids dress: davids bridal, peoria, il

flowers: lindsey dailey at country florist

cake: ronda wood

programs: sara luginbuhl

dj: absolute light and sound

hair : katie rohman at the hair shoppe, germantown hills, il

Kaitlin + Tim / Punta Cana Wedding

You guys, where do I even start. It’s obviously a perfect destination wedding when you leave your vacation with tons of new friends, including the bride & groom. The Madisons welcomed us with open arms and treated us as family throughout such a big weekend for the two of them. Not only did Kaitlin and Tim get married, but they officially completed their family circle with Lennon and Gabe by their side.

I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. You are led down a certain path, begin and ended relationships, start and quit new jobs, all to lead you to where you are suppose to be forever. These two have pasts, but it has paved this perfect life they now have together, and I couldn’t be happier for this family <3

A million thank you’s for your kindness, friendship and unforgettable experience!

Destination: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Resort: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Punta Cana

Bridal Dress: Nordstrom

Hair & Flowers: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino

Travel Company Accommodations: Vacations with Flair – Angee Shields

laura + coty / gateway building wedding

Kicking off wedding season 2017 with this easy going couple was absolute perfection. There is something so special being chosen to photograph such a momentous day for two people, let alone being allowed to be there when they choose to have a first look before the ceremony. I love witnessing all of those crazy emotions of anxiousness, joy, nervousness all disappear when the bride and groom get that first glimpse of each other just minutes before they say I Do. I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again that weddings will never get old to me and yes you will find me shedding a tear at least once during the day. Congrats you two! <3