jenna + tyler / orchard ridge farms wedding

This is one of my favorite wedding venues to photograph at, and this only being my second time here! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Orchard Ridge Farms, then you add the most bubbly, laid back and playful couple to the mix and theres nothing I would rather do on a Saturday afternoon. (don’t tell my family)

I met Jenna back in the college years, probably in some extremely funny way involving alcohol and I’ve loved her ever since. Fast forward a few more years and I see her again dorfing it up for the weekend at Elandorf. Fast forward even more and she’s asking me to photograph the biggest day of her life, talk about an honor! I had never met Tyler until the day of and I wondered what kind of guy could match Jenna’s charismatic and hilarious personality. Then bam, I was snapping away at their first look and it was like you could feel the love and perfection radiating from them. I even remember Jenna saying that just being around Tyler made her nerves go away. They compliment each other to a T. I think every guest at the wedding left with full hearts for this couple. The day could not have been any more amazing to kick off the next chapter of their lives together.


Venue: Orchard Ridge Pavilion 
Cake: Caleri’s Bakery 
Floral: Lily ‘n Rose Flowers and Gifts
Bridal Dress: Adore Bridal
Tux: Seno
Catering: Henrici’s
Band: Martini Lunch
Hair: Bree – The Loft Salon
Make-up: Jenni – The Loft Salon


samantha + zach / orchard ridge farms wedding

With Thanksgiving tomorrow I can’t help but think about all the amazing opportunities and people I meet through this hobby of mine and I am so so so incredibly thankful for that! Thinking back to this aaaaaamazing wedding gives me chills. Not only were Samantha and Zach a picture perfect bride & groom, their attentiveness to detail & style made this day one to remember. From the jaw-dropping venue at Orchard Ridge Farms, to the personalized pumpkin place settings this wedding was your perfect fall celebration. Can we just go back and relive this day already?


Venue: Orchard Ridge Farms/ The Pavilion Rockton, Illinois

Planner: Backyard Soiree Wedding and Events

Caterer – Henrici’s

Videographer – Matt Eickoff

Florist – Event Floral

Rentals –Forever Birdy

DJ and lighting – Luxe Productions