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

sarah + evan / luthy botanical garden wedding

These two are just too cute for words. I love a couple who can laugh with each other throughout the day and just truly enjoy every moment to the fullest. Even with the threat of rain during their outdoor ceremony, nothing took a smile off of either of their faces. For some reason one of my favorite moments of the day is seeing what the bride and groom choose as their first dance. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good Ed Sheeran tune, but when you find a song that just FITS you and is different, I get way too excited. On that note, I’ll end with a few lyrics to their pick because its probably my favorite thus far!

Both of us have known love before
To come on up promising like a spring, to walk on out the door
Our words are strong and our hearts are kind
Let me tell you just exactly what’s on my mind
You are the best thing, ever happened to me

-Ray LaMontagne

Dress – Adore

Hair & Makeup – Loft Bridal

Ceremony Venue- George L. Luthy Botanical Garden, Peoria, IL

Reception Venue- Pere Marquette, Peoria IL

Floral – LeFleur Floral Design and Events

tara + joe / waterhouse wedding

Spent a beautiful day back in May with the new Mr & Mrs Cruz. I always love seeing how everyone’s day ends up being unique and special in their own way, this one was beautiful from start to finish. From the constant smiles Tara and Joe kept on each others face, the pristine details laid out through the day and the all around joy at all times, its hard to top a day like this.  You can see it on their face how much these two are over the moon for each other, and I couldn’t be any happier for the two of them! Their family is finally complete 🙂

Bridal Dress: Mia Grace Bridal

Ceremony Venue: St Mary’s Lourdes Church, Metamora, IL

Reception Venue: The Waterhouse, Peoria, IL

Cake – Cake Crumbs Unlimited

Floral & Planning – LeFleur Floral Design & Events

Videography – Patrick Clark

Hair – Salon Seven and Blush Studio

Makeup – Kari Uzelac and Brittany Roseboom

Band – West Maqueen Street

Cait + Bear

Since becoming a Momma myself a few months ago, Mommy + Me sessions are possibly my new favorite thing. As mom’s we find ourselves capturing these moments of our babies but rarely make the effort to jump in the photo with them. I have been a lover of photographs my entire life, and I can truly say I have cherished those photos of my mom with me as a child. As much as I despise getting my picture taken, I have made a promise to myself to try to get in the frame as my children grow and you should too! We will both appreciate it down the road <3