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

holly + haley / pere marquette october wedding

We’ve all heard that piece of marriage advice, marry your best friend. These two did just that. Ever since high school Haley and Holly have been the most adorable couple and their day FINALLY came to make it officially official. I love nothing more that the genuine laughs between them that I witnessed time after time throughout the day. These laughs will get them through anything and without a doubt see this marriage through to 100+ years of bliss <3 Congrats Dr. & Mrs. Hoover! 

venue: pere marquette, peoria illinois

hair: megan rauhaus 

dresses & tux: marien mae bridal, la salle illinois

cake: kelsey kakes

flowers: the flower basket, eureka illinois

band: hey jimmy

stationary: happily ever after

 

lauren + travis / pere marquette september wedding

Some may think that shooting weddings would get redundant, but I am telling you I LOVE every single wedding I am part of for all the little details and specials events that make that day unique to that specific couple. Take the Cripps wedding for instance, her dress was stunning, floral superb and Travis’s homemade card and thoughtful yet hilarious gifts to Lauren were just what she needed to laugh the nerves away. Then lets talk about Lauren’s step-dad who had my assistant and I even in tears during the first look, speech AND father daughter dance, now thats talent. You can tell he has been such an important and positive part of Lauren’s life and it was so great to see that shine through her day. Add an energetic and fun bridal party to this adorable couple and the day couldn’t have been more entertaining or memorable. Congrats to the new Mr & Mrs Cripps!

Hair: The Loft Bridal

Bridal Dress: White House Traditions

Bridesmaid Dresses: Frew’s Bridal and Formal ware

Floral: Georgette’s Flowers

Tux: Men’s Warehouse

Venue: Pere Marquette, Peoria

Cake: Haley Kirkbride

DJ: Jonny Rovatti

Singer/ Guitar: Billy Vancil

 

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