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

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

susan + ryan / springfield wedding

Susan + Ryan’s passion for each other is indescribable so of course their wedding day had to be!  After their engagement session this past fall I was beyond excited to get to capture the feeling of their love on their wedding day because its shines without any effort. The day was just as romantic as I imagined it would be. When the day begins by exploring Susan’s childhood farm with her sisters by her side, its an automatic favorite of mine. Their ceremony was held in a quaint rustic hall fireside in January, have you ever heard of anything more perfect? With the help of lots and lots of family, friends and even a quick visit from their doggy, their wedding day was perfection. Just as it should be.

Venue: Hamiltons Catering, Franklin, Illinois

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