To say Chloe and Ryan are dream clients would be an understatement. They literally came to me and simply said “do your thing.” I can’t think of a greater compliment. I had their trust before I ever picked up my camera-and every second I have gotten to spend with them has been easy and FUN! I got to know both Chloe and Ryan a bit better last summer, when they were both in a wedding I photographed/planned/lived and breathed ;) They were part of the crew that made up a fun and memorable wedding party and from that day on, I hoped I would get the chance to be a part of their wedding too. When that day came, they called and chose one of the few dates I still had open this summer-I was thrilled and the day could not have been more flawless. Ok, I’ll shut up and let you look already!
Chloe had sent me a picture of her gown months before the wedding and I was so freaking excited with her choice-illusion back gown AND a cathedral veil-oh yeah. I’m pretty sure cathedral veils are my love language ;) During the detail photographs, Chloe showed me this bracelet she had made and was the only jewelry she wore that day. It was engraved with the words from a note that her Grandpa Fred had written to her-it was the most beautiful tribute and without a doubt the perfect way to keep her Grandpa close to her on wedding day.
Ok, I’m going on record to say that navy suits are my new fave-DANG Ryan you look good :)
Their first look was so dang fun!!!! And that’s when the arms up on Chloe started and never stopped-watch for it! She actually broke the strap on her gown by the end of the night from all the arms up celebrating!!!!! You guys, I don’t think I have EVER seen a more joyful bride!
This has been the summer of HUGE wedding parties and they have all been so fun and kind-this one was no exception! And look-we have a Baby Rakoonz sighting below!!!
One of my favorite groomsmen shots above-I love Ryan’s smile!
Oh my gosh-Ryan’s nervous hands are my favorite thing in this photo. And this just shows that the emotions of your bride coming down the aisle aren’t lost if you choose to do a first look!
OHMYGOSH-this was my favorite moment of the whole day! Chloe doesn’t remember it but I do! As they got to the back of the church, still arm in arm, Chloe yells, “Holy Crap! We’re Married!” I almost lost it! Their own little private celebration in those quick seconds were off the charts GOOD!
This wedding also began my rainy wedding day streak…the current count is 4 in a row (and yes, they’re calling for rain again this Saturday)! It started sprinkling just as we left the church and Chloe’s cousin brought one of Gradma’s plastic hair covers for their cousin picture!
It rained while we drove so I’m not complaining! This was my first time photographing at the new Conference Center at the Allen County Coliseum-loved the venue!
Chloe and Ryan-you have been so amazing to work with and laugh with-I’m only sad we can’t do it all again!! Thank you, thank you for trusting me to document every second of your day! Love you both!
I promised on my insta yesterday that this would be a good one….see if you agree with me! Elisa and Kevin planned an absolutely stunning day filled with gorgeous details that made me swoon. The Allen County Courthouse was the perfect backdrop to showcase their wedding and also a godsend as it was the hottest day of the summer…almost 100 degrees in the shade and the traditional Indiana humidity to top it off. Every nook and cranny of this building is so beautiful…add in Elisa, Kevin and their family and friends and it was as perfect as one day can get!
We started the morning in the bridal suite at the Hilton downtown…
Elisa’s gown is one of my all time favorites…her lade edged veil made it even better! And their invitation suite was perfectly simple and beautiful and tied into their reception favors as well! Seriously so perfectly put together-the entire day was just a DREAM to photograph!
A few weeks prior to the wedding, I met Elisa and her mom, Dorinda, to finalize all the details over lunch and I knew instantly from where Elisa acquired her kindness. I loved watching Dorinda soak up every minute of helping her daughter prepare for the day.
Elisa is what I call “roll out of bed pretty…” You know, the kind of girl that bed head and no makeup doesn’t seem to matter because they always look amazing. But goodness when she walked out of that hotel room I couldn’t wait to see Kevin’s reaction!!! She was flawless; GORGEOUS-GAH!!!!
To keep them cool and give them some privacy, we started photographs with their first look on the second level of the courthouse.
I had promised Elisa I wouldn’t even try and take her outside for photos before the wedding in this heat….but I peeked my head out and was thrilled that this side of the courthouse was shaded and had a slight breeze! Elisa and Kevin were up for it too so out we went for a hot minute before we headed back inside for the wedding party pictures and the ceremony!
Gorgeous place settings and the cutest favors I’ve ever seen-toothbrushes with the couples names on them. Fitting as Elisa is studying to become a dentist!
Elisa and Kevin, thank you SO much for asking me to photograph your wedding-I truly loved getting to know you and your families and can’t wait to talk about Charleston since it sounds like you loved it as much as I do!! I say First Anniversary session in the Holy City next year…Yes? YES!!!!!!!
AND HAPPY ONE MONTH ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!
