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Friendship Botanic Gardens Wedding | Michigan City, Indiana Abbie + Brian serendipitously met while both visiting their families in the Chicago suburbs. They connected over a love for the outdoors and traveling. Abbie is a teacher and displayed drawings of their wedding from her students; she said in her vows that Brian knows all her […]

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Columbus, OH The anticipation kicked in as preparations began at, Hotel Leveque, a boutique hotel in Columbus, OH. The atmosphere was calm but expectant. It is one of our favorite parts of the day. As the bride and groom get ready with close family and friends, it all […]

Not far from the city of Chicago rests a secluded 30 acre retreat that was absolutely MAGICAL for Anne + Eric’s intimate wedding. Nestled in the most beautiful surroundings of nature, Emerson House was the perfect place to share their emotional vows. Time seemed to stop as they expressed their hearts for each other. Their […]

Rich with History, a Brand New Story Written The second we walked into The North Church Venue in Muncie, Indiana, our jaws dropped. After being abandoned for years, this historic venue was beautifully renovated. The vintage details and rich architecture seemed to whisper stories of the past, adding depth to every moment of their day. […]

Trent, a smalltown Michigan man, and Nicole, a lady from the suburbs of Chicago, fell in love. Michigan City, being the half way point was full of many special memories including Trent’s beach proposal. They were married at Trinity Church, only a mile away from Lake Michigan so of course we had to sneak away […]

The air was wet with spring humidity in Northwest Indiana. Arriving at West Beach, we were met with the most beautiful display of purple lupine. We were a little nervous for the couple to show up as the rain seemed to have a mind of its own; it would really come down and let up […]

Michigan City, Indiana Wedding Kari + Johnny stepped outside their reception to catch the golden light before it set below the tree line. We asked Johnny to think of what he’s excited about for the future and share it with Kari. It was the most emotional moment of the day for him as gratitude washed […]

Stunning beauty surrounded Taylor + Lance’s day in every way. Their wedding venue, Etre Farms, and all the details of the day were absolutely jaw dropping. The wind was powerful like Lance & Taylor’s love for each other. It brought a sense of expectancy and excitement to the day. Seeing people leap out of the […]

Some of you may recognize Dakota & Whitney from their gorgeous Chicago sunrise elopement. It was such a joy being able to capture both special days including the day they celebrated with friends and family at the beautiful Mustard Seed Gardens in Noblesville, IN. Seeing their interactions with those they loved was so special. Listening […]

It all started with a Facebook post. Whitney, from Arizona, made a post asking for prayer requests; Dakota, from Chicago, left a comment. They dated long distance for a while until it became undeniable they were supposed to be together. Dakota proposed, and they started planning their future together. As time went on they decided […]