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Jared & Rachel:: Springfield, IL wedding

They met through mutual friends when she started off at her freshman year at Lincon Christian University.  Not too long after their meeting, while dancing under the stars, Jared asked Rachel defined the relationship and became an item.  As they went through their following years of school (Jared in ministry and Rachel in education), they pushed through the ups and downs of a relationship and eventually being miles apart.

Easter of 2013, after a big Easter dinner, they went on a Easter egg hunt with family and friends where everyone collected eggs with their initals on them.  As Rachel hunted for her eggs and opend them, all the small items in the eggs were a representation of something she and Jared had done in their relationship or qualities about her.  At the end of the hunt, Jared took out an egg from his own basket opened it and got down on one knee and proposed.

Their wedding day was filled with so much joy and love.  The two were so fun and easy to be with, and I was a blessed one, among many, to have been able to celebrate with them and many of their friends and family.  Blessings to the both of you as you enter this joyous stage of marraige.  May the Lord continue to bless, lead and guide you as you walk this new road!  XO

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    Jared and Rachel:: Details of a Springfield, IL wedding

    It’s not for everyone that I would travel to a town in the middle of Illinos to shoot a wedding, but for this sweet coulple, I was head over heels to do it.  As we communicated, I couldn’t help but get more and more excited for the big day as I heard more about the details.  Upon arrival, I was almost squeeling.  (Actually I probably was, and the bridesmaids can attest to it!)

    Not only did Rachel and her mother come up with brilliant and creative ideas, they also pulled from Pinterest, family, and friends to make the wedding completely their own.  Rachel and her mom planted and watered the center pieces (an activity they loved doing when Rachel was a little girl) and planted them in her grandfather’s pots which were were laid on cheese rounds that he used when Rachel’s mom was a kid.  Andies Mints and Fruit snacks (Rachel and Jared’s favorites!) were laid out on the tables for guests to enjoy.  As both Jared and Rachel enjoy games, they created a wedding mad libs for guests.  Family got together to help make the cheesecakes that were served in a cheesecake bar at the end of the evening.  Bridesmaids chose from a variety of dresses that would best represent their personalities and  Rachel pulled them together with matching coral bracelets.  The reception area was an array of paper flowers that Rachel and her friends and family made and created to bring a vintage- earthy feel to the entire day.  Jinga pieces made for the guest book.

    I absolutely loved this day and the venue and staff at The Rail were AMAZING and so hospitable.  More of the wedding day to come tomorrow, but for now, please squeal along with me and enjoy….

    Some other awesome vendors that helped make the day amazing:

    Caterer: LaFiesta

    Dj: Demario WIlliams

    Wedding Dress and Designer: Adore Bridal and Speciality

    Men’s designer: Men’s Warehouse

    Rings: Helzenbergs

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    • lynn

      I could hardly wait to see the “real” photos of the wedding. Looking at them made me cry! (mothers of the bride and groom are allowed to do that)Karen, They are beautiful!

    Tim & Greta:: St. Peter wedding

    The two met through a mutual friend, hit it off and found themselves in a relationship!  Tim and Greta compliment each other perfectly.  They know how to laugh and love well.  Their wedding day was full of emotion, and I was prone to it.  I found myself wiping my eyes and smiling for the majority of the day.  Tim and Greta, it was a honor to document your day for you.  Many blessings and much love to you both as you start on this journey of marriage together!

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      Tim & Greta:: Details of a St. Peter wedding

      They stole my heart.

      Really, this couple with their 18 month old twins grabbed at me, yanked my heartstrings and pulled me in.  Love oozed and poured out from Greta and Tim on their wedding day.  There were a fury of emotions going on within me as I photographed these two.  Their love toward one another and to all their guests was so evident.  I was a blessed one to be around them, as I know many others were.

      Being helped by many friends, from making the bouquets, to wine tastings, to helping brew their own special wedding beers, to celebrating in Greta’s parents enchanted gardens, this couple had so many fun details to make their day their own.  More of the emotional shots to come tomorrow!

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        Tom & Margaret:: John Michael Kohler Art Center Wedding

        Working together at Wigwam Mills, their mutual employer, Tom and Margaret met each other long before their relationship began. Even though the two had a high respect for one another, the relationship did not start until Margaret was out in California working.  Tom, with the over the top personality, and Margaret’s softer low key personality completely balanced one another out.  In doing anything together, whether it be hiking, skiing, or anything outdoors, the two were always laughing!  Friends and family saw that the two together were a perfect match and were both made better people because of the other person.

        While on a family ski trip in Aspen, Tom took Margaret completly by surprise when upon taking a break he told her she had something on her nose.  Rather than offering her a kleenex, he offered her a ring box containing her engagement ring!

        Their wedding day was full of joy and laughter.  They were such a great couple to be around and I was treated like friends.  Tom and Margaret, I wish you nothing but the best in your married life together.  You are both such wonderfully fun people to be around.

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        **Special thanks to my wonderful and amazing assistant Ken Cravillion!!

         

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