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A CHARMING COASTAL WEDDING Katie and I met in college. Nursing school is a category all of it’s own and camaraderie is a little slice of heaven when you find a friend going through the same things as you! Katie and I actually didn’t cross paths a ton while we were in school simply because […]

Zach & Katie | A Coastal Chapel Wedding

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Here is something I didn’t know about getting engaged… a wild thing happens the second you show off that new ring! People look at your brand new accessory and ask, “So when is the big day?” I remember being shocked and thinking ‘He just proposed two days ago! I hadn’t thought about it yet!’ Since […]

So When is the Wedding? | Tips on Choosing a Wedding Date

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Photographed while second shooting with Danielle Stewart Photography 5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR WEDDING MORNING GO SMOOTHLY 1.     Getting Glammed Have your hair and makeup done at the venue or very close by.  I know how important it is to find a hair and makeup gal you trust on your big day!  Having them close […]

Make Your Wedding Morning a Breeze!

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My heart melts for these two as they begin their lives together! Their day was so full of warm sentiment and joy as they said “I do”.   The setting was absolutely stunning as Zack and Elle celebrated the day with their friends and families!  Their story is special, unique and beautiful – before long […]

Zack & Elle | Kennel Lake Drive Wedding | Morton, IL

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Happy Saturday, friends! Here an absolute BEST way to begin your weekend… today we are sharing Jill & Jd’s wonderful, heartfelt, and full-of-love wedding! As summer winds down and fall begins to stir, these two enjoyed the most beautiful day with their families and friends as they celebrated their marriage!  You might remember their super […]

Jill & Jd | A Charming Illinois Countryside Wedding

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Jill and Jd were high school sweethearts.  Jill and I are both in nursing school (well she was but she just graduated!! which deserves it’s own celebration!) and it’s a pretty small community around here so over the years we’ve crossed paths, but never really gotten the chance to know each other.  When they announced that they were […]

Jill + Jd | A Classic Woodland Engagement

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Brandon & Aleshka had the sweetest intimate wedding at a cozy lodge!  Their day was filled to the brim with warm embraces, happy tears, laughter, and most importantly the day was centered on Christ. One of my favorite things about weddings is that each one is different and every couple has something unique that is […]

Brandon + Aleshka | A Cozy Winter Wedding

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