Lauren and Brandon

I just love photographing weddings out in the country. Something about the fresh air and open space makes me feel right at home. Sable Creek Homestead in Minooka, where Lauren and Brandon had the wedding, was the perfect setting for their day! Lauren got ready on site in the huge bridal suite before we did a first look at the nearby Baker County Forest Preserve. It was quite windy that day and, fortunately, this location blocked all of the wind while we did portraits. The fall color in the forest was glorious! Their ceremony was held on the homestead and the site was built by hand by the owners. Everything about their day was just absolutely gorgeous and perfect and I feel so blessed that I got to capture it all. Congratulations to Lauren and Brandon!!

Trisha and Martin

Trisha and Martin celebrated their marriage a few weeks ago in Oswego, IL at the amazingly rustic Emerson Creek. It was such a beautiful summer June day and the sun lit up Trisha and Martin’s faces as we did portraits around the property. They had a short but sweet ceremony with the corn fields as a backdrop. I had so much fun being a part of their celebration and wish them congratulations!!

Colton and Val

Colton and Val were originally going to have their wedding back in July and rescheduled for the first weekend in November. Strangely enough we had almost summer-like weather! They had their small outdoor ceremony on a little island on pond at the Smith Horse Farm in Kankakee. It’s no secret that I love backyard weddings and when the client’s backyard is a horse farm I am in heaven! Here’s a few highlights from Colton and Val’s wedding: working for the Smith family again, horses, a sunny AND warm November day, Colton’s cowboy hat, Val’s turquoise necklace, and all the smiles! I knew it was going to be an amazing day when I arrived and the ring bearers were fishing. Congrats to Colton and Val! I had the best time photographing their wedding ceremony!!

Alyssa and Cameron

Alyssa and Cameron got married a couple of weeks ago at the beautiful County Line Orchard in Hobart, IN. Their sweet ceremony took place outside in the room of trees. I got caught up in their excitement to get married and felt like one of their guests. It was truly a pleasure working for them!

I love photographing at County Line Orchard for so many reasons: there’s no shortage of places to take portraits, their ceremony spots and their barn has so much character, the food is good, the staff is amazing, and you get to go on a tractor ride! Alyssa and Cameron booked Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos for their entertainment and they rocked! You typically don’t see guests dancing to the dinner music but that’s how good they were.

I’d say it was the perfect summer wedding at an apple orchard!

Here’s a list of their vendors:

Venue: County Line Orchard (Amy was the coordinator) 

Music: Felix and Fingers (Michael Sherman and Katrina Nilsen)

Flowers: The Bonnie View (Shelly Schmelter)

Hair: Ashley Wells and Natasha Boyd (Freelance Hairstylists) 

Makeup: Pretty On Point (Dalilah Guiffra) and Lerin Johnson Bridal Beauty (Lerin)

Wedding Dress: Something Blue Bridal Boutique 

Bridesmaids Dresses: Bridesmaids Social 

Dessert: Creamery

Photobooth: Tapsnap (Fred Skeppstrom)

Liz and Seth

Liz and Seth got married at one of our favorite venues: the Mora Farm. This place is out in the country (but not too far) and is full of rustic charm.  They had a cute outdoor ceremony and we did some portraits with a barn and a cornfield as the backdrop.  This bridal party was a ton of fun and I wish I could go back to their wedding and hang out some more. And check out Liz's amazing wedding dress!

List of vendors:

Venue: Mora Farm

Day of coordinator: Roula Bouras 630-362-1234

Officiant: Pastor Matthew Rogers, Christian Church of Clarendon Hills

Flowers: Flowers by Book 815-252-6891

Music: Special Occasions Inc. 312-600-7771

Videographer: Vizimage Productions LLC

Makeup: Suzi Pryzbylo 312-532-3434