I'm your typical midwest girl. I'm fiercely loyal, sweet by nature, and sentimental to the bone. I married a sweet southern boy from Mississippi and the rest, as they say, is history. I am so happy you're here!
Lexi & Jarett A Sleepy Creek Vineyard Summer Wedding Lexi & Jarett’s love story reached its radiant peak on a warm Saturday, July 6, 2024, at their picturesque Sleepy Creek Vineyard Summer Wedding in Fairmount, IL. With the sun shining brightly and the sky painted in a vibrant blue, their summer wedding was a lively […]
In the heart of downtown Champaign, Illinois, Laura and Ryan embarked on a memorable journey, celebrating their union in a day brimming with joy, tears, and heartfelt tributes to the memories that shaped their lives. As the sun cast its warm glow upon the restored industrial building of Venue CU, Laura found herself enveloped in […]
Welcome to a world where fairy tales come to life and dreams are woven into reality. Join us as we dive into the enchanting wedding of Brooke and Ronnie, where the beloved story of Beauty and the Beast came alive in a remarkable celebration of love and magic. Held at the picturesque Hudson Farm in […]
Snow is gently falling as I put the finishing touches on this Pear Tree Estate Christmas wedding for the wonderful Leslie and Andy. I am thrilled to share the day with you! If you’ve ever been to the Brown Bag in Monticello, you surely recognize Leslie, the always-smiling owner, and several of the ladies that […]
Morgan and Spencer celebrated their union with an autumn wedding in the lovely backyard of Spencer’s folks’ property in Mahomet. The property is situated just outside of town, complete with a gorgeous pond and fountain to set the romantic tone for the day. I had the honor of getting a preview of the property earlier […]
If this classy Illini Union wedding in the heart of campus town in Champaign doesn’t give you total Titanic vibes, I don’t know what will. From Kelly’s timeless updo and ethereal private label gown to Zach’s custom tuxedo with his initials embroidered on the cuff of his shirt, this wedding is one I will not […]
Nikki & Rob, with the company of their closest friends and family, were married in the beautiful Botanical Gardens at Lake of the Woods in Mahomet, Illinois. As with any outdoor spring wedding, the chance of rain is always a possibility, and boy did they get lucky! On my way into Mahomet, the sprinkles were […]
What is a pop-up wedding? I’d love to tell you. A pop-up wedding is a new concept created by Hillary, the owner of Company 421 and Hillar Rae Events! I like to think of it as the love child of an intimate wedding and a courthouse wedding, with all the planning done for you! No, seriously! Invite […]
Natalie and Ahmad were married on a quiet rainy Friday in Mahomet at the brand new venue Company 421. It was only the venue’s second wedding and I am looking forward to photographing a handful more there this year. Their wedding was an intimate occasion, filled with many of their closest friends and family, and […]
A Crowne Plaza wedding with 70-degree weather in March? We will take it! The warm glow of the sunset made their rooftop portraits dreamy! Nope, it isn’t deja vu. Kelsea and Christian made their premier to the blog last March with this post in celebration of their wedding ceremony at the Pillars Event Center in […]