Kelli & Jordan - The Pavilion at Sandy Pines, Demotte, Indiana - Wedding

One of my favorite weddings to date! Kelli & Jordan already had a small celebration with just family before this.. if my memory serves me right, on a beach in Hawaii! But they still wanted to celebrate with the rest of their friends and family.
Sandy Pines is a forever favorite venue. The atmosphere, the people who work there, and the grounds are all amazing.
Every wedding last year made me love detail photos more and more. If thats possible. Im obsessed.

Lauren & Derek - Aberdeen Manor, Valparaiso Indiana

Aberdeen is always a favorite venue, especially in October <3
I absolutely loved getting to know Lauren & Derek and spending their big day with them! This was such a great day.
Lauren & Derek rocked their engagement session, and I knew we would have 10 times more fun on their wedding day. Even though we had a little rain, the colors were popping and we still got their outdoor photos! <3

Alarie & Pete - Valparaiso, Indiana - Wedding

When Alarie & I talked on the phone before they booked with me, I felt like I was talking to a long lost friend from high school. The conversation flowed so easily I knew right then if I didnt book their wedding I would cry and this would be the one that got away.
Their day did not disappoint. They kept things small, intimate and made sure it was a day they could look back on and be happy with. Just their family and close friends. The people who matter most. <3
It was one for the books. I loved everything about their day.
Thank you Alarie & Peter for including me in your day. It meant so much.

Megan & Jake - The Pavilion at Sandy Pines - Wedding

Another amazing Sandy Pines wedding in the books. Megan & Jake are about the sweetest people you will ever meet. I know this day was so super hard for Megan with lost her mom just a short time ago. She did everything possible to make sure she included her mom’s memory.
Her first look with her dad nearly sent me into a crying mess.
One of my favorite first looks ever.

What a beautiful and loved filled day these two had <3

Bre & Corey - The Market, Valparaiso Indiana - Wedding

Bre & Corey also were a covid reschedule, so I was looking forward to this day for longer than I care to admit. I loved loved loved finally getting to work with them. My friendship with Bre is literally one of my most favorite things about this job. I love gaining friends every year with some of my brides. Its what I strive for.
Anywho. Back to these two love birds. - their day was much anticipated and the love that surrounded it was incredible.
These guys were so happy to finally be married and become a family of three <3

Alli & Jeff - Illinois - Wedding

Alli & Jeff got to celebrate FINALLY with all their friends and family in May. I know they had one hack of a time trying to make sure they could have everyone they wanted there. Between venue changes, and everything else, they settled on a backyard reception. It was AMAZING. At one point, Jeff’s dad even said he wanted the party to be so loud and crazy that the cops got called. 27E sure did try and bring the house down.
It was just a fun day, filled with their friends and families love. It was truly evident in all aspects of their day.

Kaylin & Kevin - LaPorte, Indiana - Wedding

This March wedding - yes im still blogging sessions/weddings from March - we are busy over here.
Anywho - These two had such a beautiful day! For March it was still pretty warm AND they got a sunset!

Kevin is a natural at posing now. After an engagement session and soon to be some maternity photos!
But that will be a different blog post for a different day.

Their detail shots were some of my most favorites far this season.
The day was just so amazing. <3

Courtney & Zach - Lansing, Illinois - Wedding

Okay when you look at all of these pictures, there are a few more black and whites than I normally add into blogs but their day was so emotional and so beautiful it just worked.

We took their engagement photos on one of the coldest days, and their wedding day was pretty chilly too!
It was a beautiful, windy Saturday.
I also went overboard on the detail photos… but thats a common occurrence. Which is something to look forward to when I shoot your wedding right? wink, wink, nudge nudge

This was just a perfect day, and I love this sweet couple.

Nicole & Eric - Chesterton, Indiana

Nicole & Eric wanted a small backyard wedding before covid was even thing! They just had their family and closest friends to spend their special day together. Their backyard, and their house are just beautiful!
I know they put so much work into their big day.

It was just a beautiful September day. <3

Alexis & John - Chesterton, Indiana - Running Vines Winery

I was so excited to meet Alexis & John. We had many conversations over the phone and just clicked instantly. Knowing wedding planning had been a very interesting time for them, I was so grateful they booked with me. I loved getting to know them and their sweet daughter. <3
I have said it time and time again but the best thing to come out of 2020 and covid was small elopements. Its something that I really and truly hope we can hold onto.

Sam & Donnie - DeMotte Indiana - The Pavilion at Sandy Pines

Sam & Donnie had their engagement session just a few short weeks before their wedding and it was easily one of my favorites! It seemed like we got SUPER lucky at their wedding too with the sun!
And my favorite buddy Cole was able to take us to a few places around Sandy Pines I had never been to so it was even more extra special!
Oh these two. They had the best day and I am so happy that fate had other plans for them. I know it wasn't easy planning three weddings. Yes. Three. Weddings. But due to covid they had to make other plans. Third times a charm and now they are living in marital bliss! <3
Cant wait to see these two again soon! Hopefully!

Gabby & Jon - Meyers Castle - Wedding

This was my first time at Meyers castle and it DID not disappoint. Gabby made sure to have ALL the details. We all know how much I live for wedding details.
Gabby & Jon did things a bit more traditional and opted out of a first look! What they did do is a sweet vow reading, back to back. It was THE sweetest. Yes first looks are so fun and it helps your tog move the day along better.. but these are sweet pictures. <3
I cant wait to come back to Meyers Castle for another wedding soon!

Ali & Andrew - Vintage Oak Banquet Barn - Delphi, Indiana

I met Ali & Andrew in Chicago last January and we had a blast!!! I was so thankful that they hired me for their July wedding! Vintage Oak Barn is the best venue and I was so excited to get back!
I was there when it was super cold, and now I was there when it was SUPER hot. Gosh. I dont think I have stopped sweating yet.
Im so glad everything worked out with their plans and they still had the day they planned!!

Bud & Adrienne - Ogden Gardens - Valparaiso Indiana

Bud & Adrienne are friends of the Homan family. So it was pretty fun to have my bother in law in the bridal party, and feel like I was just hanging with friends all day! I know this day is not exactly what these two envisioned but they made the best of it! Adrienne said from the get go, they were getting married that day and thats all there was to it! They wanted to get married so nothing was stopping them. <3 It was a special day for them and im so happy I was a part of it!
Cant wait to party with them again next year!

Madeline & Jake - The Pavilion at Sandy Pines - Demotte, Indiana

Madeline & Jake had one of my favorite wedding days at Sandy Pines…
Its no secret that Sandy Pines is one of my favorite venues in the area, and I always go a little nuts with photos here. I always say make sure to have at least 90 minutes of portrait time for me here… cause I cant quit! Once I get going I cant stop.

I cannot say enough good things about these two love birds. They are perfect for each other, and I had a BLAST capturing their special day. <3
Peep at their first look! It was one of my favoritesssss!

Kelly & Nathan - Engagement Session

My last session of 2019 ended on a high note. LOOK AT THESE TWO! I am so excited to see these two again in just a few short months. They are so easy to work with!
Im letting these images talk for themselves. - Oh and I loved black and white.

Emily & Dan - Merrillville, Indiana

Wedding season would not have been complete without these two. What an AMAZING day they had!
The rain put a small damper on the day, but didnt last long at all.
This was the first time I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding in this beautiful Greek Orthodox Cathedral. - I mean.. look at it!!
It was a pretty unique ceremony, nothing I have ever photographed before. These are some of my favorite ceremony images.. The cloudy day really made those stained glass windows pop.

Karessa & Austin - The Red Barn Experience - LaPorte, Indiana

The forecast said it was going to rain all day during Karessa & Austin’s wedding day. It drizzled in the morning, then again in the afternoon, then quit! It was perfect! Perfect day for a perfect couple! I was looking forward to their wedding, because their engagement session was so fun and they were naturals in front of the camera.

We pulled them out for golden hour, we waited, and waited for the sun to pop under the clouds and it just took forever. SO we walked back to the dance floor, about to start their first dance, when Austin ran back and said “the sun came back out! We should go now!” - and boy. was it worth it…

Their day was filled with good luck rain, love, and beer. Best day ever!

Maggie & Aaron - Sandy Pines - May 4th

May the 4th be with you! These love birds got married on a very special day. Their love for Star Wars did not go unnoticed on their wedding day…
Ever since their engagement session last year I was very impatiently awaiting their wedding day. They were so fun to work with, I knew their wedding day would be filled with good times, and smiles.
I have already spent some time with their bridal party as I photographed one of the groomsmen weddings last year! I knewww they would keep Amanda & I on our toes. I loved everything about this day.
Wedding season is officially in full swing! <3

Vendors:
Venue: The Pavilion at Sandy Pines Golf Course
Makeup: Makeup by Morgan
Hair: Mad About Hair
Dj: REEB Entertainment

Danielle & Jennifer - December 1, 2018 - The Allure On The Lake

Danielle & Jennifer were my last couple of 2018, and they really did not disappoint. After talking to Jennifer so many times closer to the wedding, I felt so incredibly close to them. I cant tell you how many times I would start to tear up during their ceremony. I don’t think I have ever seen two people more perfect for each other. I say this all the time, but I really mean it with them. These two ladies really have my heart. I wish them all the happiness and love in the world. It was so hard to pick the images for this blog post. SO many images.