Their story began in New York, meeting through friends, music, and cocktails. Last June, Bobby proposed to beautiful Abby along the Chicago shore. And in a matter of days, their family and friends will join them in celebrating their wedding day in Indianapolis! Ahhh, these two are a gorgeous pair, and it was so fun to hang out with them for their summer engagement session, along with their adorable pup, Izzy! They danced and hugged and laughed in the sunshine that followed them all around Holliday Park, and I was giddily snapping away as they did. And their wedding day will undoubtedly be amazing, just like the two of them! Abby and Bobby, thank you so much for spending your evening with me amidst your busy schedules and planning! It was so much fun, and I can’t wait to witness the magic of your wedding day alongside the people you hold so dear! Enjoy some of my favorites from our sunlit time among tall trees and blooming flowers, the two of you and your sweet pup Izzy!
Happy Wednesday, friends! It’s going to be another beautiful day here on the blog with another absolutely adorable couple, Melissa and Mike! These two!!! Oh my goodness, they are just the cutest pair, and in a few days they will be sharing their vows surrounded by family and friends! Before we get to some of my favorites, let me first share a bit about M + M. They met through an old roommate while out enjoying karaoke. And last summer, Mike planned a surprise birthday and engagement party for Melissa, asking her to be his forever…and she said yes! Needless to say that this June on Melissa’s birthday, they had so much to celebrate!!! We met up on a chilly November afternoon in downtown Indianapolis last fall for their engagement session, and, I quickly realized just how amazing their wedding day would be! They both light up in each other’s presence, and are each other’s best friend. As you’ll see below, they love to dance, and I have been counting down the days until their First Dance ever since!!! They love good food, good drinks, music and theatre, and sharing an adventure – like on their first official date at The Escape Room. Together they cheer on the Indianapolis Colts, host game nights with friends, seek thrills on amusement park rides, watch HGTV while snuggling their kitty cat, and so much more! Melissa and Mike, I am so thankful our paths crossed that afternoon at The Conrad! And I’m so honored that you’ve entrusted me to document this most special time in your lives together! Thank you for being so kind and for sharing your time with me! I cannot wait to see the two of you as husband and wife! Hugs!!!
Oh, my goodness! It’s a perfect summer day outside, the sky is blue, the sun is shining, the humidity…well, it’s elsewhere right now! I’m excited to share some of my many favorites from an equally beautiful day and adorably wonderful couple with you all! Kathryn and Jake are high school sweethearts! They were lab partners in anatomy class alongside a mutual friend, and, as they say the rest is pretty much history. They attended high school dances together, have been inseparable since then. And now we are just a few days away from their wedding day! After rescheduling a few times due to rainy weather earlier this spring, we met up for their engagement portraits. It had been a very cloudy day, and I will admit that I was a bit nervous that the weather was going to ruin our fun again. However, the sun came out in a miraculous way for these two that evening! And we soaked up every last drop of golden sunshine that day! We wandered around a few of their favorite parts of Indianapolis, where they love to window shop, explore, and try new restaurants together. They also brought their handsome pup, Axel! Just wait and see, he is such a cutie!!!
Kathryn and Jake, I adore you both so much! The way you make each other smile, and simply melt into each other’s arms…well, it was magical to see! You’re both so very kind, genuine and down to earth, and I loved spending this special time with you along Mass Ave and Fountain Square. Your wedding day is going to be truly amazing, and I feel incredibly grateful and honored to be there with you to document it all! And what a gorgeous pair you are!!! I can hardly wait!!! Hugs to you – and to Axel too!
Macarons // The Macaron Bar
With some late November sunshine and with glimpses of the last of the seasonal color hanging on, this gorgeous pair snuggled and cozied up for their engagement session at the lovely Holliday Park in Indianapolis. It may have been a chilly day, however, Michelle and Ryan, made everything like a walk in the park! They’ll be tying the knot this weekend at one of my favorite venues, The Sycamore at Mallow Run, and I could not be more excited to share in their winter wedding day! I’m excited to finally share a few favorites from our time together! M + R, you are the sweetest couple, and I am so, so happy for you both! What a stunning bride and groom you’ll be!
Ohh, these two!!! They are so adorable!
A favorite! Hooray for fall sunshine on a chilly day!
Isn’t her ring gorgeous?!
Love love love this one!
So, so pretty!
Another favorite!
These two heard my signature phrase a few times…like when we passed by these golden trees at the end of our session! “Just one more! Ok, one more, please!” So glad you both endured a few more minutes on this brisk afternoon! You are the best! Counting down the hours until you say “I do!”
We had a beautiful summer evening for this sweet, adorable, joyful family engagement session!!! Jenny and Lucas are getting married in just over a week, and I can hardly wait for their big day! These two are quite a gorgeous pair with their bright smiles and sheer glow that comes from loving each other in the incredible way that they do! Jenny’s two precious daughters, Nicolette and Clara, and the couple’s two pups, Viv and Meatball, joined in on the fun, and I have so many favorites to share! When Jenny told me how Lucas proposed, I melted into a giant puddle! He created the most unique scavenger hunt throughout their home one morning, complete with clues and activities to do together as a family, all leading to the moment he asked Jenny to be his queen and the girls to be his princesses! Ooooh myyyyyyy goooooodness!!! As you can imagine, they all said yes! And that is truly indicative of Lucas’ character. Jenny describes him as selfless and thoughtful, and I think she can absolutely add creative and fun and romantic to the list! These two share a love of having a good time, be it together with family or sipping wine on a date night. They spend time at local parks and enjoying the outdoors with the girls and the pups. They are simply the best, and I cannot wait to be there as they tie the knot! J + L, I am sooo happy and excited for you two!!!
Many thanks to the Indianapolis Art Center for such a perfect location!