With the heatwave that has been hovering over the Midwest this summer, I was wondering if we might possibly melt during Jenny and Eric’s Day After session. Although after their perfect Plum Creek Golf Club wedding day just two months earlier, I should have known that the weather would follow suit, if only for these two amazing people. Jenny and Eric have that special quality that attracts people to them. They radiate happiness and positivity. And it’s contagious. In a good way. It was evident at their wedding, and that same feeling followed us throughout this session. I left the session smiling and singing my favorite songs all the way home. Jenny and Eric, I’m so glad we met, and I’m even more glad that we got to spend more time together for some fun with your adorable pup, Miss Vivi! Thank you for being so wonderful, and for inviting me into your lives. I’m so excited for your future together! And now for a few of my favorites from your session!
After a fun engagement session and their fabulous wedding, I was lucky enough to spend some more time with Jessica and Derek after their Big Day. More than just an excuse to wear her gorgeous dress again and to see her new husband all decked out in his tux, they weathered the steamy temps to get some beautiful and romantic portraits in a more relaxed environment. With jam packed timelines typical of a wedding day, this session allows the bride and groom to just be together and enjoy each other’s company without any stress or demands. And these kinds of portraits were very important to Jessica, a girl after my own heart! Jessica and Derek, thank you for letting go and trusting me with this session. Besides being such a dashing duo, you’re so fun, so kind, and so wonderful! Let’s get straight to their images, shall we?
Just a quick post to wish you all a happy weekend! And to share a preview of what’s coming up on the blog:
Have a wonderful weekend!
In the Midwest, the weather can be quite unpredictable. Especially in the summer. And specifically on Race Day! Unlike the weather, their day would be very predictable. Why? Simply because they knew at the end of the day, they would be married. And that was what mattered most to Jessica and Derek. Their wedding was small and intimate, beautiful and perfect. Just like their love. Their closest family and friends surrounded them on a sunny, Midwestern summer evening, and their hearts rejoiced as they celebrated into the night. Since their engagement session, I have grown more and more excited for their Big Day. And with good reason! From Jessica’s glamorous vintage wedding day look, to Derek’s dapper appearance, to the elegant ballroom at the Village of West Clay, it was truly a spectacular day. Jessica and Derek, thank you so much for trusting me with your wedding day. You two are such a wonderful couple, and I’m so grateful to know you. Wishing you all the best forever and ever!
Fall 2009: Her voice was happy and upbeat. On the other end of the phone, I could tell she was smiling. For she was talking about marrying the man of her dreams. Jenny and her fiance were finishing up school, so we decided to keep in touch and meet as soon as our schedules allowed.
Fast forward to Summer 2010: Happy, upbeat Jenny and I arranged to meet at the local coffee shop to talk about her wedding. The day she had been envisioning ever since she knew that he was The One. They walked inside, hand in hand, and sat down at the table. Jenny and Eric were beaming. And from that moment I knew their wedding would be so incredibly special. We clicked instantly, and talked quickly and excitedly about all the details they were planning.
Summer 2011: Jenny and Eric’s Wedding Day had finally arrived! All the planning had paid off. And their dream of an outdoor wedding was becoming a reality. Except one thing…the weather. More on this in a minute…
Jenny and Eric, I’m so happy that our paths crossed! I wish you all the best as you start this exciting new chapter in your lives together. I hope your honeymoon in Cabo was all that you dreamed and more! And now for the images! Family and friends, please feel free to view Jenny and Eric’s online gallery.
Remember the one thing I mentioned at the beginning of Jenny and Eric’s story? Well…the day started off with a mix of clouds and sun. As the ceremony drew closer, so did the clouds. And rain. And wind. Minutes before the ceremony got underway, guests were rushed inside Plum Creek Golf Club as rain drops poured from the sky. Jenny and Eric had chosen not to see each other before the ceremony. Messengers with weather reports darted back and forth from Jenny’s bridal suite to Eric’s room. It looked like the rain may pass right over if they waited 25 minutes or so. And that’s just what they did! What a delightful day it turned out to be!
