Makayla & Joe's Wedding at The Country Club

I absolutely loved capturing Makayla & Joe’s wedding day at the Delaware Country Club this September. They were the coolest and laid back couple ever. Their first look was stinking adorable, their ceremony was held during a golf tournament and the two of them could not have cared less who was around them, Makayla & her dad’s father daughter dance had everyone smiling and cheering. Makayla & Joe are made for one another and I loved being able to capture their love for one another and their family’s love for them!

Check out their vendors and show them some love!

Bride's Dress: David’s Bridal

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal

Groom's Attire: Men’s Wearhouse

Groomsmen attire: Men’s Wearhouse

DJ: Kevin Davidson

Officiant: Derrick Parker

Invitations: Minted

Floral Arrangements: Tricia Linton

Hair : Chanzee & Kim

Makeup: Becky

Wedding Cake or Cupcakes: Amanda Catron- Kings Bakery

Catering: Delaware Country Club

Venue: Delaware County Country Club

Covid Changing Wedding Traditions (not all bad)

Covid (the most hated word of 2020) has created a lot of new wedding traditions, not all bad. This sweet couple decided to go and get eloped when Covid canceled their wedding plans. We met early in the morning at Minnetrista, captured their wedding portraits just with the two of them, and then they drove away to get married. I actually LOVE that these two did not care about the wedding itself, but instead their love for one another and their marriage.

BFF Photo Shoot with Berkley & Courtney at Minnetrista

Scroll to that last photo to see Berkley & Courtney waving goodbye to their "B" balloon. It got a little bit windy, and as we were walking to the car the midwest derecho started. You would never know when looking through their session. 
This BFF session was full of laughs, dog kisses, best friend cuddles and IT WAS SO MUCH FUN! I offered Best Friend Sessions back before Covid started, and we finally got it scheduled. They brought their bikes, adorable dogs, men (to carry all the props around haha), a picnic, BFF Balloons, super cute hats, a letter-board and of course matching jump suits!

Haley & Tyler Stockton's Wedding at The Carriage House of Yorktown

Haley & Tyler may not have gotten married in the Bahamas as their invites showed (thanks Corona), but I am pretty sure The Carriage House of Yorktown made their day just as special. I loved being able to capture these two, their bridal party, and all of their family. (Part one of their Wedding Preview, because I may have went a little over board with editing their preview photos! Be on the lookout for family and bridal party photos later this morning.) I am so glad that I got to meet these two super sweet people and photograph their special day.

Makinsey & Mason Engagement Session at Mounds State Park

I captured these two love birds last year and had a blast photographing and hanging out with them. When they got engaged they reached out to me to photograph their engagement photos and wedding this coming fall. It was hot and I was drenched in sweat but it was worth it, so lucky to have such neat locations around us. (Check out that adorable little caterpillar who wanted to be apart of the ring shots!)

What DETAILS To Have Ready For Your Photographer On Your Wedding Day

Are you a bride who wants to have everything planned out before your wedding day to help eliminate unnecessary stress and worries? Then this blog is written just for you!

I have photographed over 80 weddings over the past 4 years and I have worked with all different types of brides. Those who have had a packet typed out for me with detailed instructions and were so relaxed and prepared on their wedding day, some who winged it the day of and showed up late to their own wedding, and some who really just let me take full control. I LOVE THEM ALL! Though there is one thing that I have learned, when I arrive and can not find any of the details such as rings, jewelry, shoes, the dress, invites, perfume and earrings it takes away from time that I could be shooting and planning the detail shots and also seems to be stressful to the bride when they are running around trying to collect everything for me.

When I have arrived and everything was laid out, I got to dive right in and start planning the detail shots and dress photos without having to rush or bug the bride. If you are a bride, your photographer will thank you so much if you have everything laid out together on a table or in a box near the dress.

Now what are some items that you could think about including and having prepared?

1. His & Her wedding bands and the bride’s engagement ring ( I bring my own white velvet ring boxes or I can use personalized ones you have)

2. The wedding dress

3. If you have a personalized hanger or a nice wooden/velvet one

4. Invites if you want to include them (it’s a great way to include the date, location, and your names into your wedding photos effortlessly)

5. Earrings

6. Necklace

7. Bracelets

8. Bouquet

9. Shoes

10. Veil

11. Any sentimental items (lockets, something borrowed, something blue, something old)

12. Garter

13. Vows (always a personal touch)

14. Hair Clips

15. Perfume ( I have used the same type of perfume since I was in high school, so it is like a piece of me, so I would include it)

16. Any ribbons, accessories, flowers, or personal items that scream you!

Now, don’t feel like you have to include all of these! These are just suggestions that I have photographed in the past. I always tell my brides to wait to get in their dress until I have gotten photos of it hanging with the shoes and veil if there is one. I love capturing the bride getting in to their dress with the help of their mom or maid of honor. Waiting to put on your earrings, lipstick, bracelet, necklace, shoes, and veil are also a great idea until after you are in your dress. The photos of mom or grandma helping you get ready are priceless!