Jan + Jim | Wedding

I knew that Jan and Jim would be a special wedding to photograph, very personal and intimate. After their engagement session, it was obvious they were relaxed and up for anything, as well as making their day truly unique. So unique that Jan and Jim, who are both wedding celebrants, not only wrote their own ceremony, but also performed it. The words they spoke were so beautiful and heartfelt, and surrounded by so many friends and family the entire day was simply spectacular.

The lighting and weather were simply a photographers dream. During the reception, I had to grab them both and head into the sun setting light because it was simply to perfect to resist. It even sprinkled for just a little bit after the ceremony and everyone had been through the receiving line, rain on the wedding day is most certainly good luck.

Are you kidding me?! Jan's eyes are just gorgeous, these two make a photographers job easy.



Oh, how did this picture happen in here. To say that the grandchildren where adorable is an EXTREME understatement.


The other grandchild :-)



I just loved watching the guys try to figure out how to unwrap tulle from the trees. The ladies joked that it took less time for them to put it up.





There is nothing better then watching a bride frolic after grandkids, I LOVE this shot.







These ladies are seriously the best fun at a wedding, I think I may hire them to come along with me every time. Not only did they want to recreate the Survivor scene, they also created their own version of a Flat Stanley to include their friend who could not be there for the wedding. Unfortunately, at the end of the night their friend had a little too much fun.





Congrats Jan and Jim on such a lovely celebration, I am so glad I was able to take part. For friends and family who would like to view the complete proof gallery that will be posted later this week, please CLICK HERE.

Beth + Mike | Slideshow

The final installment from Beth and Mike's wedding, the slide show. Enjoy!

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Beth + Mike | Appleton Wedding

Beth and Mike love running, that is how they first found each other after all. It took a little bit of coaxing from Beth's father for Mike to give Beth that initial call. It also came as no surprise to me that their wedding day would be so seamlessly put together. Every detail was perfectly put together, and even the rain cooperated to finish up with enough time to brush off the seats outdoors and leave the sky open with gorgeous overhead light. Beth quickly admitted that her lovely Mom had a hand with many of the touches throughout the day. That leads me to think that she may have a calling as a wedding planner because everything was so divine, from the locations and flowers, right down to the beautifully detailed place cards -- I kept mine by the way, it is now adorning my inspiration board in my office.

I think the moment that made me smile the most was immediately after the ceremony hearing their oldest daughter ask Beth, "Mom, can you help me with this." I forget what she needed, help with the pins in her hair, maybe something on her dress. But just hearing her say the word, "Mom," I thought it was so lovely. This lovely family was already a beautifully crafted unit fitting seamlessly together. Mike dotingly attends to all three of his girls, there really is such a sweet and patient love there and so easy for any spectator to see.

Alright, enough of my doting, onto the photographs:

I love this moment, Beth's parents gave each other the high five after they walked her down the aisle, I can only speculate that it is because they approve of Mike :-)


All jokes aside, this new family really adores each other . This is one of my favorite photos, Beth and Mike gave their parents roses during the ceremony, and the look on Beth's Mom face shows all the love she had for her new son.








Right before the ceremony it sprinkled, but before we were to go out the sky cleared up and the seats were wiped off. As the ceremony finished this gorgeous light peaked out from behind the clouds, simply picture perfect.












Can I just say that this cake was absolutely amazing! Each layer looked as decadent as the next. The slice I picked I think was a chocolate blueberry, and simply delicious.


I just love Beth's laugh!

For family and friends of Mike and Beth, their online proof gallery is in the process of being uploaded, and as images are added, you can view them here: Beth + Mike's Gallery. The password is the happy couple's last name.

I just wanted to end by saying, this was such a lovely wedding and an even more amazing new family. I wish Beth and Mike, and the girls all the best as you start this new chapter in your life.

Details breakdown:
Florals -- these are hands down some of the best I have ever seen: My Phase 2, website currently under construction.
DJ -- the floor was packed all night: Elite Music Service
Location -- stunning: Riverview Country Club