Congratulations Molly & Mark !

I was especially excited to photograph this Wedding because I had known the couple from a few years back when I was just starting my business. I photographed their engagement session this Summer and had an amazing time watching the two of them as I captured their fun loving personalities together. They are SO adorable and you can't help but admire the love they have together.

Molly is an angel, and Mark is one of the sweetest men I have ever had the chance to meet. He adores her, and they are a perfect match.

They had a beautiful outside Wedding at the Golden Ponds party house. The sun was setting, and everything was a glow....including their smiles.

Molly had TWO shoes, and TWO dresses...so great! She was radiant and gorgeous from head to toe.

You just can't beat that smile ... what a happy groom!

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Dum dum da dum...here comes the Bride!

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Nero !

After the formals, we all headed inside and mingled before the introductions. Toasts were made, champagne was enjoyed, and dinner was served...everything was so beautiful.

This is a great favor! The image on the label is from our Engagement session and it's such a cute way to incorporate their relationship before the Big Day ... I love that shot because it's perfectly candid as they are always just breaking out laughing at random together.

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What an AMAZINGLY fun cake! Someone really loves aqua !!

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Their first dance together as husband and wife...so sweet!

Time to cut the cake! I love it when the guys WANT to smash it in the brides face, but they're nervous...but then they do it anyways! LOL. They both ended up getting each other and it was hysterical!

After the cake the party really got jumping! Everyone was dancing and having a great time. The garter removal was SO funny ... when Mark first went in, he pulled out a Huge pair of granny panties! Now that's something I've never seen before ... good one Mark!

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The party lasted into the night and I was incredibly honored to be a part of this fun filled celebration. Thank you so much Molly and Mark ~ I'm SO very happy for you both ...wishing you a lifetime of happiness as husband and wife!

Congratulations Reagan & Rob!!

Back to Belhurst again ~ a drive that I always look forward to ... there's nothing like a Wedding at a historical castle!!

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First, I stopped at a hotel nearby where the guys were getting ready ... flasks in hand! They were a trip and having a great time hanging out before the ceremony.

Then I headed over to the castle and found Reagan and her bridesmaids in a room I had never been in before...I thought I knew the whole place, but there's a secret sort of section that I didn't know was there...as I opened the door, there she was all ready to go ... gorgeous!

The best part is shortly after I arrived, her father knocked on the door...it was going to be his first time seeing her in her gown. We opened the door, he stood in the doorway, stared at her and his first words after seeing her were "Holy S%&# !" LOL I couldn't believe it ! We all started laughing and it set the stage for an incredibly unique and happy celebration!

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After getting a bunch of getting ready shots, and some formals of the bridesmaids, I headed down to the ceremony area to see the guests coming in, and to congratulate Rob before he made his way out to the lawn

Here comes the bride! See? They're a trip ... the whole family had such amazing senses of humor ...someone in the crowd yelled something out making them both break out in a laugh on their way down the aisle. Priceless.

I love the setting for Weddings at Bellhurst. The ceremony overlooks the lake, and from this view, the original castle is the backdrop. It's such a peaceful and intimate setting. The ceremony was beautiful; heartfelt ... and the rain was doing its' best to hold off through the ceremony for us ~ so lucky! It was perfect.

Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Weinhart!!

These kids were adorable ... and so friendly! One of the little boys kept running up to me at the reception and hugging me ! SO cute!

ahhhh... cocktail time!



We experienced just a few sprinkles, but luckily we could take shelter under a huge tree and we didn't even have to think about it...and it passed shortly after too!

After getting some formals, I headed inside to get the reception details ...mmm Cheesy Eddies cheese cakes!!!

Their first dance was so sweet...




One of the tables started making beer can sculptures !

Time to cut the cake!!!

Lots of dancing and good times to be had all night long ... so many amazing friendships, and family bonds ... I was honored to be a part of this very special celebration.

Congratulations Reagan and Rob!

Congratulations Lauren & Mike!!

Oh my gosh, I LOVE the Senators Mansion! We had the perfect day for this incredibly beautiful Wedding. When I first saw Lauren come through the door, she was radiant, calm, and ready for her Big day. I LOVED her dress...the ballerina style with all the tulle at the bottom.
She explained "when are you ever going to be able to wear a dress like this again" Agreed!! It was perfect for her. She was so cute...as she was waiting to get ready, she snacked on some Cheetos as she hung out with her bridesmaids. Adorable. We all went upstairs to start getting ready ... she helped out her girls, and then the moms came up to help the Bride ... the whole time, Lauren was remarkably calm and extremely sweet.

Wow, stunning ... it was so special to have her closest girlfriends, and the mom's with her to get into her dress and accessorize. The whole experience is always something I can't believe I get to be a part of.

After she was all set getting ready, I headed down to the ceremony area to photograph Mike and his groomsmen getting ready too. He was also remarkably calm, and sweet natured. And so handsome!!
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Shortly after getting these shots, and the guests mingling and being seated...Lauren was ready to make her entrance on the arm of her father. The music started playing, and they made their way across the open field towards their sunflower adorned gazebo

I love this shot ... just as Mike and Lauren join hands and begin to move forward towards their minister, Lauren's dad behind her glances over at her mother; just out of view; with the sweetest smile in recognition of their little girl getting married... (sweet sigh)

The ceremony was very short, but perfectly beautiful.

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Tytler !!



As they walked their recessional, bubbles filled the air, and the receiving line began. Everything moved along smoothly and into the cocktail hour. What an amazing day for a Wedding...perfect weather for it being outside.

The proud parents

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The happy bridal party

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The adorable Bride and Groom

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After the formals, we headed inside to the reception for the introductions, toasts and an amazing dinner! The cake was beautiful ... perfectly Autumn.





As people were finishing up their dinners, I took Lauren and Mike out for a few more formals just of them around the grounds of the Mansion

Back inside for dancing, cake cutting, and a celebration that lasted into the night ~ so much fun!!

Thank you Lauren and Mike for letting me be a part of your special celebration ~ I had an amazing time, and wish you both a lifetime of happiness together!! Congratulations!!