Jay and Tiffany's Dreamy Town Square Wedding

Not even sure how to put into words how I felt about Tiffany + Jay's wedding. If I could have blogged the entire wedding album I would have but I figured 600+ images would be a LOT of scrolling, so I narrowed it down to this preview. Tiffany and Jay simply rented the Cooksville School house and town square a community hall and made their vision come to life. The dress, the chairs, the colors, the details, everything came together so flawlessly. 

Tiffany and Jay just returned from a dream honeymoon to Ireland, they were married on May 31, 2014. Enjoy the preview and please be very sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see the list of Tiffany's amazing vendors that really made this day possible. I know why she chose these vendors, this bride has impeccable taste and vision and I am so honored she choose me to photograph this gorgeous day.

Key West Wedding | Alison and Andrew

From time to time I dig back into the archives and look at old weddings, a lot has changed in my process and editing. My point of view is still there, I think my style is the same but I have definitely evolved as a photographer, which is a good thing, always keep improving right? 

One common thing I have found is that my very favorite is dining alfresco! Dinners and receptions outdoors (although they are few and far between) but when they happen are magical. 

I'm tossing out some inspiration for couples to be- if you are uncertain of a wedding venue, uncertain of wedding venue costs, and want something fun and different than the same old convention center, you should look into a few new ideas for wedding which I love. Such as, renting a big beautiful house (or mansion) anywhere in the world on VRBO.com- I mean ANYWHERE, rent it for the weekend, bring in some tables and chairs and put together a few DIY decorations and  yummy food...Viola! Amazing wedding.  

You will see a LOT more of this type of wedding from me this year, starting with Tiffany & Jay's  Cooksville Schoolhouse wedding, but they are in Ireland on their honeymoon so we're holding off until they return, until then check out Andrew & Alison's Al Fresco Key West Wedding at Ernest Hemmingway's beautiful home....Have you been to Key West? DO.

Oh and BTW I have some killer destination Wedding specials for the months of January-April- wink..wink...

You know what is great? You don't have to have a "beach" wedding because your at the beach.... 

Alison and Andrew and I did a "day after session "in Key West, messy hair, messy dress & suit, barefoot and running through the streets.

Rachel and Jared

Rachel was referred to me by my March bride, Ashley.  We met over lunch one day and I immediatley knew I wanted to work with her. I was overjoyed when she decided to book me for her wedding.  Then at the engagement session I met Jared, her perfect match. The sweetest couple ever who are so genuine and really fun to be around. They really "get it" when it comes to weddings. Plus, I could never get enough of The Barn at Harvest Moon Pond. Needless to say their wedding was beautiful and a dream job for me.  A beautiful venue, amazing bride and groom, her dress, and a super fun wedding party makes my job the best. I couldn't be happier with this day! Congrats Mr. & Mrs. Miller!

The happy couple went flea marketing for mismatched beer glasses, mugs and wine glasses for their guests to choose from! Love this idea. I actually scored a wine glass from Burr Oak Winery where I got married! How meant to be is that?!

Rachel was breathtaking, her dress was perfection and I love how she didn't let her bridesmaids see it until she was in it. That reaction is classic! If you can hold out, don't let everyone see your dress beforehand, what a moment.