Katie and Colton said “I do” at her childhood home — a gorgeous farm that served as the most meaningful and picturesque setting for their day. From getting ready in the bedroom she grew up in to walking down the aisle through the same yard where she once ran barefoot, every detail felt personal and full of heart. But nothing topped the moment they walked back up the aisle — hand in hand, as husband and wife, with their sweet daughter Lila in their arms (followed closely by, Reese, their “fur kid” who served as the ringbearer).
When I met with Katie and her Mom about a month before the wedding, it was clear this wasn’t just a celebration — it was a labor of love. They were pouring their blood, sweat, and tears into making the space perfect, especially her Dad, and I just knew then… this one was going to be special.
With the threat of rain all week, and I’m not talking just a few sprinkles, I’m sure they were stressed and scrambling, but as luck would have it, the rain cleared out just ahead of time, and we had what turned out to be an absolutely perfect day for a very deserving couple.
The moment when the bride finally gets dressed is usually a very emotional one, but the words exchanged between daughter and Mom were so special, even my assistant and I were getting a little teary eyed!
Katie and Colton kept things traditional and didn’t see each other before the wedding, so we coordinated the timeline to make sure she would be hidden back in the house when he arrived. As much as I love a good “first look” ahead of time, this is actually my preference as a photographer….maybe I’ll do a blog post another day explaining why.
Both Andrea and Craig were hooked on each other from the first date - set up by their friends who obviously are Master Matchmakers (whether they knew it or not - pictured below) and now eight years later, here we are - Mr. and Mrs.!
I met the couple last fall for their engagement session and knew good things were to come - I’ve been looking forward to this wedding for months now! We ended up with a perfect June day - not too hot, not too cold, and slightly overcast (ok, perhaps the last part is my idea of perfection, not every bride and groom’s).
Willow Haven has some beautiful little nooks for photos (the getting ready rooms are also one of my favorites around the area - spacious and bright!). One of my favorite photo nooks happens to be on the backside of the barn down a little gravel drive- totally worth standing on the hill in the gravel (in my humble opinion) - the light in that spot is always perfect!
There are two ceremony spaces - one inside and one outside. I’m always thankful when we have beautiful weather and can be outside! The past few years have seen some major upgrades to the outdoor space - including new pew benches and paved path.
Venue: Willow Haven Event Center
All THREE sisters were engaged at the same time! Had to have a little fun with that one! Once formal photos are finished up, pressure is off and it’s time to get down, let loose, and celebrate!
