Zoe & Zak Wedding

Zoe & Zak are the kind of couple that loves to have fun together and make others laugh, so prepare yourself for a bit of zaniness. ;-)

Starting with a little bit of cartoon fun...


This moment was just too sweet while Zoe was getting ready...


.. and what a great moment between Zak and his dad...


Zoe & Zak decided to do formal photos before the ceremony, but wanted to see each other alone before the friends and family joined in. They were just too sweet....




As guests arrived and signed in...


Zoe became more anxious and decided to check her heart-rate...


I love, love, love this one of the guys walking in together paired with the retro architecture of the Orchard Park Presbyterian Chruch in Indianapolis, IN...


Even though Zoe had already seen Zak, she was still very emotional as she walked down the aisle with her dad...


Through the windows of the sanctuary...


Not a small wedding party...


The set up was going to be something romantic, but Zak and Zoe had me busting up when they decided to do this..


Wedding details of black & white with red all over, with the reception held at the Oak Hill Mansion...


The toasts had everyone cracking up...




A little something extra for Da Bears..


Hilarious!!


This time they were checking out the groom's bling!


So sweet....



You go girl!


Bow-chicka-bow-wow..


What a fun day with so many sweet moments intertwined!! It was an awesome party and everyone had a great time!! Thank you so much for letting me capture all of the awesome moments of the day!!

Krista & Matt's Holy Family Church Wedding

Could these two be any more beautiful together?! Seriously!


Krista started off the day getting her hair and makeup done at home along with her family and friends. I think this next image captures that feeling of being wrapped up in the day...


I just love the next image of her and her father in the limo as they're getting ready to go to the church...


Can't you just feel Matt's anticipation as he tries to see his bride at the end of the aisle?


The ceremony was held at the beautiful and historic Holy Family Church in downtown Detroit, where names from several generations of Krista's family were literally carved into the church's history.




At the end of the ceremony, the priest said, "Photographer! Come here!" For a minute I had that "who me?" look, but quickly made my way to the front, feeling pretty nervous! Turns out he just wanted me to take a picture up close of the couple with their marriage license! How funny! Since I was there, I also happened to grab this moment when he thought I was done taking the picture he wanted me to take... which of course, I like even more. ;-) That's the first time I've seen the priest kiss the groom!


These next photos sum up the trip between the ceremony and the reception... at least the PG-13 parts...




The reception was held at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Macomb, MI and showcased details of rust, orange, and red roses, as well as many hand-crafted details made by none other than the groom himself, whose family is known for their custom carpentry and craftsmanship. Each table was named after a specific type of tree and included a stand that showcased that particular wood. Check out the beautiful frame on that seating chart too! So, as a shameless plug, if you're looking for custom carpentry in the Detroit area, definitely call Zuckero & Sons. ;-)


There are a few things you can count on at pretty much every wedding, and one of them is someone asking for a look at the bride's ring!


While guests were enjoying cocktails inside, we went for a little joy ride around the golf course...



When I first met Matt, he was the best man for Kelly & Brian's wedding and quite the prankster! I have to say, in Matt's role as the groom, he was definitely the tamest I've ever seen him! It was Brian's turn to be the best man, and even though he's not one to speak in front of large groups of people, he gave a very moving speech.



... but the tears didn't stop there...


Mmmm..... bananas foster and fire....


What I love, love, love about this picture is the couple in the foreground and both sets of parents in the background, from youngest to eldest couple...


We had a gorgeous sunset!



I love playing with light, and I loved being able to photograph Krista & Matt's wedding! Thank you so much!!! I'm going to miss this group of friends!!

Katie & George's St. Mary In The Woods Wedding

Katie & George are a super sweet couple, and they were my first wedding in Terre Haute!! Fathom that- a wedding in the town I live in?! (Not for much longer though..) It so weird for me to just take the elevator downstairs to the salon where the girls were getting ready, but I'm not complaining! I loved being able to wake up in my own bed!


Yes, she was a vision of beauty. ;-) MWAH!


A little warm-up stretch before the ceremony...



The flowers were shades of purple and yellow and each bridesmaid's bouquet was finished off with a very special antique pin from Katie's grandmother, while Katie's bouquet was strung with little ribbons tied in knots, to resemble her grandmother's wedding bouquet.


Because Katie & George are so involved in their church, St. Patrick's Catholic Parish, there was a huge turn out... BEHIND the altar! They had several fathers, brothers, pastors, etc. who all had a part in the ceremony. It was really interesting! And check out the flower girls - ADORABLE!







I love it when I can nail a panning shot of the bride & groom as they rush back down the aisle!

George will be starting his own alterations business after this... (kidding!) ;-) Brides, feel free to cut those hanging loops out in advance so they don't creep out on your wedding day!



After a few portraits around the grounds of St. Mary in the Woods, it was off to the reception at the college's beautiful Providence Center, which is probably one of the nicest places to have a large event in Terre Haute with its tall celiings, large windows, and beautiful architecture!



I'm always up for a game of UNO!


Awesome toasts! Can you guess this impersonation? ;-)



Katie & George had a very special first dance because they actually wrote and recorded their own first dance song! To hear the song, click on any of the images in this post to open up the slideshow.


I couldn't help myself, this was too sweet, and I was in tears...


To make sure their guests had a great time, Katie & George had all kinds of fun at their reception! They had a dance instructor lead everyone in a few dancing lessons, and they even had a hoola-hoop contest!! How fun is that?!?!




Katie & George, I loved every minute of your wedding! I hope you never stop having fun together!!