Presley & Blake | Red Barn Wedding | Mackinaw, IL

I had been looking forward to the wedding for a really long time. I met Presley almost 5 years ago wearing a t-shirt and spandex on the volleyball court where we were teammates for a few years. In that time I met my husband and she met Blake, but nether of us knew I would be photographing their wedding day while she wore something WAY more gorgeous one day. Presley’s dress was made just for her, and she looked amazing in it all day long! Blake’s attire of dark washed jeans, and a vest was a great contrast to Presley’s gown, and made for a dream to photograph. Top it all off with the fall burgundy bridesmaids dresses, and farm setting … I couldn’t get enough! The wedding party had us photographers, and videographers rolling with laughter all day long. The whole was a true celebration of Presley and Blake’s love.

Along with the laughter that filled the air, there were many teas of joy shed through out the day. It’s hard not to when your dad sends you sweet gifts while getting ready, shares a special first look with you, and walks you down the isle for your brother to marry you to the guy of your dreams. If that isn’t enough to make you cry in joy of two families becoming one, I don’t know what will!

Wedding days like this allow me to let go of the worries I have during the week, and remind me to just live in the moment, and soak every memory up. I’m in the business of love, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything!