I had misread the forecast and was expecting sunny-with-60-degree weather. Unfortunately, I was a day off and we were hit with overcast, gray skies and a chilly breeze. Thankfully, when I met Anne & Jim for their downtown Davenport engagement session, we managed to find some warmth indoors while still getting natural, outdoor light. They also straight-up […]

I love First Looks. I love them because, as a bride, I remember spending the morning getting my hair and makeup done, then getting into my gown and feeling so excited; it was my dream gown. I remember sliding into my high heels and buckling the clasps. I remember fastening my veil and touching up […]

After talking online for a month, they decided to meet in person. They picked a halfway point between them, which ended up being in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and met over Easter weekend. “We had talked about meeting [later], but instead, I spontaneously asked her to meet me halfway for the weekend. We watched movies, ate great […]

Their families have been long friends. He remembers her from high school; she was friends with his sister. And she says they went on a group family vacation with a bunch of families. “We started talking then and the rest is history.” “After about my first year away at college without him, I realized it […]

It was several years ago when she first spotted him. They were both in the same volleyball league and she was subbing for a team that happened to be playing against his team. “I remember telling my friend, ‘You are probably going to think this is weird, but I am kind of attracted to that […]

Kristal & Lucas’ wedding was the last of my 2015 wedding season and, hallelujah, it was such a stunning way to finish! Their Glen Oaks Country Club wedding was an all-in-one location affair, which made it so easy for everyone to be able to relax. The ladies got ready upstairs in the clubhouse with a […]