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jenny & brant.

oh, we LOVED this wedding!!  jenny & brant chose a super stylish, retro old hollywood glamor theme for their november wedding...filled with fun touches and bits of whimsy, it was an event filled with great details!!  they were married at the amazing renaissance hotel, and our great friend darcie fromcircle city planners really out-did herself transforming the already pretty cool space into something so romantic and lovely.  the ceremony itself was also really different and totally unique, incorporating both jewish and christian traditions.  mix those things with great friends and family, you really can't go wrong!  jenny was really such a stunning bride, and brant was ever so handsome!

many congrats to jenny & brant, we wish you guys lots of love and happiness always!

: )

l. & r.

 

jenny's grandmothers ring, it was her "something borrowed".  it was amazing.

she got ready in a cute little suite, filled with all sorts of fun colors and textures...her shoe shots are some of my favorite from 2009! : )

 

her dress was also pretty stunning...

isn't she CUTE?! : )

 

love it, fav from their day.

meanwhile, robbie was hanging out with brant and the guys...

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gotta love a guy in suspenders.

 

we didn't have a ton of time or daylight when it was time for images of just jenny & brant, we had to get a little creative and make it work with what we had...but, if i do say so myself, i think we worked it out!!  with the whole feel and theme of the 50's vibe, i think these images blend in right in...

top favorite image from their day.

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lauren & brandon.

...lauren & brandon (who you may remember from their purdue e-session) are married!!  they picked an absolutely BEAUTIFUL late fall day to be "their" day.  lauren has a pretty keen eye for all things wedding and detail and along with her maid of honor they did an AMAZING job creating such fun little special touches.  we also got to work along our great friends darcie & jen of circle city planners who did an amazing job (as usual!) we also found a GEM of a background for some fun, impromptu group shots and a few fun images of just lauren & brandon.  a giant thank you to all the awesome friends and both families, you guys made the day even more special! and a BIG hug to both lauren & brandon, we're SO glad that we were able to be a part of your day!!

: )

l. & r.

starting things off with a little ice cream shop love.

their invites were AMAZING.  seriously.

 

and the bride wore some lovely shoes...that's right, she had some custom *lovelies* made for her big day!!!

 

and...she loves her some wedding chicks, really, what bride doesn't?!?!  : )

her sweet little flower girl...

 

...love this moment with her grandma.

lauren's dad, and her brother, getting all "tied" up.

 

i could be wrong, but i don't think there are "those" types of ties that go over your head.

 

they opted for a first glance, which are quickly becoming some of our most favorite times to shoot...the leaves were awesome.

 

 

 

 

the lovely lauren.

 

 

 

 

and her lovely ladies...

 

and all of brandon's "guys".

 

 

oh, mrs. curl, we love you.

 

 

 

 

love this one.

 

 

 

this is brandon's grandpa...it was his birthday.  they surprised him with a giant cupcake.  he's cute.  i told him he didn't look a day over 35...he laughed at me.  : ) 

 

again, a BIG congrats to lauren & brandon...we wish you lots of love and smiles. : )

   

 

  
   

nicole & stephen.

nicole & stephen are married!!  robbie and i traveled to a tiny town in indiana to photograph their wedding...they were married in a beautiful old church filled with tons of history, with tons of love from family & friends (we have the best jobs).  we found some fun spots too for their portraits (i DO love small towns for that very reason!)  lots of laughing and crazy dancing followed at the reception; and we gained two new friends!

a big CONGRATS again to you guys...we wish you lots of love!

: )

l. & r.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 

  
 

jill & scott.

jill & scott were married on a lovely late summer day...the weather was warm and they were surrounded by friends and family...i'm going to keep this short so you have time to enjoy their images!

congrats again to jill & scott...lots of love and laughs!

: )

l. & r.

 

 

a few fun details...

 

love this one...

 

 

could be my favorite from their day...

 

 

jill's grandparents...they've been married for 65 1/2 years...cute, huh? : )

a cupcake ring shot; is there anything better?
 

  
  
 

ashley & james.

ashley & james, two of the best people we know.

you may remember these two from their ridiculously fun, ridiculously silly lifestyle session we did with them...and in that post, i wrote just how silly and fun they were.  i'm going to stand by that statement.  they were again FUN to the MAX.  the best thing for us is that during the process of this whole thing, we not only get to photograph people in love, but that we gain two friends in the end.  ashley & james have really become friends of ours, which makes us smile.  their families welcomed us with open arms (literally).  their friends gave us hugs (again, literally) and we've said more than once that this family "sure know how to make people feel special". 

they were married surround by tons of amazing friends and great family, really, what could be better?!?!

we wish you guys tons of love, lots of smiling and lots of laughing always.

p.s. tons of images follow; get comfy.

: )

l. & r.

*flowers* angela from the painted daisy   *planning* sara from black tie events  *dj* brian whitis  *reception venue*  dolphin pavilion at the indianapolis zoo

ashley & james and the now famous red bike. (this one gets my vote for a canvas, just in case you were curious)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ashley & james decided to see each other before the ceremony...always so cute when they first see one another.

 

it was a bit windy too : )

 

 

mrs.

 

and mr.

 

the red bike; oh how i love finding fun things in the most random of places.

 

 

 

 

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my favorite from their day; it captures who they are perfectly : )

 

 

 

 

danielle & tim.

...oh where do i even begin?!  let me make it easy and start from the beginning!!  we met up with these two *lovely* people (and their doggie!) for their e-session and from the first couple of minutes we were laughing like old friends!!  we had SO been looking forward to their wedding all summer and they chose an amazing little winery outside of cleveland for both the ceremony & reception, and it was the PERFECT choice...laid back, charming, fun, just like them : )  their families were awesome and so welcoming and silly (score for us!) and their friends were equally awesome (we're firm believers in the old saying about people who surround themselves with good people). 

thank you SO much to both danielle & time (who have been so patiently awaiting their post!) we hope that this is just the beginning of a long friendship...we wish you tons of love always!

: )

l. & r.

 

*outshine*.

 

 

 

just like an old hollywood movie star...she looked so very lovely.

 

...and her dress was incredible.

 

a new favorite.

 

or wait, maybe this one.

 

 

tim : )

 

 

 

just like rock-stars.

 

 

 

: )

 

 

the following conversation went a little something like this...

robbie- "how do you feel about sitting in the back of a dump truck? you can say no."

dani & tim- "awesome, sounds good, we trust you guys"

me- (in my head) we have the BEST couples : )

 

 

purple picnic tables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

robbie made a new friend. : )

 

katie & jerry.

...even though it rained the whole day, we still snuck in a few fun images of just the two of them...here are some of our favorites!

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l. & r.

 

(pssttt...katie, if you're reading this, i would get a HUGE canvas of this one, i LOVE IT so much!!)

 

 

 

 

 

mary & sebastian.

hi everyone!!  we're a tad bit behind on posting...but that all changes today!!  stay tuned for a bunch of fun posts, another counting crows show, katie & jerry's wedding, jill & scott's e-session, danielle & tim's wedding and more!!

starting things off though are the fantastic mary & sebastian (who you may remember from their fun lifestyle session just a little while ago!)  they were married on a wonderfully sunny and warm day in june, surrounded by TONS of awesome friends & family at the beautiful conrad hotel in downtown indianapolis.  the entire event was so classic and fancy, and we LOVED being a part of such a happy day!!  we also got to work with the fabulous conrad events planner amanda (who we adore).  the flowers were amazing, mary's dress was amazing, sebastian was charming...so, our kind of wedding.

mary & sebastian, we wish you tons of love and happiness always! 

: )

l. & r.

 

...is this not the cutest paper plate you've ever seen?!

 

 

i *adore* this shoe shot that robbie got.

 

mary & her grandmother.

 

and mary's grandfather; he's cute : )

 

 

i always love these moments between a mother & daughter...

 

 

 

 

sebass.

 

they opted for a first meeting, so we arranged a little spot, just the two of them to meet up...i love how happy she is!

 

 

 

 

mrs.

 

mr.

 

 

 

favorite from the day : )

 

 

 

 

yay : )

 

angie & john.

...meet angie & john.  they're a cute, fun, couple who we had the absolute pleasure of photographing a few weeks ago...they were married in a lovely old church, full of character.  after the ceremony we headed back over to her parents property for their reception...we really love when couples somehow find a way to incorporate all the things that make them, well them.  both of their families, bridal party and friends were AWESOME, and everyone was just so happy to be included!! 

a big thank you to angie & john...you both are so great, we wish you tons of love always!!  and we also want to thank angie's mom, susie, she was SO great to work with, everything was so much fun!!

lots of eye candy below!!

: )

l. & r.

...funny story behind this...one of their adorable flower girls drew this as they were waiting for the ceremony to start...i FELL IN LOVE and thought it would be perfect for their rings...i was able to sneak back in and tear if off, and tucked it in my bag to save for later.

 

 

the wonderful mother of the bride, susie.

 

 

 

angie is a twin, megan is on the left and the fantastic biz (elizabeth) is on the right...such cute sisters.

 

 

we found this GREAT wall right across from the church...we had just enough time before the boys got there to get some fun images : )

 

 

 

 

 

 

for SURE a new favorite groom portrait.

 

and this cute little man is cooper.  cute.

 

RAD.

 

 

 

 

angie's grandfather.

 

 

 

for sure a new favorite : )

 

 

 

taken out on the back part of her parents property...the light was perfect.

 

top favorite from their day...

grace & matt.

grace & matt were married on a lovely june day...from the smallest of details, grace for sure had a vision of exactly what she wanted, and the whole day was SO stylish!!  they picked a really fun color scheme of navy & green, and from the bridesmaids dresses to all of the fun things at the reception...it was so bright and colorful!!  we also got a chance to work with our great friends darcie & jen from circle city planners (which is ALWAYS a fun time!)

thanks so much to both of grace & matt's family and friends, you all were such a joy to work with!!  and to grace & matt, congrats and much love to you both!!

: )

l. & r.

...getting things started off in the morning, r. hung with the guys.

 

 

 

 

...and i was with the girls (grace wore two dresses, this was her reception dress.)

and FUN shoes!

 

 

...a favorite from their day...in fact, i would say it's *lovely*.

 

they also opted for a "first glance" (which we're BIG fans of)

 

...we had a little bit of time to get a few images; just them.

 

 

 

the groomsmen were great...

 

 

...how cute are their dresses?! 

 

 

 

 

right before she met up with her dad to walk down the aisle...just a few last adjustments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

their reception was held in downtown indy at the beautiful eiteljorg museum, even though it was raining, we still managed to get a few shots outside!!

 

 

the mrs.

 

and her mr.