Planning a wedding can be overwhelming but with the right preparation, your big day can run smooth and stress-free. Today on the blog for Wedding Wednesday are five essential tips to ensure everything goes off without a hitch. Create A Detailed Timeline Having a well organized timeline helps keep everyone on track. Work with your photographer, planner, and venue to map out the day from start to finish. Delegate Responsibilities Don't hesitate to delegate tasks to trusted frie

Meet the adorable Cooley Family! Lisa is one of my cycle instructors at the YMCA. For last year's Pedal For A Purpose (which is a fundraiser to help provide families who otherwise couldn't afford the Y, memberships and other benefits), I donated a family session to the silent auction. While a few folks were bidding on the session, Lisa was the victor! We set up a sunrise session to photograph the whole family- Lisa and Jim, Gretchen and Luke, Lizzy, Ethan, and little Auggie,

To achieve stunning wedding photos, it's important to avoid common pitfalls. Here are the top five mistakes to steer clear of and how to ensure your photos turn out beautifully. Overlooking Lighting Conditions Poor lighting can affect the quality of your photos. Choose venues with ample natural light or discuss lighting options with your photographer. Ignoring The Timeline A rushed timeline can lead to stress and missed photo opportunities. Plan your schedule to allow ample t

The key to capturing authentic and joyful moments on your wedding day lies in the way you interact and prepare. Here are some tips to help you achieve those natural, beautiful photos. Be Yourself Relax and be yourselves. The best photos come when you're not trying too hard to pose but simply enjoying the moment. Focus On Each Other Spend quality time together and focus on your connection. Genuine emotions and interactions make for the most memorable photos. Choose A Comfortab

Thomas and Tiffany are engaged! These two have been together for quite some time now and had been talking about an engagement and wedding, Tiffany even helped pick out the ring. However, for the actual proposal, they wanted to try to make it a surprise and Thomas did just that! Thomas reached out to me about doing the proposal on June 27th, which happened to be Tiffany's birthday. They had plans to go to a baseball game in Indianapolis with their friends and he thought an aft

Zach and Claire are engaged! These two first met in high school and have been together since they were 16! They knew that after all these years that it was time to take the next step and were talking about their plans for marriage. While they both knew a proposal would be in their future, Zach still wanted to surprise Claire with the proposal. He came up with the perfect plan! We met up at Peace Water Winery in Carmel, Indiana for their proposal. Zach had worked out all the d

Weddings are not just about two people coming together. They are also about families, history, and traditions. Incorporating meaningful traditions can make your celebration even more personal and emotional. Below are some ways to include family traditions into your wedding. Wear A Family Heirloom Jewelry or accessories passed down through generations can add meaningful symbolism. Your grandmother's ring, your mother's veil, your dad's cufflinks, your grandfather's watch, thes

Meet the adorable Elizabeth and Stevie! These two have been together for over five years and got engaged over a year ago on Valentine's Day. They will be tying the knot this Halloween at Bennett's Greenhouse in Lafayette, Indiana. Their first date was at Bennetts so it's super special that they will be getting married there as well! They will be filling their wedding with purples, green, and gold colors. Since their wedding is on Halloween, they will be including in a nod to

Meet the adorable Amanda and Lowery! These two first met over 20 years ago while they were both in college. After college, life took them in different directions and they lost touch with each other. Fast forward a couple years ago and they reconnected on Facebook and hit it off right away and have been together ever since! Amanda and Lowery will be holding their wedding next month at Union Station in downtown Indianapolis. They are filling their wedding with purple and gold d

Engagement sessions are sometimes overlooked during wedding planning but they really offer incredible value. They not only allow couples to celebrate this exciting chapter of their life but they also help them prepare for the wedding day. Below are just a few reasons why engagement sessions are one of the best investments you can make. You Become Comfortable In Front Of The Camera Most couples haven't been photographed professionally before, besides maybe their graduation pho