by lily wright | Jan 17, 2020 | Fort Wayne Wedding, Wedding
Welcome 2020! It is our privilege to introduce our first Mr. and Mrs. of the new year. Beth and Ryan got married on a beautiful January day in Fort Wayne. You may remember these two from their adorable summer engagement, but if not, click here (CLICK ME)! Now for all the sweet details (and photos) from this beautiful Fort Wayne Winter Wedding…
We met Beth through her mom! She has been our dental hygienist for years and years. Over all this time, we had heard so much about this valedictorian daughter and about how awesome and talented she is. So when we found out that Beth was engaged, we just knew we had to be a part of their wedding story.
Beth and her bridesmaids spent the morning getting ready at a family friend’s salon, Shalorton & Co. Hair Design. The salon owner was super nice and accommodating for us, whether we needed to move around some furniture or adjust the lights for the perfect photo. While getting ready here, all of the girls brushed their teeth and smiled for the camera (they just had to do it for Beth’s dental hygienist mom)! After finishing hair and makeup, everyone headed over to the Maplewood Mennonite Church where Beth and Ryan would soon be married.
Beth put on her dress at the church with her mom and bridesmaids. Her bridesmaids wore beautiful dark red dresses while Beth, of course, wore a beautiful white dress full of pretty lace detail. After Beth’s bridal look was complete, she had a first look with her dad. Then it was ceremony time!
Guests found their seats and the wedding began. Parents were escorted down the aisle, then the wedding party, and of course, the sweet little flower girl. Beth and her dad were next! They met Ryan at the end of the aisle, where Beth’s dad gave her away. Beth and Ryan exchanged vows, rings, sang worship songs with the friends and family, kissed, and were married!
Right after the ceremony, we headed to one of our favorite spots in Fort Wayne for some portraits of Beth and Ryan and their wedding party. Usually we take family portraits immediately following the ceremony (when there is no first look), but because it’s January and it gets dark so quickly, we started with portraits instead. We got some photos of them with their wedding party before the sun went down, then headed to Purdue University of Fort Wayne for more portraits. It started to snow at the end of our time here, so we were so happy to capture them with a little snow!
Once we all were at the Don Halls Guest House for the reception, we took family photos in the beautiful hearth room. The reception hall was nice and spacious, and full of charm, history, and character. Their were lights strung across the whole room which added so much magic to the space. There were fun toasts, yummy desserts (cake, cookies, donuts, and more), and lots of dancing. This was one beautiful winter wedding and an awesome way to kick of our 2020 wedding season!
We loved getting to photograph Beth, Ryan, and their friends and family. It was a beautiful day full of love and celebration. Thank you for letting us capture your big day! We hope you enjoy your photos for years to come!
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn
If you’d like to see more of our weddings, click the names below!
Courtney & Matt – Winter Wedding Fort Wayne
Hillary & Ethan – Indianapolis Wedding
Danielle & Bernie – Union 12 Wedding
by lily wright | Jan 5, 2020 | Fort Wayne Wedding, Wedding
Happy New Year! As the first blog of 2020, we would like to share our last wedding of 2019. Courtney and Matt got married on a beautiful, warm December day – This Fort Wayne winter wedding was romantic, fun, and special. Before you read about their wedding, check out their engagement first (CLICK ME). Details and photos are below!
Courtney and Matt’s day began at the United Methodist Church in New Haven, Indiana. Courtney spent the morning getting ready with her bridesmaids and all the other important women in her life. There was food, cheers, and lots of laughs from this fun group. Everyone was simply cheerful and ready for Courtney and Matt’s big day. After Courtney was completely ready, she had a first look with her dad. And of course, it was very sweet! In another part of the church, Matt and his guys relaxed and eventually got dressed in their suave wedding day attire. Matt’s suit jacket was different from his groomsmen! It had an awesome paisley design, while his groomsmen wore black. Courtney’s bridesmaids wore red dresses, perfect for the holiday season.
Before the ceremony, we were able to knock out photos of Courtney with her bridesmaids and some of the family portraits! Before we knew it, it was time for the ceremony! Friends and family gathered in the pews and waited in excitement for Courtney to walk down the aisle. Eventually, it was time! Courtney and her dad met Matt at the end of the aisle and the ceremony commenced. The two made their vows, kissed, and were married!
After the ceremony, we went outside the church for portraits of the newlyweds and for wedding party photos! We went inside the church shortly after for additional family portraits, then took some night portraits on the sweet streets of downtown New Haven and at a park with pretty Christmas lights. The reception was just down the street! Courtney, Matt, and their wedding party made their entrances, found their seats, ate dinner, and shared some awesome toasts. Family and friends danced and celebrated all evening long. One groomsman even split his pants dancing! It was a small and intimate reception full of love and joy.
This Fort Wayne winter wedding was nothing but romantic and fun! Courtney and Matt were so laid back and fun – an absolute pleasure to work with. We are so honored to have a been a part of Courtney and Matt’s big day, and we are so excited to share some photos. We wish you both happiness and love! Happy New Year to our latest newlyweds!
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn
If you’d like to see some of our other amazing 2019 weddings, click the names below! If you’re planning a wedding, give us a call. We’d love to chat over coffee and plan your perfect day.
Hillary & Ethan – Fall Indianapolis Wedding
Danielle & Bernie – Union 12 Glam Wedding
Meg & Nick – Fort Wayne Country Club Wedding
by lily wright | Dec 7, 2019 | Wedding
As a husband and wife photography team based in Fort Wayne, we have had the opportunity to work with many different wedding vendors. Over the years, we have come to love working with a number of Fort Wayne wedding vendors. What drew us to these vendors in particular is their timeliness and professional workflow before and during the wedding day. Here are some of the best wedding vendors in the Fort Wayne area!
Red Stiletto Artistry
Red Stiletto Artistry is one of the best hair and makeup wedding vendors in the Fort Wayne area. They provide both in-salon and on-site hair and makeup services, preventing stress on your big day and adding some convenience. A bonus is that there is not a travel fee if the wedding is in Fort Wayne! Hope and her team at the Red Stiletto are very professional and always provide clients with their perfect wedding day look! The only provide the best. Something unique about the makeup artists the Red Stiletto is that they offer an airbrushed makeup option. It looks very natural, photographs like a dream, and makes you look like you’re not wearing a lot of makeup! Contact Hope today to make all of your wedding day look dreams come true (CLICK ME)!
Rose’s Bouquet’s
Rose’s Bouquets is the go-to wedding florist vendor in the Fort Wayne area. Rose’s Bouquets provides clients with a stress free experience, while providing bright and perfectly fresh florals on the wedding day. Even if you don’t know exactly what you want, their expert stylists can help you pick, plan, and choose the perfect florals for your big day. They even show up early to the wedding to help pin boutonnieres and make sure everything is perfect for their clients! Don’t skip out on gorgeous florals on your wedding day – They are so worth it and add so much beauty to your big day! Book with Trista at Rose’s Bouquet for the freshest and bright florals in Fort Wayne (CLICK ME)!
Quattro Systems
Quattro Systems provides the best DJ service in the Fort Wayne area. They are professionals who work well with wedding coordinators, videographers, photographers, and other wedding vendors. They always talk to us, the videographer, and other vendors before announcing anything to ensure that every special moment is captured! They are expert DJs that know how to read a room, ensuring that your wedding reception runs smoothly for both you and your guests. By the end of the night, every guest will have hit the dance floor! They say the most important things to keep guests at wedding happy is to provide good food and good music! When you book with Quattro Systems, you book with experience and a good time! Contact them today (CLICK ME).
Empyrean Designs
Empyrean Designs has an incredible eye for design. They offer one of kind decorating services and floral arrangements. If you’re looking for innovated designs and the most current decor concepts, Empyrean Designs is for you. They work with each couple to craft the perfect wedding day designs, making every bride or grooms visions come true. When you work with Empyrean designs, you are choosing to work with a team that will make your dreams come true. Book with this amazing company to capture a completely custom design to match your individual styles and personality, while also wow-ing guests at their beautiful work. Contact them here (CLICK ME).
Big Burrito Creative
Big Burrito Creative is the best videographer in the game. They provide clients with the most professional, movie-like films in the Fort Wayne area. They are true professionals, ready for all audio and video situations. You will not be disappointed with the service from this wedding vendor. Big Burrito Creative will provide you with a lasting memory of your big day that you can enjoy for years to come! You can see some of their super romantic highlight films here (CLICK ME). The crew at Big Burrito Creative treats every wedding like art, providing their clients with movie-like films that captures the romance and fun of your wedding day in it’s truest form. Contact Big Burrito Creative today to book with experienced and creative wedding videographers (CLICK ME)!
Sassie Cakes
Sassie Cakes is the bakery you want to use on your special day to ensure your wedding is as sweet as possible. Sassie Cakes are the ultimate professionals, delivering your wants and needs in a perfectly timed manner. Sassie Cakes will provide you with the wedding cake of your dreams (see below). If you can envision it, Sassie Cakes can create it! Book with Sassie Cakes to have the sweetest, most creative cake in Fort Wayne (CLICK ME)!
If you’re planning a wedding in the Fort Wayne area, contacting these vendors is a must! Book with some of our favorite awesome and professional wedding vendors, so you can just sit back and enjoy your day to the fullest! Having these vendors there on your special day will provide a stress-free wedding experience, leaving you with beautiful memories for years to come. This is a once in a lifetime moment, make it special! And make sure we are there to capture it. Happy wedding planning!
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn
If you’d like to see some of our recent weddings, click the names below!
Hillary & Ethan – Indianapolis Wedding
Danielle & Bernie – Union 12 Wedding
Sara & Ian – Roanoke Indiana Wedding
Meg & Nick – Fort Wayne Country Club Wedding
Kayleen & Rob – Goeglein Homestead Wedding
by lily wright | Nov 21, 2019 | Fort Wayne Wedding, Wedding
Joanna and Russell are married! You might remember them from their super sweet fall engagement session last year. If not, click here (CLICK ME) to read about their engagement and see all of those adorable pictures. Our awesome team of associate shooters captured their wedding day! Read on to learn about this adorable Fort Wayne Country Wedding and see all of the highlights.
The day started at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in downtown Fort Wayne. Joanna and her awesome group of bridesmaids prepared for the wedding day in a beautiful hotel suite. Russell and his groomsmen got ready next door at the Hampton Inn & Suites! We got photos of Joanna and her bridesmaids in their super cute pajamas, then photos of Joanna getting her dress. Of, course we captured details, jewelry, and a sweet first look with her and her dad! After getting photos of Joanna, we headed over to the hotel that Russell and his groomsmen were at to grab some photos of the guys! Not before long, it was time to head over to the courthouse!
Everyone met up over at the beautiful Allen County Courthouse in downtown Fort Wayne. When Joanna arrived, Russell was waiting for her outside the doors of the Courthouse for their first look! Joanna walked up and hugged Russell from behind, then their eyes met. After their sweet first look, we took Joanna and Russell around the outside of the courthouse for portraits. Then we brought their wedding party outside! After some portrait time, we took a few family photos then waited for the ceremony to begin!
Family, friends, and guests filled the beautiful, historic space and nerves and excitement were high! One by one, pairs of bridesmaids and groomsmen walked down the aisle, preparing the way for Joanna. Joanna and her dad met Russell at the front of the ceremony at the very center of the courthouse. Joanna’s dad gave her away and placed her hand in Russells! This brought some smiles and laughter from all, even Joanna, Russell, and her dad chuckled (see picture below). After some sweet vows, the cord of three strands ceremony, and the exchange of wedding bands, Joanna and Russell were pronounced Husband and Wife! They kissed and made their way back down the aisle.
After the ceremony, we took the remaining family portraits then all headed over to the beautiful Fort Wayne Country Club! This is a such a wonderful wedding venue – It has amazing food and staff and can accommodate large weddings. Joanna, Russell, family, and friends gathered for some toasts, dinner, and a celebration of their new marriage. Everyone danced all evening long and had a wonderful time celebrating.
This Fort Wayne Country Club wedding was a dream! Everything was decorated so beautifully and thoughtfully, from the s’mores bar to the unique guestbook of post cards. Our awesome team of associates loved capturing Joanna and Russell’s wedding day. We hope you cherish these photos for years to come!
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn
If you’d like to see some of our other sessions, click the names below!
Meg & Nick – Fort Wayne Country Club Wedding
Kayleen & Rob – Goeglein Homestead Wedding
Sara & Tim – Mavris Arts Center Wedding
by lily wright | Nov 19, 2019 | Wedding
Who’s ready to see some awesome fall family photography? We have been itching to share these for so long. Now that things have finally settled down a bit from the busy fall season, we are finally ready to share! Below, you will see beautiful fall colors at Metea Park, 19 awesome families, and just as many memories captured in time forever. Read on to learn more about our fall family mini sessions and to learn more about future opportunities to work with us!
We had the awesome privilege of capturing 19 families during our fall family mini marathon! We didn’t do fall family sessions last year (We were so so busy). So we knew we wanted to do them this year! Over the course of two beautiful and sunny fall days, we photographed past brides and grooms, families with some new additions, expecting parents, and many, many dogs! You can see all of that adorableness below in the photos.
Wanted photos with us but didn’t know about the fall sessions? Well, don’t worry! We are available all year round for seasonal fun. This weekend we are offering private SANTA SESSIONS. No waiting in lines. No busy mall. Just some hot cocoa, Christmas decor, and our awesome Santa! You can even do a session without Santa if you’d like. Bring pets, kids, and more! Just click here to sign up for a private time slot JUST for you. Let’s capture this holiday season! We would love to work with you!
Fall family photography is something that we LOVE doing and hope to do more of next fall. Keep an eye out on our social media (@dustinandcorynn on Instagram) for updates on future mini sessions or call us today to schedule a full session at any time! We hope to work with you soon and capture some memories for you.
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn (Your Current and Future Photographers)
If you’d like to see some of our other sessions at Metea Park, click the names below!
Izabella & Kris // Courtney & Matt // Abby & Weston
PRIVATE WINTER SANTA SESSION INFORMATION BELOW…
Click here to sign up for awesome Santa mini sessions.
Included: Private time slot, hot cocoa, sparkly wintery atmosphere, no lines or waiting, couples, families, kids, pets, and more! Santa is waiting! Sign up today.
by lily wright | Nov 16, 2019 | Indianapolis Wedding, Wedding
Hillary and Ethan are hitched! You may remember them from their adorable Indianapolis engagement session – Click here for all those sweet details and photos (CLICK ME). This Indianapolis wedding was one for the books! Food trucks, great wedding party, and loads of fun! Read on for all the details… and photos!
hillary and Ethan’s day started by getting ready at the church, Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Hillary and her sisters and bridesmaids laughed all morning while they got ready. Hair? Check. Makeup? Check. Dress? Check. After Hillary’s jewelry, veil, garter, and other accessories were added, her full bridal look was complete! She was ready for their wedding day. We checked in on Ethan and captured some of him getting ready too. At this point, he is ready to see his bride! We took some photos of Ethan with his groomsmen at this time too – The fall colors were awesome! Before the sweet first look with Ethan, Hillary went outside for a first look with her dad. Let us tell you – It was very sweet.
Ethan waited for Hillary by the prettiest red trees outside of the church. Soon enough, Hillary walked up, gave Ethan a hug from behind, and then their eyes met. Nothing but smiles from these two! After some sweet private portraits of these two, we all headed inside for the ceremony! As everyone found their seats, bridesmaids, groomsmen, parents, and family began to walk down the aisle and find their places. Then Hillary and her dad made their entrance. Arm in arm, they made their way down the aisle where Ethan was waiting. Hillary’s dad gave her away, and the two stood in front of all of their friends and family, said their vows, and kissed! The two were married!
After the ceremony, we headed outside the church for a few more photos then headed to downtown Noblesville for some more! We found some sweet spots for portraits and explored some new places with this awesome group. After photos, we headed to the reception at the Bluffs at Conner Prairie, an awesome Ritz Charles venue! There were fun toasts, amazing food, and some awesome dancing. Did we mention the food? Yeah, it was amazing. At the end of the night, Hillary and Ethan treated guests to a food truck for a late night snack. That was also very tasty!
Capturing this Indianapolis wedding was such a fun experience! We loved working this fun group of people and awesome couple. We hope you enjoy your photos for years to come! We wish you guys all the love and luck on this new shared journey together. Congrats!
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn
Yes, this is them just looking at each other. Just as happy as can be. Aren’t they the sweetest?
If you’d like to see some of our other sessions, click the names below!
Meg & Nick – Fort Wayne Country Club Wedding
Kayleen & Rob – Goeglein Homestead Wedding
Sara & Tim – Mavris Arts Center Wedding
