by lily wright | Feb 16, 2020 | Destination Engagement, Wedding
Meet Elise and Peter, one of our amazing 2020 couples! We had the awesome privilege of capturing this fun Arizona Mountain Wedding. You can view all of their wedding photos here (CLICK ME), but our favorite moments are in the photos below. We also had an awesome time working alongside Daniel Martinez Hernandez, Elise and Peter’s wedding videographer (instagram: @shotbytruly). Read on for all the details of this sweet Arizona wedding.
The day’s events were held at The Paseo, an awesome wedding venue that sits near the Superstition Mountains and the Sonoran Desert. It has awesome getting ready spaces as well as picturesque views, a modern and stylish facility, and a stellar staff. Elyse spent the morning getting ready with her favorite people. After getting her hair and makeup done, Elise put on her dress with her mom and bridesmaids. She paired her dress with simple accessories for an effortless glam bridal look. As everyone finished getting ready, guests began to arrive. Before we knew it, it was time for the ceremony! The florals were delivered before the ceremony and were absolutely stunning. J Barry Designs created such beautiful arrangements for Elise and Peter’s wedding day.
Guests found their seats, then Elise made her way down the aisle towards the love of her life. The two exchanged vows, performed a candle lighting ceremony, kissed, and broke a glass, a common Jewish tradition, to symbolize the foreverness of their marriage! As guests enjoyed the cocktail hour on the patio, Elise and Peter signed their marriage license and captured family portraits. During cocktail hour, Elise and Peter added a super sweet addition to their wedding day… A Wedding Burro, courtesy of Haul N Ass Productions. Afterwards, we had a little portrait time with the wedding party and then some portrait time with Elise and Peter. Then it was time to party!
Reception time! The cocktail hour ended and guests made their way inside the main event space at The Paseo. Everything was decorated beautifully by Lace and a Barn. The food for the evening was catered by San Tan Brewing Company (which was so good). The wedding cake and other desserts were made by Piece of Cake Desserts – check out some of their other wedding cakes here (CLICK ME)! There were toasts, a singing performance, and tons of awesome dancing. As added entertainment at the reception, there was even a photo booth with fun props and an awesome backdrop, courtesy of Snap Booth in Arizona. It was one heck of celebration if we do say so ourselves. The DJ, Downtown Browne Productions (DJ Tempo Tim), had every guest on their feet and on the dance floor. It was a party!
It was an honor to capture this beautiful Arizona Mountain Wedding. Elise, Peter, their friends, and family were all so awesome to work with. We loved getting to visit your beautiful state and capture your wedding day. We hope you enjoy these photos for years to come. We wish you guys many years of a happy marriage!
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn
Our awesome bride, Elyse, helping their little flower girl get ready! She was an absolute doll.
Sweet Moments with Mom!
Ceremony time! Elyse walking down the aisle with her dad.
The incredible view from the Paseo, the beautiful wedding venue that hosted the entire wedding day! It was breathtaking.
Signing the marriage license — It’s official. Peter’s face says it all!
What an adorable little addition on a wedding day! A wedding burro – a very cute way to deliver ice cold beverages to guests!
How amazing is this tiered cupcake / cake setup? And yes, it was all delicious.
If you’d like to see some of our other weddings, click the names below!
Beth & Ryan – Snowy Fort Wayne Wedding
Courtney & Matt – Winter Wedding Fort Wayne
Hillary & Ethan – Autumn Indianapolis Wedding
by lily wright | Feb 4, 2020 | Fort Wayne Wedding, Wedding
Marisa and Ryan are married! They got married on a beautiful January day with snow fall You may remember them from their awesome engagement session with us, but if not, click here (CLICK ME)! Read on to get all the sweet details from this beautiful downtown Empyrean Wedding…
Marisa and Ryan’s wedding day started at the Empyrean! This wedding venue sits at the top of the PNC bank building over looking all of downtown Fort Wayne. With floor to ceiling windows wrapping nearly every wall, the views are breathtaking. They even offer awesome getting ready spaces for both parties and an entire additional room just for the ceremony. Convenience meets style at the Empyrean! Marisa got ready with her bridesmaids and mom. When it was time, her mom helped her into her dress and her bridesmaids helped with all the other details. After Ryan was all dressed and ready to go, it was time for the first look! Marisa walked up behind Ryan, tapped on his shoulder, and waited for his reaction. Only pictures can fully explain how sweet it was (see below)!
After the first look, we took a few family portraits then headed downtown for some wedding party photos. It was cold outside, but it was snowing little flurries – It made the photos so fun and wintery. After portraits, everyone headed back up to the Empyrean for food, toasts, and warmth! The reception space was decorated beautifully by Empyrean Designs, a custom floral and wedding decor business. The bouquets were also created by this awesome team!
Everyone made their entrances during the end of cocktail hour. Guests cheered as the DJ announced everyone in! Marisa and Ryan shared their first dance, then guests took their seats in the beautifully decorated dining room for dinner. During dinner, Marisa and Ryan cut their cake (which was made by Ryan’s dad)! Members of the wedding party shared toasts and lots of laughs, then it was time for some dancing! At the end of the night, Marisa and Ryan went outside with us to do some snowy night portraits. These are some of our personal favorites from the day, so we are so thankful that these two were willing to brave the cold with us!
We had a such a blast capturing these two’s wedding – Marisa and Ryan are some of the kindest people we know. They were even texting us on their honeymoon to make sure the photos they were taking during their trip were Dustin and Corynn approved! How sweet is that? This downtown Empyrean wedding was beautiful, elegant, and most importantly, really, really sweet. We hope you enjoy your photos for years to come.
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn
Check out the beautiful decor done by the amazing people and staff at Empyrean Designs. All of their work is unique and perfectly suits every couple. Everything is custom tailored to each couple, so their wedding day can be everything they dreamed!
If you’d like to see some of our other weddings, click the names below!
Beth & Ryan – Snowy Fort Wayne Wedding
Courtney & Matt – Winter Wedding Fort Wayne
Hillary & Ethan – Autumn Indianapolis Wedding
… and don’t miss the photo booth!
by lily wright | Feb 1, 2020 | Fort Wayne Wedding, Wedding
Remember Stacey and Josh from their super sweet downtown engagement session? Well they just got married! Before you see all of their wedding photos though, check out their engagement blog (CLICK ME). Now for details about this Downtown Winter Wedding…
Stacey and Josh had their ceremony at the beautiful Allen County Courthouse. Stacey got ready while surrounded by her favorite people! After Stacey’s bridal look was complete with jewelry and details and Josh finished getting ready, they patiently waited for their first look! They met at the top of the steps of one of the courthouse’s many beautiful staircases. They exchanged private vows and had a moment to themselves before photos and the ceremony.
Before the ceremony, we had some time for portraits! Of course, we had to take some in the courthouse – The architecture is so beautiful. Afterwards, we walked around downtown Fort Wayne for more photos! The wedding party celebrated at Jk O’Donnell Irish Ale house with some shots. Then it was time to head back over to the courthouse for the ceremony.
Guests found their seats and the ceremony began! Family, bridesmaids, and groomsmen made their way down the aisle. The adorable flower girl prepped the aisle with flower petals, then Stacey and her brother walked down the aisle towards Josh. Stacey and Josh quite literally tied the knot by performing knot tying during the ceremony. They kissed and were married!
After the ceremony, we took family portraits on the steps of one of the staircases at the courthouse, then headed over to the reception! There were lots of toasts, a super yummy selection of cheesecakes from Purple Mountain Cheese Cakes and Desserts, and a ton of dancing! Quattro Systems had guests on their feet and on the dance floor all night long! Stacey and Josh played the shoe game too which is always super fun.
We loved getting to capture this sweet downtown winter wedding. We hope you enjoy your wedding photos for years to come. We wish you both the best of luck with marriage and your new lives together!
Cheers,
– Dustin & Corynn
To see some of our other weddings, click the names below!
Beth & Ryan – Fort Wayne Winter Wedding
Danielle & Bernie – Union 12 Wedding
Meg & Nick – Fort Wayne Country Club Wedding
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
