.amanda & darrin. Warren, NJ Wedding Photographer

It's not every wedding that I get to see my dear friend get married.  Amanda and I have known each other since before kindergarden.  We took our first bus ride together.  We played Barbies, memorized each others phone numbers, played with crawfish in the backyard, and started our 25 year friendship.  I still can't believe that we have known each other for so long.  What an awesome friendship.    

When I met Darrin and saw him interact with Amanda I knew it was LOVE.  Someone that adores my friend and can make her smile like this is a keeper in my book.  Their sarcasm and silliness match perfectly.  

I'm so grateful that I could be a part of their day.  A new chapter for Amanda and Darrin's love story and a new chapter in our friendship!

Love you both.  Many many CHEERS to many more years!  Em

.ryan & emma. Wisconsin Rapids Wedding photographer

Meet my newest and cutest, Ryan and Emma.  On the most beautiful fall day they professed their love for each other in front of family and friends.  Their was so much joy that even a "spider pig" joined in on the fun.  (Ask the groom!)  

It makes my job super fun when the bride and groom say, "We don't care where we go after the ceremony, just make us look good!"  So we made our way down to the river and throughout downtown back allies before heading to The Mead to celebrate with toasts, singing, and dancing.  Everyone got involved with the fun.  Check out the slideshow below to see the full day.  All the best to Ryan & Emma!  

 

.tom & mary. Chicago, IL wedding photographer

When Tom and Mary look at each other they glow.  You can almost see sparks when they smile in the others direction.
Their big day started on Michigan Ave at the Westin where all the ladies put their best on.  We then made our way to St. Chrysotoms Church for the beautiful ceremony.  I just love the photo below of Mary in full smiles at the beginning of the ceremony.  What a gorgeous church for a wedding ceremony. After some quick pic's after the ceremony we took the party to the Casino Club.  What a fun, unique and beautiful place to have a celebration.  The toasts, food and music were perfection.  Chicago Sway got everyone dancing and having a fabulous time.  If you need a band, this crew knows what they are doing!
Thank you for the fun, laughs and joy that was shared all day.  Work hard to keep that joy going for it is infectious.  All the best and cheers to your love, Em

This is Tom and his 93 year old grandmother holding hands!  LOVE LOVE LOVE!  

.ryan & becky. Stevens Point Wedding Photography

I love it when wedding day arrives.  Sometimes I have contact with Brides and Grooms for a year or two before their actual day, so when it arrives and all the planning unfolds it is total joy.  

Becky and Ryan's wedding day started at Saint Stephens Parish with a beautiful ceremony.  We then went around Point for pictures and continued the celebration at the Stevens Point Country Club.  

What an amazing couple and day.  Everything went so smoothly and with such love for each other, no one was surprised.  The smiles said it all, and Point was surrounded in love!  Thanks for letting me be a part of it.  Cheers, Em