Collected Stories

Talk about down to earth and just sweet as can be. These Disney lovers are my people! After getting to know Jessica, Erik and Maddie...

This past Sunday Allison and Adam had the most perfect fall day for their wedding at Emerson Creek Pottery and Tearoom. It is Chicago...

This has to be one of the happiest groups I've worked with. Everyone in the bridal party was there to celebrate Kasey and Kyle, plus...

AAAAAHHHHH! These gorgeous humans get married on Friday! I don't know where the summer went, but I'm playing a little catch-up with...

These two...nothing short of adorable!!! Mary Beth and Ryan met in downtown Naperville through two separate groups of friends. Mary...

Never have I seen a bride cry so many happy tears than on Kacie and Will's wedding day. So much emotion and anticipation. So much love....

The vineyards of Acquaviva Winery are a stunning place to become husband and wife. Under the blue sky among the vines it's easy to...

One after another family members and Mandy's close friend stepped up to the microphone to say kind words about each of them individually...

For this week's BJP Tuesday Tip let's talk color! Your wedding colors are a statement of your day. They can be bold, soft, timeless or...

Wedding days are a marathon. It's usually over a twelve hour day of packed action from start to finish. Now granted, marathon's don't...

Late fall last year I met up with Kasey and Kyle for their engagement session. It was a brisk fall day with temperatures in the low...

They bonded over a dog named Lucy. Two dogs actually. Christine and Luke met through friends during a going away party for her friend...

Harry took the microphone as he and Nancy stepped onto the dance floor. It was time to give their thank you speech. With all eyes on...

The hotel room at Hotel Indigo was filled with laughter as I stepped inside the bride's getting ready room on the morning of their...

As they finish lighting the unity candle Haley and Brian walked side by side to return to their spot in front of the alter. Before...

Susan and Brandon have to be two of the hardest working people I have ever met! They both work well over a 40 hour work week and still...

First off, congratulations!!! If you are reading this post then you are probably planning your wedding, will soon be planning your...

Today was SNOW much fun!!!!! Seriously!!! I wish there were behind the scenes photos so you could have seen how much snow we were...

FREEZING!!!!!! That is probably the first word that comes to mind after today's engagement session. Along with dreamy, romantic,...

The weekend before Thanksgiving George suggested he and Margo spend the day in the city. Margo, being a planner, asked if they should...