THE JOURNAL

Getting Ready Back at her childhood home, the birds chirping in the blue summer sky, Kirsten got ready for her wedding day surrounded by her family and friends. Her golden hair was tucked into a stunning updo, curls framing her face, and her smile shined as she popped champagne with her bridesmaids in matching robes. […]

Early December always holds so much joy and excitement. The slight chill in the air creating anticipation for Christmas in the coming weeks. The light snowfall on the ground in the mornings, even if it melts by the end of the day. The music, the bustle of everyone grabbing their gifts to give their loved […]

How They Met: After arriving at a college Bible study, Maddie found herself sitting next to Jonas. At the time, they’d never met, but God works in crazy ways because little did she know, she was actually sitting next to her future husband! Their relationship has been incredibly intentional – getting to know each other […]

Have you ever met a couple that makes you feel so warm and welcome that you instantly feel like friends simply because of the kindness they show? That is exactly what getting to know this couple is like! And after a year of postponement and high anticipation, this was it: Brooke & Mike’s beautiful wedding […]

The double doors opened, Michele’s arm wrapped around her father’s, and they made their way down the basilica’s aisle, the tall ceilings and elaborate architecture framing them like a movie scene. Chris’s smiling eyes caught his bride, her white lace dress cascading behind her. She looked breathtaking! The Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Caramel […]

As Sarah walked down the winding sidewalk at the Vineyards at Pine Lake, Jesse was standing facing the lake, waiting for his bride for their first touch. She lightly put her hands on his back, then embraced him in a warm hug from behind, careful not to let him see her. Jesse’s eyes still on […]

One of my favorite things about my job is when I get to reconnect with people I used to spend time with in high school, and Mikayla is one of those people! The two of us cheered together, and she was always such a sweetheart. Now that we are older, it is wonderful to get […]

Driving up a steep hill at Blue Bird Park, Ashley and I arrived at a beautiful wooded location scattered with pine trees and freshly fallen leaves. The sun was peeking out between the trees, giving the perfect golden glow. Once Braxton arrived, it was time to grab some photos of him all ready for his […]

This year has been quite a year for weddings, making our “normal” much different, and giving us unexpected curveballs throughout the planning process. But what was so special about this wedding was that for a day, you completely forgot about the world, and things felt magical again! The Most Magical Couple Natalina and Ben are […]