VRP Weddings

Since March 2020, my heart has ached for a lot of engaged couples whose weddings were affected by COVID. But, to be honest, my heart ached most for Alex and Casey.  You see, this sweet couple planned to get married on May 26, 2020. They had everything set and ready. Then, just a few weeks […]

They may not have become husband and wife with the big celebration that they originally planned, but on Saturday, February 6, 2021, Josh Copeland and Tammy Mels promised to spend their lives together with a beautiful, at-home, socially distanced wedding in Tinley Park, Illinois. And, I couldn’t be more excited to share this sweet couple’s […]

“I’m excited, but I have no idea how to plan a wedding or what I’m doing.”  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard these words from VRP brides and friends planning their big days.  If you’re recently engaged and this is how you’re currently feeling, don’t worry! This is completely normal. I mean, […]

I debated whether or not I would do the annual behind the scenes blog post this year, because to say that 2020 has been a whirlwind would be more than an understatement. And, I knew that most of the BTS photos from the year would include little to no makeup!  However, when I think about […]

What is the difference between a venue coordinator and a wedding coordinator? As you plan your big day, it’s important to understand the answer to this question, and I’m thrilled to have Felicia Dale of Emerald Lotus Events—one of my favorite Lafayette, Indiana wedding planners and coordinators—serve as a guest blogger to answer this question! […]

2020. Wow. Just wow.  There’s no way that any of us could’ve prepared for what this crazy year brought, but as I look back through the wedding photos that I had the honor of shooting this year, I’m reminded that I have so much to be thankful for.  When the world started to close in […]