The VRP Blog

“We keep saying that it’s crazy to think that last December, we were able to have our wedding with nearly 400 people,” Katie said during her and Ryan’s anniversary photos on High Bridge in Otterbein, Indiana.  And, with those words, my mind was blown! On December 7, 2019, Ryan and Katie Brummet became husband and […]

The journey to parenthood hasn’t been easy for Derek and Katie, but this sweet couple’s dream is finally coming true. And, I’m so excited to share Derek and Katie Cook’s winter Purdue University maternity photos on the blog!   Derek & Katie had to fight to be parents.  Derek and Katie are two the kindest […]

“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! […]

I’ve always loved taking engagement photos, but in 2020, being able to photograph couples anxiously waiting to get married did my soul a lot of good.  You see, between stay-at-home orders and gathering size restrictions brought on by COVID, many spring 2020 weddings were postponed. And, as someone who loves her job, this was disappointing. […]