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Michael + Hannah’s romantic fall wedding at Dragonfly was a show stopper. The rich details by Deliciously Ordinary were immaculate!

Wedding

November 4, 2021

Michael + Hannah | Romantic Fall Wedding

Matt + Miranda’s vintage timeless wedding at The Havisham House left us speechless and had us swooning over every single detail.

Wedding

October 21, 2021

Matt + Miranda | Vintage Timeless Wedding

Derek + Tiffany’s sweet fall covered bridge engagement session had a little rain but that didn’t stop them from laughing.

Wedding

October 10, 2021

Derek + Tiffany | Fall Covered Bridge Engagement

Connor + Claire’s romantic sunset engagement was clearly one for the books! The sky was definitely showing off with this gorgeous sunset.

Engagement

October 6, 2021

Connor + Claire | Romantic Sunset Engagement

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Andy and Jocelyn’s breathtaking wedding with a view was celebrated at The Historic Bell Hill Wedding Venue.

Wedding

September 23, 2021

Andy + Jocelyn | Breathtaking Wedding With A View

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This summer romance wedding ended with a breathtaking sunset and dancing into the night at Wayne Fitz State Park by Rend Lake.

Wedding

August 26, 2021

Casey + Ellen | Summer Romance Wedding

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Zach + Meredith’s Elegant Black & White wedding stunned everyone with food trucks, a beautiful corvette and the gorgeous reception décor!

Wedding

August 15, 2021

Zach + Meredith | Elegant Black & White Wedding

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Collin + Nikki’s wedding, full of love and magical moments, was a fairytale brought to life at The Garden Grove in Carbondale.

Wedding

July 21, 2021

Collin + Nikki | Love and Magical Moments

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Photographing fireworks can be a little tricky but let’s break out your camera and tripod for a complete guide to nailing this! Pin this complete guide to your Pinterest boards for tonight and late because this can be your go to guide even for wedding.

Education, Tips

July 4, 2021

Photographing Fireworks | A Complete Guide

How to Photograph Fireworks

Archie and Elizabeth shared beautiful I do’s during an heirloom wedding! Elizabeth shared with us that her veil was made by her grandmother for her mom when she got married. Elizabeth wanted to wear this adorable heirloom as her “something old” but she had another something old and borrowed too!

Wedding

July 3, 2021

Archie + Elizabeth | Heirloom Wedding

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