Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Matt + Liz: Married | Jacksonville, IL Wedding Photography

I am so SO excited to share this blog post, and this day, with you, and to be posting it the Wednesday after their beautiful day, which was a major goal of mine!
Matt and Liz (who you may remember from their engagement pictures here), got married in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the stunning Buena Vista Farms on Saturday. Mike and I were so thrilled to shoot at this venue because it was one of the locations we had looked at to hold our wedding nearly 4 years ago (a date conflict led us to our winery instead!). The day was absolutely PERFECT. Breezy, 60 something degrees, partly cloudy, and filled with so much love and friendship! Matt and Liz balance each other so well, and were surrounded by so many family members and friends who absolutely adore them. I was quite struck during the dollar dance as I focused on Liz by how warmly she greeted everyone, with a hug and a kiss, and by how tightly her loved ones clung to her as they wished her well. It was quite beautiful to watch, as was every other moment of the day. Liz and her 5 bridesmaids arrived calm, cool, and collected with so much excitement in the air, and that continued throughout the whole day. The day was beautifully coordinated by Teri, the owner of the farms and every detail was thought of by her. The reception was bursting with adorable kids dancing all around, and playing games on the lawn. It truly was just a magical day!
Liz and Matt, I know you are honeymooning in Jamaica right now (jealous anyone?!)--relive your wedding day again and again as you sit with your toes in the sand!!!! Michael and I were so honored to capture this day for you and are so excited to see what comes of this new part of your lives!!
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I love a little sparkle!
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Could this location be any lovlier?!
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Time to get dressed! And oh what a dress it was- it was absolutely PERFECT for Liz!
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I LOVE this candid of her girls admiring it all after she was ready!
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Liz...you are STUNNING!
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We took some separate bridal party pictures before the ceremony. I just LOVE all of the teal!!
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And finally Matt and his boys :) This was SUCH a fun group!!
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Matt, looking good!
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The ceremony venue is truly breathtaking, surrounded by ponds on both sides.
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Here comes the stunning bride!! Michael's view:
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And mine...
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Husband and Wife!!
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I LOVE Michael's angle here! photo MattLizBP_0059_zps3a7c5687.jpg
So many little cuties here!
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One of my favorites!
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On to the reception! This beautiful tented location was PERFECT!
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Everything coordinated so perfectly! photo MattLizBP_0081_zps57793d0c.jpg
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Liz and her daddy...
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And of course, we stole away for a few sunset pictures (my favorite!!)!
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Can't pick a favorite of these when I try!!
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And a little partying :)
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The dance floor was VERY busy- so many more of these!
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Liz and Matt, Michael and I wish you the WARMEST congratulations and hugs- we are so thrilled for you both! ENJOY JAMAICA!!
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