It was such a chore to photograph these two….I mean really….can they look any BETTER together?!  Their wedding last July was a special one for me to photograph as it felt like family….and in a way I think they are.  When I met and started dating my own husband, I was introduced to Luke’s family.  His parents and my future in-laws were the best of friends.  Every Friday night was pizza night and it became our ritual as well.  We even went on vacations together.  Luke was just a kid then so it really feels like I’ve watched him grow up.  He’s now a father and husband…and still cute as can be :)

My goodness…flawless!!!!  Kylee always looks gorgeous anytime I see  her, but her wedding day she knocked it out of the park!

Opting for a first look, Luke and Kylee wore their rings pre-ceremony so that they would show in all the photographs.  I love how as Luke was waiting to see Kylee for the first time, he’s already doing the traditional “groom ring twist”…I have yet to see a groom NOT do this at some point during the day!

Their wedding took place in Willshire, Ohio at a church I’ve photographed a number of times over the past few years.  Kylee didn’t want many (if any) portraits in the church so we made plans way in advance to use other locations in town.  Being that I was born and raised in Willshire, I knew exactly where to start!  Kylee was so great allowing me to make suggestions and trusting me to let me follow through on them.

Luke and Kylee’s son, Bentlee, was away for the morning taking a nap.  Kylee was so emotional at seeing him for the first time :)  He wasn’t too sure about having to wear a tie and tuck his shirt in, but the shoes more than made up for it ;)

The girls couldn’t resist peeking into the sanctuary just before they went down the aisle ;)

One of my favorites…an approving look from his older brother as Kylee came down the aisle!

Into the getaway car, Kylee and Luke spotted her little guy in the crowd!

And this is one of the BEST advantages to doing a first look…being able to add an amazing second location for portraits on the way to the reception!

Such memorable first dances….Kylee and Luke danced to Jason Aldean’s remake of Bryan Adams’ song Heaven.  It was the first time I’d heard it and I am still playing it over and over!  The parent dances were filled with smiles and tears too…gets me every time!

Such a fun day…and night :)  Kylee and Luke, thank you for trusting me with these memories…it was an honor.