Gorgeous couple, gorgeous wedding.  This day was a photographer’s DREAM!  The entire schedule for the day was planned around the photographs.  Maggie knew she wanted to implement a lot of different locations and together, we plotted the perfect balance of time and place :)  The day began at the Hilton downtown Fort Wayne in a room filled with Maggie’s dearest friends, breakfast goodies…and great light!

And in a room nearby (but on a different floor), a similar scene was taking place with the men.

Before wedding day, Dayne was certain that he didn’t want to see Maggie before the ceremony.  But Maggie’s desire for photographs along with our time limitations at the church, we all knew it would be best to have a First Look.  Maggie had one last look in the mirror before meeting Dayne downstairs for the first time.

Their First Look was one of my all time favorites!  I know Dayne wasn’t thrilled about it…at first.  I always leave that choice up to the couples.  BUT, about half way through the morning as we were all laughing and walking through downtown Fort Wayne, Dayne actually looked over to me and said something like, “Thank you for talking me into this.”  He was now able to spend the ENTIRE day with Maggie and all of their friends, relaxing and enjoying every moment together.

The above image of Maggie was taken just before she walked to the church for the ceremony.

And if you think having a First Look takes away from the moment the groom sees his bride coming down the aisle, think again…..

And here’s the BEST part!  Dayne’s grandmother owns a farm that is just a couple of miles from the church.  The entire wedding party headed there after the sendoff and we had over an hour to relax and shoot, shoot, shoot :) :)

Then it was off to the lovely reception at Bergstaff Place

Maggie and Dayne, words cannot express how much I loved working with you and your families.  I hope your day was everything you had hoped for and more.  Best of luck to you both for years and years to come…and thanks to Hank for the dance ;)