The music stopped. Everyone waited in anticipation. Then a familiar melody burst out of the speakers. The Star Spangled Banner began to play as Janna made her way towards her groom. Tears began to flow from Max’s eyes as he tried to contain his emotions. He placed his hand over his heart as the National Anthem continued to play and he saw his wife for the first time on their wedding day. Their wedding day was full of joy and laughter at the Wild Eagle Lodge in Eagle River, Wisconsin. This rustic Americana wedding is complete with American Flag suits and even a pontoon!

When I think back on Becca and Sean’s wedding day, I think of all the crazy things that happened. I don’t think I’ve ever been at a wedding where more things went wrong. But I’ve also never been at a wedding where the couple was so graceful and laughed off all the mishaps.

I get asked pretty often why it’s important to hire a professional photographer for your wedding. We all have friends with nice cameras that might be more than willing to take photos on your wedding day – and that might be a great route for you to go depending on what you’re looking for. This blog post will highlight reasons to hire a professional wedding photographer to capture your day.

Jessie and Mike’s elegant, rustic wedding at the Historic Dubsdread Ballroom in Orlando, Florida was full of personal touches and thoughtful details.