A hallmark trait of our couples is that they are cool under pressure and adopt a “go with the flow” mentality. Danielle and Brycen fit that description to a tee. Most couples faced with a last minute venue and catering change would be on the verge of a meltdown by the time the wedding day hits. Instead, Danielle and Brycen kept their eyes on what was important on their big day: being surrounded by family and a host of international friends… and climbing into an abandoned castle at the request of their photographers. It’s safe say they were meant to be our clients.

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(If I could include some sort of cheesy build up music before this text I would, because saying “3D is now on the blog” seems underwhelming without it. So make your own soundtrack of excitement and get ready to be blown away.)

Until now we’ve only been able to share our 3D work in person. Through the magic of Photoshop and Aaron, we’re bringing 3D images right to your home through this blog. There’s only one problem. You need the funky red/blue glasses to really appreciate the pictures. If you have a pair laying around, pop them on and tell anyone close by to look out because your head may actually explode from the sheer visual awesome that’s about to invade. If you don’t have a pair, hop over to our web site, fill out our contact form and tell us that you desperately need a pair of glasses. We’ll send them your way as long as you promise to share with others who will also appreciate the work.

Did you know Green Lake is the deepest natural inland lake in the entire state of Wisconsin. I didn’t either until we stayed on the banks of this gorgeous waterway for Eddie and Christina’s wedding. It’s their favorite place to get away from the hustle and bustle of Chicago and I can see why. The property is wrapped in huge trees and bordered by the lake. It was one of those situations where we said “We could shoot there… and there… and there, there and there.” The lake was a clear focus (and made a stunning backdrop for the ceremony) but we also played around with the soaring trees and quaint architecture. The only thing that could have made the day better is if Eddie’s shoes had made the trip… but I think we agreed not to talk about that…

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I’ve really learned to love small intimate weddings. They’re such a stark contrast to the huge affairs we frequently shoot. Heather and I have say all the time that if we went back and did it all again the ceremony would be tiny (and possibly on a beach but that’s another story). There’s just something about having only your closest family and friends that makes everything all the more special. Matt & Sammie’s day was just like that. They’ve been incredibly warm and wonderful since the first time I got to meet them. Their ultra personal (and extremely hot) wedding just make you have to smile.

In a lot of ways, our 2011 Kansas City weddings felt like going home. They gave us a chance to slip back into town, snag a few of our favorite bites and enjoy the fact that we know the city so well. For Pat and Liz’s wedding it meant visiting the ever changing, but always quietly beautiful West Bottoms. We drug the wedding party into a partially collapsed building that we scoped out a few years ago. (Fun fact: After that initial visit Aaron required a tetanus shot after literally… and cliché-ly… stepping on a rusty nail. This time around everyone avoided sharp, rusty objects.)  We ended the day at The Hobbs Building (another favorite spot) for a gorgeous ceremony and awesome party.

Josh and Laura’s wedding was kind of like am mini St. Louis sightseeing tour. We stopped by their favorite coffee shop, saw lots of bits of the Saint Louis University Campus, and did a quick pit stop in Forest Park before partying the night away at the Living World of the St. Louis Zoo. The schedule kept us running around (literally at times) but it was totally worth it. I hate to tell people that we get the best couples (even though it’s true) and Josh and Laura made the entire marathon day worth it. They are the type of happy, go lucky people who collect friends wherever they go. We count ourselves lucky to now be among that group.

When I wrote about Bill and Amy’s engagement session I told you a lot about their house. While their house is interesting (and really awesome and I would totally move in if they need an adopted daughter), it’s certainly not the most memorable thing about them. What I really wanted to tell you about is how I’m in awe of their relationship. This is a second marriage for both of them. I can’t imagine the emotional toll it takes to go through a divorce and we never talked about that with Bill and Amy. What we did talk about is how they came together and just knew it was the perfect fit. They honestly didn’t even have to say it. You can tell by the way they move around each other, the way they look at each other, the comfort and ease is apparent. Whatever happened in their past lives were just bumps in the road that led them to each other. All of this was confirmed by their wedding celebration. From the intimate ceremony to the heartfelt toasts, their family and friends didn’t just show up for a wedding. These important people came together to affirm that Bill and Amy are truly meant to be together and to celebrate that very fact.

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The best way I know how to describe Kunal and Sarah is fun and quirky (meant in the best possible way). I think they’re the only couple we’ve shot who’s engagement story is completely untraditional. Sarah proposed to Kunal. So, anticipation was high for their wedding day and we were not disappointed. Sarah wore a completely untraditional dress. Their wedding party was an equally fun loving brood. And we shot our first wedding at the so-wacky-it’s-hard-to-describe-so-you-just-have-to-see-it City Museum.

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…. because they’re awesome couldn’t be contained in one post.

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