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Meredith + Josh's Botanical Garden Wedding

Meredith + Josh’s Botanical Garden Wedding 5.26.21

Look no further for your spring wedding venue, the Botanical Gardens in Peoria! As you will see below, Meredith and Josh picked a fitting and gorgeous spot to tie the knot! With all the greens from the various plants, and the light and airy photos, this wedding screams elegant and timeless. Having all of those things […]

How to Personalize Your Wedding Playlist Morgan + Rowdy's Wedding at The Barn at Fairview Acres

Morgan + Rowdy’s Wedding at The Barn at Fairview Acres 4.20.21

Couples planning a wedding during the winter season, do not skip this! All of the touches that were added to this wedding really bring the personality of the couple into their big day. Having a winter wedding has so many benefits. Less people have their wedding then, so you don’t have to have your guests […]

National Wedding Planning Day! Wedding Couple Dip Pose

National Wedding Planning Day! 3.30.21

The Knot created this event to celebrate the start of the wedding planning process for engaged couples. How did Complete Weddings + Events celebrate? By providing great tips for wedding planning couples, of course!! Hear the great thoughts we put together and be sure to check out the podcasts and panel discussion. We cover each […]

'First Look' Wedding Ideas Central Illinois Wedding Photography, Bride, Groom, Illinois Photographer, Complete Weddings + Events Photographer Mackensie Archibald

‘First Look’ Wedding Ideas 2.16.21

Gaining more and more popularity, the “first look” between the bride and groom before saying ‘I do’ is taking off! Couples are moving toward doing a first look before seeing each other at the end of the altar. This is a time that is set aside for the Bride and Groom to see each other […]

Madeline + Stephen's New Year's Eve Wedding Bride & Groom with Sparkler Exit at New Year's Eve wedding

Madeline + Stephen’s New Year’s Eve Wedding 2.10.21

What a better way to ring in the New Year by celebrating the love of two wonderful people? Madeline and Stephen’s wedding truly put the ring in “ring in the new year”! This wedding is a perfect mixture of design, bright vibes, and a bold aesthetic. The dash of vintage with the furniture and the […]

Couple after First Look One or Two Photographers?

One or Two Photographers? 2.9.21

One of the most frequent questions that we hear is, “do I need one or two photographers for my wedding day?” We believe that hiring two photographers is the best option to capture your Big Day. Pictures are a significant part of the wedding day, and one of the only ways to preserve those memories […]

Vicky + Truong's Wedding photo

Vicky + Truong’s Par-A-Dice Casino Wedding 1.19.21

When planning a wedding, you usually don’t have to think about two outfits for your big day. Vicky and Truong on the other hand did! Vicky and Truong met at pharmacy school (Midwestern University in Chicago), and we were lucky to be a part of their big day for their Par-A-Dice Casino wedding in East […]

Guide to Loving Your Engagement & Wedding Photos

Guide to Loving Your Engagement & Wedding Photos 1.11.21

Congratulations! You’ve just said yes to a bright future together. Now, take that shiny ring and start planning the wedding of your dreams! Because this is such an exciting and once-in-a-lifetime experience, why not also make it unforgettable by having a professional photographer capture the adventure through engagement and wedding photos?

Central Illinois Wedding Photographer, Bride, Groom, Illinois Wedding Photography, Complete Weddings + Events Photographer Mercedes Hartle Unique Wedding Locations in Central Illinois

Unique Wedding Locations in Central Illinois 1.8.21

With so many options for wedding venues in Central Illinois, we have some unique wedding locations for you to make it easier to choose! These unique wedidng locations can make your wedding memorable and special for you and your guests. And with Central Illinois having so much to offer when it comes to unique venues, […]

Ashley + Nikoli's Fall Engagement at McGraw Park in Bloomington, IL

Ashley + Nikoli’s Fall Engagement at McGraw Park 12.28.20

Everything about Ashley + Nikoli’s fall engagement session shouts everything about the autumn season, and we are here for it! Because of the cozy flannels and covering up in a blanket, we see that this couple is at home with each other. The fall tones in their outfits; maroon, red, and denim fit with all […]

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