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When planning for your engagement shoot, sometimes people think they need to plan it over the perfect weather. To get the best shots, in our head means clear skies and sunlight! But really, we can capture the love you share with any weather. Whitney and Nick are such great examples of that! We got to […]

Meghan and Jerrod’s photos and wedding overall are nothing short of stunning!! Everything from the getting ready photos to the end of the night, this couple really knows how to throw a good party! Meghan and Jerrod chose the Crown Plaza in Springfield, IL to hold their big event, and the details are so gorgeous! […]

Of course, Complete Weddings and Events does wedding photography. However, did you know we also photograph engagement sessions? It’s true, we do! Today we’re showcasing an engagement that we also have the pleasure of looking forward to taking their wedding photos in the future! We loved being able to capture Brandie and Orion’s love on […]

Jenn and Levi held their summer wedding at the stunning Barn III. Complete Weddings + Events was lucky enough to capture them on camera! Make sure you get out a pen and paper to take notes on the color pallet, trendy floral arch, and so much more from this summer wedding! We had to include […]

Ali and Alex dreamed up the perfect wedding, and then it came to life! We could not have been happier to be a part of their big day and help make it magical. Their wedding reception was held at the beautiful Pear Tree Estates in Champaign, IL. As you read through and check out their […]

It is the season for dreamy engagement shoots! If you are newly engaged, are thinking about an engagement shoot, or just love engagement photos, you have to check this out. This engagement shoot will make anyone want to tie the knot! When thinking about engagement photos done think about these few things. 1) Have you […]

One of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding is deciding on your theme. This will decide a lot of things for how your wedding will look and what you will need to plan for! That could be what you’ll wear, how the venue will be decorated, and even what kind of food you […]

Not only did Samantha and Matthew have the classiest wedding (she wore her grandmother’s dress from 64′). But they also have a great love story that brought them to this big day! With all the details going into this wedding, the couple really thought of every detail to bring it all together. So glad we […]

Asking someone to stand by your side at your wedding is a big deal! Those closest to you are now part of that, and you couldn’t be happier to have them stand with you. One way to show you are appreciative is to give them a gift. There are different times to gift to them, […]

When it comes to writing wedding vows, we know you might be having writer’s block. There are so many feelings and thoughts going through your head. Which thoughts do you put on paper? Just when we think writing vows were hard enough, you have to say them in front of a large audience. Of course, […]