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Wedding Entrance Songs for the Bridal Party Couple Dancing at Recption

Wedding Entrance Songs for the Bridal Party 2.2.21

Sometimes it feels overwhelming trying to pick out songs for some of the important parts of your big day! We tried to make that a little bit easier for you by creating a few lists. We’ve categorized top wedding entrance songs into three sections, from the old school classics, to new school hits. It includes […]

Couple Wedding Shot Wedding Planning Stress: Ways to Stay Calm

Wedding Planning Stress: Ways to Stay Calm 1.23.21

Everyone knows that with wedding planning, can also come some stress throughout the process. And with a day with such importance such as your wedding day, there is increased pressure that is felt. No fear, we are here to help with a few simple tricks and tips to stay calm while planning your big day! […]

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 […]

Five Wedding Poses That Just Work Bride and groom outdoor at Spruce St Studios

Five Wedding Poses That Just Work 12.22.20

Your wedding photos are some of the things you will carry with you and cherish forever. Of course you want those to be perfect, let us help with that! Whether it is a shot in front of a historic brick building, or in a gorgeous field with gold rays of sunshine you will be the […]

Kayla and Josh Peoria wedding ceremony at Venue Chisca

Kayla + Josh’s Venue Chisca Wedding in Peoria 12.17.20

Kayla and Josh’s wedding at the industrial wedding venue, Venue Chisca, was an absolute dream! The exposed brick and unique styles of this wedding have us obsessed. Take a look at the gallery below to see why we love this wedding so much!

Unique Central Illinois wedding ceremony gorgeous colors

2020 Wedding Features to Stay at Illinois Events in 2021 12.10.20

We can all agree 2020 was uncharted territory. For those ready to get married, 2020’s restrictions and mandates posed many challenges, but fortunately, wedding professionals continued to help guide couples to wedding day success! With new event elements, technology, and services brought to light in 2020, weddings and large gatherings in Illinois will never be […]

Erin and Tyler's October Wedding in Decatur, IL Decauter Conference Center bouquet photo gorgeous bouquet

Erin and Tyler’s October Wedding in Decatur, IL 12.3.20

Erin and Tyler’s outdoor October wedding brought so many Fall vibes! We had so much fun capturing this couple’s amazing Decatur wedding day. Looking through the photos, we get to see how happy these two are together. See what makes this wedding so special in this blog!

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