On Saturday, I had the privilege of documenting the wedding of Ben and Sydney. This couple met at St. Joseph’s College through Ben’s brother Jacob. When they met back up at a party several months after their initial introduction, Sydney was pleasantly surprised to find out that Ben remembered her name! I think she took that as a sign that he also thought that she was cute and memorable. Fast forward to several years later, and Ben proposed to Sydney in Sedona. Now, the couple shares a dog, Hobbs, and a burgeoning mushroom farm.

This wedding was really sweet. The couple enjoys the great outdoors, so they decorated with lush ferns and tiny wooden mushrooms. The guests obviously feel very affectionate toward the couple. People were bubbling over with excitement! They couldn’t WAIT to hug them and chat with them.

A few notable moments were that their blind dog, Hobbs, was included in some of the photos. (A little trivia about me, I also had a blind dog for 8 years!) Hobbs is such a good boy, you guys! Such. A. Good. Boy! The ring bearers were tiny little cuties who didn’t really understand why they were being paraded around in bow ties, and why would they? They’re toddlers! But on the opposite end of the spectrum, the flower girls were Sydney’s grandmothers! I truly had fun shooting this wedding. It felt easy because I enjoyed the families, the party, and the guests so much. Everyone seemed so lighthearted and joyful! This couple is awesome, and I know that Ben & Sydney have a beautiful future ahead of them.

Before I show you the photos, here are a couple of the people who helped to make this wedding so great: • Flowers: Brookside Florist – Rensselaer, IN
• Cake: Alicia Gigl
• DJ: Chad Wynn 
• Hair: Beauty Oasis Salon LLC
• Makeup: Sarah Gigl
• Caterer: Sue Cook, Renssealer, IN
• Pork Chops: Iroquois County Pork Producers
• Wedding Dress: Sage Bridal House Rensselaer, IN
• Suits: Men’s Wearhouse
• Decorator: Wilson Events by Design
• Ceremony: St.Mary’s Catholic Church in Beaverville, IL 
• Reception: Jasper County Fairgrounds in Rensselaer, IN

Congratulations, Ben & Sydney! It was an honor to work with the two of you. Best wishes as you begin your marriage.