Where to start?! This wedding was like a reunion for me! Both Tara and Connor are from my hometown and were high school sweethearts. Connor is actually my second cousin and I know this will make me sound old, but I couldn’t believe it when I heard he was getting married! In my mind he’s still 5 or 6 running around their house as his sisters and I were playing house or watching movies.

So not only did I know the couple, but I was surrounded by relatives and hometown friends I hadn’t seen forever. It’s always a blessing when you get to shoot with amazing people and amazing families. Tara was a stunning bride and when you know the whole bridal party it sure makes things easy! Big props to Tara’s dad who was the lighting genius behind the reception – the Parish Center looked gorgeous!

I am so honored to have been a part of their day. I even got to bust some moves on the dance floor with Connor’s dad 🙂

Below are some of my favorites! Congrats again to Mr. and Mrs. Ertel!

Venue : St. Mary’s Church – North Vernon, IN

Hair Salon : Hair It Is

Flowers : Done by the Bride’s mother, Laura and her grandmother Jane.

Cake : Marie Baurle

Invitations : The Green Kangaroo

Catering : AVI Foodsystems Inc.

Bridal Gown: Maggie Sottero from That Special Touch

DJ: Ryan Wernke – The Combo Nation

 

Time for the ceremony!!!

And then it was off to the reception!

Don’t let this photo below fool you – Grandma Rosemary was out on the dance floor for most of the night!