CJ & Katie | Lake View Farms Spring Wedding

My heart is so filled with love from this Lake View Farms spring wedding from May celebrating Katie and CJ. This couple is special, and every couple I work with is special, but Katie and CJ uniquely captured my heart. When they contacted me they were planning their wedding in 5 months – yep, 5 MONTHS and hadn’t chosen many vendors because they wanted a heartfelt wedding, Jesus-focused, and simple.

My schedule filled about a year out, so it was a miracle that I was open for their wedding day and that I had time to capture engagement portraits too, but it was meant to be. Katie and CJ are so genuine and kind, and FUN! Most brides would be extraordinarily stressed out but not Katie, she was so calm and grounded.

Their Lake View Farms spring wedding kicked off our 2023 season and I am still swooning over it. From the pre-ceremony private prayer time to the worship-filled ceremony as a Christian, I found myself tearing up all.day.long.

The sunshine-filled day gave us beautiful light for portraits from start to finish and her color palate was what I used for my wedding SO I am very biased and am IN LOVE with this Lake View Farms spring wedding. Congrats to the newlyweds and have a lifetime of joy and fun!

: Katie has a classic and simple style. Her theme was a “fresh spring” astetic and it was so beautiful and timeless.

: See the engraving? These sweet details are one of my favorites

: These bridesmaids were the best!! So supportive and FUN.

: First look with Dad… he was very reserved and said “I am a military man, I won’t cry” well… he did

: A sweet keepsake gift from the bride… we were all crying.

: Prayer with the bridesmaids before we began portraits.

: STUNNING!!

: Peter photographed the Groom and Groomsmen and he said he hasn’t laughed that much with any other group – just wait… more silliness to come during the day.

: The couple didn’t want to see each other before walking down the aisle but they did want to chat and pray. This spot was private and so beautiful, it was perfect.

: The ceremony is tucked away under massive trees so it gives you a stunning view and shade – perfect for a warm spring day.

: The most FAB Grandmothers I have ever seen.

: Live worship that was so heart-felt and beautiful

: OFFICALY MARRIED!! YAY

: They RAN up the aisle… I was walking so fast LOL pure joy and excitement

: My favorite color combo, and I love how each gal chose their own dress and it feel so fresh. Keeping the gowns all long brings a cohesive look so its classy but relaxed at the same time.