Erin & Brad are the kind of couple that just light up the room when they are together! It was all smiles and laughter throughout their day, and that infectious happiness had an impact on everyone involved! It was real treat to spend the day surrounded by such joy, and we guarantee there was always a smile on our side of the camera. From the beginning of the day, you could just tell how excited these two were to see each other! We headed to St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna, where Erin & Brad celebrated their Irish Catholic background with a full mass and Celtic songs. We then spent the evening surrounded by family, friends, and the wonderful team at Marriott Hotel in Normal, where everyone (including Erin’s grandmother) tore up the dance floor!
Their photographer Rebecca told us all about the joyful, laughter-filled day!
What makes Erin & Brad unique as a couple?
When she looks at him, the world slips away and it’s so obvious she’s crazy about him (even while she’s rolling her eyes a little at the hilarious man in front of her). When he pulls her in for a hug, you can feel the love radiate from them. It’s that amazing everyday love kind of comfort that can only mean one thing – “forever together” is looking pretty darn swell for Erin & Brad. It is fun to imagine them as that adorable old couple holding hands while they walk down the sidewalk. She’ll roll her eyes while he cracks that same joke as always – but she secretly loves it.
What was your favorite moment on the wedding day?
Just watching these two when you gave them time alone together. As we finished bridal party photos we had everyone else leave the park so they could have a little alone time. Since they had not seen each other before the ceremony, this was the first time they had by themselves to actually slow down and soak in the fact that they were married. We shot with long zoom lenses so we didn’t have to be too physically close and gave them space. We encouraged them to just go for a stroll through a park and watched as they laughed and giggled, hugged and kissed in excitement of the day. It’s really what it’s all about!
Were there any surprises on the wedding day?
Erin & Brad had a lot of time between after the ceremony & before the reception which allowed us to be picky with photos. We could take our time to make sure everything was perfect for them, including waiting for clouds to move over the sun every few minutes so we could take beautiful photos outside in the park they had picked without everyone having to squint into the bright sun. We usually don’t have that kind of time!
Meet the Team:
Reception Venue: Marriott Hotel // Ceremony Venue: St. Patrick Catholic Church of Merna //Custom Printing: Production Xpress // Bridal Ensemble: Girls in White Satin // Bride’s Dress: Allure Bridals // Bridesmaid’s Clothing: David’s Bridal // Hair & Make-Up: Fox and Hounds Day Spa // Floral: Casey’s Garden Shop // DJ: Absolute Light & Sound // Cake: Janet’s Cakes & Catering // Engagement Ring & Wedding Band: Bremer Jewelry
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Thank you so much Rebecca and Jenn for all that you did for us on our wedding day! Brad and I love every single picture we have seen so far and can’t wait to see the rest. For anyone looking for a wedding photographer, you cannot go wrong trusting Rebecca to be there for you on your wedding day! She’s so much more than a photographer – she’s there for you no matter what you may need.
Great pictures!!
Great pics – you guys truly had a gorgeous day! Love the ones outside!!!! Congrats and thank you Rebecca and Jen- you were super cool and unobtrusive!
Rebecca and Jenn, I cannot say enough about your efforts on Erin’s gorgeous wedding day. You guys made sure to capture some of the sweetest moments, and went above and beyond the duties of being a photographer. Erin and Brad look as happy as ever, I love the pictures, and enjoyed getting to work with you both!
Beautiful pics from a beautiful and special day! Really captured the love between them!
Erin what a gorgeous day, you are a beautiful lady! We are so happy for you. I love the colors of your wedding, and these photos really caught the romantic details. Love you cousin!
Beautiful photography
wonderful photos..beautiful
Beautiful pictures!
Looks like a lovely ceremony by the pics. Congrats and bkessings to the both of you for many years of creating memories.
Thought they made a very handsome couple! I loved the black & whites, but then the color photos were great also. Liked the perspective of the photographer. Great job by everyone involved on both sides of the camera 🙂
Beautiful couple, lovely photos!
Stunning! Especially like the pic with the hanging dress against the woodwork and the one of the couple outside with the blue sky and clouds overhead. Not your usual wedding pic collection.
Rebecca and Jenn- can’t say enough about what a dynamic duo you two are. Fabulous pictures! I have never been to a wedding where the photographers were not bossing everyone around and trying to run the show. You ladies did a phenomenal job of being flies on the wall, capturing the emotions of the event as they were unfurling- instead of forcing unnatural “events.” Thank you- it was truly a joy to have you as the photographers.
Rebecca you were such a great help on Erin’s big day! These pictures are great, thank you for all you did!
Amazing photos Erin and Brad! I so wish we could have been there!
Beautiful Bride and beautiful family. Love these photos.
What a lovely celebration!! And great pictures to commemorate!
Beautiful couple and equally beautiful pictures. Congrats on your special day!
So beautiful ❤️
Great pictures and a wonderful day!
Stunning!! What a fab day
Absolutely stunning….
Beautiful pictures of a great couple!
Enjoy your happiness!
Just WOW!!! Awesome day, awesome memories captured perfectly by this team! Highly recommend!!!
These pictures are absolutely beautiful and capture the selfless love that Brad and Erin share for one another. Great work to the photographers! Cheers to Erin and Brad!
Thank you Rebecca and Jen for the wonderful job you did at the wedding of my daughter Erin & my new son Brad! The pictures that I have seen are awesome, and I look forward to seeing the rest. You also seemed to always be there to help with little details throughout the day ( like pinning a corsage on a clueless Father Of the Bride). Thanks again, and I would recommend you to anyone!
Love weddings. This is so beautiful and you can feel the love through the lens. Peace in your new lives.
Beautiful pictures
These photographs are absolutely breathtaking. They beautifully capture the incredible love shared between Erin and Brad and the union between two amazing families that couldn’t help but exude happiness and excitement to see two soul mates start their lives together. I definitely teared up looking through these photos because they tell the story of Erin and Brad’s wedding day so well, it was like I was reliving that wonderful day. <3
These pictures are absolutely stunning!! They captured the wedding perfectly!
So much love and happiness in these photos !! Congrats Brad and Erin 🙂
Awesome pictures!! You guys captured every moment and it was beautiful!
These are amazing!!! So Beautiful
These are amazing! You captured their moments and them perfectly. So talented.
Great photos! Congratulations to you both.
These pictures are amazing!! What a beautiful wedding.
Absolutely beautilful pictures!
Beautiful! Congratulations, you two!
Beautiful photos!
I love how real smiles were captured! These photos are so beautiful <3
Beautiful couple, wedding, and photos!!
Rebecca and Jenn you did an outstanding job. These are such beautiful photographs. Thank you for providing the perfect memories of the perfect couple.
Rebecca & Jenn
You work together as a team flawlessly .
You brought a sense of calm and order to a very beautiful and emotional day
With your sense of humor and compassion .
The wedding pictures are beautiful , just gorgeous !!!
Brad & Erin were radiant and you captured their beauty both inside and out .
To accommodate my mother of almost 92 years of age and our three beautiful grandchildren six years of age and under
with such grace and patience, is truly the mark of a professional photographer .
The love and emotion you captured
In these beautiful wedding pictures
will be a treasure for all our families .
What a great wedding. Had so much fun taking pictures with the best, most professional photographers! If I got married again Rebecca and Jen would be there catching the moment! Very impressed! congrats Brad and Erin!!!
The pictures were beautiful!!!!!
❤️❤️❤️
Erin & Brad, your photos are amazing! We had such a great time at your wedding and look forward to seeing you soon!
Love the photos!
Wow! These photographs really captured the joyful spirit and beauty of the day!
It was fun re-living the day through these pictures. Great memories! Great job!
Rebecca & Jenn- you captured such beautiful pictures of Erin, Brad and the family with such professionalism & patience -especially with the extended families. They will be treasured forever.
Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple! Congrats!
You guys managed to make us groomsmen look presentable! Thanks for the wonderful pictures!
Proud Dad walking his beautiful daughter down the aisle, such an endearing picture!
These photographs are absolutely gorgeous!
Gorgeous bride and beautiful wedding. Hope your married life
is blessed ????
Had a great time. We were out in colo. To see your sister sorry didn’t get to this sooner. Thought the pics were great can’t decide what to get . Love u guys
Great pics! Congrats to you both!
Such beautiful photographs! They truly captured the wonderful moments of the entire wedding celebration.
Best wishes to you both. God bless you ❤
Such an amazingly beautiful bride inside and out, you will always be my favorite older person that I met at CHWC!! You go girl!! Congrats!!
Amazing photos! So happy for this couple!
Beautiful pictures, flowers, setting, etc!!
Rebecca and Jenn thank you for such amazing photographs. We can’t stop looking at them!