Photography by Jayme

Ever heard of a unity tree???  (me neither)  Instead of a traditional unity candle Krista and Josh planed a unity tree.  And for favors they gave their guests seedlings.  What an awesome environmentally friendly thing to do on their special day.  Oh and they used pumpkins for centerpieces.  

I have to say big thanks to all the family for making sure things went smoothly.  Greg (Krista’s dad) did a good job of making sure Gwen and I were taken to and from locations in the golf cart.  Everyone made our day fun.  Not gonna write a ton of stuff, just gonna show lots of pictures.

Love, Love, Love this shot shot of Krista and her dad.

my view…

Gwen’s view…

here’s the unity tree…

Gotta wear sunglasses when the wedding is in the middle of open field with no shade in sight.

One last shot… Gwen grabbed this of me on the back of the golf cart and I am glad she did, we forgot about getting pictures of the guys talking on the walkie-talkies… 

Ceremony:  Krista’s Backyard Royal Center, IN  Reception:  Pineview Golf Course Moticicello, IN  Florist:  Warners Greenhouse, Cake:  Desert Haus

These two got lucky…Sunday before the wedding it rained so much it flooded the area of the park where they were to get married.  I heard the day before the park got enough water pumped out so they could use the bridge to get to the gazebo.  Of course we could still smell the water since it sat for several days, but at least it was gone from the bridge.  Okay, enough talk, here are some pictures…. (and yes that is one huge gazeboo, the huge wedding party along with several of the guests fit inside)

The awesome part about having two shooters is for these reasons… the following photo is my view of the ring exchange….

And here is Gwen’s view. I just love how Grace is looking at Clinton.

My shot…

Gwen’s during the same time.

These girls were alot of fun…  (big waves to Shannon!)

The rings…

The dance floor was covered a few times during the night.

This little girl stole the show on the dance floor.  She could dance!

Getting Ready location:  Hilton Hotel, Ceremony:  Hawthorne Park Chesterton, IN, Reception:  Duneland Falls Chesterton, Indiana, DJ:  Music Men, Limousine: Allay Limousine

 As soon as Gwen and I got in the car she is like that was my favorite wedding.  What we loved was how even though some little things went wrong (nothing that Angie couldn’t fix with needle and thread) Erin never got upset and Darin I don’t know if he is capable of getting upset.  The entire day was just so easy for us to document.  And usually dealing with a huge number in the bridal party isn’t easy but everyone was super and just did their part.  Erin and Darin you have some great friends and family!!

This was my first time shooting at Ancilla Chapel.  If you haven’t been there before, it is super dark, but also it is amazing.  I think we got some stunning pictures from there.  Here are just a few of my faves….

Gwen’s view….

My view….

Here is me and Angie (one of the bridesmaids)  I posed with her because she is super women, if you know her you understand.  If you don’t know her…well she was sewing dresses like crazy prior to the wedding and really is there anything she can’t do???  We were in 4-H together and had lots of fun.  I was also in 4-H with her brother Steven who was nice enough to take this photo for me!!

Ceremony:  Ancilla Chapel;  Receiption:  Washington Twp Community; Bldg  Florist:  Elizabeth’s Garden of Culver;  Food:  Burkett’s Catering;  DJ: Jason Allen

Ryan and Elisha met in Culver so they decided to get married in Culver.  Elisha is super sweet and Ryan is oh so much fun.  They totally compliment each other.  And they have some AWESOME friends and family members.  I had so much fun shooting them.  (By the way, big waves to everyone, thanks for making my job sooo much fun!!) 

I have to say I think overall this was my best wedding.  Elisha asked for several different locations and I was able to spend alot of time shooting so I got a ton of amazing shots.  And everyone knows that Culver Academy is my favorite place to shoot. I do have to say Gwen and I got a workout though.  We walked our butts off, and poor Gwen did so carrying a light stand and whatever else I told her to carry for me.   Here are a few of my faves from the day….

Look at these hot bridesmaids!  (we had order some golf carts to be moved for this shot, they were right in our way, Beth took charge and got it done for me-it was so worth the effort.)

Loved these kids.  Sam and Trevor did a good job getting up in the tree all by themselves.

This is the kind of fun I had to deal with all day.  Not too many people can pull off a look like this…  These guys had me cracking up all the time. (By the way thanks for the point and shoot camera recommendation, I went and bought one last night for my hubby!)

these next two images I took of the kids while they were in the balcony waiting for their time to walk down the aisle.  the kids were so good and so easy to work with.

Elisha was stunning coming down the aisle and Ryan got alittle emotional seeing her, it was so sweet.

I love bubbles….

this next shot looks good in color too, the sky was so blue and we had puffy white clouds right then, had a hard time deciding which I liked best

when we started walking towards the lake Ryan was on his iphone, next thing you know he updated his facebook to let everyone know he was “officially off the market!”  How funny is that. 

 love those blue skies! 

My fave shot of the day was during the reception.  I just love this shot.  I use to do this with the girls basketball team all the time…. remember Britta, Candi, Laura, and Amy.

And I have a funny story to end this post with.  I was out shooting Elisha and Ryan way out by the lake which is a long walk from the church, and Ryan gets a call that if my car isn’t moved in 15 mins it will be towed.  I am like oh crap.  So I asked them to stay with my car so I could finish shooting and then I ran and found this violation on the car….

Sorry campus police.  LOL  We won’t block the road ever again.  LOL 

And just one more big thanks to everyone for such a fun day… moments like this one of Ryan’s brother trying to get in my way of a shot makes me smile. 

Ceremony: Culver Academy Memorial Chapel  Reception: Woodcraft Dinning Hall  Music: Night Rythms

I didn’t get the chance to meet Merri and Steven in person before their wedding since they live near Chicago, but I knew I would just love Merri by our phone calls and emails, and I got lucky that she was marrying a super sweet guy.  I have never seen a groom look at their bride they way he did.  He really was in awww over her.  Okay, enough talk here are the photos….

Kyle shot this from above….

Kyle captured the horse and carriage on the streets of Culver.  I love this shot Kyle!!!

the rings..

the flowers… (I think if I had to do it over this would be my bouquet)

the dance…

the music….

the details…

the cake….

the food and drink…

the kids…

the dads and some other special people LOL… (the dads were awesome).  I had to make sure you guys were in my blog a few times, both dad’s kept me entertained that’s for sure.  Thanks guys!

One last photo… here is Merri’s family.  Kate who is on the far right lives in Scotland.  I had to make sure I posted her family picture because I am sure when she is missing everyone after spending a wonderful weekend like that with them.

Ceremony:  Culver Memorial Chapel (Culver Academy), Reception:  The Culver Cove, Florist:  Elizabeth’s Garden, The horse and carriage:  Culver Carriage Company, Photography by Jayme (Jayme and Kyle)

 Images are online! Go to www.photographybyjayme.com/store find Merri & Steve and the password is their last name.  And thanks Steven for the phone call.  I have never had a groom call to say how happy they were.  I appreciate that and you totally made my day! <p>

After doing their engagement session I really couldn’t wait until their wedding day came and I have to say, it was above my expectations.  I knew Christy was an organized person and I knew by just the invitations that it would be fun and colorful but believe me all us guests were in for a treat with this one.  Really this was my favorite wedding… why???

1.  Christy was super organized and allowed plenty of time for everything, soo much so that when I sat down and looked thru the schedule it said to eat at 6:30 (or whatever time it said) and that is when we started eating, like to the minute according to my watch.  That just makes my life easier when things aren’t rushed.

2.  Christy knew she couldn’t be in charge of everything so she enlisted reallly good people to be in charged of decorating, coordinating the wedding, and the reception.  Those people were to make sure everything ran smoothly and it did.

3.  Christy got the best vendors and all did amazing work.

4.  Christy and J.T. are just the sweetest people and for me so much fun to photograph.  Oh and they had a fun bridal party too, that always helps.  It is just too bad J.T. didn’t tell Travis to arrive at the wedding like 30 mins. earlier then he needed to.  (just teasing you Travis)

Okay enough talking about how amazing the wedding was let me show you….. let’s start with my fave shot of Christy and her hot girls….

And the Handsome guys….

Gwen captured this next shot and I LOVE it.

here is my view (it is awesome having two shooters because sometimes it is great to get the close-up and the wide shots of the same moment)

I just love how J.T. looks at Christy!

Christy really did an amazing job on all the little details.  Here are several of them, and believe me I have a ton more of detail shots I could post if I only had time….

First off here is my famous “ring” shot.  (yeah that is what someone called it while I was taking it at the reception.  Believe me I didn’t invent it, I just have a hard time taking pictures of hands so I decided to do something fun and easier!  LOL)

And just one more photo of Christy and J.T….. (aren’t they so cute!)

Images are online at www.photographybyjayme.com/store  find their names and the password is their last name.

Ceremony: Ev and Jayne’s Irish Inn,  Reception:  Knox Community Center,  Decorations/Florists:  Sandy Dedloff and Elizabeth’s Garden,  Food:  Homemade To Go

Well, Brittany got married.  This is tough for me, I remember her when she was in elem. playing basketball.  It was bad enough taking senior pictures for kids I knew when they were little, but this wedding stuff gets to me.  Yeah I had to fight the tears a few time, I admit it. 

Anyways, it was a beautiful wedding, and you don’t want to read more of my ramblings so here are the pictures….

let’s start off with this picture….most brides get walked down the aisle by their father, well this one got driven up in a VIPER!!!!  (Gwen caught this awesome shot)

the happy couple  (Gwen grabbed this shot)

the hot bride by the oh so hot car…

the kids…..  

the flowers….

the rings…

the cake….

the cake smashed in Ben and Brittany’s face….

Well, there are like 20 more favorite photos I could post but I am too tired and have tooo much to do.  Proofs should be up tomorrow guys.  Oh and one last photo….myself and (my good buddy/second shooter) Gwen.  Thanks Gwen for helping out so much and grabbing some great shots.

oh did I forget to mention……They had a luau theme, how fun!!

Lots of pictures to post so not going to write a long story here.  I do have to say this was my most stressful wedding ever, but it was also Big, Grand and Amazing and I am so glad I got to be a part of it.  They had the the best venues, florist, DJ,(the list could go on) and most importantly the best family and friends.

kyle’s shot from the balcony…

one of my favorite pictures… (look at that huge piece of cake in her hands)

Proofs will be up in a couple days.  Also Wes and Amanda’s wedding will be feature on Elizabeth’s Garden’s new blog.  I will post a link once they are up.

This wedding was special.  I have known Brian his entire life.  He is like me, we grew up living around here and once we got married we just couldn’t live anywhere else.  We will forever be in Brems right Brian!!!  He topped me though, he even got married in Brems at the Davis Weslyan Church.  (yeah I drove about 2 miles to get to the church) 

I have known Amber for several years.  I have done photos of her and her sisters.  Plus everyone in the farm community knows her and her dad.  They both work at John Deere.  Which I think is awesome that father and daughter work together.  That doesn’t happen often.

Both families were awesome to work with, and made my day so enjoyable.  Thank you so much.  I hope you enjoy the photos.  I will post the proofs online in the storefront of my site by tomorrow.

my fave ring shot ever………  

since we were only two miles from my house we did some quick shots in the studio…

Sassy….

“Hot!!” (what Amber said when she acidently seen this shot on my camera screen)

my fave shot of the day! (these next few shots were taken at their house)

I am proud of this one… (not easy to capture Jeff smiling naturally).

Lots of dancing…  

I even got out there on the dance floor with my mom. Thanks Gwen for grabbing some shots of me!!  Dave had to get in a picture with us, because he knew that was his ticket on the blog.  He admitted at the wedding that he is a blog stalker.  (Hi Dave!)

PS… Who else can’t get the John Deere Green song out of their head???

In John Deere Green
On a hot summer night
He wrote Billy Bob loves Charlene  Brian loves Amber

David and Jennifer were married at the Plymouth Wesleyan Church and their reception was at THE FEAST in Lakville.  The entire day was awesome.  Here are just a few shots that I grabbed to share while they wait for their proofs.  (warning lots of photos)

Jennifer’s grandma gave her this locket, I just love this shot and I love how Jennifer honnored her memory that way.

The best wedding party dance I ever seen….

Yep, he crawled to his wife to take her garter off. 

I hope you have a wonderful honeymoon, you to deserve it more then anyone.  I can tell that you had a wonderful wedding day because both of you smiled the entire time.  Thanks for allowing me to share the day with you. -Jayme

Last weekend I went to Elizabeth’s Garden in Culver for their 5 year anniversary.  It was so much fun.  Samantha and I went and shopped, and ate, and ate some more.  Jody Rodgers sells tastefully simple and had samples all over the shop, I went from table to table trying things out.  I ended up buying the the beer bread and some taco cheeseball thing that was amazing.

Anyways, here are just a few snapshots that I grabed, it was kinda hard to take pictures with food in my hands, but I managed okay.

(she has a ton of crocs, they are on the back wall also that isn’t in the picture- I walked out of there with three pairs  LOL)

vera bradley purses rock, and she has a ton of them, (I own two)

And here she is… Elizabeth herself.  (I call her Liz)

And here is Samantha carrying all of our goodies.  LOL  Afterwards we walked along the beach there in Culver.  We had mother/daughter bonding time. 

Elizabeth contacted me about taking some photos of her flowers and of course I jumped at the chance since they are always so stunning.  We were lucky enough to have Alexia model for us for a few minutes after she was done with the fashion show.  (email me in case we need you again, you were fun to work with). 

Anyways, I snapped a few while we were at Christos and then Elizabeth let me take some home so I snapped a couple in the snow on the way home from Plymouth, and the one by the wood is at the Starke Co. fairgrounds figured since Elizabeth and I spent alot of time there that would be a fitting place to snap a shot of her flowers.