Mr. & Mrs. O'Rear [Southern Illinois Wedding Photographer]

"They told me that to make her fall in love, I had to make her laugh. But every time she laughs, I'm the one who falls in love." I would bet this is true for Lindsay and Calvin. Spending time with them these past few months, I noticed they do a lot of laughing and a lot of smiling (and also a lot of dancing.. ;)). When he makes a joke or starts dancing and signing, she laughs... when she laughs, his smile grows and then they laugh together. Watching these two on their wedding day, it was clear that they adore each other. Their private, intimate ceremony was perfect on a gorgeous and cool overcast day. Truly, who gets married with a high of 78 in July?!

After the ceremony, they walked down to the patio at the winery to listen to the Beaucoup Bottom Band. This is where they danced their "Unofficial First Dance" in front of a small group of family, friends and strangers who all clapped wildly when it was over.

There were so many little moments throughout this day that simply warmed my heart. I wish these two nothing but the best.

Congratulations, Mr & Mrs O'Rear!

Kristin + Brandon [Married]

What started out as a dark, stormy morning, turned into one of the most beautiful days of the summer. Although the rain had us nervous, thunder storming during mass, as soon as they said "I now announce to you, Mr. and Mrs Weathers", the clouds left and the sun came out! It made for an absolutely perfect afternoon for portraits! I have known Kristin since grade school and to see what an amazing wife and mother she has become is so incredible! And Brandon just might be one of the sweetest husbands on the planet... Talk about melting my heart - When they were doing their "first look" without actually looking and holding hands around the door, all his groomsmen were telling him how gorgeous Kristin looked to which his response was, "Yea, well she doesn't need a big special day and a white dress to do that so I can't imagine what she looks like now." I about cried right in the back of church!

Later that evening, at the reception, Brandon choose to dance with his daughters. It was the sweetest moment and I don't think there was a dry eye in the reception hall, especially Kristin. It was so beautiful to witness that sweet moment between their family.

Brandon and Kristin - Thank you so much for letting us be a part of your big day and here's to many, many years of happiness and super cute blonde babies :)

xoxo,
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