Andrew & Courtney

Who:  Andrew & Courtney.  Sweet.  So in-love.  And boy, do they know how to have fun!
Where:  Their amazingly beautiful wedding at the White River Gardens in Indianapolis

“Jenny,
Just wanted to send a quick message to say thank you in advance for all of your work- the photos are incredible, and you captured so many of the moments that we will remember forever! When my dad saw the blog entry, his response was “those pictures are more like little movies”. He’s right! Each one really tells a mini story… it takes a special eye to capture that depth and we are so thankful that you were our photographer!

-Courtney & Andrew”

(Don’t I have the best clients?!  ”Little movies”!!  Best comment ever!!!)

So much I love about this wedding:  1) Courtney’s amazing silk champagne dress, 2) bridesmaids in two different shades of blue (why pick one?), 3) the Mason Jars on all the reception tables, 4) that AMAZING cake, 5)  Courtney’s lab-created real yellow diamond engagement ring, 6) that they got married on Friday the 13th, and 7) all of the below:

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The first time Courtney’s Dad saw her that day!  I LOVE the sweet look on his face :)  He just looks so proud and happy :)

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I love a good reveal.  Such a tender moment.

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So. Stinkin’. Gorgeous.

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Can’t decide which I like more; my view:

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…or my second shooter’s view:

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Right before the walk down the aisle with Mom & Dad!

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White River Gardens are sooo pretty.  I want to do more weddings here!

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OK I love two things about the photo below:  1) the emotion and 2) how Andrew reaches out to comfort her :)

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Mr. & Mrs.!!!

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From the cocktail hour straight into the first dance.  I love this because all the guests are crowded around them in a circle as they dance.  That’s a lot of good, loving energy!

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Courtney is cracking up here because Andrew is taking a 3rd bite of cake!  And why shouldn’t he?  Brides & grooms:  ENJOY your wedding cake!!

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Party time!!!  I told you Courtney & Andrew know how to have fun.  They danced ALL night!  Also they had blue glowsticks and rings everywhere.  LOVED this!

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This guy in the blue shirt.  I think I love him a little.

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Andrew + Groomsmen + Backstreet Boys “I Want it That Way” + KNOWING ALL THE WORDS = amazing.

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A blue glowstick send-off after the most amazing day & night.

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Congratulations indeed, Courtney & Andrew!  What an amazing time!  I wish the best to you both in your new lives together.

Jenny Grise

P.S. A super special “thank you” to Deborah Bowman & the rest of the staff with A Touch of Elegance for their amazing work coordinating this spectacular wedding:

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Andrew & Courtney posted August 22, 2010 (14:58) in Weddings

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Jenna & Joel

Who:  Jenna & Joel.  The sweetest, funniest, awesomest couple.
Where:  Bethel Church, Edwardsport, Indiana & Riverside Pavilion, Vincennes, Indiana.  Also a cornfield.

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The ladies got ready in the nursery at the church!  Yes, I may be 8 months pregnant, but I am sure I would have appreciated it anyway :)

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so cute so cute!!!!

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While I get the shots coming down the aisle, my second shooter stays behind to get the behind-the-scenes with the bride & father.  This is why 2 photographers = awesome!

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I love the look on Joel’s face when he sees Jenna!!  Melt my heart!

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Jenna & Joel had written speeches to share with each other and the guests during the ceremony.  I love this idea.  It was so sweet!

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There was such a perfect cornfield right outside the church.  And hey–it just so happened to be Jenna’s father’s cornfield!  I think they call that serendipity!

My view:

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My second shooter’s view:

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Love love looooove cathedral-length veils!

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Jenna’s eyes.  WOW.

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Music was provided by Sarah’s Swing Set.  I looove them.

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Jenna & her dad!  So sweet!!

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So many cute babieeeeeees!  (Plus that guy on the right has the coolest facial hair.)

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Jenna & Joel played a wedding game in which each of them answered questions about their relationship by holding up the shoe of the person who they felt fit the question best.  For example:  ”Which one takes longer to get ready in the morning?”  It was so cute & fun!  Everyone should do it!

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THANK YOU so much, Jenna & Joel!  You are a lovely, wonderful, totally in-love couple that can bring a smile to anyone, anywhere.  Ashley and I had so much fun at your wedding and wish the best to you always!!

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Jenny Grise

Jenna & Joel posted August 19, 2010 (22:04) in Weddings

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Chelsea & Brad (& Jack!)- Engaged!

Welcome to the engagement session of Chelsea & Brad….& Jack!

Who’s Jack?  Here’s a hint:  He’s short, energetic, adorable and has a black-spotted tongue…

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Time to relax in the grass, right?  Well, it started raining on us…thankfully, it only lasted a minute or two and we were able to get on with our session!

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This photo series cracks me up.  Chelsea & Brad are so cute together!

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I saw these perfectly parked Gator tractors on campus and couldn’t resist…

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Sassy & gorgeous.

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Nick’s IS a Bloomington tradition!  And Brad’s one request.  How could I say no?

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Come on, you KNEW I wouldn’t leave you without another photo with Jack!  And what a cute family they make!!

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Jenny Grise

Chelsea & Brad (& Jack!)- Engaged! posted August 18, 2010 (09:37) in Engagements

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  • April · Posted August 18, 2010 at 10:16 am · Link

    The first picture makes me smile :)

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