Oh friends, I cannot believe that it’s the last Monday of 2015! Seriously, where has the time gone? I feel like only yesterday I was packing my bag for the first wedding of the season. Without a doubt, this has been my favorite wedding season so far. This year was filled with beautifully unique weddings and even more AMAZING couples! I traveled all over – from islands to state capitals to the deep woods to the hustling downtown – I explored so many great places all in the name of love and weddings.

I cried at each and every wedding. I helped zip up bridesmaids dresses and boogied on the dance floor. I climbed up hills and hid in thorny bushes to get the perfect shot. I chatted with grandparents and lent tissues to crying mothers and fathers. But most of all, I celebrated and documented the love between two wonderful people and watched as two families became one. I am so thrilled and honored that I could be there for it all.

Cheers to 2015!!

Megan and her mom are just too cute together!

All their grandparents! Yay!

Katie and Aubrey’s Madison wedding was stunning! They exuded elegance!

The Edgewater was my favorite new venue of the year!

Gahhh, these two! Sarah and Nathan are so awesome!!

I loved spending time with Allison and her bridesmaids on this day! These girls were so nice!

Alicia and Frank choreographed a special dance for their first dance as husband and wife. I still remember how shocked and surprised all the guests were!

Danielle’s grandmother tearing up. She was the first person, out of many (including me), that cried on this day!

I loved Dejan’s reaction when he saw Danielle coming down the aisle!

More happy tears!!

Amanda picked out some serious bling for her big day and I’m so happy she did!

Such a happy first look!

They read from The Little Prince during their ceremony!

Aww! Matt was so emotional when he saw Becca for the first time! I love these moments!

I loved that Maureen and PJ chose to get married next to a sunflower field! So beautiful!

Shawn’s grandparents are too cute!

Because they got married on Washington Island, Shawn and Jordan made these cookie cutters in the shape of the island and gave them out as wedding favors! So unique and awesome!

Katelin looks stunning in J.Crew jewelry!

Their uncle drove them around in a vintage VW Bug after the ceremony!

Just look at Meagan’s smile! I love how you can feel the happiness radiating from her!

Kait wore a blush wedding dress for her big day and she looked unbelievable in it!

Aww mama tears! Danielle and her wonderful family were so sweet all day!!

Ok, this guy is just too adorable! I could have photographed him all night!

Danielle and Mike had a special dance with Mike’s grandmother!

I love the uniqueness of Rachael and Dylan’s wedding rings!

When Megan’s father saw her for the first time, the whole room lost it. Tears everywhere!

Megan wore her mother-in-law’s veil and the flower hair piece that came from Megan’s mother’s wedding day hat!

I loved that Andy’s grandfather was one of his groomsmen!

I love seeing these two so happy!

Thank you to all the vendors, second shooters, and assistants that helped make this year great. I’m so thankful to work with people that love weddings as much as I do! HUGE thank you to my wonderful couples for trusting me to capture your big day! I feel so honored and blessed that I could spend so much time with you and your amazing families!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Warmly,
Shaunae