Nick + Brooke | Orange, Pink & Yellow Du Qu Quoin, IL Wedding

July 27, 2013

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Last Saturday I had the honor of taking a wedding photos for an amazing couple, Nick and Brooke. It was my only wedding I had scheduled for the month of July (honestly I’m not too upset about that since it’s usually so hot and humid out). I met Brooke and her bridesmaids at a salon (New Image Salon) right across the street from the church. Super convenient if I do say so myself LOL. After hair and makeup was finished we ran over to the church to get ready. Watching Brooke get into her dress was one of my favorite moments of the day. She just had this huge smile on her face and she just couldn’t wait to see Nick. It was so hot that day but we still decided to do their “first look” outside under a shade tree. I told Nick that it wouldn’t take long and that we’d be in the air conditioned church in no time! Poor guy. I do feel for guys who wear tuxedos on wedding days in the middle of summer. Luckily the church was gorgeous and we got some pretty amazing shots in there before the ceremony. The ceremony was beautiful and Nick and Brooke’s family and friends waved goodbye to them as they rode off in an old car (forgive me I can’t even remember what it was). Luckily after family pictures there was a storm coming and the breeze came along! We were out at the Du Quoin Fairgrounds and the breeze was coming off of the lake….. so amazing! The light was so great for portraits then. I love me some stormy weather LOL. The night ended with an amazing reception with all of Nick and Brooke’s family and friends. It was such a wonderful day and I’m so honored that Nick and Brooke trusted me with their big day. I had a wonderful time and I hope you all enjoy their story of their wedding day (through pictures).