Erick and Vinna

A wedding second shot for Jenna Leann


This beautiful couple held an intimate midday wedding in Lafayette, Indiana. Vinna had moved across the world to be with Erick, which is honestly the most romantic thing I think I've ever heard! We started the day with details photos, which included a show-stopper bouquet and of course, a lucky penny tapped to the shoe. If you don't know, a penny on a brides shoe is for good luck and prosperity!

Bride in flowing white gown stands on covered deck overlooking waterfront.
Wedding dress detail shot showing bride adjusting shoes on wooden porch.

Erick and Vinna opted for a first touch before the ceremony to have a moment together to pray. It was a tear-filled moment that I'll never forget. After, we had to play a game of "hide the bride" as we took individual portraits. The venue had lots of windows, so the only place to keep the groom from seeing her was the bathroom haha! It was worth it for the first look at the aisle.


They had a religious ceremony that was full of so much love. They even invited all of their family up to pray over them. Because the ceremony was long, I was actually able to run inside and grab some shots through the window of the reception space. It might be one of the coolest ceremony pictures I've taken to date!

Wedding stationery flatlay with navy bow tie, florals and invitation suite.
Groom in navy tuxedo poses against white wall with boutonniere.
First look wedding photo with couple separated by white wall on porch.
Garden wedding venue with white pergola and rose bushes viewed through decorative window frame.
Bride holding white bouquet stands on brick pathway in front of white porch railing.
Elegant white wedding bouquet with roses and delicate lace ribbon in a soft black and white photograph.
Wedding ceremony taking place on a brick patio under a white pergola on a sunny day.
Charming craftsman style house with wraparound porch and colorful rose garden landscaping.
A wedding couple walking together on a brick path under a pergola in a garden setting.

The mid-day sun was a challenge, but we handled it well. We opted for portraits in the shade of the venue and the surrounding trees. The venue was Rush Pavillion, a small space in the center of a park. The pond at the park had many ducks who were wonderful party crashers.


After the ceremony, the bride and groom signed their marriage license, cut their cake, and greeted their guests. Everything was going off without a hitch! However, no wedding is perfect, and I'm always waiting for which shoe will drop and create the story the family laughs about for a lifetime. For this wedding, it was a cardboard box on top of a stove! The burner was accidentally turned on and almost started a fire. It was scary at the moment, but looking back is such a funny and unique memory. Everyone and everything was okay since it was caught early, but I'll likely never forget it haha!


I'll always remember this October wedding fondly, and I hope to have more casual and love-filled days in the future!

Elegant bridal portrait on wooden steps featuring a flowing white dress and delicate veil.
Black and white architectural photo of a grand Victorian-style building with wraparound porches.
Wedding reception scene with elegant white floral centerpieces and decor.
Newlyweds posing in front of historic white building with stone wall and brick pathway.
A tender moment between newlyweds in front of a white arched doorway.
Four ducks swimming peacefully in calm water near a white pillar.
Close-up of wedding rings and a white rose bouquet with delicate jewelry details.
A couple walks together on a garden pathway surrounded by evergreen trees on a sunny day.
A white wedding cake decorated with small dots and a golden cake topper.
Wedding guests gather indoors during a reception celebration.
Newlyweds share a laugh while cutting their wedding cake beneath a decorative mirror.
A romantic black and white portrait of newlyweds standing against a white wall.