So last year, I wanted to show my gratitude for the success I feel as a business owner by providing complimentary wedding photography coverage to someone deserving. I posted on my facebook page what I was looking for and received a few submissions.
One in particular stuck out for me, and ended up being the one chosen.
Without going too deep into the back story of it all, Jessica has been through some pretty intense health issues as well as emotional ups and downs before finally finding someone who loves her wholly and completely. Jess & Gene are so deserving of each other and I was honored to have been able to capture the love they shared this past week-end. The emotion on their faces before and during the ceremony says it all. Pure. Love.
We started the day off at Moda Bella salon in Kenosha, where she and the girls had their hair and make-up done by the fabulous staff there.
Jessica had been planning her wedding for quite some time, and one of her dreams was to get married at the Coast Guard station here in Kenosha, however with the forecast promising an 80% chance of rain, it was moved into the historical Women's Club of Kenosha.
Following the ceremony - SUN BLAZING - we went down to the beautiful lakefront to capture some photos by the beach before making a pit stop at Petrifying Springs park and then to our final destination, Fountain Hall in Racine.
The adorable cake was provided by sSmarty Cakes , DJ services by Source 1 DJ and flowers by Strobbes Flower Cart in Kenosha.
These two are so easy to be around. They're simply happy, sweet & kind people and I'm truly blessed to have met them and been a part of their day. I'm looking forward to see what the future has in store for them.
So the big announcement that I had alluded to earlier this week is that I will be doing another complimentary wedding next year to one deserving couple. The details will follow in another blog post, but for now....enjoy the beauty of Jess & Gene's day....
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