Ok, so I know I have been in hibernation for the last few months, but wedding season is starting up again and I am so excited to share with you my first wedding of the year!

Taylor and I met in college. We lived on the same floor freshman year and were a part of the same sorority, so I was very flattered that she would think of me to shoot her and Shane’s wedding. For me, I always try to have a wonderful relationship and friendship with my couples, but when we are friends before the wedding, it just makes it that much more special. Taylor and Shane live in Nashville, Tennessee and came home to Morton, Illinois to get married. We started the day off at Taylor’s parents’ home and ended the day at Pekin Country Club, where the bride and groom *literally* did not take a break from dancing!! Special thanks to Holly from Holly Birch Photography for second shooting with me! Loved working with her again :).

Taylor and Shane, thank you so much for choosing me as your wedding photographer and including me as a part of your beautiful day. Your love for each other and God is amazing and so very inspiring. God bless both of you and your marriage.

And now on to a sneak peak of the final images! Enjoy!

First looks are always the sweetest. This one did not disappoint.

Thanks Holly for the beautiful close-ups of Taylor and Shane’s wedding programs!

Nothing like a little McDonald’s to shake off those pre-wedding jitters 🙂

Off to the Pekin Country Club, where Taylor and Shane met many years ago!

Standard Illinois Wesleyan University picture for the IWU magazine!

Congrats, you two! XO- Melane