Audrey + Joseph reached out to me to capture their unique love story originally as purely an elopement in downtown Chicago, IL - but as we all began to dream together more and more about what they wanted, they knew that their family and Audrey's three little boys needed to be part of the day. Their plans grew to inviting 20 of their closest family and friends for a small intimate gathering in Door County, WI, where Joseph proposed to Audrey just 3 months prior to their wedding day.

From getting ready together, spending the morning making breakfast and enjoying their family's company, to the boys' favorite Christmas pajamas, personal vows during the ceremony to not only each other, but also directly to the boys, it's safe to say that I've never had the opportunity of capturing a day quite like this one. It was a day that I will never forget.

Audrey, being a wedding photographer herself, designed the day with intention and high fashion. An elegant and unique bouquet complimented her simple Sarah Seven gown, and looked pristine next to Joseph's custom suit from Ted Baker.

I was with Audrey and Joseph for a total of nine hours, and I wouldn't change a thing. I only didn't want the day to end! We parted ways when the couple took their family to an intimate restaurant for dinner. Thank you Audrey + Joseph for having me as part of your family for the day.