Katie looked amazing. From the first day I met her I could not wait to see her as a bride! I knew that the day would be super chill, everyone would be super friendly and welcoming and their would be lots of animals. And I was totally on the money! That is just who they are. Katie and Kevin are down to earth, really happy and love the people around them. They both love the country and grew up surrounded by animals and nature. I was TOTALLY in heaven on the wedding day! I got to pet dogs and horses! Then, when we arrived at the chapel, a deer went sprinting across the front lawn! We joked that it was a day at the zoo!

When I arrived at Katie’s parents home, it was time to put on the dress!! It was a squeeze but we got it!

I hope I am getting this right, but I am 90% sure that Katie’s mom made the necklace she wore that day. Gorgeous!

Katie Elfers rocked the house with the flowers!!!

While I was with the ladies photographing their final preparations, Ted went over to see what Kevin was up to!

On the way to meet Kevin and the guys, the girls and I dropped by Katie’s grandmothers farm for a few shots. The two horses there were HILARIOUS. From the minute we got out of the limo they were at the edge of the gate, leaning over and begging for attention! Look at these two characters!

No matter where we went, there they were! This photo would not have normally made it on the blog ONLY because the wind came and blew Katie’s bangs in front of her eyes. BUT I HAD to make an exception due to the absolute HILARIOUSNESS of what is going on behind them! Look at that horse SMILING at the camera and the other one looking right at me as if he knows what is going on! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Seriously!! That is one for the record books!!

How could you not love these guys??

The first look…..the cutest moment ever……

The gorgeous couple….

HELLLLOOOOOOOOO beautifulness!

There were a few showers that day that made us have to hide in the cars here and there until it stopped! I have to say that I was a little thankful for it as it made a cool ring shot.

They were married at Kumler Chapel up in Oxford. It is gorgeous!

Mom was a little overcome by watching her daughter come down the aisle!

I love the moment between the bride and groom just as they exit the sanctuary and celebrate the first few moments of being husband and wife….

On the way to the reception we stopped off at a random farm for some more photos!! I was having so much fun shooting here with them! I mean look at these two. Who wouldn’t be???

This could be my fav.

When we arrived at the reception Ted went nuts shooting details! He’s so good.

Their first dance was so sweet! Kevin being silly and Katie laughing at him! Perfect!

I am pretty sure “Cuz if you liked it than you should have put a ring on it” was on and I was probably doing my little dance I always do to that song and Katie was joining in on it! I love this! Thank girl!

I just love our couples. I know I say that a lot but it really is true. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that if you desire to hire us, you have to love having fun so that might have something to do with it! All day, Katie was super chill and ready for anything. From my wedding experience, when a bride is relaxed and having fun, so is everyone else. It is kinda like, “If mama ain’t’ happy ain’t nobody happy.” So for all your future brides, just remember, come rain or come shine, come any wedding day glitches or stresses, just remember to that at the end of the day what will be most important are all the memories you make with your hubby. Make em’ good because it goes so fast. Ted and I will be married 10 years in December and on our wedding day I spent way to much time feeling stressed! Right Ted? Don’t answer that.

Ok, this shall be then end of the Tuesday installment of the ramblings of Kortnee Kate. Have a great one everybody!

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Kyle works at a bike shop. So when they told me they were bringing a couple to the shoot, I was so excited!! Props are always fun, especially when they represent something that is a big part of your lives together. I am not sure if Sam had ever kissed Kyle while riding a bike in 3 inch heels in the middle of a busy city street but, man she makes it look easy!

How adorable are these two?? I love all the fun….and life….and energy!

Sam, I love your all out laugh! It is just so contagious! If you were texting in this photo it would be a total LOL, for sure.

Hello gorgeousness!!!

I think if I were these two I would have to have this photo hanging somewhere…. so sweet and real.

New location, or as I like to call it “Low-kay” and new outfits!

Samantha and Kyle, I loved photographing your beautifulness and just getting to know you both! It was so awesome to hear you brag on each others talents and really see the love you have for each other. I cannot wait to have this much fun again on your wedding day! Hey, are we bringing the bikes back?? Hey! Maybe I will have my classic yellow schwinn cruiser by then with the banana boat seat and the silver honker thingy! I can totally bring it!

I hope this brought some joy to your Tuesday everyone! Today I am an email returning, editing machine. I also need to get Micah man ready for Kindergarten. You know what is NUTS!? He starts on the 18th of August. Doesn’t that sound a little early? I have a feeling I am going to be “that mom” at his school. You know, the mom that has to bring him his lunch because I forgot to send it with him. Or that Mom that walks into the school to drop him off in my slippers because I forgot I had them on when I left the house. I hope not but, I think that will be me. I received his school supply list in the mail and was SO excited because there is NOTHING better than shopping for school supplies and a new pair of tennis shoes for the year! I put it in a SUPER safe place because I knew it was really important and now I can’t find it. See, that Mom.

Ok, I am going to go look for that list. Wish me luck. Have a great day everyone!!!!

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I was so excited to shoot in Chicago. Number 1, I love the city. Number 2, Pranav and Harpreet are super fun and I knew it would be a blast. Number 3, I have family close by so that is always a plus! It was a GORGEOUS day to shoot. I literally mean, PERFECT. It was the one beautiful day surrounded by a ton of incredibly hot and humid days so we were super stoked to not be melting during our photo adventure running around the city!! For those of you who live in the midwest, you know exactly what I mean. For those of you who live out west with no humidity, darn you.

We started the adventure on Michigan Avenue in downtown Chicago. With all the gorgeous buildings, speeding taxi’s and the hustle and bustle of the people, it was a perfect place to start!

As we hoofed it towards navy pier, we passed over a super cool bridge area and when I saw the backdrop and the light, I had to stop! Believe it or not there were a TON of people walking past us on this bridge and I literally took one shot between each person passing by!

We taxied it over to the planetarium where there was an incredible view of the city. While I was getting set up, Harpreet was being super adorable so I grabbed a shot!

Look at that water, so pretty! I love this moment….

……and this one…….

This one could very well be my fav!! I love everything about it!

We were loosing light fast. That sometimes happens to me as I tend to get carried away during my shoots so we were bookin’ it! But, on the way to the boat docks, I saw this HUGE macaroni noodle with the word “love” on it. I mean, how could anyone pass up the chance to photograph in front of a huge macaroni noodle?

All of the boat docks were locked up tight. SOOOOOO, it came in handy that a very nice man was willing to let us in for some photos!

These two are SO fabulous. Really…. they are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. The entire time I was genuinely loving hanging out with them. They are super in love and I know their wedding is just going to be amazing.

Harpreet, you are gorgeous!

This one could be my runner-up for the favorite spot!

As they were so kindly making sure I made it back to my car we grabbed a few fun shots in the street with all of the city lights! I love their happy energy in this photo!

Thank you guys for inviting me up to Chicago for such a fun evening of shooting and hanging out! It was fun popping in and out of taxi’s, walking under questionable bridges and attempting to get photos of you in front of a huge macaroni noodle while crazy children climbed above your heads!! HAHAHA! I loved every bit of it and I cannot wait to create more fabulous photos of the two of you in love on your wedding day!!

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