I’m working on a wedding right now that’s beautiful beyond belief… and although I’m still a few days from finishing it up, I couldn’t help but share a few of these images.
more to come soon
On a day where I thought it might rain, we ended up with the most perfect of conditions for an engagement session. And Matt and Gretchen could not have been more adorable.
See how adorable they are? Sheesh.
I just wanted to point out a super-smart thing Matt and Gretchen did for their session… because we knew that restrooms would not be readily available for outfits changes at this location, Gretchen chose a neutral dress and paired it with several accessories throughout the course of the shoot. She had a change of shoes (LOVE her boots), a scarf, and a jacket, which all made for slightly different, yet cohesive, looks. AND we didn’t miss one second of the glorious light we had that day because the slight changes didn’t require a trip back to the car. Smart move.
This wasn’t the first time I met Matt and Gretchen… I actually first met them when they were in middle school (which makes me feel just a smidge old). I think you’ll agree that they’ve grown into two beautiful people. And the camera loves them. obviously.
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Love her boots!
Great as always! I love the last shot…very cool!
Amazing shots Lisa and what a gorgeous couple to shoot with!
Really gorgeous work here, Lisa!
They look beautiful together. Photographs are beautiful.
There were so many great things about Cara and Joseph’s wedding day. The paper, the flowers, ICE CREAM, the consistent color scheme and logo carried out throughout the day… everything was simply beautiful. And spending time with Cara and Joseph… well, that was kind of the highlight of the day for me because they couldn’t be more wonderful to be around!
I adore this custom invitation suite. I’m all about completely unique paper pieces, and this lovely design did not disappoint. The striped tape, the modern script, the clean color combination… love it all.
Cara and Joseph chose to see each other before the ceremony, and their first look was wonderful. It had been raining pretty much all morning, but Cara and Joseph were just as calm and collected as ever. And, of course, it just happened to clear up about 20 minutes after we started shooting, which was a very welcome surprise.
Loved watching Joseph’s mom during the ceremony. Adorable.
The green and white color scheme translated beautifully into the decor at Windows on Washington.
And this, my friends, has to be one of my very favorite things that I’ve seen at a wedding.
Graeters Ice Cream.
If you’ve had Graeters, you know EXACTLY what I’m talking about. We love this ice cream so much, we had some friends bring in a cooler of dry iced pints straight from the source! Graeters is based out of Cincinnati and it’s wildly popular there and has only just recently become available in our neck of the woods. In fact, during my initial meeting with Cara and Joseph, they let me know about Graeters coming to local supermarkets and I IMMEDIATELY went to Whole Foods and grabbed a pint (or three!). So if you haven’t tried Graeters quite yet, get yourself to Whole Foods or Schnucks and buy a pint of Black Raspberry Chip. NOW!
Cara and Joseph, spending your wedding day with you was a pleasure, and we couldn’t be more thrilled for you! Much love (and lots of Graeters!) to you both.
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VENDORS:
Photography :: Lisa Hessel Photography
Videography :: Robert Leighton Films
Dress :: Maggie Sotterro
Church :: West County Assembly of God
Reception :: Windows on Washington
Ice Cream :: Graeter’s!
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Love their use of neon green. And, the fact that they served Graeter’s (is one of them from Cincinnati?). Did you know Whole Foods sells some flavors of Graeters?
LOVE THIS!!! I love their use of the black white and green and of corse – the ice cream bar?!? SWOON! I always love your photos of stationary. The pieces alone are gorgeous – but the way you capture them is just perfection! Great work Lisa!
Watch out, world. Baby Hessel #2 is on the way.
Debuting sometime mid-September.
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PRECIOUS!!! He is a little stud, SO adorable !!
Yea, this blog post makes me happy!!! Congratulations
soooooooooooooo exciting!!!!
I was there almost three years ago when Amber and Keith got married on a most perfect October afternoon. And what an amazing blessing to be able to join them in welcoming little Ryan into their lives. I just knew Amber would instantly be an amazing mother, and spending only a few hours with them more than confirmed that. And Keith… well… he’s smitten. You’ll see.
smitten, I tell ya
I think he looks like such a little peanut here… but don’t let that fool you… he was 10 pounds 2 oz when he was born!
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sooo cute! Great pics!
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Lisa; you are AMAZING !!! These are incredible shots!!! These pictures bring back so many wonderful memories and I cannot wait to see the rest !! Xo