Travis + Rachael | Tallula, Illinois Country Wedding Photographer

Capturing Rachael and Travis’s big day was one for the books! Rachael is such a fun, honest and loving person. She is extremely caring to every single person who comes into her life. The entire day she was checking to make sure everyone had what they needed. The day ran so smoothly starting with the most perfect weather. The girls relaxed at the hotel and got pampered by the fabulous Dalliance Salon team before heading to New Salem for pictures.

The ceremony was so perfect. Although Travis won’t admit it, I’m pretty sure he teared up the moment Rachael started walking down the aisle. They said their vows under the shade of a gorgeous tree surrounded by all of their friends and family. Then, the minute they kissed and walked back down the aisle, the celebration began!

Travis and Rachael entered their reception with a bang. The Homestead venue was uniquely decorated with touches of purple, orange and baby’s breath. After most of the formal festivities we ended the day with an amazing sunset. I am so thankful to Travis and Rachael for going with my crazy ideas and climbing through the buggy alfalfa field for sunset shots! I am so excited to share their big day!

The bond between these two is incredible.

This will always be a memory for me… I forced Rachael to climb in this beautiful field with the perfect white tree behind her, to her dismay the LARGEST spider I have ever seen in my life climbed up her dress! Thank goodness for Ryan… he jumped in to save the day and squash it!