When Pilar told me about how she first met Logan was she attending nursing school in his hometown of Danville, IL, I knew their wedding day would be filled with the same joy and authenticity that marked their relationship from the start. Their Stockdale Country Club fall wedding was a perfect reflection of their love story – elegant yet completely genuine, and fun just like them.
The Morning
The day began at Stockdale Country Club where Pilar was surrounded by her closest girlfriends and family. As buttons were fastened with a mother’s careful touch, I got to witness a beautiful exchange that only exists between mother and daughter, a special moment where everything seemed to pause, creating memories that will last far beyond the wedding day. Pilar’s bridesmaids’ reactions to seeing her for the first time were priceless, their tears and smiles telling the story of years of friendship leading to this moment.
First Look & Couple’s Portraits
The anticipation melted into pure joy as Logan and Pilar caught sight of each other for their first look, their faces lighting up with uncontrollable smiles in front of the stately country club entrance. Their playful energy radiated as they reached for each other’s hands, sharing a moment of giddy laughter that perfectly captured the excitement of finally seeing each other on their wedding day. In a tender embrace, with Pilar’s eyes closed in complete contentment as she held her new husband close, their first look becoming an intimate moment that seemed to make the rest of the world disappear. During their couple’s photos, I guided and directed them through some playful interactions that brought out their natural chemistry. These are the moments that reveal who they truly are together.
The Ceremony
Their ceremony at Stockdale Country Club was filled with moments that captured their personalities perfectly. As Pilar walked down the aisle, together with her parents, arm in arm, she walked toward her waiting husband-to-be. They shared heartfelt, handwritten vows that reflected their unique journey together The light streaming through the trees seemed to spotlight their joy as they were pronounced husband and wife.
Reception Celebrations
The reception was a beautiful blend of elegance and fun at the country club. They started the reception off with a beautifully choreographed first dance that wowed all their guests. There were many heartfelt speeches that clearly reflected the love that everyone in the room had for Logan and Pilar. As the evening progressed, I witnessed countless moments of celebration, from everyone reaching for tissues during toasts to the epic dance moves that the DJ helped bring out that showed just how ready everyone was to celebrate this amazing couple.
Vendor Team
- Venue // Stockdale Country Club
- Coordinator // I Do Events, and Susan Greer – Stockdale CC manager
- Photographer // Linsey Middleton Photography
- Videography // Patrick Ang Photography
- Dress // Ladies and Gents
- Tux // Friar Tux
- Hair & Makeup // The Beautiful Life Nation – Allie Perkinson
- Florist // Make It Happen Events
- DJ/Band // Donald & Glen
- Cake // Ghila Dolci Bakery
- Catering: Stockdale Country Club
- Invitations // Truly Engaging
Pilar and Logan, thank you for trusting me to capture these precious moments of your Stockdale Country Club Fall wedding. Your love story is one that truly deserves to be told, and I’m honored to have been the one to document it through my lens.
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