The Tudor Room – Bloomington, Indiana

We first met Cassi and Patrick at Pourhouse Coffee in Bloomington, Indiana which is one of the spots we like to meet brides. It was there that we learned all about this awesome duo. As the details of the wedding slowly dripped away like the coffee machines behind us the awesomeness of their day began to unfold. Evening outdoor wedding, beautiful reception, fun at a salon, and yes, even karaoke. I knew we were in for a total blast of a day.

I had no idea we’d make two new friends.

After meeting at the salon we snapped off photos of the hair cutting, and make-up making. After that we headed off to IU campus to get ready for the big day where in a beautiful, perfectly lit courtyard we saw the flowers that had been arranged so beautifully, the bright white chairs gleaming in the sun, their kind of blind dog as the ring-bearer, the light just going over the edge of the wall and giving us a photographer’s little place of heaven to shoot in..

These two had been engaged for four years and it was a long time coming so all the friends and family who were gathered seemed like they had been on the edge of their seat forever. The smiles that filled the wedding got to me, as always, and Cathy and I knew we were going to have one heck of an awesome day.

We laughed and joked with them as we took their formals, some of our favorites, and did a little intimate portrait session right there in the alley leading out of the courtyard. Their lips were magnetic.

We headed to the reception were little shotglasses of hot and sour soup, and mashed potato martinis were carried about. The chocolate chocolate cake screamed my name. Then the singing began. Seeing the groom sing “You’re as cold as ice” is by far the craziest, funniest, and somehow most touching thing I’ve seen at a wedding. It was what draw her to him, and that’s what made it special.

At the end of the day after all the hugs Cat and I snuck in a quick dance (shh, don’t tell anyone!) and packed up our things to go. As we exited we watched the two still holding on to one another and sneaking glances when they were greeting family members from across the room. We remembered what their take-away was at that moment, and it was truly them. The couple had gotten little jars of honey at a local market and had custom labels made for them. In the end it truly summed up the day. Sweet.

And now on with some of our favorite photos, followed by their slideshow!!

Talk about one gorgeous bride!

This is Patrick’s son. Definately the thing to be studying before a ceremony.

Their dog was a bit overwhelmed by the whole responsibility thing..

Ahhh!!! Hotness!!!

These two were so unbelievable CUTE!!!

One of the little flower girls sang a song for them! SO ADORABLE!!! She had to hide while she sang!

Cat’s favorite for the day. And I can understand why.

Thanks to Cassi and Patrick for making this day one to remember, we wish nothing but the best for you guys!!!

Thanks for reading, too! -David.

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Bloomington Wedding Photography | Cassi and Patrick originally appeared on Chicago Wedding Photographers | Cathy and David (www.cathydavidphoto.com) on September 30, 2008.