Wedding Photography at the Purdue Memorial Union – Lafayette, Indiana
Post by Cathy.
Their high-pitched laughter was echoing down the hallway and I knew which hotel room it was before even glancing at the numbers. Inside, Nicole was sitting with her sister and closest friends, laughing, sipping champagne, and remembering their days together in high school and college. Boys they had dated for far too long, that girl they knew in track and field, that teacher everyone hated. “Can’t we just stay in here and drink and eat and talk all day?” one of the girls laughed.
But today Nicole was getting married. I could see that she was nervous, but only a little. When the laughter and talking would die down, when the girls were in the bathroom with their makeup or somewhere down the hall, Nicole’s face relaxed and she looked down to turn her diamond ring in place. I could tell she was ready. Today was her day, and it was going to be perfect!
And it was. 🙂 Nicole’s dress was flawless and looked amazing on her as she stood alone waiting for Adron to come up and meet his soon-to-be-bride. Since their formal wedding photography was going to be taken before the ceremony (which I highly recommend!), Nicole and Adron had a quiet moment alone to see each other and prepare themselves for the most important day of their relationship. After exchanging cards and kisses, the two took a deep breath and headed downstairs to meet the bridal party for some rockin’ pictures before heading over the river to the amazingly beautiful Cathedral of St. Mary.
After Nicole & Adron said their vows and ducked into their limousine, we all made our way to their wedding reception at the Purdue Memorial Union in West Lafayette, where everyone partied hard until late into the night. The first of the two major highlights of the evening had to be Adron’s retrieval of Nicole’s garter belt, for which his loyal groomsmen attached themselves to him with a rope and donned hard hats as he braved the cave of Nicole’s dress (possibly the funniest thing I have EVER witnessed at a reception!). And the second was Nicole’s aunt Bridget’s hilarious rendition of “Baby Got Back” to which everyone joined in and sang at the top of their lungs. Needless to say, the party was a total blast! Definitely one of our favorites to date! 🙂
Congratulations, you two! We hope you have a fun and relaxing time on your honeymoon! 🙂
Hair and Makeup: Olivia Casa of Element Salon ~ Spa
Ceremony: The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception
Reception: Purdue Memorial Union
DJ: Velocity Sound
Flowers: Lafayette Flowers
Catering: Purdue Memorial Union
Cake: Mammaw’s Sweet Shop
Videographer: Nathan Pritts
Meet Nicole! 🙂
Meet Adron! 🙂
When Nicole and Adron saw each other for the first time they gave cards to eachother!!
David loves the kid in front doing a silly walk. 😀
By far the biggest bridal party we’ve ever shot.
David couldn’t stop talking about how pretty this church was.
Adron, getting ready to retrieve the garter!
“I like big butts!!” Quite possibly the funniest singing at a wedding we’ve seen so far.
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Thanks for reading! -Cathy.
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Christine (Artemis Clover Photo) - the night time photos are AWESOME!
Brotelski - Wow… I’m speechless. YOU GUYS KILLED IT!
Andi Grant - I loved all of them, the bridal party on the street is my favorite! the low light shots are also fabulous. You two rock!
Rebecca Franklin - Awesome! Love it love it love it.
Holly - Flawless as usual…how much do I LOVE the shot in front of Harry’s?! The bride’s dress is gorgeous!
Anna (& Braden) - Gorgeous as always. Love the big shot coffee shop, love the bride laughing with her bouquet by herself – love the lights.
Lisa Whalen - Gorgeous – as usual, your images brought me right into the story of my day – I almost feel like I was there! Oh, and that Miner hat thing? HILAAAAAAAARIOUS!!!!
Lisa Whalen - Okay, I meant story of THEIR day… there should be an after -the -fact correction option for blog commentary… 🙂
Lori Herrin - The moments you have captured are just priceless! LOVED all the photos. Favorites have to be looking down on Nicole & Adron on the stairs, the engagement ring in focus and everything else out of focus, Nicole & Adron’s first dance, the bridal party in black & white in front of Harry’s Chocolate Shop and….. oops I think I should stop cause I’ll end up listing each and every picture. LOL Anyhow, you get the picture (no pun intended). Love you guys! Mom
Alyssa Jul - Wow, this looks like it was a super fun wedding for the photographer and guest! I love the blowdryer shot!
Bravo!
Monica Z - LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
imthiaz houseman - love the b&w of their romantics…so simple and beautiful.
Kristina - Awesomeness! Love the garter retrieval photo!
Wade - Great photos! The blow-dryer is my favorite one!
Cassie Schott - Ha! I also like the kid with the silly walk, and I LOVE the close up shot of them kissing/laughing.
Michelle Kane - Wow, so many lovely images. Great job.
Karalee - Oh wow, GORGEOUS!! One of my favourites is the shot looking down on them in the stairwell, but maybe my most favourite is the hairdryer shot (I don’t know why – but there’s some special magic in that one for me!) 😀
Paige Green - I like to call my favorite: 3 girls and a couch.
Drea - Is cathy in the last photo taking a photo? 🙂 if so does she typically wear dresses to weddings? weird question i know. love the photos as usual.
Lauren - HOLY WOW that is a hUUUUge bridal party. You guys always do amazing! love love love.
Brenda Pusey - You were in West Lafayette again!!! Great shot of wedding party… love the overhead on the stairs also! I could have brought you coffee on your break! ;o)
AbiQ - Ohhhhh I love #3!!!
Kim - It looked like a fairy tale!!! So happy for you two. :o)
Kaila - Simply beautiful! I LOVE the one where she is drying her hair- amazing!
Kellie - Hey guys, love the shots! that church was beautiful, and great captures of the humour and creativity of the B&G throughout the day… and wow that was a BIG wedding party!!!
Honey - A Day to Remember Forever! Absolutely flawless……..One for the books!
Amy - These are so awesome you guys!
Eric Foley - I love your reception images, you really captured the fun of it all!
Kelly (Daphne Photo Studio) - Love the big bridal party shot! And the couple of the steps 🙂
Dawn McKinstry - I love your reception lighting. So much depth and color!
Katie - Great shots! I love the hair-dryer shot – and the garter shot! 🙂 Awesome job!
Cathy Crawley - That is a beautiful church, and captured beautifully might I add! LMAO at the Groom with the hard hat ..hehehehehehe….and lastly *singing* “oh Becky did you see the size of that butt?”
Brianna Phelan - You two are are awesome! I love love them all 🙂
{15:51} photography - Wow…the coloured lights from the reception made for some dynamite pictures! Nicely done!
Ashley Turner - These are gorgeous! I love the shot of them kissing/laughing up close. Perfect!
Vicky Rodrigues - amazing.i loved
oliva casas - I love you work.
Oliva Casas