Anderson Gardens Rockford College Wedding Video | Lauren + Will by Peer Canvas Photography & Films

Ahhhhhh!!!! The day is here that we get to share the wedding video of two fantastic people - Lauren & Will.  They had a beautiful wedding ceremony at Anderson Japanese Gardens followed by the reception at Rockford College.  The Lone Canary did a fantastic job with special music requests for their ceremony.  The groom walked down the isle to "The Final Countdown"  and it was a huge hit with the guests.

In case you missed the original blog post about their wedding, you can find it HERE
It has lots of pretty pictures and a slideshow from their wedding :)

Lauren & Will --- Brenton and I wish you both nothing but the best in your future together.  Thank you so much for inviting us to be a part of your special day!!

Enjoy the video and thanks for watching!!





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Rockford Country Club Golf Wedding | Pamela + Pete

Pamela and Pete had a beautiful golf-themed wedding last month at the Rockford Country Club.  It was a gorgeous day, with a gorgeous setting---and a gorgeous bride.  The wedding party looked elegant in black and the reception looked amazing with all of the fun golf details in gold and black.

Congratulations Pamela and Pete!! We wish you nothing but the best and can't wait to get started on your wedding video :)

Enjoy the pictures below---and be sure to watch the slideshow for even more great moments from their wedding!!

Venue:  Rockford Country Club

Flowers: Event Floral

Cake: By the Dozen

Dress: House of the Bride (Augusta, GA)

DJ: Rock Vegas

Coordinator: White Orchid Weddings

Photography/Videography: Peer Canvas Photography & Films

Beloit Club Wedding | Hailee + Adam

We are so excited to share Hailee and Adam's wedding!!  They were married in August at the Beloit Club in Beloit, WI.  These two are such wonderful people---and Brenton and I loved that we got to see so many familiar faces from our days at Brother Dutton.  Just to mention a few names from Brother Dutton...Father Bill was the priest at their ceremony at O.L.A.,  Mrs. Splan gave one of the readings, and Mrs. C even played the piano.  At one point in the ceremony, Father Bill asked everyone to stand who had a connection with Brother Dutton and there were so many smiling faces that stood up.  

We couldn't have asked for a better day.  It had it all---bubble exit, zipping around on golf carts, cocktail hour on the patio overlooking the beautiful grounds, speeches that brought smiles and tears, dancing well into the evening, and two love birds starting the beginning of their forever.  

VIDEO COMING SOON!!!

For now, enjoy the pictures and slideshow at the bottom :)

Thank you Hailee and Adam for letting us be a part of your amazing day!!

Ceremony Venue:  O.L.A

Reception Venue:  Beloit Club

Dress:  Germain's

Cake:  Sweet Life Bakery

DJ:  SD Entertainment

Photography: Peer Canvas

Videography:  Peer Canvas  :)

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Hilton Garden Inn Westminster Presbyterian Wedding

Nikki and Jim were married at Westminster Presbyterian and had their reception at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Rockford, Illinois and it was such a sweet and happy day.  You may recognize Nikki and Jim from Michelle and Kyle's wedding.  They were both in the wedding party---and now it was Michelle and Kyle's turn to be in their wedding.  It was a gorgeous day and Brenton and I were so happy to be a part of it :)  

Enjoy a look into their big day!!

Ceremony Venue:  Westminster Presbyterian

Reception Venue:  Hilton Garden Inn

Bride and Groom Preparation Location:  Hilton Garden Inn

Flowers:  Event Floral

Cake:  Cake Creations

DJ:  Hits DJ

Linens:  Beautiful Day Linens

Dress: David's Bridal

Makeup:  RD Artistry

Waupun Wedding | Megan + Adam

Can you believe it?? Brenton and I were back in Waupun WI again this weekend to celebrate with many familiar faces again :)  This time it was Megan and Adam's turn to say "I do" and they did in in fashion at the Derksen family barn.  Megan put together a gorgeous wedding with the ladies in gold sequin gowns.  They looked amazing---as did the bride.

The ladies gathered at LeAnna's house in the morning, and I have to say that we were all smiles when we stepped into her house.  We were happy to be back, and even happier to see her house filled with pictures from the original Waupun wedding that we photographed.

Megan, her mom, and all the ladies were so much fun.  Everyone was happy for Megan's wedding day to be here.  She looked beautiful and the weather was looking good as well.

We met up with the guys at the barn where Megan and Adam had their first-look.  It was a sweet moment that was shared with family and friends.

The ground was a little soft, so many of the ladies kicked off their shoes for the group pics.  They still looked amazing though :)

We headed off with the couple for pictures at a few other spots.  We know whenever we are in Waupun, the group will have great ideas for spots to go for pictures---and Megan and Adam did not disappoint. We headed out to a spot with a white fence---sounds weird---but it was an excellent choice.

Then we made an unplanned stop at their apartment to pick up their marriage license.  We had to get a quick shot at on their porch.  I love the idea of that picture hanging in their home someday---the little apartment they had when they got married.

They we stopped by the park right by their apartment.  It was a beautiful place for pictures with the happy couple.

We headed back to the Derksen family barn for family pictures before the ceremony.

This time it was the ceremony in the barn, rather than the reception.  It was a beautiful ceremony.

The only time it rained that day was in between the ceremony and reception.  Thankfully we were done with most of the outdoor pictures---but everyone sure scampered to their cars quick---including us.

The rain let up by the time we arrived at the reception.  Guests could mingle outside, downstairs by the bar,  or upstairs in the formal reception area.  The wedding party had fun decorating the newlyweds car.

Congratulations Megan and Adam!!  Brenton and I were so happy to be a part of your big day and happy to see everyone again up in Waupun.  When is the next wedding??? :)

All the best!!

Enjoy the slideshow and thanks for watching!!

 

White Pines Canyon Cliffbreakers Wedding | Haley + Mitch

Many Congratulations to Haley and Mitch!  They were married at White Pines Inn Canyon and it was absolutely gorgeous.  They continued the celebration with family and friends at Cliffbreakers in Rockford, IL.  Mitch may have had one of the most touching groom reactions when he saw Haley walk down the isle that we have ever seen :)  Amidst all the fun and jokes, it was obvious how much these two love each other.  Congratulations again, and thank you for letting us be a part of your big day.

On to some fun pictures :)

The guys got ready at Cliffbreakers and they were looking sharp.

The ladies gathered at the bride's parent's house while Sanctuary Salon and Spa took care of hair and makeup.

We headed out for White Pines where Haley put on her gown and looked just gorgeous.

This may be the best groom reaction ever as Haley and her father came down the isle :)

The Spring colors were just perfect as they exchanged their vows.

Love how happy the new Mr. and Mrs. are :)

Delicious dessert table by The Sweetery.

Congratulations again you two!! and thank you so much for letting Brenton and I be a part of your big day :) :)

Be sure to check out even more pictures in the slideshow below!!




Ceremony Venue:  White Pines Inn
Reception Venue:  Cliffbreakers
Dress: Veils and Tails
Hair/Makeup:  Sanctuary Salon Spa
Cake:  The Sweetery
Flowers:  O'Fallon's Flowers
Photography:  Peer Canvas  :)

 

Smiles Through the Tears Waupun Wisconsin Wedding | Emily + Tyler

There were tears of sadness and tears of joy this weekend as Emily and Tyler said "I do."  It was Brenton and I's third trip to Waupun to celebrate with many familiar faces, but this time was different.  Since Hollie and Arnie's wedding last September, Hollie and Tyler's father had passed.  His absence left hearts heavy, but the joy of new love and new life brought smiles through the tears.  A bridesmaid who was pregnant at the first wedding now has beautiful happy baby girl.  Brenton and I are honored to be welcomed back to Waupun.  Photography is a job that we both have a lot of fun with, but we are too often reminded of just how important it is.  I couldn't help but tear up when they played a slideshow at the reception with a portion dedicated to Tyler's father.   I recently had an aunt taken too early by cancer.  It is a heavy hurt that came back to the surface during the slideshow, but I couldn't help but feel proud of a job well done when I saw a number of pictures that we took at Hollie and Arnie's wedding made the slideshow.  They were pictures that Brenton and I took.  They were sharp, they were vibrant, they were well executed--and now they are priceless.  They weren't the epic sunset pictures or a big dip kiss with the cheering wedding party----they were the quiet moments with dad and they were the family pictures.  The family pictures that nobody is very excited about, but we know are important so we take the time to do them well.

Thank you all for welcoming Brenton and I back to Waupun.  We are honored to come back.---and Congratulations Emily and Tyler!!!  We are so happy for you both :)

On to some happy pictures...

Emily got ready at her and Tyler's new home.  It was a gorgeous summer day in May---and Emily looked amazing.

Emily looks absolutely amazing.  That smile says it all :)

We met up with Tyler at a nearby park.  He was looking sharp waiting for Emily to arrive.

Emily and Tyler's moment together when they saw each other for the first time was so sweet.  :)

How excited and happy are these two :)

We met up with the rest of the group at the Rock River Country Club for pictures out on the golf course.  This group was fun---and certainly knew the picture drill since a number of them had seen us before.

These guys are so excited to start their lives together as husband and wife.

love...

After the pictures at the park we headed to the church for the ceremony.

Love the moment of coming down the isle.  All the excitement and joy on both their faces is priceless.

They did it!!  Husband and Wife :)

On to the celebration at the Rock River Country Club.  Love the special cake knife and forks--super cute.

These two had fun on their cake smash.  :)

Emily and Tyler had a great game set up if guests wanted them to kiss.  They could write a poem, sing a song, or tell a story.  It was a treat every time somebody picked up the mic.  Grandpa even piped up with a poem that found a way to rhyme a drink request for a dry martini :)

The slideshow brought laughs and tears.  It ended on a high note and was greatly appreciated by all who watched.

We stepped outside for the bouquet toss and it was a gorgeous evening.

Guests had a laugh playing a game passing around a gift.  If you had the gift you were in the hot seat to select who got it next---by way of choosing who had the biggest nose, biggest spare tire, biggest flirt----good fun and laughs all around.

The highlight of the evening was the floating lanterns.  They were beautiful and a great way to remember...

From the bottom of our hearts, Brenton and I offer our deepest condolences for your loss and also many congratulations for bright future together. We are truly honored to be welcomed back.
---and will be back again in just a few weeks for another wedding :)

Venue: Rock River Country Club 
Flowers:  Bare Buds Floral
Photography:  us :)  Peer Canvas

Enjoy a few more pictures in the slideshow too!!
Thanks for watching :)

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