Howdy y’all! Grab your cowboy boots and your best dancing moves because we're about to dive into the heartwarming love story and charming country-themed wedding of Joel and Katelyn. Set against the backdrop of a literal barn, their special day was a true celebration of love, laughter, and a whole lot of yee-haw!

I’m not used to arriving in a bridal prep area to such chill vibes. While everyone was buzzing with excitement, the vibes were ✨immaculate✨

Below is Katelyn’s p̶o̶t̶a̶t̶o̶ dog Lila. See how many times you can spot her during the day! :) This little cutie never ventured far from her mama!

I was also privileged to deliver a special note from Katelyn to Joel. What a beautiful way to connect during a busy morning apart!

This unique tradition, the First Touch, is such a solid way to kick off a walk down the aisle. A little squeeze of the hand and off they went!

Did I mention that they live across the street from the best backdrop for a country wedding? 😍

I also have to shout out a couple of super rad vendors!

The Band: Feverish Lemons
The Booze: The Mobile Mixer
The Bouquets: Bellas and Blooms
The BBQ: Pig Out Niagara

Joel and Katelyn's country-themed wedding was more than just a celebration of their love; it was a testament to the power of authenticity and embracing what makes them unique as a couple. With the rustic charm, heartwarming details, and incredible vendors, their day was nothing short of magical. A huge thank you to Kristin from Events by Kristin’s for keeping us all on track because the day was perfect!

I think I could easily be coerced into any situation with the promise that there are animals there.

My best friend: Do you want to meet my mom’s horses?
Me: *immediately gets in the car*

I’m thrilled that Carmen and Ted allowed me to photograph these beautiful animals and that we convinced them to join. I think that hese photos show trust, friendship, and a whole lotta love between these humans and horses.

Raven is such a sweet and funny girl with the best sassy attitude. Then there's Jericho, the gentle giant with a heart of gold, kind of like a teddy bear with hooves. They're the horse dream team that perfectly matches Carm and Ted's vibes.

Carm and Ted's story teaches us that shared hobbies are like relationship glitter. Their combo of horse-crazy and heart-eyes for one another makes love bloom. And watching Raven and Jericho vibe with them? It's like watching a love dance that's got hooves.

Also a special shoutout to my beautiful best friend who has such a beautiful connection with these horses.