Luke & Rachel celebrated their wedding on September 14 at Chautauqua Institution. Arguably one of my FAVORITE venues in Chautauqua county, I was so excited to be back to the Institution for another amazing day! It’d been almost TWO years since I’d captured a wedding here, and thankfully I get to go back again in just a few short weeks for another one!!! Goodness, I’ve missed it!

Luke and Rachel currently live out of town, so they planned their ENTIRE wedding from multiple states away! They were one of my very rare couples that I didn’t get to officially meet until the day of. I always walk into weddings like this with TONS of nerves (almost like it’s the first day of school and I’m thinking “WHAT IF THEY DON’T LIKE ME?!” hahaha!)

Thankfully, I could not have hit it off better with these two. It was the most relaxing, fun, beautiful day in Western New York! These people danced the freaking NIGHT away. I don’t think I’ve ever taken so many dancing photos at one wedding. You’ll catch just a small glimpse of all the fun we had at the very end of this blog post!!

Lucas & Rachel- y’all are the freakin’ BOMB. I just love the way your two personalities perfectly complement each other. Thank you for allowing me to celebrate alongside you and document one of your best days ever! It was an honor and privilege to spend the day with your amazing friends and family!! XOXO