Megan & Alex

If this young love doesn't make you smile, I'm not sure what will.  Megan & Alex were constantly smiling, laughing and enjoying every single detail of their beautiful wedding day.  It all started in a penthouse overlooking downtown Indianapolis...

The father of the bride fought back a few tears as he prepared to walk Megan down the aisle later that day.  But first...figuring out the veil and heading to the much anticipated 'first look.'

And talk about full of joy!  This wedding party was enjoying every minute of the day.  Non-stop laughter.  They were cherishing each second with Megan & Alex before they flew off to their Texas home awaiting them.

Now off to Indy's finest, the Rathskeller, for a gorgeous ceremony and lively reception. Last minute hair fix and a prayer started it off right.

Here comes the Bride...and a couple of adorable kids too.  Megan & Alex tied the knot and the party started.  Cake first, of course.

After the bride and groom warmed up the dance floor, there was no stopping this crowd of family and friends.  

Alex grabbed his bride and ran through the tunnel on their way out to begin their marriage.  They cherished the support of family and friends that made up that tunnel.  

Congrats Megan & Alex!  Indy is sad to see you go, but Texas is one lucky state to receive a couple so committed to each other and to God.  May your marriage strengthen daily and your love grow exponentially.  

Lauren Spillman | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer | Family First

Raquel & Evan

An absolutely gorgeous wedding...reflective of this gorgeous couple.  Raquel and Evan are meant for each other.  God clearly brought them together to do His work with twice the power.

Elegant. Beautiful. Classic. Each detail of the day was planned so perfectly...yet the couple and the entire family knew that the marriage, and its foundation, was the most important detail.  Let's back up to the preparations though...

The robes were the perfect touch for the bride and bridesmaids' morning in the penthouse.  And coffee, of course.  It was such a touching moment as Raquel opened her gift from Evan.  Stunning earrings...but the receipt from their first date was enclosed making it the most thoughtful gift ever.  

Preparations closed with a prayer and off went the beautiful bride with her daddy down the aisle.  

The ceremony captured the heartbeat of this couple as they became one.  And then it was off to the ballroom!

The dance floor was never bare, and this couple enjoyed every single minute of their celebration.  Photo booth included.

Congratulations Raquel & Evan!  So excited to see what God has in store for your marriage...He certainly blessed you with each other and the most perfect wedding day.

Lauren Spillman | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer | Family First

Morgan & Brent

What a privilege it was to be a part of Morgan & Brent's wedding day!  They are beautiful, inside and out.  God clearly blessed them with each other...and with all their friends and family supporting them.

The sunshine was plentiful, which only highlighted Morgan's radiant smile.  These two...so in love.

It was an absolute joy to hang out with this large wedding party.  Some of the guys'  friendships started in grade school, some from college days, and some from the baseball field.  Great group of men.  

Meanwhile, the ladies were putting the finishing touches on each other with laughter and a few tears.  Morgan is so well loved...and so incredibly gorgeous.

And the moment these two have been waiting for...meeting each other at the altar, seeing each other for the first time that day.  

The fun continued at Wildlife Prairie Park...a reception full of laughter, love, and the perfect celebration of a marriage that was meant to be.

This Bible verse sums it up well for these two.  I wish you both the very best in your new life together.  I have no doubt God will use you both in great ways.

Lauren Spillman | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer | Family First

Rebecca & Tim

Such a gorgeous day for this gorgeous couple.  Rebecca and Tim...what a joy it was to see your smiles all day long!  Your love and the love of family and friends around you was so evident and so beautiful.

Their first look was a hot one and the temperature continued to soar to almost 100 degrees that day...but they didn't care.  She was breathtaking, he was speechless.  Perhaps a few tears were shed as they realized this was the day, the first day of the rest of their lives as Mr. & Mrs.

The wedding party was beyond fun...all day long.  Smiles and laughs were abundant.

Such a beautiful bride.  Everyone in the room right before the ceremony kept gasping, taking pictures, and even crying.  There's a lot of love in this crew.  Tim even sent flowers in the morning to greet his bride.  

The ceremony was perfect.  So many people came to celebrate and support this great couple.  

After a brief stop at Jimmy's to celebrate, we continued to brave the heat for a few more pictures.  This wedding party...fun.  Seriously, the laughs just kept on rolling.

As for the reception, it is impossible to pick out the best parts.  The photo booth? The delicious and stunning cake? The touching toasts? The emotional dances leading to tears of joy? Or perhaps the one-of-a-kind dance put on by parents of the groom and their friends?  

Congrats Rebecca & Tim!  May your lifelong marriage be as joyous as your wedding day.

Lauren Spillman | Indianapolis Wedding Photographer | Family First

Hakes Family

Such a gorgeous family of five...loving, laid-back, and full of life.  Spending a few hours with the Hakes family just makes you feel like you're part of the family.  

The smiles on these adorable faces!!  I can't believe how fast they have all grown up since this pretty little lady's newborn session last year.  

Sunset and wildflowers are the absolute best for timeless pictures...but the love between this mom and dad is the true foundation for this family.  And THAT is what makes these pictures truly special.

Lauren Spillman | Indianapolis Family Photographer | Family First

Sweet Ishani

This girl.  She is so full of life, energy, smiles, and pure kindness.  I could photograph her for days.

While I typically spend some time playing with kids, finding bugs, chasing toddlers, or playing hide-and-seek before I grab the camera...not this time.  I barely had the camera out of the bag before she was ready for her modeling career to take off.  

Her mom and grandma are her world, her love, and her strong foundation.  What a gift to capture it through pictures...for me to witness and for them to treasure forever.

Ishani, it was so fun to spin around, dance, and blow dandelions with you.  Can't wait to crunch the fall leaves...tell your mom I will find, or make, the biggest leaf pile ever!  Any girl who brings me so many smiles, and brings me the most perfect art for my office wall, deserves the best!!

Lauren Spillman | Indianapolis Family Photographer | Family First