Erin and Wade are two of the kindest souls I’ve ever met. Their wedding day was full of laughter and their smiles never went away. Lawn games and sparkling lemonade welcomed their guests to the picturesque Rockmill Brewery and its intimate chapel which served as the backdrop for their vows. Their wedding day took place on the 40th anniversary of the chapel’s first ceremony with Erin’s uncle officiating.

The couple also followed good ol’ Southern tradition and buried a bottle of bourbon upside down at the ceremony site to keep the rain away… and while they couldn’t have asked for lovelier weather, I’m confident that even a torrential downpour couldn’t steal the joy these two were feeling.

Quenetta and her team from Something Blue made sure that no detail was overlooked and Erin’s beautiful vision for the day was beautifully realized. And to top it all off, we had the pleasure of seeing their wedding day featured on Style Me Pretty!

fine art wedding photography | lily glass

[My husband] Ben and Clayton entered the Creative Writing M.F.A. program at Ohio State the same year back in 2009. At the same time Megan and I packed our belongings (and extra socks), followed the men and made the transition from Tennessee and Missouri (respectively), to white winters and endless writerly hangouts. *Fun fact, Megan introduced me to Pinterest, saying she had a feeling that this would take off with young women planning their weddings… #rightonthemoney

Two of the kindest folks you'll meet, Megan and Clayton have a way of making everyone feel welcome and at ease, like you're the only person in the room. Their genuine friendship was exemplified with guests that they cherished from every stage of life, who had traveled from all over the country to celebrate these two. And after what seemed a Winter with no end, Spring sprang just in time for their special day! They were married in their beloved St. Louis at The Palmer House in Tower Grove, a park which they often frequent and where Clayton popped the question during one of their regular runs.

Such a joy to be a part of your wedding day, M+C. Thank you so much for having me. xo