Best of 2017 Weddings & Couples | Wedding Day

December 19, 2017

And just like that, the 2017 season is over! Every year around this time, I’m so surprised by how insanely fast the year went! So, to help commemorate the 20 amazing couples I’ve had the blessing of taking wedding day photos for (and a handful more pairs for anniversary sessions), I thought I would do a “Best of Weddings and Couples” for this 2017 season! I’ve never gotten around to doing a “best of” blog post, so you’re seeing the first ever year-end recap here!

Venues and Locations

This year I got to go back to some of my VERY favorite venues like the picturesque Joseph Decuis Farm (Roanoke, IN), the exquisite Sandy Pines Pavilion (Demotte, IN) and the beautiful Bread & Chocolate (Goshen, IN)! I was also able to add lots of new favorites to my list like the fun and stylish Loft 310 (Kalamazoo, MI) and the gorgeous Baker Street Train Station (Fort Wayne, IN). Finally, we made our way to the breathtaking Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion (Carmel, IN) and the elegant Uptown Center (Michigan City, IN)!

Every wedding has been so special to me and has brought tons of new memories and celebrations as I’ve watched two new friends commit themselves to each other forever! It’s such a HUGE privilege to be able to be a part of each day and each special time in these couples lives! I can’t even explain how thankful I am to be trusted to capture these memories that will last them a lifetime!

Cheers to an amazing year!!! Can’t wait to see all that 2018 has in store! Enjoy some of my very favorite wedding day photos and moments from throughout the year!

 

Arielle Peters Photography taking 2017 wedding day photos for couples in South Bend, Indiana, Michigan, Indianapolis, and Chicago. Arielle Peters Photography | Couple taking spring engagement photos next to blossom trees. Arielle Peters Photography | Couple taking engagement photos sitting on the beach. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom almost kissing under a brick archway on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Mother of the bride helping bride get ready on her wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids walking in open field holding lavender on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids smiling at each other on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding invitations and wedding jewelry on sparkly background on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom holding hands walking in open field on cloudy wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom having first look in open field on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing in the snow on winter wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Winter wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements in train station on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and young flower girls in greenery crowns on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Couple taking engagement photos in open field with sun shining through trees. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom walking arm and arm under over-grown trellis on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Couple walking arm in arm in rose garden for summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen with serious faces in their tuxes on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Couple walking on brick streets looking at each other for summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | All white wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements under tent on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids having first reveal on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids having first reveal on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing on rooftop balcony on wedding day at Loft 310 in Kalamazoo, MI. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing at the end of the aisle on summer wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom hugging next to stone wall on summer wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple hugging through the trees taking fall engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Mother of bride helping bride get ready on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids next to wooden barn doors on summer rustic wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding invitations and wedding jewelry on white background on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen under large tree with hands in pockets on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding gown handing on stain glass window french doors on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids in robes getting ready on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Groom holding his tux jacket while getting ready on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing on board walk next to water on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Groom holding bride next to old wooden doors on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple hugging next to old steel doors for summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding dress hanging in front of wooden door on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple standing next to large ivy-covered wall during summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple almost kissing under bright blossom tree during spring engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Solitaire wedding ring on succulent leaves on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing while walking out of cathedral church doors on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom hugging under bright blossom trees during spring engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple almost kissing on carousel while taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Groom kissing bride's hand on summer wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding party cheering on summer wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple laughing in rose garden taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple sitting together smiling while taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom arm in arm on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple almost kissing in over-grown garden trellis taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom in over-grown rose garden on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom almost kissing under veil on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids holding bouquets on a path on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple laughing on dock next to water taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride dancing in the snow on winter wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom almost kissing next to large glass doors on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding invitation and bridal perfume on cream background on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding ring on top of succulent on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple almost kissing sitting on stone steps taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen laughing in their tuxes on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing next to church steps on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding party walking in the snow on winter wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding party walking through open field next to pond on summer wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Father of bride and bride having first look in front of church doors on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Couple taking engagement photos in front of purple blossom trees. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing in sparkler send off on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple holding hands on garden path taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids having first look on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids having first look on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple dancing in a field taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple holding hands through over-grown rose garden taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple underneath willow tree next to pond taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple taking summer engagement photos in a forest. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple walking next to large glass walls taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids standing on church steps on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple holding hands walking through the park taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple dancing next to the canal taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids dancing in overgrown rose garden on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple holding hands taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom standing outside in the snow on winter wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom sitting on brick steps on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple almost kissing under willow tree taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing under willow tree on summer wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen laughing and hanging out on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple drinking coffee inside coffee shop taking engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple holding hands in forest taking engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple inside greenhouse taking engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple laughing in open field taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids holding bouquets outside on summer wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple dancing in front of large limestone wall taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids almost kissing in garden on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple kissing under bright orange tree taking fall engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and holding groom's arm in open green field on gloomy wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple laughing and kissing taking summer engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple kissing under blossom tree taking spring engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids holding bouquets on garden path on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom almost kissing under bouquet on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen standing with hands in pockets on gloomy wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding shoes and perfume on wooden floors on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple hugging under blossom tree taking spring engagement photos. Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom walking on baseball field on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding party cheering on church steps on wedding day. Arielle Peters Photography | Young couple almost kissing under willow tree next to pond taking summer engagement photos.