Mr. + Mrs. Welch | Fort Wayne, Indiana | Wedding Day

September 11, 2018

Arielle Peters Photography taking a couple’s wedding day photos at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana. It all started with a cup of coffee that turned into an innocent crush that led to this day! The day they would FINALLY be able to call each other lifelong best friends and better yet, HUSBAND + WIFE! Every time Kate had a study session at the local coffee shop, she hoped that Sam (her “coffee shop boyfriend”) would be working that day! All the while, Sam was getting up the nerve to ask her out on a date! That date led to one of the sweetest friendships I’ve been able to witness! Honestly, being a part of this day was like watching the ending of your favorite romantic film… and one you hoped would never end! One of the things that I absolutely love about taking wedding day photos is being able to be a part of every intimate moment of the day. I mean, we are with the bride and groom more than anyone else on that day! So we see a lot of behind the scenes moments! And when you’re seeing their faces light up whenever each other enters the room, or when he pulls her tighter even when he doesn’t think anyone’s watching. THOSE are the sweetest moments that make this WAY better than anything anyone could write in a script!

Venue and Location

The wedding took place at Sycamore Hills Golf Club located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Between the long streets lines by trees, brick sidewalks, big windows and beautiful architecture, this location made Sam + Kate’s wedding day downright dreamy!   As you look through some of my favorite shots from this amazing day, know that behind all the pretty details (and there were LOTS of them!) is a bride + groom whose love is real, laughter was as contagious, and story is far better than anything you could imagine! Congrats to the BEAUTIFUL Mr. + Mrs. Welch! Enjoy their wedding day photos!
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding rings stacked on flowers at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding gown hanging in doorway at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding invitations and accessories at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids drinking mimosas while getting ready for wedding at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids drinking mimosas while getting ready for wedding at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids drinking mimosas while getting ready for wedding at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding rings on wedding invitation at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding rings and invitations at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding gown hanging next to bridesmaids dresses at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride looking at her wedding gown at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mother of the bride helping dress the bride at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mother of the bride helping dress the bride at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Flower girls in flower crowns and dresses at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mother of the bride helping dress the bride at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Flower girls in flower crowns and dresses at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride in wedding gown putting on wedding jewelry at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Flower girls in flower crowns and dresses at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride revealing wedding gown to bridesmaids at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride revealing wedding gown to bridesmaids at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride revealing wedding gown to bridesmaids at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride revealing wedding gown to bridesmaids at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride revealing wedding gown to bridesmaids at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride revealing wedding gown to bridesmaids at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride sitting with flower girls on stairs at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom having first reveal outside at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom having first reveal outside at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom walking outside in rain on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing outside in rain on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing outside in rain on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom walking outside in rain on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom outside under umbrella in the rain on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom holding hands outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids smiling on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling under umbrella on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding party smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and flower girls smiling at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom laughing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom laughing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing with wedding party cheering outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling at each other on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen with serious faces outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and flower girls laughing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids laughing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding party smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom laughing in the rain outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom walking with wedding party outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling in the rain outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids laughing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride smiling outside on brick street on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing outside under trees on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing outside under umbrella on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Flower girls laughing with bridesmaids outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom laughing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding party smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride in groom's arms outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom linking arms and walking on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom holding hands and laughing outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids laughing and linking arms outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Close up of bride's hair and dress on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom showing their rings and smiling on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen smiling with hands in pockets outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and bridesmaids holding bouquets outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom holding hands outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Groom and groomsmen smiling outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding party cheering outside on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Father of the bride having first reveal of the bride on wedding day at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Arielle Peters Photography | Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana outside on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Father of the bride walking the bride down the aisle at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling at the alter at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing at the alter at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom walking down the aisle at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing by windows at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom laughing by big windows at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing by big windows at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing by big windows at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom walking outside in the rain at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing outside in the rain at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling by big windows at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing by big windows at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing outside in the rain at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling by big windows at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom hugging in the rain at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception sign and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception cake and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception cake and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception cake and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception banister covered in roses at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding reception table settings and floral arrangements at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom entering wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom cutting wedding cake at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom kissing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Father of the bride giving speech at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom smiling at each other at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Groomsmen giving speech at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding guests laughing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding guests laughing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom laughing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Maid of honor giving speech at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding guests laughing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom laughing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom sharing first dance at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom sharing first dance at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom sharing first dance at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Father of the bride and bride sharing a dance at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Father of the bride and bride sharing a dance at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mother of the groom and groom sharing a dance at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Mother of the groom and groom sharing a dance at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding guests dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding guests dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding guests dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Wedding guests dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Dessert table and donut station at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.
Arielle Peters Photography | Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception at Sycamore Hills Golf Club in Fort Wayne, Indiana on wedding day.