Wedding Advice & Photography

Two things we are confident in: Wedding Planning & photography. Van Elk & Co is made up of a team of photographers who love to create portraits of love & happiness and share advice for wedding couples.

This isn't your typical photography blog. We share useful info for couples who are getting married and those who are heading that direction. Let us show you pretty things while you fill your head with all things wedding planning.

July 8, 2014

FILED IN: Weddings

Rebecca and Jon both have wonderful hearts. It was very obvious through the entire day, they were absolutely perfect for one another. When I see two people completely in love like Rebecca and Jon, I cannot wait to see the things they accomplish together. Their ceremony was held at Rebecca’s home church. As she walked […]

June 20, 2014

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Emily & Chad had their beautiful wedding ceremony at College Park Church. The chapel was lit with many candles and rose petals were scattered down the aisle. They did a wonderful job creating such a romantic atmosphere. Emily teared up as she walked towards Chad during the processional. Happy tears filled the room as their […]

May 28, 2014

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Kate & Gustavo’s wedding was beautiful. Gustavo is originally from Brazil, so it was important that they incorporated some of the Brazilian wedding traditions into the ceremony. Bridesmaids and groomsmen stood beside them, as well as madrinhas & padrinhos. Married couples stood by them as a reflection of how they wanted their own marriage to […]

May 20, 2014

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I met Lydia and Evan through some mutual friends from college. They have been such an encouragement to us, so when they asked us to capture their wedding, we were ecstatic. I wanted nothing more than to give them the best wedding pictures humanely possible. I’m so excited to have their beautiful faces on my […]

May 1, 2014

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2013 was a wonderful year to get married! Congratulations to all our beautiful couples!

April 23, 2014

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There was something about this wedding. Maybe it was the unique venue. Maybe it was the choice of cheerful colors. Maybe it’s that they are the cutest, sweetest couple on this planet. I think it was many things, but this was such a wonderful wedding to start off the wedding season. Experiencing this wedding was […]

March 11, 2014

FILED IN: Published, Weddings

Chelsea & Andrew’s summer wedding was featured on Truly Engaging today! They had one of the most lively group of guests and their wedding is definitely in my top favorites for many reasons. First, the guest put together a flash mob for them. It was so much fun seeing everyone involved, even the officiant. I […]