Spring Peoria Wedding // Zander & Amanda // Jacklyn Byrd Photography

Zander + Amanda // Wedding // Peoria, Illinois // Peoria Nazarene Church

Wedding Vendors:

Dress: Cloud Nine - Rebecca Ingram

Bridesmaids Dress: Everpretty

Decor: Bride

Cake: Trefzger's Bakery

Catering: Barrack's Catering

Photographer: Jacklyn Byrd Photography

Until their wedding day, I hadn't met Amanda and Zander. We had only communicated via email, which is quite common nowadays. I must say, I've never encountered a bride like Amanda, who exudes such warmth and love. Her presence instantly makes you feel at ease and calm. I've also never met a bride as relaxed as Amanda! Working with her was a delightful experience. When a Zelda fan meets a Harry Potter fan, you're in for an adventure! Despite the tornado weather the night before, you wouldn't have known it affected this group. It was even the first time in my photography career that a wedding veil flew over the church roof and was caught by the bridesmaids on the other side. Humor is essential in life, and I believe these two have already discovered it in their marriage! It was a particularly windy day here in April. Forget about April showers; in Central Illinois, it's been wind season. I loved how much this entire family cherished and embraced each other. It was a joyful day that I felt incredibly blessed to be a part of! Enjoy!

Jacklyn Byrd Photography specializes in wedding and family portrait photography and is located in Central Illinois.