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Meghan+Matt : Married | Pear Tree Estate Wedding Photography

Last Friday, I shot a dream wedding at a dream venue with a dream couple.  I was a little nervous going in for 2 reasons: 1). It was a new venue- which is always a nice mix of exciting and exhilarating and 2). We hadn’t photographed this beautiful couple before!  I met Matt and Meghan for ice cream (my favorite!) last winter and we had SO many plans for a snowy engagement session last winter.  When those plans were foiled by schedules and a lack of good snows, we regrouped for a summer session at a state park…foiled again by the massive early summer rains!  Long story short, between our 3 complicated schedules we had no luck, which is something that has never happened for me before, and that left me nervous. I knew we totally clicked when we met, I knew we were ready and excited about the wedding, but I didn’t know how it all would go- and it is one of my favorites of the year!

First, I have to say a quick word about Pear Tree Estate in Champaign, IL. It was an absolutely stunning venue with my most ideal aesthetics…light, airy, but full of wood and stone and beams…it was absolutely breathtaking.  An outdoor wedding, all the events in one place, and a beautiful home on the property to get ready in with endless light…it was just a photographers dream.  And the owners, the lovely and fun Murray sisters, were absolutely amazing. I have never seen a more efficiently run venue- particularly the catering portion of the evening, which is all them. It was so impressive! Future brides–check this place out!

And on to Matt and Meghan…community oriented, fun-loving, outgoing, surrounded by huge family and many friends, and very gracious…they were just SO much fun to celebrate! You will see why in the pictures.  They had a fun and big bridal party full of people who adore them, and their parents are so proud of them.  It was just a beautiful day.  Enjoy this Pear Tree Estate wedding!

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Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0041PS- my Michael rocked his camera at this wedding! This was one of his many that were favorites of mine from the day!! So proud!Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0043Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0044Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0048Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0046Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0049Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0047Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0050Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0051Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0053Favorite!

Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0052Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0054Meghan! Seriously gorgeous!

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Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0130Pear Tree Estates Champaign IL Wedding Photography_0105And the inside is as beautiful as the outside…

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The fabulous creative team:

Venue:Pear Tree Estate (Champaign, IL)

Videography: Embee Videography (we loved working with this sweet husband and wife team- they were SO much fun!! Definitely check them out!!)

Catering: LA Gourmet

Florals: Flowers By Kristine

Invitations: The Copy Shop

DJ: Party On Productions

If you liked Matt and Meghan’s wedding, be sure to check out this beautiful golf course wedding!

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  1. Karen Redmond says:

    Great job Jill! You captured them so beautifully!

  2. Mindy Fluhr says:

    What a beautiful couple and a beautiful wedding. You did great job sharing their story!

  3. Ashley Durham says:

    Gorgeous!!! I just LOVE their color palette!

  4. Sarah Larson says:

    Amazing detail shots!! love!

  5. Corianne Cowan says:

    Absolutely amazing! It always encourages your heart when you work with your ideal client and an amazing venue! The lighting is beautiful . . . Just everything! This would be one of those blog post I would see and I would be like, “Ok, this is a planner I need to know!” Beautiful job!

  6. Nichole Rea says:

    Beautiful work:) I love the photo of the little guys shoes!! It’s the little details like that which make wedding photos so special.

  7. Candi Leonard says:

    Beautiful wedding! Loving these details!

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