Sometimes the connections I can make with people while doing my job make it awfully difficult to see it as work. When Chase and Aaron contacted me about shooting their engagement (remember their dreamy picnic/camping-inspired shoot?) and wedding photos, we got together to have a client meeting at the café in which they met, and hours later, were still laughing our rears off. When my clients turn out to love ridiculousness as much as me, we’re on the fast train to swoonsville, and it’s no longer a traditional business relationship. These two inspiring hunks are now wonderful friends I feel fortunate to have, and are a prime example of why I so deeply love what I do.
Both übertalented, working in creative realms, and both can-do, adventurous craftsmen—the beautiful pieces they designed and built for their day of love were incredible. The partnered investment of creative energy and time and focus and all those powerful things? Well, I’m going to say it illustrates well just how rock-solid this marriage is. They joined together to create amazing things, and had a ridiculously fun time doing so. Spectacular standout features of this lovely day? WHERE DO I BEGIN?! Their stunning wooden lasercut invitations? The handknit ties, gorgeous lace dress (paired with Tom’s Shoes!)? The delicious graphic signs on reclaimed fences and epic ceremony entrance and backdrop reclaimed/rebuilt wooden structures? The beautiful nut trees everywhere (yes, you see right below, they CLIMBED a tree for us in their wedding finery)? The vintage VW? The rainbow wool ‘my beloved’ signage and collected vintage vases? Nope—the real standouts were a community of people full of as much jubilance and love for these two as they have for each other, and Chase and Aaron’s pure, glowing, open hearts. I teared up repeatedly through this day—from truly meaningful vows to heartfelt speeches. These two are full of magic, wonder, and adventure, and inspire it in others. They were giddy with excitement about this day for months, and instead of stress, day of, they chose joy. Now that’s what I call a wedding.
























































TALENT ROLL CALL
Venue: Bates Nut Farm / Videographers: Amari Productions (Click HERE to check out the lovely video from the day!) / Coordinator: Tera Williamson / Officiant: Mike Winter / Hair: Meschelle Eagerton / Makeup: Alisa Healy / Flowers: Chase Kettl, Sarah Severns, Betsy Brandt-Kreutz, and Donna Kettl / DJ: Aaron Kettl, Peter Moore, Evan Krough, and Chad Martin MC: Jon Lassen/ Catering: Phil’s BBQ / Attire: Sue Wong, Anthropologie, Theory, Tom’s Shoes, Betsy Brandt-Kreutz (Chase’s mom made that necklace!) / Reclaimed Wood Installations, Signage and Invites: Bride and groom, Aaron Kettl and Chase Kettl! And On Etsy!
Well, I am just DYING! You are amazing! Come over now so I can hug you and high-five you and swing dance with you and just continue dying. THESE ARE THE BEST!!!
I happily welcome your hugs with open arms. The swing dancing and high-fives on the other hand I WILL CONSUME LIKE A MONSTER! Love you guys.
Really beautiful work. Love their creative touches as well, lovely wedding.
Thanks so much, Tracy! It was almost overwhelming how many little creative touches there were!
Oh my! I feel like I was there. I was just tearing going through these photos. Warmth, love, and happiness really come through. Then the invitations, Chase’s dress, Aaron’s little flower in his jacket… I could go on and on. And I see how this DIY-type wedding is so special to you, yourself, being who you are. You have captured this special day so wonderfully!
Thank you so! I love the amount of joy and love that pours out of these two. Life is a celebration. That makes us all want to shout from the mountaintops, “Huzzah!”
looking through this post… I want to be their friends too!!! what an amazing day filled with details and GORGEOUS thoughtful design and detail. You’ve captured it stunningly Jas! nice work
Thanks, Michel! I could barely wrap my brain around how much attention to detail they put into the design of this thing. So many mind-blowing projects were undertaken over several months. Such sweetness. Thanks for stopping in!
wow. this wedding is just so… cool! those wood etched invites are BEYOND.
I KNOW, right? When they gave me the big reveal, my heart totally stopped working for a few seconds. If I could eat those invites, I would.
Such a cute wedding, great photography! And I love those invitations, so amazing.
Thanks, Holly! It was pretty much a cuteness overload!
This is one of the best designed weddings I’ve ever seen, with so much joy and sweetness, and of course your keen eye to document the day. So, so full of beauty.
Joy + sweetness + design + magic = Jasmine as a very happy camper. Thanks, Kim. It really was magical.
Obviously these two are incredibly special. I absolutely love all their wedding details. And you can tell by their smiles that they weren’t just happy with one another, but happy with you as well. I can tell you connected with them. So, so beautiful Jasmine!
Aw, Jade, you are lovely. Thank you so much. That means a lot. They really are treasures. When you are lucky enough to connect to clients with whom you want to be friends with for ever and ever, well, then, life’s good.
Whenever and whatever it may be, I am totally hiring you for my next special occasion.
Done, like dinner.
Thanks, Lauren!
magic!
Yes. It really, really was. And you are, too!
Beautiful. You did such a great job capturing all of the little details.
Thanks so much, it was a wedding just brimming with detail everywhere I looked.
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What a sweet wedding! Every little detail looks like so much love went into it, I adore weddings like that. These photos are just beautiful, the day looks like it was a total blast.
It really, really, really was. :) Thanks, Sarah Jane!
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I love your wedding work! You really capture their happiness. I especially like the photo of the couple sitting in a tree, k-i-s-s-i-n-g ;)
Aw, thank you so very much, Pam. And YES, that gradeschool rhyme finally comes true!
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Jas these are wondrous. Beautiful, heartfelt, emotion-filled. They\’ll treasure them.
If you ever need a second shooter, I\’d be honored. :)
The shot inside the van is awesome!
Heya, thanks so much! An oldie but a goldie. :)