Alexis and Bennet first met in college at ISU but didn’t start dating until years later. Building on the strong foundation of their close friendship the realized they were meant to be together, and after dating long-distance while he lived in Arizona and she was finishing graduate school they moved in together. In March 2023 Bennet brought Alexis back to ISU where he proposed with the help of their college friends.

After Conrad shot Alexis and Bennet’s engagement session at The Morton Arboretum last Fall we were both really excited for their wedding day. Conrad told me about how Alexis and Bennet are so at-ease with one another and how they were such fun to photograph – they truly are soulmates and being in their presence feels like such an honor. When it came time to celebrate their wedding Conrad and I kept commenting to each other throughout the day that it hardly felt like work at all, we just had the best time being in the presence of this perfect couple. Alexis looked absolutely gorgeous and Bennet’s response to seeing her was adorable. After their first look they shared emotional private vows – what little we could overhear only confirmed that these two were made for one another.

During their ceremony Alexis and Bennet chose to fill a time-capsule with items that were important mementos from their relationship. They thoughtfully described each item – a picture of their cat, a receipt from her engagement ring, pictures of their new home together – while wiping away tears and laughing together. It sort of felt like they were the only ones in the room all day long, like their love was the center of the universe. After their ceremony we were treated to a gorgeous sunset before settling into an unforgettable night of eating and dancing to celebrate the newlyweds. It truly was the most perfect day and we are so grateful to have been a part of it!