grunge-chic styled shoot inspired by luella bates

This grunge-chic, styled shoot was inspired by Luella Bates. Miss Luella Bates is believed to be the first licensed women’s truck driver. Bates was the first of six female employees of the Four Wheel Drive Auto Co. During World War I, she was a test driver traveling throughout the state of Wisconsin in a Model B truck. After the war, when the majority of the women working at Four Wheel Drive were let go, she remained as a demonstrator and driver. Both an expert driver and a mechanic, Bates was more than capable of completing all maintenance on her truck.

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a vintage glam backyard wedding bash

A vintage glam backyard wedding bash you say? Well, if you know anything about us at this point you know we’re moving mountains to make this happen. Victoria + Sam’s original event was stymied because of Covid, but they took it all in stride and literally moved the whole thing from what was to be a museum wedding to this beautiful slice of Illinois just a few months before the big day. Luckily, we were here to help make that happen.

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picture perfect may wedding at monte bello estate

One of our favorite things about planning weddings is getting to know all of the amazing couples and their families. So we’re always sad when it’s over and we don’t get to see them anymore. But when one of those awesome family members calls to book us for her own wedding, we’re IN! Tanya + Brett’s May wedding was absolute perfection and we were so happy to see our friends again.

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