Liz Schrenk 7/12/25 Liz Schrenk 7/12/25

Brittany & Jake’s Romantic Kemper Lakes Wedding

Brittany and Jake first met in Tahoe, CA where they lived next door to each other. They worked together at an adaptive sports program and started dating after that May after . . .

Brittany and Jake first met in Tahoe, CA where they lived next door to each other. They worked together at an adaptive sports program and started dating after that May after getting to know one another through skiing and hot tub and lake parties. Their love grew through plenty of adventures – mountain biking, skiing, hiking and swimming trips forged the foundation for their relationship. Brittany and Jake weathered quarantine together when the world shut down and welcomed their dog Juno to their adventures in love.

I first met Brittany and Jake over Zoom and loved their laid-back energy, I was so excited to get to know them both at their wedding at the beautiful Kemper Lakes! It was a beautiful Saturday when Conrad, Ryan and I arrived at Brittany’s grandparents’ house for getting ready photos. Their large and beautiful backyard was the perfect spot for Brittany and Jake’s emotional first look and private vows, such sweet moments set against the prettiest Midwestern backdrop! After taking some fun pictures with their wedding party and adorable dog Juno we made our way to Kemper Lakes. Everything looked so pretty at Kemper Lakes and we enjoyed their sweet ceremony overlooking the water (complete with a unity shot ski!)

Once Brittany and Jake were officially married we took just a few more photos before the celebration really began. The sun graced us with beautiful golden light just before the reception started and we got a lot of really pretty pictures of Brittany and Jake cutely practicing their first dance together out by the water. What a true joy it was for us to be around this adventurous, kind, and light-hearted couple on their wedding day!

Congratulations, Brittany and Jake, we love you and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

To see all of Brittany and Jake’s beautiful wedding photos, click here

VENDOR DETAILS
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Something Blue

VENUE
Kemper Lakes Golf Club

FLORISTS
Aberdeen Flowers
Marigold Blooms

HAIR & MAKEUP
Sands Bridal

DJ
Delta Disc Jockeys

WEDDING CAKE
Lovin’ Oven

BRIDE’S RING
Brilliant Earth

GROOM’S RING
Bluestone Tahoe

BRIDESMAIDS’ DRESSES
Birdy Grey

MENSWEAR
Joseph Abboud

Liz Schrenk 7/30/23 Liz Schrenk 7/30/23

Clare & Christian’s Unforgettable Rolling Green Wedding

Clare and Christian met playing pickup indoor volleyball in Chicago. They were both interested in each other right away. Their first date was axe throwing in West Loop on March 13, 2020, just before the “shelter-in-place” order went into effect. The date went well but Clare decided Christian was "too young" for her (he is 3 years younger). So she quickly “friendzoned” him thinking that the pandemic came at a great time (i.e. she wouldn't run into him). But Clare was sneaky and kept Christian in her back pocket. During the pandemic, she Snapchatted him almost every day and followed him on Instagram. Christian thought "what is this girl doing?". July had arrived and Clare asked Christian if he wanted to play on her beach volleyball team (since she didn't know a lot of other people who played volleyball in the city). The 2 of them started playing outdoor volleyball during the summer of 2020 and the flame of love was rekindled. After 2 weeks of late night post-volleyball Taco Bell runs and a couple of dates here and there, they officially started dating on August 15, 2020 when Christian asked Clare to be his girlfriend amidst the backdrop of a Lake Michigan sunset. After almost 2 years of dating, they were ready to commit their lives to each other officially before God. Christian wanted to surprise Clare with the proposal but she was ALWAYS looking out for it. For some reason she didn't suspect that he would propose to her in her hometown in Ohio, which worked out well for Christian. On May 30, 2022, with the help of Clare's siblings, Christian surprised Clare at Dawes Arboretum by getting down on one knee on a little bridge in the garden and asking her to be his wife. Clare's whole family was waiting for them at a winery nearby and they finished the night by playing a little pickup volleyball at Clare's brother's house, coming full circle. It was a beautiful day.

We knew that Clare and Christian shared a special bond after our first Zoom call with them. When their wedding day arrived, it was the perfect June weather to celebrate their love at our hometown country club Rolling Green. Clare was radiant thanks to the glam squad from Hairs 2 The Bride, and when she slipped into her gorgeous Martin Thornburg gown (with an epic overskirt!) Clare was beaming for the rest of the day.

When we arrived at Rolling Green the guys were having a great time getting ready in the clubhouse, but it wasn’t hard to pull Christian away for his “First Look” with his beautiful bride. Christian’s reaction to seeing Clare was so sweet, he loves her deeply and was by her side for the rest of the day. After some fun wedding party photos on the course it was time for Clare and Christian to exchange their wedding vows in front of their closest friends and family. They included a moving foot washing ceremony to display their commitment to one another and their love for Jesus. It was a beautiful and moving ceremony punctuated by newlywed bliss once they were pronounced husband and wife!

Following the ceremony Clare and Christian mingled with their guests and danced to some amazing live music (including Star Wars adaptions!) The energy was buzzing with joy throughout Clare and Christian’s reception, and once the dance floor opened the party didn’t stop. As the sun started to set we stole Clare and Christian away for a few golden hour photos of the newlyweds before saying goodbye, it was truly the perfect day!