On Saturday, July 9, 2023, Jodi and I had the pleasure and honor to photograph Laurin and Thomas’ wedding. We have known her parents and grandparents for many decades and even attended some family events over the years. So when my buddy Gene called to ask if we’d photograph his granddaughter’s wedding the answer was simple; of course!

Laurin's dad Gene Guernsey, Jr. greets a waiting and excited groom Thomas and shakes his hand.

 We have known Laurin for her entire life and I used to watch her dad play variety basketball at Merrillville High School in his Junior and Senor years there. It did make me reminisce a bit throughout the day and it was especially touching to watch him walk his daughter down the aisle. Where did all of that time go?

Laurin with her bridesmaids at Jay Marie Salon in Highland, Indiana.

Laurin’s family is rather large. And we both really enjoyed seeing everyone again and it felt so good to be taking photos for the family. We naturally overshot as everywhere we turned there was a photo-op just waiting to be captured. But that’s okay… we hope we created many great memories for both Laurin and Tom’s families and friends.

Laurin and Tom laugh at comments the Decon read from their personal letters about what they thought marriage was all about.

The weather that day began rainy but by the time the ceremony ended the skies opened and we had sun and blue skies for the formal photos that we took at Centennial Park in Munster.

Tom (in the bow tie) with his groomsmen at Centennial Park.

We had a blast the entire day and really was very special taking photos for what we call family. We wish Laurin nad Tom the very best and look forward to designing their wedding album in the near future. Congratulation Laurin and Tom.