Parkview Field Wedding in Fort Wayne | Emily & Conner

After four years of growing in friendship and love, Emily and Conner were married October 12, 2024, with the perfect fall day for their Parkview Field wedding in Fort Wayne!

Parkview Field wedding in Fort Wayne

Like a lot of love stories, Emily and Conner’s started with the help of a mutual friend. When Emily was working at Debrand, her coworker’s boyfriend just happened to be Conner’s roommate. The couple introduced them over three years ago, and they have been inseparable since.

It was perfectly fitting that they chose an October wedding date, in the month in which they celebrate their dating anniversary.

Emily and Conner started their day at Northeast Christian Church in Fort Wayne, with a little rain that ended right before we arrived in town. We started photographing all of Emily and Conner’s thoughtfully selected details, while the wedding party got ready for the day.

Once Emily was dressed, she shared a first look with her father, which was such a sweet moment! I loved how Emily and her dad shared how they’d been feeling leading up to the big day, and the way her dad looked at her when he turned around to see her was so special.

Emily and Conner chose to wait until the ceremony to see each other for the first time, so we headed out with Emily and the bridesmaids then Conner and the groomsmen to take their portraits before the ceremony. We found the perfect shaded spot on the back part of the church property!

When the ceremony began, it was incredibly special to see how Emily and Conner looked at one another as she walked down the aisle. Their entire ceremony was focused on God and how they were joining their lives together in covenant before Him and their families. After exchanging vows, they lit a unity candle, took communion, and shared in a private prayer time.

Then finally, the pastor announced them husband and wife, and they both beamed with joy as they walked down the aisle together, hand in hand.

After family portraits at the church, the wedding party headed to Headwaters Park for whole group photos, and we found the perfect spot right outside of the parking lot before we ever headed to the park! We sent the wedding party on their way to the reception, and we got to hang out with just Emily and Conner for their gorgeous bride and groom portraits with the best golden light before heading off to Parkview Field for their reception.

Emily and Conner’s reception was suite level, and it was absolutely gorgeous. They had an amazing view of the field, and all the decor was thoughtfully selected for their day. They had a delicious dinner before heading out onto the field for their sunset photos as husband and wife, which turned out amazing (check them out below!).

After sunset photos, the reception kicked off with two amazing toasts from Emily’s maid of honor and Conner’s best man. Then Emily and Conner shared in cutting their wedding cake before heading to the dance floor for their first dance.

After all the special dances and bouquet toss, the dance floor officially opened, and the wedding party brought the crowd out to the floor. What an day full of incredible joy, and what an honor to have captured it for these two sweet souls.

Emily and Conner, thank you so much for trusting me as your wedding photographer! I’m completely honored to have been a part of such an incredibly special day. It was a perfect day from start to finish, and here’s to years of love and adventure to come. Enjoy your previews!

CREATIVE TEAM

Venue: Northeast Church and Parkview Field

Florals: McNamara Florist

Caterer: Parkview Field

Cake: Catherine Whitman

Invitations: Zazzle

DJ: Greg Michaels

Hair: Des from Hair Affair

Bridemaid Dresses: Birdy Grey

Suits: THE BLACK TUX

Photographer: Autumn Howell Photography

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I'm Autumn, a wedding photographer for romantic and joyful couples who are genuinely in love with their best friend. I'm a wife to my best friend Ryan, mom to a sweet baby boy, and dog mom to our adopted husky Aspen.

 

I am a sucker for spontaneous road trips, and I take my margarita on the rocks. I promise to keep things lighthearted, stress free, and keep you laughing all the way to your marriage.

Autumn Howell Photography specializes in wedding and portrait photography in Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Indianapolis and beyond

Tel 765.432.7263

Autumn Howell Photography specializes in wedding and portrait photography in Fort Wayne, Kokomo, Indianapolis and beyond

Tel 765.432.7263