Abby Kate Photography

04/21/2026

Brooklyne & Billy spent a sunny Saturday in April tying the knot in front of their closest family and friends! Before having an intimate celebratory dinner, we snuck away to the studio for wedding portraits. Sometimes love just shines a bit brighter on a blank backdrop. I am beyond thrilled for this beautiful couple!

Vendors:
Studio: The Bridal Loft Springfield
Rings: Giganti and Giganti Fine Jewelry
Florals: The Floral Plan
Dress: Lulus
Makeup: Bri Funk MUA
Hair: Grace and Glory Hair Artistry

11/04/2025

A day full of beautiful places and people! Cozette and Jack had an intimate ceremony and then spent the night partying away with their favorite people! It was such an honor to document their day, and to serve along with other wonderful vendors:

Venue: The Abbey (ceremony) & Illini Country Club (reception)
DJ: Troy Armstrong DJ Company
Hair: BJ Grand Salon
Make up: BJ Grand Salon
Dress: Cloud Nine (Peoria, IL)
Florals: Trendsetters
Planner: Bride & The Matrimony Planner for the ceremony rehearsal

09/15/2025

Jill and Adam's day is probably as close as I'll ever get to a royal wedding- these two were absolutely stunning together. It was all things timeless & classy with a touch of whimsy! Wishing you both a lifetime of blessings! Thank you for letting me document such a beautiful day celebrating your love.

Venue: Westminster Presbyterian Church & Illini Country Club
Photographer: Abby Kate Photography
Videographer: Paul Gottshall
Florist & Decor: Create A Scene Events
DJ/Entertainment: Epic Entertainment Services LLC
Make up: Cameron Duval, Bj's Grand Salon
Hair: Crystal Barnes, Bj’s Grand Salon
Ring: Flora Gems

06/23/2025

Payne and Ethan’s wedding day was truly something special — a day so many of us have been looking forward to for a long time, and it did not disappoint! From start to finish, every detail was thoughtfully and beautifully planned. You could feel the love and intention in every part of the day, from the decor to the vows to the way Payne and Ethan interacted with their friends and family! The joy was absolutely contagious — everyone there was smiling, celebrating, and soaking in every moment. Every vendor brought their A-game and helped bring their vision to life so perfectly. It was such an honor to be part of something so meaningful, and I’ll be reliving it for a long time! Cheers to the Crains!

Vendors to thank:
Venue & Catering: Pear Tree Estate
Florals: Megan from Trendsetters Floral
Video: ParkLife Films
DJ: Radio Pro DJ's
Photobooth: Pixster Photo Booth Rental Chicago
Rings: Giganti and Giganti Fine Jewelry
Transport: Starr Limousine
Makeup: Alyssa Vance (amvance_) & Kirsten Place (kirstplace10)
Hair: Amber Gilgenbach (amberwaves_309) and Brenna with Bsquared Studio
Linen Signs: Amy Bouvier (shopormond)
Koozies: Maggie Pranger (twosixoeight_)
Permanent Jewelry: Beyond Bonded

06/03/2025

They've got that classic kind of love that we see in the movies, and it was the most magical thing to witness! I was beyond blessed to document Lily and Spencer's wedding day. I don't know if I have ever seen someone live in the moment the way they did, and their joy was infectious! Congratulations to the Allender's, and may your life be as blissful as your favorite romantic movies!

Florals: Blooms by Morgan
Ring: Giganti Jewelry
Venue: Panther Creek Country Club
DJ: The Elite DJ Service (Dave Isaacs)
Cake: Incredibly Delicious

01/08/2025

It's that time of year when every business owner is trying to catch up on back-end work, and for me, that includes making my work easier to find online for prospective clients, couples, and families! Reviews make a HUGE difference in this field. I am asking all of my past clients to take a minute or two to leave a review about their experience working with AKP! Thank you in advance!

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11/04/2024

When the last wedding of my 2024 season feels like a high school reunion, you know it's going to be a good time!

How I managed to pick sneak peeks from this gallery, I will never know! From the time Tracy started telling me her vision for the day, I have been so excited to document it. It was classic & timeless with some urban edge, and what made it even better was that everyone involved just radiated love for both Tracy & CJ. I could write a book about how much dang fun I had but instead, I'll just show you some pics!

Vendors:
Photographer: Abby Kate Photography
Venue: Crowne Plaza Springfield - Convention Ctr
Florals: Peaches & Green Floral - Niki J Ones
Hair:
Dress: Gowns
Day of Coordinator: Dawn Phillips
DJ: Radio Pro DJ's - Sean Lynch

10/15/2024

Another beautiful October wedding is in the books! Caleb Wellman & Kassandra Wellman were so sweet to witness. I don't think they ever broke eye contact or stopped smiling during their entire wedding ceremony, they were completely locked in and in awe of one another all day. It was hard to choose sneak peeks from this day, so here are a few that made me smile!

Venue: The Homestead
Photographer: Abby Kate Photography
Catering: Turasky Meats
DJ: Complete Weddings
Florals: Berdan Flowers
Desserts: Grandmas Cookies & Incredibly Delicious Cakes

09/30/2024

I'm having a really hard time coming up with words to describe what this day meant to me, and certainly what it meant to everyone involved in Ryleigh Taylor Bloink and Max's wedding! It's not every day you get to photograph a childhood friend on a day she has dreamed about her entire life, and I'll say taking photos is NOT easy when you have constant tears running down your face!

A couple years ago, I got to Max while photographing his family! I made the connection from seeing his face in Ryleigh's posts. He responded with a giant smile, "Yep, that's my Ryleigh." And I thought it was so endearing how he lit up when talking about her.

Seeing them together is something special. Seeing their family and friends in the same room celebrating & supporting them is unforgettable!

Well, now Max can say, "That's my bride!". And I couldn't be happier for both him and Ryleigh. Enjoy a peek into their beautiful day!

The lovely vendors:

Dress: Clarice's Bridal Fashions
Hair: Jess Thomas and Mane Mixx Salon
Makeup: Morgan Carroll Douglas, Elise Caton, Dorothy Dambacher
Florals/Decor/Design: Create a Scene
Venue/Catering: Illini Country Club
Band: Allmixedupbandstl
Rings: LA Montell & Co and Adam Foster Fine Jewelry
Videographer: Lydia Stuemke Films
Photographer: Abby Kate Photography

09/24/2024

When it goes from showers to sunshine... you know it will be a memorable day. Lexy Truter & Tommy had such a beautiful ceremony and reception this past weekend, and maybe it's because it reminded me so much of my own wedding, but it was SO fun to photograph! Every detail was planned out so perfectly and it came together exactly how it needed to. I was crying happy tears all over again going through the gallery and seeing so much love poured over them. Congrats to you both, and thanks for letting me tag along with your closest family and friends for the day!

Vendors:
Photographer: Abby Kate Photography
Venue: The Rail Golf Course
Dress: Savvy in STL
Makeup: Kinzie Turner (Shear Joy)
Hair: Becka Snyder (Shear Joy)
Catering: Cured
DJ: Jonathon Roth Music Source
Cake: The Cake Shoppe
Florals: Flourish in Sherman