Thomas + Autumn

| Hidden Lake Winery |

| Engagement Session |

| Aviston, IL |

What’s meant to be will always find a way.

Well guys, let’s just start by saying that this blog is extra, extra special. Why??…..Because we love Autumn and she’s found, and is MARRYING the love of her life!!! Woohoo!

We met Autumn in early 2016 when Tiffany was searching for a new hair stylist and tried out a salon nearby. She went and got a haircut and a few months later, needed a trim. Off she went to her appointment, only to find that her stylist was no longer there and this girl named Autumn would be her stylist. She was loud, loving, crazy, hilarious, full of energy, and just darn sweet. Shortly thereafter, Chris started seeing her too, and well, here we are today. 😊 She’s at this adorable little salon called Salon Beautique in Oakville, Missouri, if you’re looking! 😉 Autumn has seen Chris through his many….many…. demands and many styles of “head fashion”. From short cuts, to a bald head, to growing out his long hair, and then back to square one again, she’s seen it all and handles his “extra-ness” like a champ. 

Autumn can talk to anyone, and bless her heart..because she’s had to regularly endure Chris’s excessively talkative self throughout the years… Which means that Tiffany often has to apologize for her crazy husband (Chris, duh) when she goes in for her appointments. Over the years, we’ve enjoyed getting to know Autumn and needless to say, we are both UBER excited that (1) Autumn is engaged (yay!) and (2) they selected us to photograph their wedding! 

Now that you know a little about Autumn, let’s tell you a little about Thomas and Autumn! They met at the gym years ago. They’re totally meant for each other in so many ways, but it’s easy to see that they truly compliment each other through and through. In fact, a little bird told us that Autumn’s name may or may not exist in a journal entry of Thomas’s from prior years. Talk about meant to be! 😉 

These two lovebirds chose Hidden Lake Winery not only for their engagement pictures, but also for their wedding day. It’s perfect because they’re both very familiar with the winery, since Thomas is Hidden Lake’s Executive Chef, and Autumn helps out in the kitchen for weekend events! 

Thomas and Autumn, you’re so incredibly adorable together and we are so happy for you both! And your dogs, oh my, so cute! 🐶 We loved having them join in on your engagement session and we are so excited for your big day. It’s going to be a blast! 

PS – We’re also excited for a little surprise that Chris became privy to during his latest hair appointment — stay tuned, y’all, stay tuned!!! 😉 

Thank you for trusting us with your Big Day!!! 

Much love! Christopher Mark and Tiffany Amber Schaefer