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Danielle + Ellie | Sweet Heart Winery | Chicago Wedding Photographer

January 16, 2025

Up close photo of bride's pearl necklace

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Bride leading another bride across a field

Danielle and Ellie had the sweetest (yes, pun totally intended!) day at Sweet Heart Winery in Loveland, Colorado. I absolutely loved photographing at this venue and add it to the list of venues I will miss now that I’m photographing weddings in Chicago instead of Denver.

I loved starting the day with their details, including both of these stunning dresses and their complimentary rings. They decided on getting the same ring, but just in different metal colors. It was so much fun to photograph and such a unique nod to being individuals in a partnership.

After getting ready, they were married in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends. I loved their exuberant cheers as they left the ceremony space. Probably some of my favorite post-ceremony pictures I’ve ever taken!

We were so lucky to have a beautiful sunset and we snuck out while guests were still eating to take pictures by the river and in the lawn just outside their venue. Their guests had so much energy and as soon as we came in front pictures, the party started immediately!

Ellie and Danielle, cheers to a beautiful forever! Thank you for allowing Mel Schroeder Photography to be part of your incredibly special day.

Brides wedding dresses hanging from door

Bride getting ready for her wedding and putting in an earring while looking in a mirror

A gold and silver matching engagement rings for two brides

Two oval shaped engagement rings sitting inside wooden flowers

Two oval shaped engagement rings sitting in front of wooden flowers

Up close photo of bride's pearl necklace

Photo of wedding ceremony for two brides standing in front of large trees

Wedding ceremony for two brides

Two brides standing at wedding ceremony

Woman looking at another woman during their wedding ceremony in front of green trees

Brides standing and looking at wedding officiant in the aisle

Two brides kissing at wedding altar after their wedding ceremony

Two women walking down the aisle with their hands in the air after wedding ceremony

Woman holding wooden flowers in front of blue bridesmaid dress

Two brides walking with their wedding party in blue dresses and blue suits

Two brides posing forehead to forehead holding wooden flowers

Woman with dark hair with her arms around woman with brown hair

Two brides looking over their shoulders at camera

Two brides holding hands and walking towards camera

Black and white photo of two brides standing forehead to forehead

Brides walking into a room holding hands above their heads cheering

Two brides kissing while man in suit and woman in blue dress cheer at table

Bride holding hands with her wife while giving a toast

Two brides standing chest to chest in grass

Woman kissing woman on the cheek in wedding dress

Woman walking holding hands with another woman on grass

Bride twirling other bride around on grass field

Bride standing back to back while kissing shoulder

Bride holding bride on face and kissing her

Two women sharing their first dance smiling

Woman with dark hair hugging bride after dance

Woman laughing and smiling at woman in dark dress

Woman dancing with shorter woman in blue dress and white sweater

Two women in wedding dresses holding hands walking through sparklers

Two women kissing with sparklers in the background

Black and white photo of couple standing in front of sparklers kissing

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BEHIND THE LENS

ABOUT MELISSA

Believer in lifelong love, passionate about morning golden hour, exploring new places and the emotions forever frozen through photography.

One of my favorite memories in childhood was sneaking away with my sister and looking through old photo albums, especially our parent's wedding album. We loved seeing our grandparents, family members
and family friends in those pages. We imagined what they were laughing about and what songs they were dancing to. We giggled and loved every minute of holding that gold and white album in our hands. Providing those happy, tangible and emotional memories for my clients is one of my favorite parts of wedding photography.

I grew up in the Chicagoland suburbs and I love the variety that the area offers in wedding venues and locations for your engagement session. The amount of options here are pure perfection. But pairing my love for new places with my passion for wedding photography is a wonderful adventure. I crave the adventure and excitement that a new
places offers, all while bringing the MSP experience to each and every
spot l travel to with my couples.

My husband Rob and I have been together for over thirteen years and when I'm not serving my amazing clients you can find us traveling, spoiling our pup Wally (a 7 year old Border Collie, Husky and German Shepherd mix) and trying new restaurants...but probably ordering something similar every time.

I pride myself on offering my couples a creative, high-touch, seamless wedding photography experience from start to finish. I will share tips and tricks learned over many years of photographing weddings, so your day can be as stress-free as possible and you feel comfortable in front of the camera. I look forward to learning about you and your partner.

© MEL SCHROEDER PHOTOGRAPHY 2025