Ross Ade Stadium Wedding

One of the most unique wedding venues I've shot at was Daniel and Caitin's Ross Ade Stadium wedding on the campus of Purdue University. The couple both graduated from Purdue and were big fans of Purdue sports so the decision to use the Ross Ade Stadium Pressbox was special for them. The guys and girls each had a suite on separate floors for getting ready. 

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Since Caitlin and Daniel's parents knew the right people, we were able to get permission to use the field for their first look. Only we had to dash around the sprinklers! 

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In addition to the still photos on the field, we were able to get the required FAA and Purdue University clearance to use the drone to produce this fun short video for Caitlin and Daniel!

Suckow Video

After all the pictures of the couple and wedding party we went back up to the press box and finished off the family formals before the ceremony. Then Caitlin walked down the aisle with her father and joined her groom for their vows, exchange of rings, and their first kiss as husband and wife. 

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Since all the family formals were finished before the ceremony we were able to exit immediately and take a limo and the mini Boilermaker Special around campus for more pictures of the couple and wedding party at the iconic Purdue landmarks. We stopped at the Engineering Fountain, the bell tower, the Purdue University arch at the Union, and of course, Harry's Chocolate Shop.

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We arrived back to Ross Ade to join the cocktail hour and get ready for the reception. Caitlin and Daniel decided to cut their black and gold marbled cake first to delay dinner a bit since the caterers got stuck in the elevator. I don't think anyone noticed, and the food made it to the tables not long after that! Then the couple had their first dance and dances with the brides' dad and the groom's mom. Before we packed up to leave, we did a couple of "end of night shots" using the reflections in the windows to create interest. At the end of the day, it was a fun wedding and I was exited to create some unique shots for the couple! Congratulations Caitlin and Daniel!

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