Traneec and Robert

Sometimes it’s not love at first sight, not because there isn’t a spark, but simply because it’s just not the right time. That was the case for Traneec and Robert. The two met through a mutual friend, but neither one was ready to start a relationship. Two years later, however, the timing was right, and Traneec and Robert started dating.

Their first date was at Ruby Tuesday in Indianapolis, where Traneec works as a realtor and Robert has his own trucking business. That same weekend, Robert took her on a weekend getaway to Cincinnati, Ohio, to visit an aquarium, eat, and shop. Traneec hadn’t had a true vacation since the birth of her son, so this getaway with Robert, where she could enjoy some well-deserved rest and relaxation and get out of her “mommy bubble,” was very special. 

In time, the couple discovered how well-matched they were. They discovered they both love music and travel, and they are both very family-oriented. Oh, and they both like to throw a good party! But it all came down to the heart. Traneec shared with us that what she loves most about Robert is his kind, gentle heart, so when he eventually proposed to her on her birthday on December 30 in Chicago, she said yes.

They chose Aruba for their destination wedding as they had never been to the island and wanted to discover a new place together. In retrospect, they both agreed that it was an excellent choice and that Aruba lives up to its name of One Happy Island. Finally, on September 19, 2019, the couple said their “I dos” on the shores of Palm Beach at the Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino in gorgeous Aruba in front of their 47 friends and family from home. 

Our team was honored to capture all the special moments of their beautiful beach ceremony. The couple chose to keep the décor simple and clean, which really made the varying shades of coral of the bridesmaids’ dresses and groomsmen’s attire pop! We also loved how the simple décor didn’t detract from the beautiful couple and the intimate moments they shared throughout the ceremony.

We especially loved the night shots, as the sky took on a dramatic appearance. We got some great cake shots, with the couple feeding each other bites of the simple white cake decorated with a classic gold band. We also loved shooting the couple with their family and friends on the beach after the ceremony, all of whom were clearly having a great time, hamming it up for the camera! Our favorites were the shots of Traneec and Robert surrounded by their five beaming children. These shots beautifully reflect how the couple’s marriage doesn’t just unite them, but also their respective children into one family.

Congrats to Traneec and Robert! We so enjoyed the opportunity to document your beautiful union!