Courtney and Catherine’s March wedding at The Conservatory at Evergreen could not have asked for a more beautiful spring day. With temperatures reaching the mid-70s (an unexpected treat for March in Indiana!) the entire property felt ready for spring. Surrounded by so many family members and friends, their day was full of warmth, laughter, and plenty of love. Just Jess Photo was there to beautifully capture it all.

Courtney and Catherine spent the morning getting ready separately in The Conservatory’s private suites, each surrounded by their closest friends and family. It was a full morning of hair, makeup, champagne, and excitement as the hours counted down to the ceremony. A big cheers to the team at Black Swan Beauty for bringing their crew out and getting everyone wedding-day ready!

A Lakeside Ceremony at Conservatory at Evergreen

With weather this beautiful, Courtney and Catherine’s outdoor lakeside ceremony could not have been more perfect. A close friend officiated, making the ceremony feel especially personal, and even a bald eagle made an appearance overhead during the celebration! After the ceremony, there were plenty of hugs and congratulations before Courtney and Catherine headed off for portraits around the gorgeous Conservatory at Evergreen property.

Celebrating Inside The Conservatory

The celebration continued inside The Conservatory, but not before Courtney and Catherine had a private room reveal to take it all in before their guests arrived. It was a special moment to see all of the details come together and enjoy the space together before the celebration began.

One of the sweetest details of the day was a nod to the beloved Youngstown, Pennsylvania, cookie table tradition. Instead of a traditional dessert display, family and friends contributed an incredible assortment of homemade cookies for guests to enjoy throughout the reception. It’s a tradition rooted in family, community, and generations of recipes—and such a meaningful way to bring a little piece of home into the wedding celebration.

From the laughter during the speeches to celebrating with so many of their favorite people, Courtney and Catherine’s reception was the perfect ending to an unforgettable day. The Conservatory at Evergreen is beautiful in every season and every kind of weather, but a surprise sunny, 75-degree March wedding? That’s always a welcome bonus! Cheers to the newlyweds!